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Audie E-Tron – A Review (2011)
The Australian International Motor Show 2011 in Melbourne heralded the much anticipated unveiling of the Audi E-Tron concept car. Marketed as the future of electro-mobility this all electric concept with its stunning “Samoa Orange” paintwork and contrasting white interior offers a 230 kw power base via four motors, a 4.8 second 0 to 100 km/hour […]
Alfa Romeo 4c – It Will Be A Reality
Alfa Romeo 4C – The Geneva International Motor Show of 2011 was the venue for the launch of a number of concept cars by the worlds leading manufacturers. The motor show provided the manufacturers the opportunity to display to the buying public their future aspirations for the brand design. While many of the concept cars will […]
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 […]
Ferrari FF – A Review
Taking pride of place in the front window of Zagames in Swan Street, Richmond the recently unveiled Ferrari FF, exudes elegance, poise and the unmistakable Ferrari flair and design. With a sporty stance, paintwork the dreams of many a young boy, and an interior with full infotainment system including touch and voice commands and extensive use of leather and […]
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic – Australia’s most efficient car
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic: Fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions are both hot topics in the world media and in the lead up to the Copenhagen World Conference the Global Green Challenge was held in the driest continent on earth, Australia. Covering a whopping 3,147 kilometres between Darwin and Adelaide the aim of the Eco Challenge component of the challenge […]
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, […]
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 […]
The 2011 Australian International Motor Show – Melbourne
After two years, on July 1st 2011, the Australian International Motor Show returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in South Wharf, Melbourne. Boasting 30% more exhibition space than last years, and a wider range of manufacturers including Mercedes Benz, the motor show promises a return to its hey day with concept cars galore. BMW, […]
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 […]
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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