Archive for July, 2012
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 […]
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