Tag: 2011

Yukon XL GMC – A Review (2011)

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Yukon XL GMC – A Review (2011)

Yukon XL GMC – Traveling with a large family requires access to a special vehicle. Generally when requiring a car with more than 6 seats you are limited to traditional people movers, however in the US you have the option of a large SUV such as the Yukon XL by GMC. When I say large, […]

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Mazda Takeri Concept – Tokyo Motor Show 2011

December 22, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Mazda Takeri Concept – Tokyo Motor Show 2011

Mazda has provided a sneak preview of the Mazda Takeri which will be on display at the Tokyo Motor Show from the 3rd December 2011 until the 11th December 2011. As with recent Mazda concept cars, the Kodo (soul of motion) design influence is evident and once again Mazda has developed a concept which appeals […]

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A Week With Kia Cerato Sli – Review (2011)

July 24, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
A Week With Kia Cerato Sli – Review (2011)

Deceiving, spritely, roomy, simplicity are words which describe the Kia Cerato or so I found out after a week long road test. Released into the Australian market in 2009, the Kia Cerato falls into the mid size car category competing with the likes of the Mazda 3, Hyundai i30, Honda Civic, and the Mitsubishi Lancer. With […]

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Ford Fiesta 2011 – Profile

July 22, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Ford Fiesta 2011 – Profile

Recently released are the specifications for the 2011 model Ford Fiesta which will be released in North America in 2010 and later in Australia. Capitalising on the success of earlier models the new Ford Fiesta has been redesigned to integrate sleek styling with high quality safety features and unsurpassed fuel economy. According to Mark Fields, […]

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Mistubishi Lancer 2011 – A Review

July 22, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Mistubishi Lancer 2011 – A Review

Another trip provided the opportunity to test drive another popular Australian family car, the Mitsubishi Lancer ES sedan (base model). 

The Mitsubishi Lancer I drove came with a 2.0 litre engine and a six speed CVT transmission. According to Mitsubishi the engine produces 113kw @ 6,000rpm and 198Nm @ 4,250.  Fuel economy quoted by the […]

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Range Rover Evoque

June 26, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque is marketed as the smallest, lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced and this week it has been officially launched in Australia. Making its Australian debut at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne earlier this year, first impressions were that the Evoque embraces the true essence of what a […]

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Ssangyong Korando 2011 – A Review

March 24, 2011 | By | Add a Comment
Ssangyong Korando 2011 – A Review

Over recent years competition in the SUV market has never been fiercer and it is in this environment that Ssangyong have released the new Ssangyong Korando into the Australian market. The release of the Korando is Ssangyong’s first all new model in over three years, and let’s be honest up until now Ssangyong really has […]

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