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Renault Clio RenaultSport 200 coming
15th March, 2010
Since 2000, the successive variants of Renault Clio Renaultsport have resulted in it becoming the most popular hot hatch of its class, with over 70,000 worldwide sales ..... more

New VW Beetle BlackOrange Special Edition
15th March, 2010
Volkswagen Group Australia is now offering a limited special edition of the New Beetle Range – the New Beetle BlackOrange ..... more

Mitsubishi welcomes first production i-MiEVs to Australia
15th March, 2010
The new arrivals are the first full-production electric vehicles ever to set their treads on Australian roads and are in the country for MMAL’s extensive pre-sale evaluation programme ..... more

Nissan revises the Tiida
15th March, 2010
Nissan has revved up the value, luxury and standard safety features on the new Tiida Series 3 models, which have arrived in showrooms across Australia ..... more

New BMW 5 Series Touring
15th March, 2010
The 4th generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring stands out with powerful design aesthetics, premium-level functionality and typical BMW driving dynamics combined with modern day efficiency ..... more

New Kia Magentis: more details
14th March, 2010
It’s a car that people will simply not expect from Kia ..... more

Peugeot/Citroen to sell Mitsubishi EVs
14th March, 2010
Mitsubishi has announced the signing of a Final Cooperative Agreement regarding development and supply of the new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV* with Peugeot Citroën ..... more

Ferrari adds a stop & start
14th March, 2010
Ferrari showcased two additions to its new found eco-friendly credentials at the Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Volkswagen sets roadmap for e-mobility
14th March, 2010
Starting in 2013, the high-volume Golf and Jetta models of the Volkswagen brand are expected to participate in the hybrid and electric vehicle market ..... more

Aston Martin Cygnet Concept
14th March, 2010
The release of the Aston Martin Cygnet is getting closer. This new model is based on the tiny Toyota iQ ..... more

Toyota still showing FT-86 sports car
14th March, 2010
Toyota’s great driver-focused sports cars of the past have inspired its vision for a future-generation concept model that made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Maserati GranCabrio released in Europe
14th March, 2010
The Maserati GranCabrio, which made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009, is now available from Maserati dealerships throughout Europe ..... more

Looking back: Volvo PV36
14th March, 2010
It is not a copy of the Chrysler Airflow, despite the fact that some think it was ..... more

Lamborghini sales down
14th March, 2010
Deliveries from January to December 2009 reduced by 37.7% from 2,430 to 1,515 units worldwide ..... more

Twenty million visit VW's Autostadt
12th March, 2010
During this celebratory year, a 'milestone' was reached: by Thursday 25th February 2010 a total of more than 20 million visitors had passed through the Autostadt gates ..... more

Looking back: Citroen SM
12th March, 2010
Citroen announced it was stopping production of the SM in the northern summer 1975, with these words: “The SM was born from speed and died with speed” ..... more

Mitsubishi releases special edition Outlander RX
11th March, 2010
With unique interior and exterior specifications, the Outlander RX is a stylish new vehicle offering exceptional value for money ..... more

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition
11th March, 2010
Designed to further incorporate technology developed through racing, the Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans ..... more

Toyota Rukus coming
10th March, 2010
The new Toyota Rukus is an urban utility vehicle with head-turning styling that projects an aggressive appearance ..... more

Subaru Impreza XV Unveiled
10th March, 2010
Subaru unveiled the latest variant in its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Impreza range, the Impreza XV hatch, at the Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Bentley announces specification of new Mulsanne
10th March, 2010
While paying homage to past Bentley greats, the brief for the new Mulsanne’s design and engineering teams was to provide a Bentley that represents the pinnacle of British luxury motoring ..... more

Lexus LS 600hL upgraded
9th March, 2010
Lexus' full hybrid LS 600hL flagship gains a range of technological and styling improvements for the 2010 model year ..... more

Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabriolet
8th March, 2010
The highly appealing and emotionally charged Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up ..... more

Ford's Electric Vehicles
8th March, 2010
Zero-emission Ford Transit Connect Electric to launch in 2011, followed by Focus Electric in 2012 ..... more

Hyundai fixes its 'i' on the future
8th March, 2010
The Hyundai i-flow's dynamic, elegant lines not only portray a futuristic silhouette, but also contribute to exceptional aerodynamics ..... more

New Corvette Racing C6.R and Production Corvette ZR1 Represent the Culmination of More Than 10 Years of Technology Transfer
8th March, 2010
The updated C6.R and  the Corvette ZR1 on which it’s based represent the strongest link yet between a production Corvette and the modern Corvette Racing team ..... more

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro
7th March, 2010
Fascination taken to a new level of intensity: The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro combines breathtaking performance with the experience of open-top driving ..... more

Subaru confirms Forester Diesel
7th March, 2010
The Subaru Forester will add an efficient diesel engine to the range in early June, with the launch of the Subaru Forester 2.0D ..... more

Ferrari's first Hybrid
7th March, 2010
Ferrari has displayed its first ever hybrid car at the Geneva Motor Show with the Ferrari 599 HY-KERS vettura laboratorio cutting emissions and fuel consumption by 35 per cent ..... more

Hyundai now #3 in Australia
7th March, 2010
In a total market that has increased +17% (February YTD 2010 v. February YTD 2009), Hyundai Motor Company Australia has achieved an overall increase in sales of +73.6% ..... more

Toyota remains #1 in February
7th March, 2010
Toyota Australia lifted its February sales over 17 per cent compared with the same month last year ..... more

Taiwan Car Maker Looks To Export Markets
7th March, 2010
All LUXGEN vehicles feature a state of the art onboard computer system, dubbed ‘Think +’, which, for the first time ever, combines HTC smart technology and Windows CE Automotive Interface, ‘Think+’ boasts six main features ..... more

Kia's new Sportage
5th March, 2010
The unveiling of the third generation Sportage continues Kia Motors aggressive product refresh strategy to deliver new design with quality, safety and value to buyers ..... more

Chevy Camaro Sets Pace for the US Sports Car Segment
5th March, 2010
Camaro sales outpaced sports car models including the Ford Mustang, Nissan 370Z, and Dodge Challenger ..... more

Citroen reintroduces C5 petrol
5th March, 2010
Fitted with the 2.0 litre 103 KW engine and an electronically controlled automatic gearbox, the Citroën C5 2.0 16V has a top speed of 205 km/h ..... more

Pininfarina reveals its Alfa Romeo Spider for the 21st Century
5th March, 2010
To mark its own 80th anniversary and to celebrate Alfa Romeo’s 100th anniversary, Pininfarinia has released at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show its proposal for a new Alfa Romeo Spider ..... more

Bertone celebrates 75 years with Alfa Romeo Pandion
5th March, 2010
Bertone, one of Italy’s legendary styling houses, is celebrating 75 years of collaboration with Alfa Romeo with Pandion, an aggressive coupé designed as a tribute to Alfa Romeo’s one hundred year anniversary ..... more

Skoda considering new Fabia RS for Australia
4th March, 2010
For the first time ever, Skoda Auto is using a double-supercharged, four cylinder petrol engine providing 132 kW in an engine of just 1.4 litres ..... more

Mitsubishi adds Lancer ACTiV to line-up
4th March, 2010
Based on the ES model, the Lancer ACTiV features an impressive list of interior and exterior additions and, with a drive-away price from $21,990, the Lancer ACTiV is sure to impress ..... more

Nissan's new Micra
3rd March, 2010
Boasting breakthrough packaging and small-car engineering, the all-new, fourth generation Nissan Micra is on course to provide a whole new set of industry standards ..... more

Lotus Evora Carbon Concept
3rd March, 2010
The striking white concept car is finished in an advanced water based pearlescent paint that contrasts with the exquisitely finished weave on the carbon fibre panels ..... more

Holden Commodore Australia's most popular car in February
3rd March, 2010
Australians purchased a total of 11,213 Holdens during February, with Commodore Australia’s best selling car overall (3,914 sold) and Captiva Australia’s best selling SUV (1,315 sold) ..... more

New Ford Focus in Geneva
2nd March, 2010
The stylish next-generation Ford Focus Estate makes its global debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show this week alongside the new Focus 5-door, which is appearing for the first time in Europe following its North American debut in January ..... more

Porsche 918 Spyder concept car
2nd March, 2010
This mid-engined two-seater combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO2 emissions of a small compact, an innovative plug-in hybrid concept reducing emissions to just 70 grammes CO2 per kilometre and fuel consumption to 3.0 litres/100 kilometres ..... more

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
2nd March, 2010
Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up ..... more

SEAT IBE concept car
2nd March, 2010
Spain's SEAT is delivering a powerful statement with a compact sports coupé that carries stunning design and great driving fun into the age of electric mobility ..... more

Nissan's new Patrol
1st March, 2010
Under the banner of "The Hero Comes Home" the Nissan Patrol is back as an all-new seventh generation model, building on its impressive history, but at the same time, incorporating a new platform, a radical new design direction, significantly enhanced interior comfort and luxury, powerful new V8 engines, a 7 speed automatic transmission and a new 4WD system ..... more

Jaguar to unveil fastest ever XK
1st March, 2010
This XKR delivers a significantly raised maximum speed and bold styling changes that provide an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar ..... more

Kia opens US factory
1st March, 2010
Mass production of the all-new 2011 Kia Sorento CUV began in November with the product going on sale in the US in January. Selling 7,398 units in its first month, the 2011 Sorento was Kia’s best-selling vehicle in January ..... more

Peugeot 3008 set for local release
1st March, 2010
The Peugeot 3008 is a compact SUV designed with a number of features also inherent in family hatchbacks and MPVs – resulting in an extremely versatile package ..... more


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