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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.

Would you like to see a production version of this EV-N Concept currently displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show? If so, you may have to convince Honda since it doesn’t plan to build a small electric car any time soon. The small N360 hatch of the 1960s was used as inspiration for the EV-N Concept.You may notice that the EV-N is styled not to look like a production car. An insider says that this was intentional since Honda doesn’t have plans to produce this concept car just yet.. Honda believes that b

Daihatsu may not be famous in the US but in Japan, it makes a huge splash. Daihatsu has a 30% share of its native K-car market, the largest of any carmaker at the Tokyo Motor Show. It displays three small 660 cc minicar concepts. The first is the e:S Concept, a 3100mm two-door hatch that appears like a smaller version of BMW’s Mini. The design looks ready to be produced but Daihatsu says that it hasn’t decided yet whether to do so. The e:s has a new two-cylinder 660cc engine and can return 85mp

With retail sales just around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to deliver a rundown on the playable demo of the highly anticipated third instalment for the Forza Motorsport franchise. The demo features only a handful of vehicles to drive, ranging from an entry-level performance hatch to a purpose-built race car, on [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Forza Motorsport 3 first impressions

After the CR-Z Concept and the Skydeck Hybrid Concept, Honda will also bring at the Tokyo Motor Show the EV-N Concept, a new small vehicle based on the N360 hatch of the 1960s. The new EV-N Concept is a little bit longer than the Smart ForTwo and carries a lithium ion battery pack which we can say it is a step up comparing it to the metal hydride cells in the CR-Z Concept. These are the only details available for the moment but as soon as we will find out something else we will let you know! Pho

Like all that is more than skin deep, so are the changes found in new Prius Model Tested: 2009 Toyota ZVW30 Prius i-Tech; 1.8-litre four-cylinder, petrol-electric hybrid; CVT, five-door hatch – $53,500* Options: Metallic Paint $350 (Fitted – Silver Pearl) Improved dynamics, steering and brakes; intuitive features; better performance Rear vision through split window; positioning of some [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. T

Since Citroen’s Revolte has been badged as ‘DS’ at the Frankfurt Motor Show, speculations have come out that this seemed to hint at a new model. While Citroen says the concept is not likely to be mass produced, it has recently launched a range of niche products carrying the ‘DS’ brand with the new 2010 DS3. The Revolte appears to be inspired by 2CV styling. While it is similar in size to the Citroën C2 hatch, it has a wider footprint and a lower roof line for chunky, toy-like proportions. Citro

The Reva NXG which has been revealed at FrankfurtReva has launched the Reva NXR – a four seat hatch – and revealed the Reva NXG – a two seat Targa – at Frankfurt. Reva made the G-Wiz. It sold, but it was the butt of many a joke. But that hasn’t put Reva off moving forward, and they’ve revealed a couple of far more credible eletric cars at Frankfurt this week. The Reva NXR is the proper launch and will be available to order straight away with delivery starting in early 2010. The styling is sti

2009 Ford Focus LX Hatch Review and Road Test Ford’s Focus still a rewarding drive Model Tested: 2009 Ford Focus LX; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed manual; five-door hatch – $24,290 Options: Metallic paint – Tango; $230 (Fitted) Ride and handling; fuel economy; styling. Misaligned buttons; no rear parking sensors available. CarAdvice Rating: Words – Paul Maric The recent couple of years have [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest indepe

Although we were expecting the new Elantra to debut in 2013 new spy pics today substantiate rumours that a 2011 model year is on the way. With a longer wheelbase, estimated at around 2700mm, the new Elantra also features a coupe-like roof line at the rear suggesting a hatch-sedan arrangement similar to the Mazda6 – [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. 2011 Hyundai Elantra spy pics