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Hyundai ix20: new for 2011
Designed and developed at Hyundai’s European R&D centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the ix20 is the second European car, following the ix35, to adopt Hyundai’s new ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language. The name ix20 reflects the new model’s crossover-like versatility ..... more

Peugeot 408 for South America
The Latin American Peugeot 408 represents a return to the high-end South American 'three box' automotive market, providing a new offer with the intention to expand the Peugeot range within the Latin American market ..... more

Lotus Evora update
Ahead of an appearance at the Paris Motor Show in October, Lotus Cars announces a revision of the Evora, the Evora S and Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) option ..... more

Mercedes expands E-Class wagon line-up
The segment leading E-Class range has been expanded with the addition of a new diesel BlueEFFICIENCY model to the Mercedes-Benz range. The seven seat E-Class Estate 250 CDI with an output of 150 kW and 500 Nm of torque brings a true seven seat capability to the segment ..... more

FPV announces supercharged V8 engine
To be launched in early October, the new FPV GS and GT model ranges will both be powered by all-new lightweight 5.0 litre supercharged Ford V8 engines producing 315 kW and 335 kW of power respectively ..... more

New Holden Commodore: E85 fuel
In a major step towards providing a cleaner Australian fuel landscape, Series II models powered by Holden’s 3.0 litre SIDI V6 and 6.0 litre V8 engines will have flex-fuel capability, allowing them to run on bio-ethanol, E10, unleaded, premium or any combination in between ..... more

Holden Caprice revisions
The introduction of an updated WM Series II range in late September will mark the debut of the Holden Caprice V ..... more

New Holden Commodore: future friendly
With the new range, Holden has finessed the formula that has made Commodore the nation’s top selling car for 14 years straight, introducing smart multimedia technology, improved fuel economy and the capacity to run on environmentally friendly bio-ethanol ..... more

Citroen DS4 for Paris Motor Show
An alluring mixture of design codes and a bold approach to automotive styling - with an emphasis on driving pleasure and advanced vehicle architecture - DS4 is a model with a multitude of talents, effortlessly responding to a broad range of owner needs, while enhancing the appeal and vitality of the motoring experience ..... more

Renault Megane release coming soon
Renault has announced a major transformation of its Australian line-up. "It’s time to change" has never signalled a clearer statement of intent than it will over the coming weeks with the progressive release of new models ..... more

Ford Fiesta Earns 2010 Top Safety Pick
The 2011 Ford Fiesta is America's first mini-car to earn a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) since the introduction of a new roof strength test ..... more

Sir Stirling Moss to visit Melbourne
Motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss will be a guest judge at Motorclassica, the Australian International Concours d’Elegance & Classic Motor Show ..... more

Revised engine line-up for Skoda Octavia
Skoda is introducing the 90TSI engine to the Octavia line-up in Australia adding a new entry point to the Škoda range at $24,990* ..... more

Peugeot Offers Lowest CO2 Levels
Current Peugeot models offer an average of just 171 grammes of CO2 per kilometre (based on a volume weighted average of all Peugeot vehicles sold in Jan-July 2010) ..... more

Lexus SC 430 production concludes
Lexus has ended production of the SC 430 after almost a decade. The SC 430 was Lexus' first two-door hard-top coupe-convertible. It paved the way for the evolution of Lexus' design philosophy which culminated in the L-finesse inspired vehicles of today ..... more

M Sport Package now available on BMW 5
Developed by BMW M GmbH, the package comprises components that have been specifically adapted to match the suspension, aerodynamics, and exterior and interior design of the BMW 5 Series range ..... more

Jeep: updated Wrangler coming
Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining its legendary, benchmark capability with an all-new interior that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and versatility ..... more

AWD for Suzuki Kizashi
Boasting a sophisticated all-wheel drive system and new styling cues, the Suzuki Kizashi Sport AWD lifts the high dynamic driving ability of its mid-sized car to new levels. “The Kizashi Sport AWD represents the ultimate version of our vision of design, performance and driving dynamics,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers ..... more

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4
By launching the world’s first diesel full hybrid vehicle - the 3008 HYbrid 4 - Peugeot will be writing a new chapter in motoring history. The combination of a fuel efficient 2.0 litre 120 kW HDi diesel engine and a 27 kW electric motor is the optimal combination for a hybrid vehicle. Unlike previous hybrid vehicles which use a less fuel efficient petrol engine, the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4’s diesel engine provides superior Combined Drive Cycle fuel consumption of 3.8 litres/100 km (74.4 mpg), and CO2 emissions of 99 g/km ..... more

A new Mercedes-Benz CLS
With the original CLS, Mercedes-Benz revived a vehicle category in 2003 which combined the elegance and dynamism of a coupé with the comfort and functionality of a saloon similar to what existed in the 1960s with the Rover 3-litre Coupé. Buyers were delighted with the CLS-Class, the competition astounded when the style icon arrived. In recent years the CLS has endured as the only four-door coupé in its class, and since October 2004 it has been the car of choice for around 170,000 buyers worldwide ..... more

BMW Z4 sDrive35is arrives
The BMW Z4 sDrive35is features a modified straight-six, Twin Turbo engine, coupled with BMW’s seven speed automatic transmission with double clutch operation. A unique M Sports Package including adaptive M Suspension, completes the high performance offering ..... more

Toyota FJ Cruiser coming to Australia
With looks like no other SUV, FJ Cruiser comes to Australia with a pedigree that stretches back 50 years to the legendary FJ40 Land Cruiser. The modern vehicle captures this heritage with its body-on-frame structure, short wheelbase, stocky appearance and the arrangement of its headlights and grille ..... more

Kia Sportage named “2010 Top Safety Pick” by IIHS
Arriving in Kia showrooms in the U.S. now, Sportage received the organisation’s top honour by earning “Good” ratings – the highest achievable – in frontal, side, rear and rollover impact crash safety tests ..... more

Out the door: 100,000 VW Sciroccos
At the VW Autoeuropa - Automóveis Ltda. plant in Portugal, just two years after its market launch, the hundred-thousandth third-generation Scirocco rolled off the production line ..... more

Jaguar XJ Sentinel
The new XJ Sentinel offers the ultimate in discreet protection, being virtually indistinguishable from the standard XJ model, yet featuring a state-of-the-art armouring package which provides occupants with up to B7 levels of ballistic protection ..... more

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