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here to find out how. | >> 2/July/08 - Volkswagen "One-Litre" Eco Car It
is being reported that
Volkswagen's "One-Liter" or '1L' concept car has been green lit
for production in 2010. The tiny 2-seater vehicle has a very small
2-cylinder diesel engine and uses just 1 litre of fuel to travel 100
kilometres. Click
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>> 1/July/08 - Kia Green Lights New Small Car Kia yesterday announced that it will begin production of a sporty new small car in 2009. Based
on the Kia Koup Concept first seen at this year's New York Motor Show,
the new model will replace the Kia Spectra in 2009. Click
here for more...
>> 30/June/08 - Fuelstar Catalyst As petrol prices keep rising, more 'fuel-saving' products are vying for attention. In Australia Fuelstar
is spruiking a tin catalyst, claiming it can cut fuel costs by "at
least 20c per litre (based on fuel price of $1.65/ltr)".
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here for more...
>> 25/June/08 - Honda NSX Super Car According
to Honda's CEO, the next generation Honda NSX sports car will be
quicker than the Nissan GT-R. Powered by a V10 engine that transfers
power to all four wheels, it could be more than just hearsay.
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here for more...
>> 20/June/08 - HSV W427 Holden
Special Vehicles has confirmed the pricing and availability of
Australia's first production super car, the HSV W427. A maximum run
of 427 units will be built and it will be priced at $150,000. The
7.0-litre V8 makes 375kW of power.
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here for more...
>> 19/June/08 - Opel Eye Technology The
Opel Eye technology is the first of its kind, able to scan signs
and inform drivers of speed limits. It also has a secondary safety
function that warns drivers when they veer out of their lane.
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here for more...
>> 17/June/08 - Mazda SUV Concept Mazda
has released information and images of its new concept car, which will
make its global debut at the 2008 Moscow Motor Show in late August. The
sporty SUV is aimed at young Russian drivers and may be the precursor
to a new compact AWD.
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here for more...
>> 12/June/08 - Ford Focus RS: Leaked? New
photos of the upcoming Ford Focus RS have emerged in cyberspace,
reigniting interest in the rally-bred model. The new Ford Focus RS
could be a Subaru WRX STIrival if the rumours of its boosted
2.5-litre turbo engine outputting 224kW (300hp) turn out to be
true.
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here for more...
>> 10/June/08 - Subaru Liberty GT - tuned by STI Subaru
has released just 250 special edition Liberty GT models. With more
power, more prestige, and more performance, the new models are priced
from just under $70,000.
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here for more...
>> 5/June/08 - New Car Sales: Two Tales While
Americans have ended their love affair with SUVs and pickups, with
sales slumping by between 30% and 42%, Australians are embracing SUVs
and utes, with sales on the rise.
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here for more...
>> 3/June/08 - Trailcart: Pedal Powered 4WD Meet
the world's first pedal-powered 4WD, the Trailcart. This German
invention is set to take adventure sports markets by storm with full
off-road suspension and an all-wheel pedal drive.
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here for more...
>> 2/June/08 - Porsche Pot-Pourri Porsche
has developed a new range of fragrances and lotions called The Essence,
which follws Ferrari's lucrative foray into the world of merchandising.
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>> 29/May/08 - Mitsubishi Mini Car: 2010 As
the price of fuel reaches astronomical levels, car makers are
switching to fuel-efficient vehicles to ensure profits don't
suffer.Mitsubishi has confirmed that it will launch a
new mini car in 2010 that will be sold globally, powered by a tiny 660cc engine like the smart Fortwo. Click
here for more...
>> 26/May/08 - Renault Laguna Coupe French
automaker Renault has taken the wraps off its new
Laguna Coupe, arguably its most elegant sports car yet. The new coupe
will be powered by two V6 engines, and will rival the Peugeot 407
Coupe. Click
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>> 22/May/08 - Audi A3 Facelift Featuring
new 7-speed dual clutch gearboxes and a fresh new style, the latest
iteration of the Audi A3 range has arrived. Click
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>> 20/May/08 - Subaru's New Crossover Sporting
a turbocharged engine, AWD, and 7-seats, Subaru's new crossover vehicle
is slowly emerging. Could it be the new Outback? First images inside. Click
here for more...
>> 16/May/08 - Volkswagen Motorbikes New
reports from Europe confirm that Volkswagen will join forces with KTM to create the first VW motorbike. Click
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>> 14/May/08 - HSV R8 Tourer With broader
appeal, HSV is hoping to attract new customers to the brand with the R8
Tourer. Based on the upcoming Holden Sportwagon, the new HSV will be
powered by a 6.2-litre V8 engine outputting 317kW of power. Click
here for more...
>> 12/May/08 - Ferrari 2+2 Ferrari
has launched a new teaser website with a countdown marking the launch
of its all new GT model. It is expected to be the first Ferrari
convertible with a metal folding roof, and will get V8 power. Click
here for more...
>> 6/May/08 - Lotus Elise SC The
new Elise SC has just been added to the 2008 Lotus sports car range in
Australia. The light 870kg British sports car can accelerate from zero
to 100km/h in
just 4.6 seconds thanks to a combination of low mass and high
power. Click
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>> 30/Apr/08 - Peugeot 308 RC Z French
car maker Peugeot has green lit the 308 RC Z concept for production.
Sporting a advanced sportster design not unlike the Audi TT, the new
model could do wonders for the French brand. We also look at Porsche's
new 911, featuring a new 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Click
here for more...
>> 28/Apr/08 - World's Fastest Car Record: New Challenger A
few years ago the Bugatti Veyron was the world's fastest production
car, with a top speed of just over 400km/h. More recently the
French car was deposed by the SSC Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo, which
almost reached 414km/h. But
now there's a new challenger from the UK that may go even faster. Click
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>> 22/Apr/08 - Holden VE Ute: Special Edition GM Holden has announced that it will launch another 60th Anniversary model, the
VE Ute Special Edition. With an upgraded interior, including leather
seats and 6-stack CD stereo, the new special edition V6 Ute is aimed at
the new 2008 Ford Falcon Ute. Click
here for more...
>> 21/Apr/08 - Honda Li Nian Concept The
2008 Beijing Auto Show is one of China's largest motor shows and
there has been hundreds of new Chinese cars on display. One of the
more attractive designs comes from Honda's Chinese joint
venture, Guangzhou Honda, called the Linian concept. Click
here for more...
>> 18/Apr/08 - Joss Supercar Super
car collectors take note - Joss has announced that it's hard
core Supercar will be arriving in 2008. Powered by a 6.8-litre V8
engine, the Joss Supercar can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in under
3.0 seconds, making it one of the world's quickest cars. Click
here for more...
>> 15/Apr/08 - FPV: Power Play No
longer the Boss... Though FPV's Boss 315 V8 engine's are even more
powerful than before, Holden's new LS3 V8s have slightly more power.
Let the bragging war begin! Click
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>> 11/Apr/08 - TRD HiLux Priced
from $59,990, TRD has launched its second new model this
week, the TRD HiLux. Powered by a blown V6 engine outputting
225 kilowatts, it's the fastest double-cab 4x4 ute in Australia. Click
here for more...
>> 4/Apr/08 - Volvo C30 Car "Wraps" From
the country that brought us Ikea comes the car wrap. Swedish car buyers
who can opt for a number of outgoing 'wraps' on the Volvo C30,
including wood panelling, pink militia and fluffy white clouds. Click
here for more...
>> 2/Apr/08 - Audi RS8: V10 BiTurbo After
months of denials, Audi's head of powertrain development let slip that
the RS8, powered by a turbocharged V10 engine, will be on sale by mid
2009. Click
here for more...
>> 31/Mar/08 - Chevrolet Camaro Upgraded The
new 2010 Camaro will be released in the States next year, and Chevrolet
has planned a number of customised options for drivers who want to pimp
their rides. These
will include new alloy wheels, side skirts, front/rear
fascias, spoilers, new grille designs, decal/sticker packages and so on. Click
here for more...
>> 27/Mar/08 - 2009 Ford Fiesta RS
Expected to sit one rung above the Ford Fiesta ST (aka
Fiesta XR4), the new RS model could be powered by 1.6-litre turbo
engine outputting around 150kW of power. Click
here for more...
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