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Jaguar C-X75 – A new concept
Jaguar C-X75: Just when you thought that electric cars were as thrilling as a visit by the inlaws, comes the news that your inlaws are the Beckhams and that Jaguar has unveiled its Jaguar C-X75 four wheel drive electric supercar. Unveiled at the Paris Auto Salon the Jaguar C-X75 (only a concept car at present) is a clear […]
Toyota Hilux 2013 – Off Road
Top Gear has held the Toyota Hilux in high esteem for many a year, ever since they “proved” that an early version of this tradesman’s ute was indestructible. They drove it into the sea, set fire to it and placed it on top of a multi level building as it was being demolished. But is the […]
Mazda MX5 Special Edition
Mazda Mx5 – With Australia experiencing floods, floods and more floods most people wouldn’t be thinking about purchasing a convertible. And it is in this environment that Mazda has released the Mazda Mx5 Special Edition. Since its release in 1989, the Mazda MX5 has dominated the convertible market due to its reliability, good looks and affordability. […]
First Peak – Kia Rondo
Photos of the all new Kia Rondo (also known as Kia Carens) have been released ahead of its World premiere at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. With similar design styles as other recently released Kia models, the Kia Rondo falls into the ever competitive compact MPV sector of the market. With a sleek design complemented […]
Mazda 6 – Moscow Motor Show
Mazda 6 First Images: In an automotive world where it appears that one manufacturer follows the design ideas of another, it is always with bated breath that we in the motoring media wait for the next incarnation from a company such as Mazda, who are generally accepted as the design leaders amongst the non-European car […]
Hyundai Genesis – Vanilla not Chocolate
Remember the Hyundai S Coupe? Originally released in the early 1990s the S Coupe or “Scoop” was based on the Hyundai Excel but with a more sporty design. Competing against the Toyota Celica, Ford Capri and Holden Calibra the Hyundai S Coupe never stood a chance. Fast forward 20 + years. Throw in the significant […]
Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Review
The Ford Focus XR5 Turbo has developed a strong following in Australia and having a wife who recently purchased one I fully understand why this is the case. With its 2.5L Duratec Turbocharged 5 cylinder engine producing 166kw of power and 320Nm of torque matched to a 6 speed manual transmission and riding on firm suspension […]
Ford Focus XR5 Turbo and the Road Trip.
A recent trip to Sydney gave me the opportunity to take the family and the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo on the great Australian road trip from Melbourne to Sydney. It also was opportune as it allowed me to add further to my earlier review on this exact car. Previously, I noted the performance and handling […]
Hyundai Veloster is coming in 2012
Hyundai Veloster Australian Release: It’s official, Hyundai has announced that the Hyundai Veloster will be in Australian showrooms in the new year. A compact three door coupe, powered by a 1.6 litre petrol direct injection, four cylinder engine and with a six speed manual or dual clutch transmission the Veloster was recently named “Urban Car of the Year” by a […]
Kia Quoris – Kia’s Flagship Sedan
The Kia Quoris (or the K9, as it is known in Soul) went on sale in Korea in May and it has now been announced that it will be made available to overseas markets in late 2012, however, at this stage Australia is not on the distribution agenda. The, rear wheel drive, Kia Quoris is seen […]
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