The Passat CC is is a stunning looking car with coupe lines but its downside was its limited rear seating, only accommodating two. Now there is an option available which gives the car a rear bench seat turning the car into a five seater. Volkswagen has added this feature because of customer requests, designed to meet [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
With the current Swift starting to show its age, Japanese giant Suzuki is hard at work on the next generation Swift. This morning we received the first photos of the next generation 3-door undergoing cold weather testing. Although nothing is confirmed yet, the new Suzuki Swift will have a range of both petrol and diesel engines [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
A Herald-Sun report has told how the Victorian State Government will introduce tougher ‘anti-hoon’ laws in an effort it says will deter so-called ‘hoon’ drivers. The Government scrambled to make the announcement just three hours after the Opposition pledged to step up anti-hoon laws and allow for car crushing if it won office. Under the proposal repeat [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
As the UK receives its first batch of scalp-bronzing Audi R8 Spyder models, two white-knuckle versions of Audi’s own supercar are being prepared to compete in the 2010 FIA GT3 European Championships. The latest R8 road car is based on the 386kW, 5.2-litre FSI model, but features a bespoke body incorporating additional weight-saving carbon fibre composite [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Toyota has launched its new 2010 Auris (Corolla) in the UK, with a sharper appearance inside and out, higher quality materials throughout the cabin and a suspension system tweaked for extra ride comfort and stability. The range of three- and five-door hatchbacks have also been re-tuned for better performance, fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. A restyled [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
First deliveries of the new Fiat 500C, the soft top version of Fiat's award-winning bambino, have now hit Aussie roads. The new Fiat 500C is equipped with a 1.4 litre 74 kW engine with a choice of a manual or DuaLogic gearbox, with prices starting at a recommended retail price of $28,990 for the manual version [...]
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The Honda HSV-010 GT racer has made its presence very well known during testing with its Formula 1-esque exhaust note a clear battle cry to its homeland nemesis – Nissan GT500 GT-R. Set to compete alongside the GT-R in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series, it runs a longitudinally mounted DOHC 3.4-litre engine [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
The Fiat Group has helped the earthquake devastated Haiti by providing equipment, technical and financial support totalling US$1 million (AUD$1,107,078). Working closely with the United Nations, the International Red Cross and the Fondazione Francesca Rava (the Italian arm of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, which works with disadvantaged children) the Fiat Group offered their help immediately. Fiat has provided [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Citroen has new engines for its C5 Sedan and Tourer that offer better performance and fuel economy as well as meat the new Euro five emissions standard. "The new 2.0 litre and 3.0 litre HDi Turbo Diesel engines bring the latest in diesel technology to the Citroen C5," says Miles Williams, General Manager for Citroen in [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Audi’s diesel version of its A3, which was recently added to the United States line up won Green Car of the Year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but with slow global sales Audi has decided to halt production next month. Production of the A3 model at the company’s Ingolstadt, Germany plant is scheduled to shutdown [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Toyota US is recalling another 2.3 million vehicles to correct its continued sticking acceleration issues. Today's recall (which applies only to vehicles sold in the US) is in addition to the 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles already recalled to correct floor mats that could slide and trap the accelerator if not properly secured to the [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
The upcoming Chevrolet Aveo has been spied cold weather testing this morning at Colmis proving grounds in Arjeplog, Sweden. Although the shape is generally well known, these images – complete with a friendly, waving test driver – show for the first time an accurate representation of the Aveo’s interior. The images follow recent shots of the Aveo [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
A couple of days ago our spy photographers snapped a few pics of the new Saab 9-5 SportCombi winter testing in Sweden. This morning, they’ve sent through a few more images showing the camouflaged 9-5 wagon in better light and with less snow on the rear end. While Saab’s fate is still largely unknown, CarAdvice will keep [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate has arrived in Australia offering improved functionality, safety, performance and value. But if you haven't ordered one yet you had better join the queue, with the entire first shipment already sold out. Following the release of the sedan and coupe in August last year, the 212-series E 350 Estate is the latest model [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Our spy photographers have today snapped these images of Peugeot’s upcoming 508 model. According to the French manufacturer the 508 is set to replace both the 407 and 607 models when it takes to the road in early 2011, and as the car’s name suggests, in terms of size it will sit between the models it [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Another day and another poll out of the UK, and while it seems these guys spend more time voting than driving, there are at least enough people left out on the roads to see Ford’s Mondeo become their most popular fleet car. According to industry publication FleetDirectory, the Mondeo topped a shortlist of twenty popular models [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Kia has today given us a glimpse of its upcoming Ray Concept vehicle which will go on show at next month’s Chicago Motor Show. Styled by the team at Kia Design Centre America, the Kia Ray project was undertaken to demonstrate how Kia's evolving design direction would be applied in the packaging of a plug-in hybrid [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Updated, greener, happier and still a winner Model Tested: 2010 Mazda CX-7 Diesel Sports; 2.2-litre, four cylinder, turbo-diesel; six speed manual; five-door SUV – $43,640* Styling, diesel engine, space, practicality, quality, all-wheel-drive system No automatic option, notchy manual, premium price over petrol models CarAdvice Rating: If ever there was a major criticism of Mazda’s extremely popular soft-roader, the [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Some time since my last post but now back with some really good news. Today we are very glad to introduce and confirm to you Sony Ericsson Vivaz! Sony Ericsson Vivaz is the second installment in our family of communication entertainment phones that will launch to market during the first half of this year. Sony Ericsson Video brings HD video capabilities to our portfolio for the first time and personally I think it is one of the most beautiful phones we have ever launched. I can’t wait to get started with the one I have in my hand right now. You will see Sony Ericsson Vivaz in stores very soon. In a matter of weeks. Please check out www.sonyericsson.com/press for the full announcement press release.
You will over the coming weeks see lots of activity on this blog as we now will add another colleague to the list of bloggers. Daniel Sandblom, Global Marketing Manager for Sony Ericsson, will post information, interact and try and answer your questions in the commentator field. In the meantime please check out this first video which gives an overview of the Sony Ericsson Vivaz. There are more videos to come.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognised four Hondas for being among the “greenest vehicles of 2010″. The natural gas Civic GX earned the title of America’s greenest vehicle for the seventh consecutive year. In the annual “Green Book Online” (available at www.greenercars.org), the natural gas powered Civic GX came in at first place [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Australian movie star Eric Bana will make a return to the Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour Showroom Enduro this year. The internationally renowned actor who has starred in such films as Chopper, Black Hawk Down, Hulk, Troy and Munich expressed his passion for cars in his 2009 movie Love the Beast, which he launched at last [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Kia Motors Corporation experienced a global sales increase of 20.1 percent in 2009, leading to an all-time record 1,651,920 sales of passenger cars and recreational and commercial vehicles. The year-on-year boost was led by China where 256,732 vehicles were sold, representing a 70 percent increase over 2008. The Korean domestic market proved the strongest for Kia in [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Australian minerals explorer Orocobre Ltd has reached a joint venture deal with a sibling company of Toyota Motor Corp to supply the Japanese automaker with lithium for its next-generation hybrid vehicles. Toyota Tsusho Corporation, 21.8 percent owned by Toyota, will provide US$4.5 million (AUD$4.9 million) to fund the completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study of Orocobre's [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
A new Mini has been added to the range, a fourth model in the family. The Mini Countryman is a genuine Crossover and bridges the gap between classic Mini and a modern SUV. The Countryman offers the typical Mini driving experience to a new target group who require more space and flexibility. This is the [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Notorious Channel 9 celebrity Sam Newman yesterday won an appeal in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court for extra time to prepare his defence for a speeding fine issued in 2008. Following his successful appeal, Mr Newman spoke with Triple M’s Eddie McGuire and said that speeding fines are a “man revenue stream” and that Melbourne Police were [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Nissan has become the first vehicle importer in Australian to offer its customers SUNA Traffic Channel as a standard feature on some of its models. SUNA is Australia's first digital traffic information service that broadcasts detailed information on traffic congestion and other road conditions directly to compatible portable and in-vehicle GPS navigation devices. Nissan will now connect [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
The Impreza N2010 from Prodrive is its latest FIA specification group N rally car. Now using a larger 33mm air restrictor which was introduced by the FIA and helps balance the performance of Group N as well as the unrestricted Super2000 rally cars. Peak power has increased by 15kW by increasing the restrictor from 32 to [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Yesterday CarAdvice revealed that Lancia cars could be sold in Australia rebadged as Chryslers. This morning Chrysler and Fiat CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has admitted that the two brands may have merged their product line-ups within 12 months. "We could see the two converge as early as the end of the year," he told UK automotive website Autocar. Mr [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Rolls-Royce has today announced that Mr Torsten Mueller will join the company as its new Chief Executive Officer. During his more than 20 years with the Group, Mr Mueller has held a number of management positions in the Sales and Marketing Division and was instrumental in brand and product management for MINI between 2000 and 2003. [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Mazda will unveil its all-new Mazda5 (known as the Mazda Premacy in Japan) during the 2010 Geneva Motor Show to be held this March. Featuring a dynamic and elegant Nagare (meaning "flow" in Japanese) design, the new Mazda5 emits approximately 15 per cent less CO2 than the current model thanks to Mazda's "i-stop" (stop-start) idling stop [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
The Toll Holden Racing Team unveiled its 20th anniversary edition V8 Supercar Commodores today ahead of the 2010 V8 season. The aggressive livery, designed by Holden Design's Peter Hughes, is an evolution of past HRT designs. Sinister black skirts inspired by the 2008 Bathurst HRTs outline the new 3D lion side graphic and underscore the distinctly new [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Ford Australia is running out the four-speed and five-speed automatic transmissions fitted to its locally made Falcon and Territory and replacing them with an internally sourced six-speed unit. The new six-speed – different to the German-manufactured ZF currently used by Ford – is expected to appear in the diesel Territory and four-cylinder EcoBoost Falcon from next [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Ford Australia is running out the four-speed and five-speed automatic transmissions fitted to its locally made Falcon and Territory and replacing them with an internally sourced six-speed unit. The new six-speed – different to the German-manufactured ZF currently used by Ford – is expected to appear in the diesel Territory and four-cylinder EcoBoost Falcon from next [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Holden has recalled more than 13,000 CG Captivas for an intermediate shaft inspection after two cases of suspected mechanical malfunctions. The official recall notice on the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's website reads: "In some instances, the intermediate shaft which connects the steering column to the steering rack may become disconnected. If the intermediate shaft becomes disconnected, [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Just this side of too cool to be real, the Blue Snowball is neither blue nor made of snow. It is, however, one of the slickest devices in the known universe to plug into a USB port. In ages past, getting sound into a PC was a bit of a labor. The options for doing so [...]
Have you already broken your News Years Resolution to be more green? 46% stick to their resolutions for at least 6 months, but less than 20% of people stick to their resolutions after two years. Here are some tips to enhance the likelihood that you will keep your New Years Resolutions to be more environmentally [...] Related posts:
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