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Mercedes-Benz India eyes double digit growth The Indian arm of Mercedes-Benz expects to post double-digit sales growth this year compared with 2009 as it launches new models in Asia’s fourth-largest auto market, its chief executive said. The Daimler owned subsidiary sold 3,220 cars in India last year, down slightly from 3,250 in 2008. “In 2010, we are ready with a range of products,” [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mercedes-Benz India eyes double digit growth Spyker plans to rebuild Saab around 9-5, compact 9-1 model shelved Spyker CEO, Mr Victor Muller, has promised to rebuild the Saab brand around the upcoming 9-5 model if it gets the nod to buy the Swedish brand from General Motors. Mr Muller also said that Saab’s Swedish HQ, engineering and production facilities would remain in place with all Saab vehicles except the 9-4X (due to be [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Spyker plans to rebuild Saab around 9-5, compact 9-1 model shelved CarAdvice The Magazine Issue #15 The Magazine Issue #15 Welcome to the first edition of CarAdvice Magazine for 2010. As we prepare ourselves for a huge year of road tests, news and reviews, the team has been busily driving through the Christmas break to ensure this month's magazine is full to the brim. With a wide variety of road tests including the exciting [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. CarAdvice The Magazine Issue #15 Model Tested: 2010 Audi TT Mk2 2.0 TDI Quattro; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol; six-speed manual; two-door coupe – $70,900* Drop-dead gorgeous styling, unbeatable economy, torque-monster engine, razor-sharp steering No automatic transmission, less than ideal compressor/sealant spare-tyre system CarAdvice Rating: Not too long ago, the term 'diesel sports car' would have been dismissed as a bad joke, and [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Audi TT Review & Road Test Porsche considers three-cylinder Boxster for 2012 Rumours of a low-emissions Boxster have gained more ground today with a report from the UK’s Autocar magazine suggesting a three-cylinder, low CO2 powerplant could join the model range in the near future. Boxster model line director, Mr Hans-Jurgen Wohler, told Autocar that a three-cylinder engine hasn't been ruled out when Porsche makes a decision to [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Porsche considers three-cylinder Boxster for 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to launch with plug-in hybrid option The UK’s Autocar magazine has revealed that Mercedes-Benz will launch its next-generation S-Class model with an optional plug-in hybrid variant. Mercedes-Benz R&D boss, Mr Thomas Weber, told Autocar that the decision to launch the system in the S-Class will allow Mercedes to hide the added cost of the technology. "It makes a lot of sense to bundle [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mercedes-Benz S-Class to launch with plug-in hybrid option Suzuki slashes pricing across its light car range Suzuki have passed on the Federal Government’s tariff reductions to its customers setting a new pricing benchmark for its award winning Alto and Swift light car models. “Suzuki has always represented great value for money and the new pricing for Swift and Alto only adds to that well-earned reputation,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers. The [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Suzuki slashes pricing across its light car range Peugeot drops prices, picks up standard ESP Peugeot is the latest manufacturer to pass on the Federal Government’s tariff reductions to its customers, reducing the price of some models by as much as $2,200. The reduction of prices across the entire range coincides with the introduction of Peugeot's Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as standard on the company's passenger vehicle range. The brand new 207 [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Peugeot drops prices, picks up standard ESP Video: Aston Martin Cygnet free runners The Aston Martin Cygnet Concept certainly raised a few eye brows when it was first unveiled, combining perhaps two of the most unlikely marquees to produce a rather peculiar commuter vehicle. While feedback has been mixed, Aston Martin is still keen for the Cygnet to enter production – likening it to an exclusive tender for a [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Video: Aston Martin Cygnet free runners

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Video: Volvo S60 previewed ahead of Geneva Motor Show debut Volvo has used social media including YouTube and Facebook to preview footage of its new S60 model ahead of the car’s official debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The Volvo S60 was the first car video posted on YouTube in 2010 going live just a few seconds into the New Year. Although Facebook members were able [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Video: Volvo S60 previewed ahead of Geneva Motor Show debut Editor's column: Who owns your brand? In Australia, the top 10 car companies all spend upwards of $10 million annually trying to convince consumers that their brand is superior / more desirable than the competition. Yet on paper, many cars in competing categories are very similar. Beneath the skin, some notional competitors are almost identical. Elsewhere in the corporate structure, car companies [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Editor’s column: Who owns your brand? Onuk Sazan supercar nears completion in Turkey Turkey’s newest supercar, the Onuk Sazan, is receiving its finishing touches this week in a secluded factory just outside of Istanbul. The Onuk Sazan is the creation of Dr. Ekber Onuk, who designed the vehicle in memory of his son Kaan “Sazan” Onuk, an engineering student who passed away in a car accident back in 1996. With [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Onuk Sazan supercar nears completion in Turkey Video: Jay Leno climbs aboard new McLaren MP4-12C US television presenter and car collector Jay Leno has joined engineers in the UK to take a ride in the new McLaren MP4-12C. Mr Leno is said to be “seriously interested” in the new McLaren having previously purchased a McLaren F1 road car from the group ten years ago. "I thought it was quite an honour to [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Video: Jay Leno climbs aboard new McLaren MP4-12C Daimler seeks new small car partner for 2010 Speaking to German newspaper Handelsblatt, Daimler CEO Mr Dieter Zetsche, has hinted that the firm is in talks with several firms to secure a partnership that will help build its next generation of compact cars. One of these firms is thought to be French car manufacturer Renault, with the new partnership rumoured to form from as [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Daimler seeks new small car partner for 2010 France expects 2009 sales to be best in eight years French industry minister, Mr Christian Estrosi, said he expects 2009 to be the country’s best year for car sales since 2001 in an interview this weekend with French newspaper, Les Echos. Mr Estrosi said the strong sales figures come as French drivers take advantage of various government incentive schemes with new car registrations expected to reach [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. France expects 2009 sales to be best in eight years VDA boss confident Germany will thrive in tough car market Speaking with French newspaper Les Echos this weekend, German’s VDA President, Mr Matthias Wissmann, said German car manufacturers will gain market share by producing more smaller vehicles, even as competition in the global car industry intensifies. “If BAIC buys GM’s unit Saab, and another Chinese company buys Ford’s Volvo, then that is a sign that the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. VDA boss confident Germany will thrive in tough car market Subaru Impreza R now with driveaway pricing Subaru have announced nationwide driveaway pricing on its popular all-wheel drive Impreza R manual sedan and hatch from just $24,990. The discounted price comes as Subaru applies the Federal Government's full tariff reduction to the variant. Prior to the recent limited driveaway offer, Impreza R manual had a recommended retail driveaway price that varied between $26,400 and [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Subaru Impreza R now with driveaway pricing Subaru Forester X 'Columbia' Special Edition Sportswear company Columbia and Subaru have joined together to produce a special edition Forester X Columbia. The Forester is Australia’s best selling SUV and the special edition adds a long list of extras from $33,990 driveaway. Forester X Columbia comes with 16-inch allow wheels, fog lights, roof cross bars, cargo tray and rear step panel. It also [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Subaru Forester X ‘Columbia’ Special Edition

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Special Edition Forester X Columbia Sportswear company Columbia and Subaru have joined together to produce a special edition Forester X Columbia. The Forester is Australia’s best selling SUV and the special edition adds a long list of extras from $33,990 driveaway. Forester X Columbia comes with 16-inch allow wheels, fog lights, roof cross bars, cargo tray and rear step panel. It also [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Special Edition Forester X Columbia Video: Travis Pastrana sets new world record in Subaru Impreza STI Launching his Subaru Impreza STI off the Long Beach pier in California, Travis Pastrana has set a new world record for the longest jump in a rally car. At 269 feet, he smashed the previous record set by driving superstar Ken Block, who previously jumped 171 feet. "I was really nervous all day long, but when [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Video: Travis Pastrana sets new world record in Subaru Impreza STI

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Hyundai iLoad Crew Van Review & Road Test Trade tough, practical and comfortable, iLoad Crew Van covers all bases Model Tested: 2009 Hyundai iLoad H1 Crew Van; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; five-speed manual; van – $36,490* Options Available: Metallic Paint $375; Rear Barn Doors $550; ESC with Traction Control $700 Gutsy turbo-diesel engine; fuel economy; safety; car-like driveability Centre lap-type seatbelts; fixed centre bulkhead; tailgate clearance CarAdvice Rating: Words [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Hyundai iLoad Crew Van Review & Road Test Recall: Volvo XC60 fuel line mounting issue Volvo will recall some of its XC60 models over a possible concern relating to the car’s fuel lines. The fuel line rail cover, protecting the fuel lines underneath the car, may not be properly attached. If the condition occurs the fuel line rail cover may come loose exposing the fuel lines underneath the vehicle to damage. Volvo [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Volvo XC60 fuel line mounting issue Recall: Suzuki Alto fuel pump leakage Suzuki will recall some Alto models for an issue relating to the cars’ fuel pump. Due to an inconsistent tolerance applied during production dimensional variation in the fuel pump seating area of the fuel tank may result in fuel leakage during refuelling when the maximum volume of fuel is induced into the fuel tank. Suzuki will write [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Suzuki Alto fuel pump leakage Recall: Peugeot 307, Expert 3 exterior lighting malfunction Peugeot is recalling some of its 307 and Expert 3 models over a possible fault with the cars’ exterior lighting control module. The recall campaign consists of downloading a new version of vehicle exterior lighting software which is necessary to prevent the lighting switch position from being incorrectly detected by the lighting management system. In rare [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Peugeot 307, Expert 3 exterior lighting malfunction Recall: Nissan X-Trail, Dualis steering shaft issue Nissan will recall some of its T31 X-Trail and J10 Dualis vehicles following a possible issue with the cars’ steering shaft. A concern has been detected relating to the cover screw securing the pinion shaft of the steering gear to the gear housing which may loosen and cause noisy steering operation. In the worst case scenario [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Nissan X-Trail, Dualis steering shaft issue Recall: Land Rover Defender park brake performance Land Rover will recall its 2007MY and 2008MY Defender vehicles following an issue concerning the reduced performance of the park brake. Vehicle owners may experience reduced performance of the park brake over time and may also see visible signs of a minor oil leak such as oil spots under the vehicle. The loss of park brake [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Land Rover Defender park brake performance Recall: Holden Commodore 3.0 SIDI brake pedal pressure Holden will recall its 3.0-litre SIDI Omega and Berlina models following an issue concerning brake pedal pressure on cold starts. On some occasions, when the brakes are used after an initial cold engine start, brake booster power assistance is not available. As a result increased brake pedal effort may be required to achieve the expected stopping [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Holden Commodore 3.0 SIDI brake pedal pressure Recall: Fiat Punto steering shaft fault Fiat is recalling a number of its Punto vehicles for a possible malfunction related to the car’s steering shaft. On affected vehicles the torque of the steering shaft upper joint fixing screw requires tightening. Failure to have the screw tightened could, in extreme cases, result in the joint fork eventually breaking with consequences on the steering [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Fiat Punto steering shaft fault Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee seat heater elements Jeep will recall its Grand Cherokees built between 2001 and 2004 for a fault that exists within the front seat heater elements. The front seat electric heating elements may overheat and cause interior damage or, in extreme cases, result in injury, under certain operating conditions. Chrysler Australia will write to owners of all affected vehicles to schedule [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee seat heater elements Maserati GranCabrio set to open new Sydney dealership The Maserati GranCabrio will make its Australian debut in Sydney on 3 February, 2010 to celebrate the opening of Maserati Sydney, Australia's newest dealer for the legendary Italian car maker. Nearing completion at the junction of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets in Waterloo, Ferrari Maserati Sydney will set a new standard for car dealerships in Australia, from [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Maserati GranCabrio set to open new Sydney dealership

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Terrafugia flying car ready for sale by 2011 – video Earlier this year we brought you images of the first flight of a road-registered flying car when Terrafugia’s TRA (Transition Roadable Aircraft) made its maiden flight. Now the manufacturer claims its flying car will be available for purchase by 2011. Terrafugia says the TRA is capable of flying at speeds of up to 185km/h with a [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Terrafugia flying car ready for sale by 2011 – video 2012 Hyundai Velostar spy photos Hyundai’s Velostar appears to be off the manufacturer’s GFC induced “stop” list and back on track for production with these grainy images showing the heavily clad car cold weather testing in South Korea recently. The four-seater hatch, said to be powered either a 1.6-litre turbo or 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine (of roughly 104kW each), [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2012 Hyundai Velostar spy photos Volkswagen Amarok debuts in South America Ahead of its launch in Australia, South Africa, Germany and the rest of Europe, Volkswagen have debuted its new Amarok crew-cab ute in South America. Available initially as a four-door crew-cab only, the German designed one-tonner will be built predominantly in Argentina. A single-cab variant will follow in early 2011. Styling is typically Volkswagen with cues inside [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Volkswagen Amarok debuts in South America Audi to pass on tariff reduction savings Audi will pass on tariff reduction savings to customers, following a five per cent duty drop by the Federal Government from 1 January 2010. Following its fifth record year of sales, Australia's fastest growing premium brand will pass on savings on every model in its range, as a direct result of a five per cent import [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Audi to pass on tariff reduction savings Toyota most recalled make in US for 2009 The Detroit Free Press has today named Toyota as the most recalled car for 2009 with some 4,872,583 units involved in a total of nine safety recalls. Narrowly beating runner-up Ford, with 4,521,993 units, due to a cruise control issue, the recalls have left a serious dent in the reputation of a manufacturer that, until now, [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Toyota most recalled make in US for 2009 Saab's US dealers face an uncertain future Saab dealers in the United States say they have been uninformed bystanders to GM’s on-again, off-again negotiations to sell the Swedish premium brand. Chris Cerrina, co-owner of Parkfield Saab in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, and a member of the Saab National Dealer Council, said today that he was uncertain about the significance of GM’s decision to [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Saab’s US dealers face an uncertain future Kia to launch UVO voice-control technology for 2010 Kia will next week launch voice-controlled technology when it formally introduces its UVO system at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, US. Using Microsoft Auto software, similar to that of Ford’s ‘Sync’ voice-controlled infortainment service, UVO will be only the second such system offered in Northern American vehicles. Fiat Auto Group also uses Microsoft technology [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Kia to launch UVO voice-control technology for 2010 Volkswagen Golf Review & Road Test Rewriting the small car rulebook Model Tested: 2009Volkswagen Golf Mk VI 118TSI Comfortline; 1.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; seven-speed DSG; five-door hatch – $32,990* Options: Metallic Paint $700; Electric Glass Sunroof $1,900; Vienna Leather Upholstery $3,300; RNS510 with Dynaudio Excite $4,000; Reversing Camera $350 Quality, ride, seats, space, fuel economy, engine performance DSG response after braking, options pricing CarAdvice Rating: It doesn’t [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Volkswagen Golf Review & Road Test Alfa Romeo Montreal – Reader Review CarAdvice reader Adam Davis was the recent winner of the limited edition book from Capricorn Link Australia, entitled Alfa Romeo Montreal – The dream car that came true. Here is his review on the car. Without resorting to rose-tinted glasses, one can safely reflect upon the sixties as a wonderful decade for the automobile. In North [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Alfa Romeo Montreal – Reader Review Retro Road Test: Alfa Romeo Montreal – Reader Review CarAdvice reader Adam Davis was the recent winner of the limited edition book from Capricorn Link Australia, entitled Alfa Romeo Montreal – The dream car that came true. Here is his review on the car. Without resorting to rose-tinted glasses, one can safely reflect upon the sixties as a wonderful decade for the automobile. In North [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Retro Road Test: Alfa Romeo Montreal – Reader Review