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BMW 120d: the economic hot-hatch Model Tested: 2009 BMW E87 120d; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed manual; five-door hatch – $46,790* Options Available: See bottom of page. Strong & frugal engine; intelligent stop-start system; on-road manners Rear leg room tight for adults; some option pricing a little dear CarAdvice Rating: by Matt Brogan & Alborz Fallah Marrying sharp driving dynamics and strong [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's

Earlier today we reported that the 5-Series GT will not receive an M-version, a news that will make many of the Bmw fans sad. Still, we have some good news regarding the 5-Series GT: Bmw is considering adding four-cylinders engines in order to make the car more affordable.According to our sources, the twin-turbo diesel will be the first engine to be introduced on the 5-Series GT and then a cheaper four-cylinder could arrive, the one used on the 320d. “We are looking at the twin-turbo diesel and

At the end of day one of the Global Green Challenge Kia Australia are leading the medium SUV class with the two of its new next-generation Kia Sorento diesels. The first day saw the group travel 317km from Darwin to Katherine in the Northern Territory. The new Kia Sorento shows off the new R-series CRDi turbo-diesel [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Kia Sorento diesel leads in Global Green Challenge

Solid build, solid performance, solid reputation Model Tested: 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Diesel; 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six speed manual; wagon – $37,940* Options: None fitted Engine; gearbox; driveability; practicality Ride a tad firm; no automatic option CarAdvice Rating: The new MZR-CD diesel engine in Mazda6 – and let’s hope Mazda3 as well – is an absolute pearler. It’s quiet, [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

BMW revealed the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept at FrankfurtBMW has revealed the Vision EffecientDynamics Concept at Frankfurt, featuring a 1.5 litre turbo-diesel and 2 electric motors. There is little to beat the sound of a burbling V8. Or the wail of a V10 reaching the upper limits of its rev range. Or even the bark of a V12 – especially a Ferrari V12 – at full flow. But those may soon be sounds that are as rare as the sound of a steam engine flying under a bridge if Governments around th

2009 Skoda Superb TDI & TSI Review & Road Test The big car’s not dead, but the big engine might as well be. Models Tested: 2009 Skoda Superb MkII TDI Elegance; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed DSG automatic; hatch – $48,990* 2009 Skoda Superb MkII TSI Elegance; 1.8-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol; seven-speed DSG automatic; hatch – $45,990* Options (As Fitted): Metallic Paint $990; [...] Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest indepe

2009 Volkswagen Passat CC 125TDI Review and Road TestNot just a Passat with four seats…Model Tested:2009 Volkswagen Passat CC 125TDI; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed DSG; sedan – $54,990*Options (As Fitted):Metallic Paint $1000 (Autumn Brown); Rear View Camera $600; Satellite Navigation $2500 Styling; pricing; fuel efficiency; features Boot hingesCarAdvice Rating:By Paul MaricIf there’s one car company at the moment that is bouncing from strength to strength, it’s got to be Vol

2010 Land Rover Freelander2 TD4.e Review and Road TestWelcome to Australia’s most efficient SUV.Model Tested:2010 Land Rover Freelander2 TD4.e; 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed manual; wagon – $45,590*Options:Full length sunroof  $3,300; Style package $1,900 Brilliant fuel economy; quiet stop/start; price; features Weight; only available in manualCarAdvice Rating:By Paul MaricWhile this Freelander2 may look like any other Freelander2 on the road, there are some inherent differen

2009 Ford Ranger Wildtrak Review & Road TestMake traks for a dirty weekendModel Tested:2009 Ford PK Ranger ‘Wildtrak’ 4×4; 3.0-litre TDCi, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; five-speed automatic; crew-cab: $50,990*Options:Metallic Paint $400 (Fitted – Winning Blue) Distinctive appearance; strong engine; capable off-road Vague steering; rear centre lap seatbelt; non-lockable tailgateCarAdvice Rating:By Matt BroganIt seems more and more people are wanting more and more from their vehicles, and fair enou

2009 Holden Cruze CD Review & Road TestThe struggle to be noticedModel Tested:2009 Holden Cruze CD - 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, SOHC, turbo diesel, six-speed auto - $25,990Options: none fitted Positives: steering & handling; interior styling Negatives: turbo lag; visibilityCarAdvice Rating:- by Nadine ArmstrongWith its homogeneous styling and extensive ‘small car’ credentials, the new Holden Cruze wedges its way into a crowded line-up of disturbingly similar cars.More grown up than the Astra, bu