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Mazda CX5 diesel fuel consumption revealed
Mazda have announced that their new CX-5 powered by the 2.2 litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine will deliver fuel economy of 5.7 litres per 100 km on the combined cycle ..... more

Mercedes-Benz announce pricing for additional SLK models
Following last year's introduction of the SLK 200 and SLK 350, Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for additional models in the SLK Roadster range with the addition of the SLK 250 and the SLK 55 AMG ..... more

Peugeot 207 CC updated
The MY12 Peugeot 207 CC will now come with Bluetooth phone and a USB port, leather seat trim and 16-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment for no extra cost ..... more

Audi R8 Spyder gains V8 variant
Available only by special order, the first vehicles will arrive mid-year, with a price of $300,400* (manual) and $316,400* (R tronic) ..... more

Mini Roadster prices announced
Mini Australia has announced pricing for the Mini Roadster starting from $45,500* for the Cooper S model and $55,100* for the range-topping John Cooper Works variant ..... more

Maserati GranCabrio Sport arrives
With more power, a faster gearshift and an aggressive look, the GranCabrio Sport has given Maserati a harder-edged convertible to sit alongside the GranTurismo S and the Quattroporte Sport GT S as the performance flagships of their respective ranges ..... more

Volvo S60 Polestar
The Volvo S60 Polestar is based on Volvo’s S60 T6 R-Design and is the result of collaboration between Volvo Car Australia and its performance partners, Polestar and Heico Sportiv ..... more

Jeep Compass released
The new Compass boasts a host of interior refinements, with soft touch points and high quality materials along with improved ride and handling characteristics courtesy of upgraded steering and suspension systems ..... more

Porsche's 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Local customers can expect the 911 Cabriolet in Australian showrooms in early April 2012 – approximately one month after the Coupe arrives. The 911 Carrera Cabriolet will be priced from $255,100* with the Carrera S from $288,300* ..... more

Fiat Scudo recall
Some fifty Fiat Scudo vehicles were subject to a recent recall due to the potential of damage to the power steering electric pump wiring ..... more

Lexus LX 570 update on the way
Sporting a bold new front end and new on-board technology, Lexus has refreshed its LX 570 by adopting Lexus' signature spindle grille, new 20-inch alloy wheel design, exterior styling and onboard technology ..... more

Honda presents Acura NSX Concept
Badged as an Acura in the US, the new NSX, which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio but is developed for true sports driving enthusiasts throughout the world ..... more

Opel Mokka for 2013
“The Opel Mokka takes its strengths from traditional, larger SUVs and fits them into a modern compact format,” says Opel CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke ..... more

Audi Q3 Vail
One attractive extra is that, in addition to LED lighting, the flashlights incorporate an infra-red heating element that can be used for warming your hands or a pair of ski boots ..... more

Hyundai Hexa Space Concept
The vehicle features eight slim, hexagonally shaped seats that fit together like puzzle pieces, maximising internal space while minimising vehicle width ..... more

Continued success for Mercedes-Benz Museum
The special exhibition 'Timeless – 60 years of the Mercedes-Benz SL' will begin on 24th January 2012 and run until 2nd September 2012 (closed Mondays). The museum is located in Stuttgart, Germany ..... more

Enzo Ferrari Museum for Modena
A museum built around the birth place of Enzo Ferrari and his first workshop will open in the Italian city of Modena, on 10th March 2012 ..... more

One million new vehicles sold in 2011
Australia's new vehicle market has, once again, performed very well with 1,008,437 new vehicles sold across the nation in 2011. This is the fourth time Australians have acquired over one million vehicles in a single calendar year ..... more

Saab now bankrupt
The financially troubled Swedish car maker had been negotiating with two Chinese companies to take-over Saab Automobile. However, General Motors (the previous owner of Saab) continued to have a say on who, if anyone, could use GM technology in Saab products ..... more

Nissan Leaf price announced
In revealing the Manufacturer's List Price*, Nissan Australia CEO, Dan Thompson said the Leaf hatch was priced to deliver Nissan leadership in the zero emissions segment and offered 21st century technology that would change the personal mobility landscape ..... more

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrids coming
"With these two E-Class models we are now continuing our comprehensive hybrid offensive. The modular technology opens up a quick way for us to complement other model series with hybrid models", explains Professor Dr. Thomas Weber ..... more

Maserati recalls
Previous recalls for the Quattroporte and Granturismo have occurred twice in 2009, with the Quattroporte also having a recall in 2007. Now it's time for more recalls for Maserati ..... more

Lexus LF-LC coupe concept
Taking the new Lexus design direction one step further, the LF-LC 2+2 sport coupe will be unveiled next month in USA at the Detroit Motor Show ..... more

BMW 3 Series sedan prices announced
BMW's new 6th generation 3 Series sedan will offer good value  when it goes on sale locally in February 2012 with increased luxury features, fuel-efficient TwinPower Turbo engines, more advanced technology and lower prices than the outgoing model ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SL for 2012
The new SL has been produced for the first time almost entirely from aluminium and weighs up to 140 kilogrammes less than its predecessor. Its highly rigid all-aluminium body shell provides the basis for agile, sporty handling that has been taken to an entirely new level ..... more

Earthcruiser Blue Dog modular camper
What makes the Blue Dog camper body unique is that it is supplied as a completed module, insulated and fitted out with air conditioning and all the interior equipment necessary ..... more

Bentley Continental V8 coming in 2012
This remarkable, new Bentley V8 engine delivers maximum power of 373 kW and an extraordinary peak torque of 660 Nm, providing exhilarating performance and effortless power delivery in the Bentley tradition ..... more

Honda Odyssey updated
The stylish Honda Odyssey now receives as standard, multifunction touch-screen satellite navigation with reversing camera for driver convenience, Honda’s unique Ecological Drive Assist Programme for improved fuel economy and ..... more

BMW's 4-door 6-Series
The presentation of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe sees BMW follow Mercedes-Benz and Audi into the larger premium 4-door 'coupe' market segment. The third body style in the BMW 6 Series line-up follows the Convertible and Coupe ..... more

All-new Toyota Camry released
Toyota Australia has released the all-new seventh-generation Camry featuring new styling with a more spacious interior and improved driving dynamics. The 2012 Toyota Camry combines a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission that deliver better performance while cutting fuel bills and emissions ..... more

FPV FG Mark II release imminent
The new models will be in dealerships during early January 2012, with small numbers likely in some dealerships during the final week of December ..... more

America's Dodge Dart
The all-new Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle based upon a Fiat architecture – adapted from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta ..... more

Kia Soul updated for 2012
At the heart of the new model range is the all-new 2.0-litre MPI petrol engine from the Nu 'family' of 4-cylinder engines. The new Nu brings a sparkling 122 kW and 200 Nm to the table and takes to three the engine choices for the 2012 Kia Soul range ..... more

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