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Motor Vehicles
Ford B-Max
When the Ford B-Max goes on sale in early 2012 it will feature a new format of pillarless doors. On the outside the styling is the latest iteration of Ford’s ‘kinetic design’ DNA, and mixes different elements to create a decent looking little MPV. It even manages to look good despite the metallic brown paint … Continue reading
2009 Renault Megane Coupe Trophy
The Megane Coupe Trophy will take part in the 2009 World Series by Renault (WSR) having undergone a raft of upgrades including an entirely new body design which takes its inspiration from the lines of all-new generation Megane Coupe.Fitted with a Nissan-sourced 3.5-litre 24V V6 developing 265 kW (360 hp), power is sent to the … Continue reading
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan
Subaru Australia has previewed its new generation Impreza WRX sedan at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney and it features a lot more than just a boot – it also packs an extra 26 kW more power and 23 Nm more torque, better fuel efficiency and upgraded suspension. This brings the total power and … Continue reading
Lotus Evora Coming To Australia (2008)
The all-new Lotus Evora 2-plus-2 sports car has been confirmed for Australia – one of the first international markets to secure an allocation – with local deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2009. The mid-engined sports car will complement the existing four-model range of Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven.While local prices have yet to … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz: New adaptive high-beam assistant (2008)
Mercedes-Benz has developed an innovative system that automatically adapts headlamp range to the distance of vehicles ahead or to oncoming vehicles meaning drivers will, at all times, benefit from optimum headlamp range to recognise other road users, pedestrians or danger spots more easily and more quickly. Due to become available from the second quarter of … Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Australian Pricing (2008)
Mitsubishi will take the fight to Subaru’s WRX with the local launch of the all-wheel drive turbocharged Lancer Ralliart in both sedan and Sportback (hatchback) body styles.Bridging the gap between the Lancer VR-X and the top-of-the-range Lancer Evolution, the Lancer Ralliart features a detuned version of the Evolution’s 2.0-litre turbocharged and intercooled MIVEC engine that … Continue reading
Lexus IS-F Australian Pricing (2008)
Luxury Japanese marque Lexus has dropped a bombshell on its German rivals in the sports luxury segment by announcing an aggressive and very competitive price for its first dedicated performance model, the IS-F. Widely predicted to cost around or just under the $150,000 mark thus undercutting the Audi RS4 ($164,500) and BMW M3 ($157,000), Lexus … Continue reading
Porsche Tuner RUF Goes Electric With eRUF Concept (2008)
Specialist Porsche after-market tuner, RUF, has unveiled the eRUF Model A concept, a 911 equipped with a three-phase electric motor that develops 150 kW and an impressive 650 Nm from 0 rpm onwards – enough to get the vehicle moving from standstill in 6th gear!While a 0-100 km/h time of seven seconds and a top … Continue reading
FPV 5th Anniversary Model (2008)
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) celebrated its fifth anniversary at this year’s Australian International Motor Show with the release of a special edition FPV 5th Anniversary model featuring several unique features such as 19-inch multi-spoke Alpine Silver alloy wheels, a premium 6-piston Brembo brake package, sports seats finished in Nudo Leather and 5th Anniversary logo embossed … Continue reading
BMW Concept X1 (2008)
German car maker BMW’s forever expanding range of X models – which currently includes the X3, X5 and X6 – will shortly be joined by the X1, a compact SUV that made its debut in concept form at the Paris Motor Show.The front end of the concept car features strong sculptural lines (especially the bonnet), … Continue reading
2009 Kia Cerato (2008)
Taking centre stage at the Kia stand at this year’s Australian International Motor Show is the stylishly European Kia Cerato sedan, the ‘new face of Kia’ scheduled for release on the local market in early 2009. As the ‘new face of Kia’, the Cerato features a new H-grille design penned by Kia’s global chief design … Continue reading
2009 Mazda3 (2009)
The first images of the new 2009 Mazda3 sedan has been unveiled at both the Australian International Motor Show and around the world simultaneously, ahead of its international debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show which starts on November 19.The Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus etc. rival features many of the styling cues which … Continue reading
2009 Mazda MX-5
The Mazda MX-5 aka Miata is one of the world’s most popular roadsters and for good reason: it’s fun to drive, handles like a dream and is affordable. Now in its third-generation, the iconic Mazda roadster has received a facelift for 2009 featuring a redesigned front-end with the new corporate face of a five-point air … Continue reading
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