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Hyundai, Kia join Korean Electric Power in EV joint venture
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Although details are scarce, rumours today tell us Korean cousins Hyundai and Kia have teamed up with Korean Electric Power Company in order to develop a special EV battery charging system for its upcoming electric models. The vehicle will be developed jointly between the two vehicle manufacturers while the state-run power company develops charging systems and [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Hyundai, Kia join Korean Electric P
Volkswagen’s new mid-size sedan sketch released
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
In a bid to tackle big sellers, such as the likes of Camry and Accord Euro, Volkswagen is planning a new mid-sized sedan that will sit between its Jetta and Passat models. The as yet unnamed sedan has so far been nothing more than a rumour, until this sketch was released by the manufacturer earlier today. The [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Volkswagen’s new mid-size sedan sketch released
Ford names China’s Geely as preferred Volvo bidder
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Chinese manufacturer Geely Group Holdings is Fords top bidder to purchase Volvo. Ford will begin more detailed negotiations with Geely, but final decisions have not been made. “Ford believes Geely has the potential to be a responsible future owner of Volvo and to take the business forward while preserving its core values and the independence of the [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Ford names China’s Geely as preferred Volvo b
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Review
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Bugatti have managed to create an incredibly powerful car and the means with which to harness that power. Model Tested: 2010 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport; 8.0-litre, 16-cylinder, petrol; seven-speed DSG; coupe – USD$2,000,000 By Mark Hacking, USA. Fair warning: This could well be the lamest review of a supercar in the history of supercar reviews. Of course, [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Spor
Suzuki Alto Global Green Challenge update
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
At the half way mark of the 3000km Global Green Challenge, the Suzuki Alto is powering ahead of its small car rivals with an impressive 16.72 per cent improvement on its official fuel consumption rating. The achievement translates to an economy figure of just 3.99 litres per 100km – or 60.4 litres of fuel usage – [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Suzuki Alto Global Green Challenge update
Nissan Dualis Review & Road Test
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
The dual purpose Dualis is dually affordable. Model Tested: 2009 Nissan Dualis; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; hatch – $27,990* Pricing; fuel economy; versatility Nothing worth noting CarAdvice Rating: A 2WD 4WD. It makes about as much sense as an ashtray on a motorcycle. But following the successful trend that manufacturers like Hyundai, Toyota and Holden have had in [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
BMW 3 Series coupe update spy pics
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
While 3-series saloon and estate received their mid-life facelifts yet a while ago, here’s now the first shots of the makeover BMW plans to give to the 3-series Coupé – and the Cabrio likewise. Tough not yet visible, the simple but effective disguise of the car’s front bumper hints to modifications underneath the plastic cover. However, we [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. BMW 3 Series coupe update spy pics
2011 Mercedes-Benz B-Class spy pics
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Here are the first ever shots of the all-new Mercedes B-class, expected to hit showrooms in the third-quarter of 2011. It’s the car that fans of the current model won’t like: the new car will discontinue today’s B-class’ overall layout of a super-mini MPV in favour of a more hatchback-like design. Much more than a Sports-Tourer, [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B-Class spy pics
Mini D Global Green Challenge update
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
The sparkling waters of the top end of Spencer Gulf were a welcome sight today for drivers in the Global Green Challenge who had crossed the country from north to south, from the Northern Territory to the coast of South Australia. After some 2500km the rivalry has become desperately intense. All that remains is a run [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mini D Global Green Challenge update

