In some ways the Mitsubishi Triton is an instrumental part of the ute brigade. It is one of the least refined of the modern, established group of purpose-designed utes �?" as opposed to utes based off passenger car platforms �?" yet it is also one of the cheapest, so this Mitsubishi will most pertinently force the pricing hand of Chinese manufacturers wanting to sell their very �??green�??
General Motors is developing an electric vehicle to challenge the Tesla Model S, with a 300km-plus range and a more affordable price. US media reports GM�??s EV will have a single-charge range of over 320km and be priced �??around�?� US$30,000 ($32,000). Tesla�??s luxury Model S starts at US$71,070 ($75,900) before federal tax credits in North America and offers its owners a335km� range from
A convoy of more than 100 Porsche 911� models has crossed the Sydney Harbour Bridge in celebration of the iconic rear-engined sports car�??s 50th anniversary. Beginning in Millers Point and finishing at Taronga Zoo, the celebratory Porsche� 911� trek� organised by Porsche� Cars Australia and the� Porsche Club New South Wales, was intended as a� gift to the Stuttgart-based
Wheels magazine has driven from Melbourne to Sydney at speeds up to 130km/h in the latest episode of its campaign to have Australia�??s highway speed limits raised. The magazine recruited British motoring journalist Ben Oliver for the drive, aiming to demonstrate that travelling at higher speeds on good quality roads can be completed safely and has the potential to lower the road toll. Wheels
The European version of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is undergoing testing at Germany�??s Nurburgring just ahead of its expected on-sale. The US manufacturer says a team of its technical experts led by Chevrolet Europe technical manager Patrick Herrman are currently assessing two Corvette Stingray coupes in Europe, with both cars being driven on track and on road. General Motors vehicle
Citroen and Sebastien Loeb will team up once again to tackle the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) in 2014, in a first for� both team and driver. The decision to enter the WTCC presents new challenges for� Citroen Racing and Loeb, with their long-standing relationship set in the sport of rally. Citroen Racing team principal Yves Matton said the team was still committed to
The stripped-out Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core has been unleashed, offering all the performance of the flagship SRT8 at a significantly lower price. Developed specifically for the Australian market, the $56,000 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core is $10K cheaper than the SRT8 on which it�??s based. Despite the lower pricing, the 300 SRT8 Core delivers the full 347kW of power and 631Nm of torque from
Mark Webber has all but confirmed fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo will take his seat next season following his exit from the Infiniti Red Bull Racing team after seven years with the Formula One team. Speaking with Australia�??s Channel 10 prior to the Belgian Grand Prix�??s main event at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday, 36-year-old Webber announced, �??The decision�??s made.�?� �??We
The all-electric FIA Formula E championship, set to debut in 2014, has signed a sponsorship deal that aims to see wireless charging used extensively in the electric racing series. The deal with wireless technology developer Qualcomm, hopes provide wireless charging for the series�?? electric vehicles through a system dubbed �??Halo�??. Using the �??Halo�?? technology, a coil built into the
The man behind the dramatic Lexus LF-NX concept says the company could make an even smaller SUV to challenge the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA. Asked about the potential for a compact SUV during a media round-table at the Frankfurt motor show, Lexus design division project general manager Takeshi Tanabe responded: �??Why not?�?� �??Things are getting smaller and smaller,�?�
No news on the next-generation Land Rover Defender is not necessarily bad news according to the company�??s key directors, who insist the program to replace the iconic off-roader is still on track. The British SUV maker has been largely silent about its Defender successor since unveiling the polarising DC100 concept at the last Frankfurt motor show in 2011. The current Defender �?" a vehicle
Mercedes-Benz AMG has questioned the viability of its third-party V8 Supercars team following a dour and controversial season. Erebus Motorsport, run by Westfield-founder heiress Betty Klimenko, a major customer of AMG, was approved the right to use a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG body shell as the basis of her private V8 Supercars team in September 2012 by the German operations, despite vocal
Mercedes-Benz product R&D manager Dr Thomas Weber has shrugged off suggestions that the production Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive shown at the Frankfurt motor show represents an inferior electric vehicle solution to BMW�??s dedicated �??i�?? brand of bespoke electric vehicles. �??The B-Class is we believe the perfect cars for families,�?� begins Weber. �??Compare the [BMW] i3 with the
Nissan has hit back at plans by Volkswagen to become the electric vehicle market leader by 2018, while reaffirming its own aim to increase range to 200km on Leaf and introduce four new electric vehicles to market within two years. Speaking at the Frankfurt motor show, Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer started by recalling history. �??What did our friends at VW call it [growth of
The newly-appointed head of Mercedes-Benz AMG,� Ola Kallenius,� has confirmed the performance division will add the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG to its line-up next year, along with an SLS AMG replacement and other bespoke sports cars down the track. Speaking at a round-table interview at the Frankfurt motor show, Kallenius reaffirmed AMG�??s position to reach 30 models and beyond 30,000 units by
Tablet computers weren�??t cool until the Apple iPad came along, and now the Nissan Juke is aiming to do the same thing for compact crossovers. Despite it�??s unquestionably contentious looks, since its launch in 2010 the Nissan Juke has proved immensely successful, attracting buyers around the world to a car with a fair bit of attitude. The Juke is a miniature SUV that doesn�??t conform to the
Export sales of the Holden Commodore to the United States could be less than 2000, according to the marketing manager responsible for the model that will become the Chevrolet SS. Holden insiders told CarAdvice last year it was planning to ship a few thousand Commodores to North America annually and admitted it was only �??a limited production derivative�?�, but Chevrolet has revealed only 900
The Kia Niro concept has been officially unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show, revealing a hybrid-powered city-sized SUV. Previewing a potential future sub-compact four-wheel-drive SUV to challenge the likes of the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Ford EcoSport, the Kia Niro concept is 4185mm long, 1850mm width and 1558mm high and rides on a 2590mm wheelbase. For perspective, the
The all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible has been spied in its most revealing guise yet, giving us an almost unhindered look at the car�??s exterior design. CarAdvice�??s spy photographers captured the production-specification test vehicle outside BMW�??s workshop at the Nurburgring in Germany. The spied BMW 4 Series Convertible wears the new M Sport package, which is distinguished by
The first official Audi S3 Cabriolet details have been released ahead of its debut at tomorrow�??s Frankfurt motor show, along with confirmation the German manufacturer�??s first ever high-performance small-car-based soft-top will be sold in Australia. Based on the recently revealed A3 Cabriolet and powered by the same 221kW/380Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine found in the
The� 2013� Honda CR-Z has arrived with more power, more equipment, but a higher starting price. Pared back to a single model range, the two-door hybrid coupe costs the same $38,490 for either the six-speed manual or automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) model. Although that is a $3500 increase on the outgoing manual-equipped� CR-Z Sport, previously the CVT was a $2300
The engine note that will be emitted from both the new� BMW� M3 sedan and M4 coupe has been teased in a clip released by the carmaker�??s M Division. The brief clip shows a �??tuner�?? �?" or rather, a model wearing glasses �?" working on a laptop in front of the new performance car. The engine is revved in front of him several times before the car drives off. When it was first
The Buick Riviera concept has debuted at the Shanghai auto show, previewing the 110-year-old automaker�??s future design direction. Developed jointly by General Motors�?? China-based Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centre (PATAC) and Shanghai GM joint ventures, Buick says the sleek, gullwinged Riviera concept combines �??avant-garde aesthetics [with] advanced technology�?�. Without
Peugeot is offering new driveaway pricing for its 4007 and 4008 SUVs, as it readies for the arrival of two new models. The seven-seat Peugeot 4007 SV (pictured top) is now priced at $39,990 driveaway �?"� down $3700 from its previous list price of $43,690 �?"� as the French manufacturer continues its runout of the model ahead of the arrival of the seven-seat Peugeot 5008 wagon next
The Frankfurt motor show �?" Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung to the locals �?" is one of the highlights of the global automotive calendar. Alternating biennially with the Paris motor show, Frankfurt looks set to host a memorable event in 2013 as dozens of production and concept vehicles are presented to the press and the public for the first time. CarAdvice will be live in Frankfurt from
Our headline is one of the most frequently asked questions by CarAdvice readers, and one of the biggest debates in our forums. If we take an example of a high-end vehicle such as the Porsche 911 Carrera, which costs $94,700 (US$84,300) in America but $206,500 in Australia, it�??s perhaps understandable. By popular demand, then, CarAdvice has sought to shed light on the situation, which is far
Proton Australia is set to launch three new models in the next three months ahead of the company�??s biggest push into the Australian market to date. The Malaysian company, which started life in Australia in 1995, will launch the Proton Exora, Proton Preve GXR, Proton Suprima S in that order over the next three months. First to arrive in October will be Australia�??s most affordable
The new-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI will get a price hike but gain extra equipment, according to leaked information obtained by CarAdvice. VW�??s hot-hatch has made a name for itself since the 1970s for delivering affordable performance, though the seventh-generation version that launches on 1st October will be less attainable. The latest VW Golf GTI is set to cost $47,900 drive-away for a
The forthcoming Lexus NX mid-sized SUV is being previewed by a radical-looking concept vehicle before heading into production in 2014. Japan�??s long-awaited answer to the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Range Rover Evoque will be toned down from the aggressively styled LF-NX concept for the showroom version and will sit beneath Lexus�??s other SUVs, the RX and LandCruiser-based LX570. The
August 2013 Australian New Car Sales Figures 1 Toyota 17,758 2 Holden 10,606 3 Mazda 9,825 4 Hyundai 7,808 5 Ford 6,222 6 Mitsubishi 5,626 7 Nissan 4,765 8 Volkswagen 4,505 9 Honda 3,304 10 Subaru 2,881 11 Mercedes-Benz 2,715 12 Kia 2,531 13 Jeep 2,045 14 BMW 1,655 15 Suzuki 1,498 16 Audi 1,301 17 Isuzu 705 18 Land Rover 589 19
The new-generation Volkswagen Golf Plus has been spotted for the first time testing on public roads. The revealing shots taken by CarAdvice�??s spy photographer in Germany confirm Volkswagen is working on a new version of the high-roofed compact MPV that will be based on the recently released Golf Mk7. The original Golf Mk5-based Volkswagen Golf Plus joined the German car maker�??
Official images of the McLaren P1 production car have leaked online ahead of its unveiling at next week�??s 2013 Geneva motor show. The leaked press shots �?" which appeared on Russian website AutoWP �?" confirm the highly anticipated road car will be almost identical to the P1 concept that debuted at the 2012 Paris motor show in September. Distinguishing the production McLaren P1
Photos of Mercedes-Benz�??s hotted up �??baby-SUV�?? have just surfaced, showing the car undergoing performance testing at the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG, will make use of the same engine found in the A45 AMG and CLA45 AMG. The most powerful series-production four-cylinder engine in the world �?" a turbocharged 265kW/450Nm 2.0-litre �?" with a
Outspoken former BMW Group design chief Chris Bangle believes today�??s car designers are stuck in a rut and says the industry�??s inability to view itself objectively is holding back progress. Bangle told industry journal Automotive News Europe the current crop of automotive designers is trapped in a phase he calls �??mannerisms�?�, employing the same techniques and elements as they
Walkinshaw Performance has released the W310 performance package for the all-new Holden VF Commodore SS. The first enhancement package developed for the VF Commodore by the Melbourne-based Holden tuner and the first in the new �??W Series�?? of upgrades, the W310 pack combines a host of mechanical enhancements to boost the 6.0-litre V8�??s output from 270kW/530Nm to 310kW/580Nm.
The Maserati GranCabrio MC is now on sale in Australia, bolstering the Italian brand�??s convertible line-up with a new flagship performance variant. Priced $17K above the GranCabrio Sport on which it�??s based, the $355,000 Maserati GranCabrio MC scores a host of unique mechanical upgrades, aero revisions and sports trim features. The GranCabrio MC teams its 338kW/520Nm 4.7-litre
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Renault a 400 million euro ($544 million) loan to aid research and development of its next generation of affordable, environmentally friendly vehicles. Announced at the Renault Group�??s Boulogne-Billancourt head office in France, the loan will fund a major technological and environmental project through which resources will be
The Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core is a contender for best-value-for-money performance car in Australia. For $56,000 you get a rear-wheel-drive American muscle car with a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 that pumps out a staggering 347kW of power and 631Nm of torque. At least as a power-per-dollar barometer, that is unmatchable. Chrysler has stripped out its flagship 300 SRT8 by removing some luxury items and advanced
The Toyota HiLux could this year become the first ute to claim the title of Australia�??s best-selling vehicle.� It�??s famously and successfully marketed as �??unbreakable�??, but while that could also be applied to its stranglehold on its segment, this is a boom time for all utilities. They account for an eighth of Australia�??s new car market, and are growing. In 2009 utes were the second
Opel says it will continue to look for new markets outside Europe to sell its vehicles despite shutting down its Australian operations less than a year after opening its doors. An Opel spokesman told Automotive News the company was committed to �??looking into new markets wherever it makes business sense for us�?�, denying that its failure in Australia would make it think twice about
The Lotus Exige S Roadster has been released in the UK, becoming the British brand�??s fastest ever convertible. A drop-top version of the current Lotus Exige S, the Lotus Exige S Roadster joins the lightweight sports car�??s line-up alongside the track focused Exige Cup and Exige Cup R. Powered by the same 257.5kW/400Nm supercharged 3.5-litre V6 powerplant and six-speed manual
The last ever Ford Falcon has been teased a year ahead of its arrival in local showrooms. Ford Australia revealed little of the new car�??s shape �?" showing only parts of the vehicle including a muscular-looking front end, a stylish set of alloy wheels and exhaust pipes shrouded in an angular housing. Ford Australia previewed the 2014 Ford Falcon ironically at an event designed to
Two-time MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner will don the riding leathers and put a leg over a Honda MotoGP bike later this year for the first time since retiring at the end of the 2012 season. Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) confirmed Stoner�??s comeback to the sport in a test rider capacity, announcing the ex-Honda and Ducati rider will work with Honda Racing�??s R&D team in
The Ford S-Max concept has been revealed ahead of its formal unveiling at next month�??s Frankfurt motor show. The concept previews the replacement for Ford�??s current S-Max seven-seater, a seven-year-old model that has been highly successful in European markets. The S-Max concept �?" a �??sport activity vehicle�?? in Ford-speak �?" applies the car maker�??s latest design themes to a
A prototype of what is believed to be the� as-yet-unconfirmed Jaguar F-Type R-S coupe has been spied lapping Germany�??s Nurburgring. Snapped by CarAdvice�??s spy photographers on track and on the roads around the famous circuit, the F-TypeR-S� coupe test car is clearly kitted out with a monster brake package comprising yellow calipers stamped �??Jaguar Carbon Ceramic�??. Our trackside
BMW is recalling more than 1100 diesel-powered cars in Australia due to an electrical fault that could lead to a vehicle fire. An expansion of a recall campaign announced in 2011 that originally affecting 2000 vehicles, the new recall sees the total number of affected vehicles rise to 3143. The recalled cars, built between August 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009, comprise 555 E87 1
BMW believes the increasing number of affordable compact luxury cars has the potential to double sales in Australia�??s premium car segment. The German car maker�??s local boss, Phil Horton, says the premium market is already growing more rapidly than the overall market �?" up 14 per cent year to date compared with three per cent for all passenger cars and SUVs. Horton says luxury
Tata Motors has embarked on an ambitious strategy that will see its next generation of passenger vehicles elevate the brand from an Indian market niche to a serious player on the global automotive stage. Tata Motors managing director Karl Slym says the global expansion is part of the company�??s recently launched �??Horizon Next�?? program, which will replace Tata�??s ageing, domestic-focused
The new Australian distributor of Indian automotive powerhouse Tata Motors says it�??s here for the long haul and will not waver in its commitment to the market despite modest early sales projections. Fusion Automotive managing director Darren Bowler told CarAdvice he has signed a five-year deal for the distribution rights of Tata vehicles in Australia, and said both parties were planning for
In the pressure cooker that is a race track the Jaguar XFR-S feels like a scalded cat. While the standard XFR remains largely placid in nature, in line with the regular XF range, the Jaguar XFR-S feels a fair bit more feral. It gets more power and torque, wider tyres, harder suspension, faster steering and a more relaxed stability control calibration, to name a few of the changes. Priced at $
Land Rover has announced it will unveil both a Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid at the Frankfurt motor show next month. Combining a 35kW electric motor with the 215kW/600Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel currently available in both models, the Range Rover Sport Hybrid and Range Rover Hybrid both develop a combined 250kW of power at 4000rpm and 700Nm of torque between
The production version of the limited edition Japan-only� Subaru BRZ tS has been� revealed by the company�??s performance arm, Subaru Tecnica International� (STI). First seen earlier this month� in concept form, the Subaru BRZ tS sports several upgrades over the regular BRZ, although none affect the base car�??s 147kW/205Nm 2.0-litre non-turbo boxer four-cylinder engine. Instead, Subaru
Hyundai Australia has bolstered its performance car range with the launch of the Hyundai i30 SR hatchback. First previewed in concept form at the 2012 Sydney motor show, the new Hyundai i30 SR is priced from $27,990 plus on-road costs and comes equipped with a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated direct-injection petrol engine. The engine is borrowed from the i40 range and produces 129kW and 209Nm
The Proton Suprima S has been unveiled at an event in its home country of Malaysia, revealing a sporty hatch set to arrive locally in November. Based on the five-door Preve GXR that�??s due here in October, the Proton� Suprima S is powered by a 103kW/205Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine. Tied to either a five-speed manual gearbox or a� �??seven-speed�?? continuously variable
Ford is claiming to be the first car maker to employ autonomous vehicles to assist with its durability testing. Developed by Ford engineers along with Utah-based Autonomous Solutions Inc., the autonomous vehicles employ robotic technology to drive cars during accelerated high-impact on- and off-road durability tests. In use now at Ford�??s Michigan proving grounds, the robotically
Audi drivers are the most likely to cheat on their partners, a survey by the UK�??s leading married dating website has found. The survey, conducted by Illicit Encounters, found Audi was the most commonly purchased car brand by members of the website, which disturbingly claims to help married people find their perfect match. Almost one quarter of participants in the survey,�
A New South Wales Government program aimed at installing flashing lights in school zones of 1263 schools has been expanded after a funding boost of $13 million dollars was announced. NSW Premier Barry O�??Farrell, Treasurer Mike Baird and Roads Minister Duncan Gay today announced a funding increase for the School Zone Flashing Lights program from $19.5 million to $32.5 million, with 1500
An Infiniti Q30 concept will be shown at September�??s 2013 Frankfurt motor show to preview the new compact crossover model coming in 2015 from Nissan�??s luxury arm. Infiniti has released a sketch of the Q30 concept in the lead-up to the big European show, building anticipation for what will be a crucial vehicle for the brand in terms of sales. The Infiniti Q30 production car is
The supercharged HSV GTS project almost became stillborn when parent company Holden raised concerns over the engineering and manufacturing viability of the project. HSV engineering manager Graeme Dusting cited that Holden engineers �?" many of whom worked on the Camaro project that uses the same �??LSA�?? 6.2-litre supercharged V8 �?" were concerned that cooling the powerful engine and its
The Nurburgring-blitzing Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost-powered open-wheel racer will be on hand in Australia at the local manufacturer�??s Go Further event tomorrow. Recording the 11th-fastest lap around Germany�??s 20.8km Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit �?" a Pagani Zonda- and Ferrari Enzo-bettering 7min22sec �?" the street-legal (in some markets) 151kW 1.0-litre three-cylinder Formula
Kia Australia has confirmed the all-new turbocharged Kia Cerato Koup will go on sale in Australia in a few months, marking the first performance orientated model in the company�??s local lineup. Speaking at the launch of the new Kia Cerato hatch, Kia Australia�?? chief operating officer, Tony Barlow, said the Koup will be the beginning of a new phase for Kia in Australia. �??[The Kia Koup turbo
The Kia Cerato hatch has launched in Australia from a starting price of $19,990 drive-away, matching that of its recently launched sedan. The three-grade Kia Cerato range will stretch from $19,990 for the base model S with a manual transmission to $29,990 for the range topping SLI automatic. Kia Australia says the Cerato hatch will represent 70 percent of Cerato�??s sales volume, with the
The first-generation Kia Soul will soon make way for the all-new model that arrives early next year. But until that happens, it�??s worth having another look at this funky little Korean. When the Kia Soul came out in 2009, the market was going through a phase where boxy cars were the buzz. The likes of the Soul and Toyota Rukus attempted to leverage that demand but overtime the hype fizzled
The Ford Everest concept has been revealed to preview Ford�??s new seven-seater SUV that�??s related on the Ranger ute and expected to go on sale in 2015. The Everest boasts an uncanny resemblance from some angles to the Ford Territory SUV that will disappear in late 2016 along with the Falcon large car when Ford ceases local manufacturing. Ford Australia designed and developed the Everest
The all-new Audi S3 Sportback will arrive in local showrooms in December priced from $59,900, more than $11K cheaper than the model it replaces. The new pricing sees the third-generation� Audi S3� undercut its key premium hot-hatch rivals, the� $64,900� 235kW/450Nm BMW M135i� and the� $74,900� 265kW/450Nm Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, the latter due to launch locally in September. Powered by the
Marking a return to the hot-hatch genre for the brand in this country, the Peugeot 208 GTi has arrived priced from $29,990. Available in 1160kg three-door form only, with a single drivetrain option �?" a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 147kW and 275Nm, linked to a six-speed manual �?" the 208 GTi will compete against the forthcoming Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Sport Clio 200, in
Toyota Australia has announced a $123 million investment in its Victorian manufacturing operations, shoring up its presence on the local automotive scene until at least 2018. The funding will support the production of a �??major facelift vehicle�?� �?" the updated Toyota Camry �?" from 2015, and the expansion of its supplier development program over the next five years. The Federal Government
The Honda Civic has taken the top two spots in the latest round of the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety�??s (IIHS) small overlap front crash tests involving small cars. Covering 12 of the North American market�??s best-selling small cars, the crash tests resulted in half earning a �??good�?? or �??acceptable�?? rating, qualifying them for the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. The highest
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra has been unveiled, linked with the title of Audi�??s most fuel-efficient production model. A variant of the all-new A3 that first debuted at the 2012 Geneva motor show, the 81kW Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra claims combined cycle diesel consumption of 3.2 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 85 grams per kilometre. Those numbers not only better the
The most capable factory-produced Wrangler ever �?" the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition �?" has arrived in Australia. Fiat Chrysler Australia has secured 30 of the limited edition Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary vehicles for our market �?" 12 two-door models and 18 four-doors �?" commemorating a decade of Wrangler Rubicon production. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary
Ford Australia will cut vehicle production in the lead-up to September�??s federal election following record-low sales, which the company has blamed primarily on the government�??s proposed fringe benefits tax (FBT) rule changes. The Ford Falcon plummeted to its worst monthly sales result in the nameplate�??s 53-year history in July, with the Broadmeadows-based manufacturer delivering just 594
The Audi e-tron family is set to expand with the Audi Q7 next to utilise electric motor technology. Speaking at the launch of the brand�??s first local advertising campaign tagged �??land of quattro�??, Audi Australia managing director Andrew Doyle confirmed that a Q7 e-tron model will be shown before the six-year-old current generation is replaced in late 2015. Audi has previously shown the
A local Nissan Pulsar television commercial has been banned twice in two months by the Advertising Standards Bureau (ASB) for depicting unsafe driving. Spruiking the new Nissan Pulsar SSS, the ad shows a man driving through the streets as his seemingly pregnant wife is in the passenger seat appearing to be in labor. When the couple arrives at a hospital, the man looks at his watch and
CarAdvice Magazine has pushed towards 25,000 active users, and the August issue, available to download now, is jammed with even more features, videos and reviews. In this issue we�??ve comprehensively tested 25 of the latest new cars across three separate comparison tests and nine single-car reviews, ranging from popular hatchbacks to small sedans to premium mediums to dual-cab utilities and
Holden�??s German sister brand Opel is exiting the Australian market after less than a year, saying it couldn�??t make a profitable business case going forward. Opel Australia confirmed the news to CarAdvice after a source revealed the brand was planning to cease sales operations in the country. The company has since made the news official, saying it has commenced plans to wind down its
Tata Motors�?? new importer has no interest in selling the cheapest cars on the market and is instead focusing on establishing a strong dealer network offering safe and reliable vehicles. Managing director of Tata�??s Australian distributor Fusion Automotive, Darren Bowler, told CarAdvice while the company�??s Indian-made vehicles would be well priced, it had no intention of engaging in a
Hitting a cattle grate at 130km/h is no problem for the Audi RS6 Avant. This $225,000 wagon-only may have been engineered as a autobahn-stormer but it is also utterly adept at dealing with Aussie outback bitumen, as our local first drive proved. Audi Australia imported three RS6 Avants two months before the model�??s official on-sale to coincide with the launch of its first local advertising
Shuffling through the Audi A1 Sportback range tests the definition of the term �??hot-hatch�??. The $29,900 Audi A1 three-door squeezes a Golf�??s 90kW/200Nm 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed manual into a 3.95-metre, 1100kg body. The upshot of being a light hatchback with a turbo engine is 0-100km/h in a claimed 8.9 seconds, just 5.3L/100km official combined consumption and
The Mini Countryman JCW marks the first time the John Cooper Works badge has adorned an all-wheel drive vehicle. Combining JCW performance enhancement with the practicality of five doors, and the promise of some light off-roading capability, the most athletic Countryman has now officially joined its spirited siblings in the local seven-car range. At $56,800 the Mini Countryman John Cooper
The concept of an electric off-roader might conjure images of a 4WD that�??s all hat and no cattle, but the Land Rover Defender Electric is a surprisingly capable all-terrain vehicle. While most EVs (electric vehicles) are built with emissions reduction in mind, the Land Rover Electric Defender was created on a very different remit, when a South African game park commissioned Land Rover to
The federal government�??s proposed changes to the fringe benefits tax might pass through the senate before the election, if Kevin Rudd has his way. Mr Rudd has been in contact with numerous world leaders in regards to the G20 summit and is rumoured to be making preparations to attend the event before an election is called.� This would likely delay the federal election until October. The net
Four-hundred Holden employees in South Australia will clock off for the last time today as the voluntary redundancies announced by the local car maker in April take effect. The workers at Holden�??s vehicle assembly plant in Elizabeth represent 80 per cent of the employees planned to leave the company as part of the April job cuts, with a further 100 engineering staff from Holden�??s product
It isn�??t quite a wolf in sheep�??s clothing, the Jaguar XF 2.2D, but it definitely is a four-cylinder diesel with big alloys and sports trimmings. Make of that combination what you will, but our optioned-up Jaguar XF 2.2D test car is a surprisingly alluring package. Surprising, first, because even when the $76,500 XF 2.2D Premium Luxury is optioned with 35-aspect 20-inch gloss black alloys
Tata Motors has confirmed its entry into the Australian market, with new independent distributor Fusion Automotive set to introduce a range of light-commercial vehicles in the final quarter of this year. Fusion will launch the Tata Xenon across Australia in November, offering 4�?2 and 4�?4 versions of the Toyota HiLux-sized ute in single- and crew-cab body styles. The Indian-made Xenon will
On paper the Renault Megane GT 220 Sport Wagon looks like an ideal blend of performance and practicality. Up front there�??s a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 162kW of power and 340Nm of torque. Out back there�??s 524 litres of boot space, or 1600L with the rear backrest and front passenger seat folded. Cloaked with a sports bodykit and black 18-inch alloys wheels, and
The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo has landed in Australia, expanding the German manufacturer�??s popular premium mid-sized range with new a niche that blurs the line between sedan and wagon. BMW Australia�??s 3 Series GT range comprises three grades �?" 320i GT, 320d GT and 328i GT �?" each one commanding a premium of slightly more than $10,000 over its 3 Series sedan equivalent. Priced from $
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sedan will start almost $15K higher than its A-Class sister car when it arrives in showrooms in October. The local division has confirmed a $49,900 price tag for the entry-level Mercedes-Benz CLA200, making it $14,300 more than the less-powerful A180 base model hatch and $9000 pricier than the mechanically identical A200, though Mercedes-Benz Australia points out
The Lexus IS-F Coupe has been caught in public as it prepares to take on the might of the mid-sized German luxury performance models. Lexus has yet to even officially confirm it will produce the two-door version of the new Lexus IS, which was previewed by the LF-CC concept. But here�??s the evidence the company will expand the number of body styles for its BMW 3 Series rival. The
First official images and details of the new Honda Jazz have been released ahead of the car�??s Japanese launch in September. Honda�??s third-generation Jazz city car embraces a new design language dubbed �??Exciting H Design�?? and features upgraded drivetrains across the range. The Honda Jazz Hybrid benefits most from the overhaul. The hybrid teams a newly developed 1.5-litre four-cylinder
Land Rover�??s second-generation Range Rover Sport has been officially launched in Britain�??s idyllic Cotswolds this week, headlined by a global drive program for the international press. The new Range Rover Sport represents the latest in a line of hugely successful designs from iconic British car maker, including the Range Rover Evoque (launched in 2011) and the more recent fourth-generation
The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG has been revealed ahead of its official unveiling at September�??s Frankfurt motor show. The all-new S63 AMG will become the performance flagship in Mercedes-Benz Australia�??s sixth-generation S-Class sedan line-up, arriving in local showrooms in December with an anticipated price tag close to $400,000. The new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG is powered by a retuned version
The Ford Mustang is returning to Australia but a bigger surprise is that the Blue Oval�??s American large car, the Taurus, is not set to replace the Falcon from 2017. A return of the famous US muscle car has been expected after Ford announced in 2012 that the Mustang would be produced in right-hand drive and become the latest member of the line-up to be sold as a global vehicle under the
The Skoda Rapid Spaceback has been officially revealed ahead of its unveiling at September�??s Frankfurt motor show. The Rapid Spaceback hatch joins the Rapid liftback sedan in the Volkswagen-owned Czech brand�??s new small-car family. Skoda Australia public relations manager Kurt McGuiness told CarAdvice the Skoda Rapid Spaceback would arrive in local showrooms in the first half of 2014.
Sebastien Loeb has won the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, smashing the previous record by more than 1min 30sec. Behind the wheel of the 652kW Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak, the nine-time World Rally Champion covered the famous 20-kilometre, 156-turn course at an average speed of 145km/h to complete the �??Race to the Clouds�?? in 8min 19.878sec. Significantly quicker
The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class will arrive in Australia earlier than expected, in the fourth quarter of 2013. Speaking at the international launch of the all-new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz Australia corporate communications manager David McCarthy confirmed that two bodystyles and three spec levels would launch initially, with more to follow. Arriving between October and December this
The price of the Mazda 3 has been cut to $19,990 driveaway as Mazda Australia takes one final shot at the Toyota Corolla and the 2013 sales crown. The aggressive driveaway pricing comes on the back of the international launch of the third-generation Mazda 3, which is destined to arrive in local showrooms in January/February 2014. The $19,990 driveaway price tag applies to the Mazda 3 Neo
Official production details of the BMW i3 have been released ahead of its full unveiling later this month. The German manufacturer�??s first mass-produced electric car is entirely new from the ground up. The i3 is based on BMW�??s unique �??LifeDrive�?? vehicle architecture, incorporating a predominantly aluminium chassis and a carbonfibre-reinforced plastic passenger cell, as well as the
The 2013 Lexus IS range gains a hybrid model as the Japanese brand aims to counter fuel-efficient diesel models from its German luxury rivals. The Lexus IS300h joins the IS250 and IS350 models for the third-generation version of the company�??s rival to the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. IS300h sits in the middle of the range, priced from $58,900 and offering a combined
Eerie though it is, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class can see things before its driver. A total 28 cameras, radars and sensors surround the sixth-generation S-Class, some of which are responsible for a duo of world-first technologies �?" Magic Body Control, where the windshield camera reads the road ahead and adjusts the dampers as it hits bumps; and Night View Assist Plus, which in the dark
To any sane onlooker, a Hyundai Veloster tackling a high-speed wet lap of the famously treacherous 21km Nurburgring Nordschleife should make for some very uncomfortable viewing. This place isn�??t known as the �??Green Hell�?� for nothing. You need to be brave, if not downright courageous, to drive flat-out here. And that�??s on a dry track. But with the South Korean maker becoming the latest
The Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid has been shown ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September. CarAdvice and other Australian media were among the first to see the S500 Plug-in Hybrid, which in long-wheelbase test-car form was rolled out for the first time at the Mercedes-Benz S-Class launch in Toronto, Canada �?" curiously, earlier waves of foreign media were not
Performance utes such as the HSV Maloo R8 are a quintessentially Australian beast. Up there with Vegemite and Aussie rules football, people not from our great land often can�??t quite understand our local passion for them. With the new Gen-F version now unleashed, though, it might just prove to be the perfect conduit. At $68,290 the HSV Maloo R8 is the flagship ute in Holden Special Vehicle�?
A Jeep Grand Cherokee that can�??t take on the outback? Not so long ago, such an idea would have been deemed sacrilegious �?" but times have changed. Not even America�??s famous 4�?4 brand can ignore the buyer trend towards two-wheel-drive SUVs that still look the part but come with fuel efficiency benefits. Jeep introduced front-wheel-drive versions of the Compass and Patriot locally in 2012
A� BMW X4� prototype has been spied testing for the first time, providing an early look at the production model. Caught by CarAdvice�??s spy photographers wearing only light camouflage, the BMW X4 prototype masks very little, with most details clearly visible. Compared with the BMW X4 concept car unveiled at this year�??s Shanghai auto show in April, the prototype is noticeably tamer. At
The smallest Jeep 4WD yet will become a competitor for the likes of the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf. Jeep CEO Mike Manley has told US motoring media the yet-to-be-named model will be 4.2 metres long, making it about the size of a Golf and nearly half a metre smaller than the Jeep Cherokee. Manley told US website Edmunds he expects buyers to cross-shop the junior Jeep with hatchbacks
To call the Bentley Continental GTC V8 the �??baby�?? of the range doesn�??t do this mega-luxury four-seat convertible justice. Yet that is what the V8-engined versions of Bentley�??s second generation coupe and convertible are. Having exclusively utilised a heavy and thirsty 6.0-litre W12 engine since the first generation models launched in 2005, Bentley has now installed a �??little�??
It isn�??t back-handed to call the Citroen C5 Tourer one of the most obviously French new cars on the market. In the often bland mid-sized class, this sub-$50,000 turbo-diesel wagon is brimming with character. But it is also full of tangible features that make it successful in being what the badge on its rump says �?" a Tourer. Only two years ago the Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive HDi tested
The 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is well underway with this year�??s event gathering enormous media attention with nine-time WRC champion Sebastian Loeb competing in a purpose built Peugeot 208 T16. The Peugeot team, which consists of more than 60 people, has been undertaking a massive task to ensure victory at Sunday�??s race, but to also set a record time that will remain
The 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) is gearing up for an amazing race this Sunday with the likes of World Rally Champion Sebastian Loeb taking on current record holder Rhys Millen. CarAdvice has travelled more than 20 hours from Sydney to be in Manitou Springs in Colorado USA, a small town of 5,000 locals, situated about 90 minutes drive from Denver and just down the road from
Holden has officially confirmed a Holden VF Commodore Ute has made a lap record attempt at Germany�??s famous Nurburgring circuit �?" nearly two months after CarAdvice reported it. Sources had revealed a time around the 21km-long circuit of �??about 8min 20sec�?� and Holden says the Ute�??s exact time was 8min 19.47sec. The local car maker has used the run primarily as the basis for
The all-new Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion has become the most fuel-efficient model in the nameplate�??s 39-year history. The German car maker claims a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 3.2 litres per 100km for the diesel-powered Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion, making it 15 per cent more efficient than the model it replaces and giving it a theoretical range of 1563km from its
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)� has back-flipped on an initial decision to reject the Jaguar XF Sportbrake for the Australian market. JLR Asia Pacific managing director David Blackhall said that the original decision to not introduce the wagon version of the Jaguar XF sedan here was reversed because, although the market for large wagons in this country is small, the XF Sportbrake would be an
The 11th-generation Toyota Corolla has continued the model�??s long history of being loved locally, and is a strong contender to become the best-selling car of the year. To find out if the new hatchback�??s range-topper continues the positive traits of its cheaper siblings, we tested the Levin ZR. At $28,490 list price �?" $32,415 as tested with continuously variable transmission ($2000),
The 12th Le Mans 24 Hour victory by Audi has been marred by the death of Allan Simonsen, after a crash that occurred only three laps into the French endurance race claimed his life. The 81st running and 90th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hour, will be one long not forgotten. Less than 10 minutes into the 24-hour-long race around the Circuit de la Sarthe, the Aston Martin Racing Team�??s No 95
An eagle-eyed CarAdvice reader has snapped a Ford F-150 Raptor SVT in Victoria. Khoder Ahmed captured the hulking left-hand-drive truck, which is an engineering evaluation vehicle belonging to Ford Australia. Brand communications manager Neil McDonald said the 2011 F-150 Raptor was shipped to Australia more than two years ago to join Ford�??s local engineering fleet. McDonald was
To describe Volkswagen Australia�??s past month as a challenge would be an understatement. The opportunity to put its recall headaches to one side and showcase its environmental credentials with a challenge of a different kind came as a welcome breather for the German brand intent on turning around its recently sullied public image. After addressing the elephant in the room in a 15-minute
It�??s comparison round three for the new Holden Commodore. After proving superior to its six-cylinder arch rival in round one, and in V8 specification just beating a top-notch hot-hatch in round two, the Commodore now battles off with one of the best load-luggers in the business. The Holden Commodore Evoke Sportwagon kicks off at $36,990, or $2000 more than the sedan. In addition to competing
With the 2013 Toyota Verso has a family van in the offer that has already been distinguished by its generous space and the good price / performance ratio. The facelift brought the hitherto rather staid Van a good portion dynamics. Toyota has in fact especially the front section assumed that now follows the new design line Toyota and the Van is not only a very individual character, but it can also act as very high quality and sporty.
Verso with the popular 2.0-liter diesel engine with 124 hp elected in the upscale lounge facilities. Toyota Verso with ABS, ESP, 7 airbags, 17 "alloy wheels, xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, electrically adjustable, heated and foldable exterior mirrors, a parking aid front and rear, rear view camera, cruise control, electric windows front and rear, a front center armrest, the Toyota Touch system with 6.1 "touch screen, a 2-zone climate control, a cooled glove box, a CD radio with AUX-in and USB connection, 6 speakers and more much more.
The changes in the interior are down only slightly the facelift, but in sum, the revised Verso has a much higher quality. Was revised especially the center console, which now houses the new Toyota Touch system with 6.1 "touch screen. Moreover, the Verso has also received lots of chrome trim elements in the Lounge version, which gives the interior a sporty touch. On require some getting used to at first glance to be the center, but towards the driver-oriented fittings, but after a few meters you will find the positioning his favor.
After all, the Verso will look even more spacious, an impression which is perhaps enhanced by the large panoramic roof. Also, the operation of all functions is very simple, only the Toyota Touch system has many idiosyncratic logic. So it is for example not as easy wegzuschalten the traffic, here the driver must laboriously in any submenu and goes looking for it in danger of being equal to itself a report in Traffic.
No reason to complain when there is space available. The 446 cm long Van offers truly princely space. In two rows, larger people comfortably, and the trunk volume is also designed to be very family friendly with 484 liter capacity. At the request of the boot can be increased by folding the rear seats up to 1,575 liters. Many practical shelves round the positive impression of the interior further.
In addition to the interior of the 2.0-liter diesel also turns out as a family friend. The 124 hp (91 kW) engine may be gone from the start convincing with a pleasant smoothness and lively performance. Its maximum torque of 310 Nm, it provides 1600-2400 r / min. For the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h, the Verso 2.0 D-4D then needs 11.3 seconds, top speed is 185 km / h
The motor is especially suited to cross-country trips a good pulling power, which at low speed is too much power in high gears available. The manual 6-speed transmission also can be buttery soft switch and is translated rather long, so you can be on the road quite gearshift and yet economical.
Those who do not so often uses the liveliness of the engine, will come surely looking pretty close to the factory consumption of 4.9 liters. In normal driving mode, not at all hesitant acceleration and driving pleasure present, we have come in our test on 6.2 liters per 100 kilometers. The compact van that is also fun to drive and is very good on the road. To the great surprise are more sporty chassis and suspension tuned, without, however, have significant adverse effects on comfort.
The very light steering could indeed be a bit more direct, but when parking is very good. Through the large windows of the Verso is also very clear, when the parking aid parking maneuvers and the rear camera support in addition.
So the van loses its terror in the city and there is just so good to move as a small car. But as an ideal family transporter, he naturally shows its strengths on the long haul. The noise insulation is up to 110 km / h very good, but then raise the wind and road noise - as so often in Japanese cars that are geared towards other speed limits than ours.
In any case, the facelifted Toyota Verso has a very positive effect. He has kept its strengths, has improved in detail and can mainly has set a truly dynamic appearance. The generous space and good facilities in combination with the fair price can be sure not only the heart beat of the family head, even for the practical Van Company can be an alternative to other vehicles.
The economical diesel allows for very smooth performance, in combination with the suspension set for a car of this class a lot of fun.
Verso with the popular 2.0-liter diesel engine with 124 hp elected in the upscale lounge facilities. Toyota Verso with ABS, ESP, 7 airbags, 17 "alloy wheels, xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, electrically adjustable, heated and foldable exterior mirrors, a parking aid front and rear, rear view camera, cruise control, electric windows front and rear, a front center armrest, the Toyota Touch system with 6.1 "touch screen, a 2-zone climate control, a cooled glove box, a CD radio with AUX-in and USB connection, 6 speakers and more much more.
The changes in the interior are down only slightly the facelift, but in sum, the revised Verso has a much higher quality. Was revised especially the center console, which now houses the new Toyota Touch system with 6.1 "touch screen. Moreover, the Verso has also received lots of chrome trim elements in the Lounge version, which gives the interior a sporty touch. On require some getting used to at first glance to be the center, but towards the driver-oriented fittings, but after a few meters you will find the positioning his favor.
After all, the Verso will look even more spacious, an impression which is perhaps enhanced by the large panoramic roof. Also, the operation of all functions is very simple, only the Toyota Touch system has many idiosyncratic logic. So it is for example not as easy wegzuschalten the traffic, here the driver must laboriously in any submenu and goes looking for it in danger of being equal to itself a report in Traffic.
No reason to complain when there is space available. The 446 cm long Van offers truly princely space. In two rows, larger people comfortably, and the trunk volume is also designed to be very family friendly with 484 liter capacity. At the request of the boot can be increased by folding the rear seats up to 1,575 liters. Many practical shelves round the positive impression of the interior further.
In addition to the interior of the 2.0-liter diesel also turns out as a family friend. The 124 hp (91 kW) engine may be gone from the start convincing with a pleasant smoothness and lively performance. Its maximum torque of 310 Nm, it provides 1600-2400 r / min. For the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h, the Verso 2.0 D-4D then needs 11.3 seconds, top speed is 185 km / h
The motor is especially suited to cross-country trips a good pulling power, which at low speed is too much power in high gears available. The manual 6-speed transmission also can be buttery soft switch and is translated rather long, so you can be on the road quite gearshift and yet economical.
Those who do not so often uses the liveliness of the engine, will come surely looking pretty close to the factory consumption of 4.9 liters. In normal driving mode, not at all hesitant acceleration and driving pleasure present, we have come in our test on 6.2 liters per 100 kilometers. The compact van that is also fun to drive and is very good on the road. To the great surprise are more sporty chassis and suspension tuned, without, however, have significant adverse effects on comfort.
The very light steering could indeed be a bit more direct, but when parking is very good. Through the large windows of the Verso is also very clear, when the parking aid parking maneuvers and the rear camera support in addition.
So the van loses its terror in the city and there is just so good to move as a small car. But as an ideal family transporter, he naturally shows its strengths on the long haul. The noise insulation is up to 110 km / h very good, but then raise the wind and road noise - as so often in Japanese cars that are geared towards other speed limits than ours.
In any case, the facelifted Toyota Verso has a very positive effect. He has kept its strengths, has improved in detail and can mainly has set a truly dynamic appearance. The generous space and good facilities in combination with the fair price can be sure not only the heart beat of the family head, even for the practical Van Company can be an alternative to other vehicles.
The economical diesel allows for very smooth performance, in combination with the suspension set for a car of this class a lot of fun.
With the 2014 New BMW 4 Series Coupe starts at a new BMW coupe era, the new middle-class coupe will be clearly different from the sedan than before.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is the successor of the 3 Series Coupé and the first time positioned as a separate series. At first glance, the relationship is the BMW 3-series instantly recognizable, yet the styling has become more dynamic and follows the requirements of a classic coupé.
Compared to the BMW 3 Series Coupe, the 4-coupe has grown visibly in width and wheelbase and is now fuller on the road. The stretched coupé silhouette also runs significantly flatter than the sedan, and emphasizes the horizontal lines at the rear design brings wide stance and muscular wheel arches look even better.
For the 4-Coupe will also be offered even more premium features that are not available for the sedan, such as the optional full-LED headlights.
The interior of the coupé is the design almost identical to the sedan, only at the rear to underline the sporty character of the contoured seats coupe. For the first time, three different trim levels for the coupe are available, on request, the customer, the Sport Line, Modern Line and select the Luxury Line, in addition also an M Sports package is available.
But the new 4 Coupe is said to have risen even when the dynamics again. Even better driving dynamics, a more balanced weight distribution (50:50), a lightweight concept, precise steering and improved agility will significantly increase the driving fun.
To start, the BMW 4-Coupe and 420d Coupe, the 435i Coupe and the 428i Coupe be available, thus extends the power range of 184 hp (135 kW) in the diesel up to 306 hp (225 kW) in the 435i. All models are also equipped with the BMW EfficientDynamics ingredients that are designed to provide more efficient use of gasoline and diesel.
Switch is fitted as standard with a manual six-speed gearbox, on request, an 8-speed automatic transmission for all models is available. Right at the start, the two petrol engines will be available with the optional xDrive all-wheel drive, making the elegant coupe is recommended as an ideal winter car.
Also available on request are the new BMW ConnectedDrive infotainment system, the BMW Head-Up Display, the Driving Assistant Plus, a non-glare LED high beam assist, adaptive cruise control and a navigation system with 3D map display.
The market launch of the BMW 4-Coupe is scheduled for October 2013.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is the successor of the 3 Series Coupé and the first time positioned as a separate series. At first glance, the relationship is the BMW 3-series instantly recognizable, yet the styling has become more dynamic and follows the requirements of a classic coupé.
Compared to the BMW 3 Series Coupe, the 4-coupe has grown visibly in width and wheelbase and is now fuller on the road. The stretched coupé silhouette also runs significantly flatter than the sedan, and emphasizes the horizontal lines at the rear design brings wide stance and muscular wheel arches look even better.
For the 4-Coupe will also be offered even more premium features that are not available for the sedan, such as the optional full-LED headlights.
The interior of the coupé is the design almost identical to the sedan, only at the rear to underline the sporty character of the contoured seats coupe. For the first time, three different trim levels for the coupe are available, on request, the customer, the Sport Line, Modern Line and select the Luxury Line, in addition also an M Sports package is available.
But the new 4 Coupe is said to have risen even when the dynamics again. Even better driving dynamics, a more balanced weight distribution (50:50), a lightweight concept, precise steering and improved agility will significantly increase the driving fun.
To start, the BMW 4-Coupe and 420d Coupe, the 435i Coupe and the 428i Coupe be available, thus extends the power range of 184 hp (135 kW) in the diesel up to 306 hp (225 kW) in the 435i. All models are also equipped with the BMW EfficientDynamics ingredients that are designed to provide more efficient use of gasoline and diesel.
Switch is fitted as standard with a manual six-speed gearbox, on request, an 8-speed automatic transmission for all models is available. Right at the start, the two petrol engines will be available with the optional xDrive all-wheel drive, making the elegant coupe is recommended as an ideal winter car.
Also available on request are the new BMW ConnectedDrive infotainment system, the BMW Head-Up Display, the Driving Assistant Plus, a non-glare LED high beam assist, adaptive cruise control and a navigation system with 3D map display.
The market launch of the BMW 4-Coupe is scheduled for October 2013.
With two doors, all-wheel drive and a turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the Audi TT RS harks back to the company�??s famous Quattro of the 1980s. Audi named its performance division, as well as its AWD systems, in deference to that legendary road and rally car, though it wasn�??t until 2009 that Quattro developed an RS version of the iconic TT coupe. In 2013 the word Plus has been added to
There are good reasons for putting the Holden Commodore SS up against the benchmark hot-hatch. The Holden Commodore SV6 has already fought off its ageing rear-wheel-drive rival (see here), and reduced pricing in the VF Commodore range sees the V8 grades slip below $45,000. The Holden Commodore SS can be purchased for $41,990, but the SS V we�??re driving here is $45,490. The brilliant Renault
Holden has announced it will open dialogue with its manufacturing workforce to reduce the cost of building vehicles in Australia. At a press conference in Melbourne today, Holden Chairman and� Managing Director, Mike Devereux, admitted the discussion will be a difficult but necessary step to secure the company�??s manufacturing future in this country. �??No doubt that we are one of the
Maserati is recalling almost $110 million worth of its luxury performance vehicles due to a rear suspension fault. Affecting 425 cars in Australia, the recall is split between 340 Maserati Quattroporte� sedans and 85 GranTurismo� coupes� �?" valued as new at more than $109.5 million combined. According to the official recall notice published on the Australian Competition and Consumer
Officially revealed, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is longer, wider, lower, up to 45kg lighter and 60 per cent stiffer than its 3 Series Coupe predecessor. BMW reinforces the reasons for the name change, saying that the new 4 Series Coupe �??emphasises not only its stand-alone design, but equally an even greater technical differentiation from its BMW 3 Series cousins�?�. Compared with the current
Ever since the world debut of the Bentley GT3 Concept Racer at the Paris Auto Salon in September 2012, the race-ready version of the Bentley Continental has been slowly taking shape. Bentley�??s GT3 technical partner is M-Sport Limited, which, along with a team of Bentley engineers, has been developing the Continental GT3 in preparation of the British luxury marque�??s highly anticipated
Holden Commodore versus Ford Falcon �?" a decades-old stoush ends here. On the day of the Holden VF Commodore launch it was announced that the Ford Falcon would be killed off when the Australian manufacturing operations wind down in October 2016. This seemingly straightforward comparison test between two old foes suddenly asked for a new angle. But by the time the blue Holden VF Commodore SV6
The Renault Clio GT 120� has been added to the range, aimed at plugging the gap between the regular models and the Renault Clio RS. As its base, the Renault Clio GT 120 takes the standard 88kW/190Nm 1.2-litre turbo and six-speed dual-clutch automatic model �?"� due to arrive in Australia later this year �?"� then adds the �??Sport�?? chassis identical to that in the Clio RS 200. Compared
The first images of the facelifted Opel Insignia have been officially revealed ahead of its world premiere at September�??s Frankfurt motor show. The images revealing the Opel Insignia sedan and wagon show a sleeker front end with slimmer headlights and LED running lights, a revised grille and completely new foglights and lower air intakes in a redesigned front bumper. The rear�??s
Volvo will reportedly be the next manufacturer to join the V8 Supercars championship, following Mercedes-Benz and Nissan in joining the traditional Holden and Ford duo this year. Although Motoring.com.au first claimed to have insider information allegedly confirming that Volvo will announce it is joining the series on June 17 �?" at the local launch of the Volvo S60 Polestar �?" Volvo Car
More than a week after Volkswagen Australia faced media reports claiming a dangerous loss of acceleration from owners of its vehicles, the company is reportedly now in talks with Germany to initiate a recall of DSG automatic transmissions. Fairfax Media first reported that several Volkswagen owners in Australia contacted them, saying they had experienced a sudden loss of power while driving,
If you�??ve got $23,200 and want something awfully unique as a city car, the Fiat 500 Gucci might just tick the box. Unashamedly Italian and with the unmistakable Gucci colours proudly covering the sides (hatchback) or roof (cabrio), the Fiat 500 Gucci is not likely to go out of fashion anytime soon. It�??s not just a regular paint job either, it�??s pearl glass paint which makes
After what seemed like countless teaser and concepts, the 11th generation of the world�??s best selling car has been unveiled in sedan form. The Toyota Corolla sedan made its world debut yesterday with the design borrowing heavily from the Corolla Furia concept first seen at this year�??s Detroit auto show. Having sold almost 40 million Corollas since 1966, of which 1.2 million have
The Audi S8 is set to reach Australian showrooms in the first half of 2014 after the local division reversed its original decision to overlook the high-performance limousine for our market. Audi Australia managing director Andrew Doyle said the local team chose not to pursue the S8 sports model when it launched internationally in mid 2012, but in hindsight admitted it
The Skoda Octavia RS has been revealed ahead of its world debut at the next month�??s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Skoda�??s new-generation flagship sports model is set to become the quickest series-production Octavia in history, thanks largely to its adoption of the turbocharged engine from the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7. Powered by the 162kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (up 15kW
The CEO of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has welcomed views expressed in Federal Parliament on a renewed push for road safety in Australia. During a speech made last night� to the House of Representatives, the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Regional Transport, Darren Chester, made clear his concerns that more needs to be done on the issue of road safety. �?
Images purporting to reveal the design of the all-new Mazda 3 have appeared in the leaked pages of a Japanese automotive magazine. While an earlier, widely circulated rendering claiming to detail the third-generation hatchback proved to be a fake, the latest shots appear to align closely with CarAdvice�??s spy shots of the new model, suggesting the magazine shots could be the real
Ford employees displaced by the impending closure of the company�??s Victorian manufacturing plants will benefit from an additional $25.1 million thanks to fresh support pledged by the car maker and the Federal Government. In a joint statement, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Bill Shorten, and Minister for Skills Craig Emerson announced an
The Renault Captur and Chevrolet Trax have both earned a maximum five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), ahead of the new sub-compact SUVs�?? local arrival in 2014. Due to reach Australian showrooms in the first half of 2014, the Renault Captur scored 88 per cent for adult occupant protection, 79 per cent for child occupant protection, 61 per
The Jaguar XFR-S will wear a $222,545 price tag when it lands on our shores in the final months of this year. The second model in Jaguar�??s track-ready �??R-S�?? range following the XKR-S two-door, the XFR-S becomes the fastest and most powerful sports sedan in the iconic British brand�??s history. Inherited from its XKR-S sibling, the 404kW/680Nm 5.0-litre supercharged V8 launches the
CarAdvice Magazine has pushed beyond 20,000 active users in its first six issues, and the June issue, available to download now, is jammed with even more features and reviews. We�??re also the first to feature a comparison test between the Holden VF Commodore SV6 and Ford FG Falcon XR6, the two most popular sports six-cylinder sedan grades in each line-up. Check out the other content below,
Suzuki Australia has announced a five-year capped-price servicing program for all new vehicles sold from today. The program�??s introduction brings the Japanese manufacturer into line with several other carmakers by guaranteeing a fixed price for all services performed on new vehicles at authorised Suzuki workshops for up to five years. Suzuki says servicing costs range from $199
At the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013 BMW and Pininfarina have created a very special coupe.
The design team of BMW and Pininfarina will present as part of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013 their first joint project, the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe.
"The attractive thing about working with Pininfarina, is that you again get a different, very specific views on issues such as luxury and exclusivity. Because especially for these issues is Pininfarina has always been and proves again and again fine feeling and special refinement. In them we have found the perfect partner to make this vehicle concept take shape, "explains Karim Habib, Head of BMW design.
"The result of this cooperation is much more than the sum of its parts." said Fabio Filippini, Head of Design at Pininfarina, more. "If two such experienced and traditional brands to realize a common vision created something completely new and exciting. This mutual respect for the identity of the other entity at any time was formative for cooperation."
With the Gran Lusso Coupe, the two manufacturers have shown how a luxury coupe of the future might look like without that is lost in the DNA of BMW design. The BMW kidney leans in the direction of the Gran Lusso Coupe and quoted as the typical BMW "shark nose" even more, giving more momentum to the vehicle from the side.
The elegant lines of the big coupé makes the car both petite, also act as a very brawny, depending on which perspective you look at it. The game of flowing lines and striking beads, the designers particularly well done.
Thus, the elongated side game then ends in a slender tail that both the typical BMW L-shape shows with very narrow LED lights, but also the typical Pininfarina design includes.
The 21 "alloy wheels and the V12 logo are also embossed details of the elegant coupe. Very luxurious, the interior is designed in the finest leather with exclusive wood also contains as advanced electronics, in the form of LED lights for the headliner or a navigation system.
Even though the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe is just a single piece, it shows how elegant and modern at the same time would fit a big coupe based on the BMW 7 Series.
The design team of BMW and Pininfarina will present as part of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013 their first joint project, the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe.
"The attractive thing about working with Pininfarina, is that you again get a different, very specific views on issues such as luxury and exclusivity. Because especially for these issues is Pininfarina has always been and proves again and again fine feeling and special refinement. In them we have found the perfect partner to make this vehicle concept take shape, "explains Karim Habib, Head of BMW design.
"The result of this cooperation is much more than the sum of its parts." said Fabio Filippini, Head of Design at Pininfarina, more. "If two such experienced and traditional brands to realize a common vision created something completely new and exciting. This mutual respect for the identity of the other entity at any time was formative for cooperation."
With the Gran Lusso Coupe, the two manufacturers have shown how a luxury coupe of the future might look like without that is lost in the DNA of BMW design. The BMW kidney leans in the direction of the Gran Lusso Coupe and quoted as the typical BMW "shark nose" even more, giving more momentum to the vehicle from the side.
The elegant lines of the big coupé makes the car both petite, also act as a very brawny, depending on which perspective you look at it. The game of flowing lines and striking beads, the designers particularly well done.
Thus, the elongated side game then ends in a slender tail that both the typical BMW L-shape shows with very narrow LED lights, but also the typical Pininfarina design includes.
The 21 "alloy wheels and the V12 logo are also embossed details of the elegant coupe. Very luxurious, the interior is designed in the finest leather with exclusive wood also contains as advanced electronics, in the form of LED lights for the headliner or a navigation system.
Even though the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe is just a single piece, it shows how elegant and modern at the same time would fit a big coupe based on the BMW 7 Series.
BMW offers for all body variants of the 6-series now a particularly sporty M Sport Edition.
As of July is for customers of the BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition. With harmoniously coordinated design features and a particularly high-quality equipment features, the M Sport Edition models combine maximum driving fun with sporty looks and exclusive interior.
The M Sport Edition is available for all three body styles (coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe). Visually recognize the M Sport Edition of the M Sport package, which among other things, an M aerodynamics package, 19 "M light alloy wheels, LED fog lights, black painted calipers, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, exhaust tailpipes in dark chrome and the adaptive LED headlights contains.
Inside, it then continues as sporty and luxurious, and you get sports seats in Alcantara / leather combination, an M leather steering wheel, M door sills, a head-up display, upholstered in nappa leather dashboard, navigation system ConnectedDrive with 10.2 Inch display, HiFi system Professional with up to 16 speakers, Park Distance Control and a rearview camera.
Upon request, the 6 Series M Sport Edition models can also be ordered in the previously available only for the BMW M6 models "Sakhir Orange Metallic" paint scheme.
As of July is for customers of the BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition. With harmoniously coordinated design features and a particularly high-quality equipment features, the M Sport Edition models combine maximum driving fun with sporty looks and exclusive interior.
The M Sport Edition is available for all three body styles (coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe). Visually recognize the M Sport Edition of the M Sport package, which among other things, an M aerodynamics package, 19 "M light alloy wheels, LED fog lights, black painted calipers, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, exhaust tailpipes in dark chrome and the adaptive LED headlights contains.
Inside, it then continues as sporty and luxurious, and you get sports seats in Alcantara / leather combination, an M leather steering wheel, M door sills, a head-up display, upholstered in nappa leather dashboard, navigation system ConnectedDrive with 10.2 Inch display, HiFi system Professional with up to 16 speakers, Park Distance Control and a rearview camera.
Upon request, the 6 Series M Sport Edition models can also be ordered in the previously available only for the BMW M6 models "Sakhir Orange Metallic" paint scheme.
Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler have held early talks over a proposed technical partnership to create new engines for the iconic British manufacturer. Aston Martin is actively seeking a collaborator to reduce spending on its next-generation sports cars, and German powerhouse Daimler is understood to be the preferred partner of Aston co-owner Investindustrial.
Images claiming to uncover the design of the Subaru WRX concept have leaked online ahead of the highly anticipated sports car�??s unveiling at the 2013 New York auto show. First seen on French website Blog Automobile, the unverified images purportedly reveal the exterior design of the new� Subaru� concept, giving us our first realistic impression of what to expect from the production
The largest ever gathering of Lamborghini supercars will set off in Italy today, as 350 cars take part in the brand�??s 50th anniversary grand tour from Milan to the Raging Bull�??s headquarters in Sant�??Agata Bolognese. Organised to celebrate 50 years since Lamborghini first began in Emilia Romagna, the 4km-long convoy �?" comprising 139,745kW and 700 people from 29 countries �?" departs the
Jaguar has retained its title as the leading automotive brand for ownership satisfaction in the UK, while two Skoda models have dominated at the top of the charts. The JD Power and Associates 2013 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study sees Jaguar keep pole position in the annual ranking ahead of long-time leader Lexus for the second straight year. The luxury British marque held off the
Infiniti says becoming a leader in vehicle quality is fundamental to the brand�??s goal of tripling global sales within five years and establishing itself as a serious player in the luxury market. Automotive News reports the directive comes from the very top, with the CEO of Infiniti�??s parent company Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, demanding the Japan-based luxury division design and build products
Before the fireworks are blown at year�??s end more than a quarter of a million Australians will sign for a small hatchback or sedan, of which about 75 per cent will pick one of the eight nameplates featured in this test. This is the biggest, most relevant test of the year. The catalyst for this mega-comparison is the arrival of the new Volkswagen Golf. It joins the Ford Focus, Holden Cruze,
Four new Alfa Romeo Giulietta variants have been introduced to Australia, including a new entry-level model priced at $25,000 driveaway. The expanded Alfa Romeo Giulietta range includes four new variants of the small hatch, spread across two new specification levels dubbed Giulietta and Giulietta Progression. Priced at $25,000 driveaway, the new base model� Alfa Romeo Giulietta is powered
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has pledged more than $50 million to support the workers, businesses and regions affected by Ford Australia�??s decision to close its Victorian manufacturing plants in October 2016. Ford Australia president and CEO Bob Graziano this morning confirmed the company�??s plan to cease local vehicle production, which will lead to the loss of 1200 jobs across the
Land Rover�??s new Defender LXV Special Edition is likely to represent the model�??s swansong, bookending the Defender�??s singularly utilitarian history with the most luxurious version ever built. Tracing its roots back to the original Land Rover series launched in 1948, this is not only a last hurrah for the British off-road icon but also a celebration of 65 years of the Land Rover badge
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado is Australia�??s best selling large SUV, but do the numbers prove it�??s the best large SUV as well? The LandCruiser Prado has been exceptionally successful for Toyota Australia. 17 years since it first launched and now in its fourth-generation, Australians have bought more than 200,000 of the Japanese-made large SUV. A more impressive statistic is that if you
The Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept� has debuted at Germany�??s 24 Hours of Nurburgring race this weekend as part of the badge�??s centenary celebrations. The ultra-exclusive V12 Vantage-based two-seater sports car celebrated its unveiling by completing a lap of the Nordschleife, alongside the 1000km race-winning 1959 DBR1 with British racing legend Sir Stirling Moss behind the wheel.
Hyundai Accent SE year 2012
BASE PRICE : $15,355
PRICE AS TESTED : $17,685
VEHICLE LAYOUT : Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door hatchback
ENGINE : 1.6L/138-hp/123-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
TRANSMISSION : 6-speed automatic
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) : 2562 lb (62/38%)
WHEELBASE : 101.2 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT : 162.0 x 66.9 x 57.1 in
0-60 MPH : 9.2 sec
QUARTER MILE : 16.9
A select handful of Australia�??s motoring media recently had the opportunity to take on their Russian peers in the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Media Challenge, and naturally CarAdvice jumped at the chance to fly the Aussie flag. Starting in Sweden in 2011, the Mazda MX-5 Media Challenge has seen Australia�??s quickest motoring journalists take on their colleagues from Russia twice before in two ice races
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The Ford Fiesta Metal, Suzuki Swift Sport and Volkswagen Polo GTI are entry-level hot hatchbacks. They�??re a classic recipe of the automotive world, as simple and delicious as san choy bow. Take one small and light hatchback (the lettuce part, as it were) and stuff a big four-cylinder engine under the bonnet (that�??ll be the pork �?" yum). Like the iconic Asian dish, these three cars are
With the BMW 3 Series GT will now start the third body style in the 3 Series. Compared to the 3 Series Touring 3 Series GT offers more space for passengers and luggage. When the outside did he gain length of 200 mm, the wheelbase has grown by 110 mm.
Also, the height growth of 81 mm is instantly recognizable. Here, the 3 Series GT alone acts considered very dynamic and graceful. Only when you see him in a direct comparison with the 3 Series Touring, you realize how big it actually is.
Despite its size, the 3 Series GT from every perspective is very pleasing and is not as clumsy as the BMW 5 Series GT, which also boasts an exquisite space, but its dimensions presented very massive.
In a first exit we were able to learn the qualities of the new BMW 3 Series GT. At the first encounter a fall, the higher seating position in comparison to the other 3 versions. The increased by 59 mm seating position gives an even better overview of the traffic, but it still increases a comfortably higher than SUV. Especially for older people, this middle size between sedan and SUV certainly a good solution.
The instrument panel is similar to that of the other 3-body styles and is used in a clear and well-made. While the driver and passenger are lifted equally well regarding space as the Saloon and Touring, to the rear passengers opened an unusually generous amount of space.
Even when the driver and passenger have grown in size, in the rear there is still so much space, as it is otherwise known only from business class flights overseas. The 3 Series GT thus advisable also very good as chauffeured saloon. Even the head freedom is despite the coupe adhere line leadership also in the rear compartment very good.
Very generously dimensioned luggage compartment is also that can even outdo that by Touring. With a storage space of 520 liters, the GT-boot is 25 liters larger than that of the Touring. Standard also opens the tailgate electrically. The rear seats can be folded with one hand from the trunk, and then follow up to 1600 liters of storage space.
Generous storage under the boot floor not only provide plenty of space for odds and ends, the luggage compartment cover has been given a specially designated place.
Of course in a BMW not only the space is important, even driving pleasure should not be neglected. In a first exit we could have the diesel with 184 hp and the top model, the 335i with 306 hp gasoline engine drive.
Who can speak more to the mind than the heart, which will be completely satisfied with the 320d GT. The 184 hp (135 kW) 2.0-liter diesel has a torque of 380 Nm, which he keeps ready 1750-2750 r / min.
Combined with the fast switching 8-speed automatic transmission of the 320d GT sprints in 7.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, and is up to 226 km / h. On average, he should be content with 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, which he is also very economical.
Despite its length of 482 cm can be moved with great agility of the BMW 3 GT. Thanks to a weight distribution of 50:50 it fits perfectly on the road and also allows high cornering speeds without the passengers would get scared.
Even sportier then of course the 335i already may have almost the performance of a sports car with its 306 hp (225 kW). Its maximum torque of 400 Nm delivery of the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder 1200-5000 r / min.
So you have right from the start a huge thrust to. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels perfectly. In just 5.4 seconds from standstill to 100 km / h top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / hr.
The driving pleasure is increased even when providing the driving experience switch to Sport mode. Then accelerator response, shift points, steering and suspension in milliseconds to be completely tuned for sportiness. For the driver, the immediate, and the still earlier brave 335i GT turns into a wild bull, just waiting to get his discharge. Even at high speed out of the twin turbo engine depends on the gas and still willing to provide significant intermediate sprints.
A perfect workmanship and high material quality are of course given in both models. The 3 Series GT is definitely a very interesting alternative to the other body styles and stands out well from other vehicles in its class.
Of course for the 3 series GT are also many options available, which can be used individually decorated his car. In addition to the design line "sport", "Luxury" and "Modern" are also the M-package design, a host of driver assistance systems, such as an adaptive cruise control, leather seats and the finest 8.8 "navigation system Professional.
Available is the new BMW 3 Series GT in mid-June, 2013.
Also, the height growth of 81 mm is instantly recognizable. Here, the 3 Series GT alone acts considered very dynamic and graceful. Only when you see him in a direct comparison with the 3 Series Touring, you realize how big it actually is.
Despite its size, the 3 Series GT from every perspective is very pleasing and is not as clumsy as the BMW 5 Series GT, which also boasts an exquisite space, but its dimensions presented very massive.
In a first exit we were able to learn the qualities of the new BMW 3 Series GT. At the first encounter a fall, the higher seating position in comparison to the other 3 versions. The increased by 59 mm seating position gives an even better overview of the traffic, but it still increases a comfortably higher than SUV. Especially for older people, this middle size between sedan and SUV certainly a good solution.
The instrument panel is similar to that of the other 3-body styles and is used in a clear and well-made. While the driver and passenger are lifted equally well regarding space as the Saloon and Touring, to the rear passengers opened an unusually generous amount of space.
Even when the driver and passenger have grown in size, in the rear there is still so much space, as it is otherwise known only from business class flights overseas. The 3 Series GT thus advisable also very good as chauffeured saloon. Even the head freedom is despite the coupe adhere line leadership also in the rear compartment very good.
Very generously dimensioned luggage compartment is also that can even outdo that by Touring. With a storage space of 520 liters, the GT-boot is 25 liters larger than that of the Touring. Standard also opens the tailgate electrically. The rear seats can be folded with one hand from the trunk, and then follow up to 1600 liters of storage space.
Generous storage under the boot floor not only provide plenty of space for odds and ends, the luggage compartment cover has been given a specially designated place.
Of course in a BMW not only the space is important, even driving pleasure should not be neglected. In a first exit we could have the diesel with 184 hp and the top model, the 335i with 306 hp gasoline engine drive.
Who can speak more to the mind than the heart, which will be completely satisfied with the 320d GT. The 184 hp (135 kW) 2.0-liter diesel has a torque of 380 Nm, which he keeps ready 1750-2750 r / min.
Combined with the fast switching 8-speed automatic transmission of the 320d GT sprints in 7.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, and is up to 226 km / h. On average, he should be content with 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, which he is also very economical.
Despite its length of 482 cm can be moved with great agility of the BMW 3 GT. Thanks to a weight distribution of 50:50 it fits perfectly on the road and also allows high cornering speeds without the passengers would get scared.
Even sportier then of course the 335i already may have almost the performance of a sports car with its 306 hp (225 kW). Its maximum torque of 400 Nm delivery of the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder 1200-5000 r / min.
So you have right from the start a huge thrust to. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels perfectly. In just 5.4 seconds from standstill to 100 km / h top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / hr.
The driving pleasure is increased even when providing the driving experience switch to Sport mode. Then accelerator response, shift points, steering and suspension in milliseconds to be completely tuned for sportiness. For the driver, the immediate, and the still earlier brave 335i GT turns into a wild bull, just waiting to get his discharge. Even at high speed out of the twin turbo engine depends on the gas and still willing to provide significant intermediate sprints.
A perfect workmanship and high material quality are of course given in both models. The 3 Series GT is definitely a very interesting alternative to the other body styles and stands out well from other vehicles in its class.
Of course for the 3 series GT are also many options available, which can be used individually decorated his car. In addition to the design line "sport", "Luxury" and "Modern" are also the M-package design, a host of driver assistance systems, such as an adaptive cruise control, leather seats and the finest 8.8 "navigation system Professional.
Available is the new BMW 3 Series GT in mid-June, 2013.
The new 2015 Acura NSX successor to the legendary "Nippon super sports car" is rolling in Ohio (USA) from the tape.
70 million U.S. dollars invested the world's largest engine manufacturer into a new, 17,000-square-foot Performance Manufacturing Center, which is being built on the site of the former North American Honda logistics facility.
The plant - now the third car of Honda factory in Ohio - is located in close proximity to a subsidiary of Honda R & D Americas, Inc., where the NSX will be developed. Also, the Marysville plant of Honda of America Mfg.., Inc., and Honda Engineering North America, Inc., a developer of new production technologies, are in the neighborhood.
In Performance Manufacturing Center about 100 highly qualified employees will work, which is currently still working in other Honda operations in Ohio. The drive train of the NSX is assembled in Ohio - in the engine plant in Anna.
For the development of the new NSX, which will be traveling in Europe as Honda and in the U.S. with Acura logo, an international team led by Honda R & D Americas in Los Angeles (California) and Raymond (Ohio) is responsible. It is now led by Ted Klaus, chief engineer at Honda R & D Americas, and Clement D'Souza, assisting Chief Engineer at Honda of America. Together they bring the NSX for series production and prepare its production starting from the year 2015.
To drive the Acura NSX provide a V-6 engine with direct injection means and the innovative sports hybrid SH-AWD ® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) system. The package is intended to create a new driving experience, while offering both the Supercar typical dynamics and excellent environmental properties.
70 million U.S. dollars invested the world's largest engine manufacturer into a new, 17,000-square-foot Performance Manufacturing Center, which is being built on the site of the former North American Honda logistics facility.
The plant - now the third car of Honda factory in Ohio - is located in close proximity to a subsidiary of Honda R & D Americas, Inc., where the NSX will be developed. Also, the Marysville plant of Honda of America Mfg.., Inc., and Honda Engineering North America, Inc., a developer of new production technologies, are in the neighborhood.
In Performance Manufacturing Center about 100 highly qualified employees will work, which is currently still working in other Honda operations in Ohio. The drive train of the NSX is assembled in Ohio - in the engine plant in Anna.
For the development of the new NSX, which will be traveling in Europe as Honda and in the U.S. with Acura logo, an international team led by Honda R & D Americas in Los Angeles (California) and Raymond (Ohio) is responsible. It is now led by Ted Klaus, chief engineer at Honda R & D Americas, and Clement D'Souza, assisting Chief Engineer at Honda of America. Together they bring the NSX for series production and prepare its production starting from the year 2015.
To drive the Acura NSX provide a V-6 engine with direct injection means and the innovative sports hybrid SH-AWD ® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) system. The package is intended to create a new driving experience, while offering both the Supercar typical dynamics and excellent environmental properties.
Who the thoroughbred sports car from Audi is still not fast enough and individually, for the ABT now offers the ABT Audi R8 V10 2014.
The Audi R8 V10 comes standard for over 525 hp (386 kW), but obtained from the ABT 10-cylinder engine out even more. By ABT-power performance to 600 hp (441 kW) is brought, the torque grows to 550 Nm.
Thus equipped, the sports car sprints in just 3.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, and is up to 320 km / h. To provide an even better driving behavior while the ABT suspension springs and an adequate lowering.
But also in visual terms that ABT has come up with something to make the Audi R8 V10 even more dynamic. The ABT front spoiler in carbon fiber, a new front grille, a rear apron, a rear spoiler and side skirts also in carbon fiber tail pipes and ABT R8 V10 appear to be more individual in ABT-trim.
Absence may also not ABT Sportline wheels in 19 "size, available in two different versions. Prices you do not have called, each vehicle is fully adapted to the customer's request, and so prices also vary for the ABT R8 V10.
The Audi R8 V10 comes standard for over 525 hp (386 kW), but obtained from the ABT 10-cylinder engine out even more. By ABT-power performance to 600 hp (441 kW) is brought, the torque grows to 550 Nm.
Thus equipped, the sports car sprints in just 3.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h, and is up to 320 km / h. To provide an even better driving behavior while the ABT suspension springs and an adequate lowering.
But also in visual terms that ABT has come up with something to make the Audi R8 V10 even more dynamic. The ABT front spoiler in carbon fiber, a new front grille, a rear apron, a rear spoiler and side skirts also in carbon fiber tail pipes and ABT R8 V10 appear to be more individual in ABT-trim.
Absence may also not ABT Sportline wheels in 19 "size, available in two different versions. Prices you do not have called, each vehicle is fully adapted to the customer's request, and so prices also vary for the ABT R8 V10.
On the 50th Anniversary of Lamborghini chief designer of the Volkswagen Group, Walter De Silva, created the Lamborghini Egoista Concept.
On the 50th Birth of Lamborghini has brought a very special gift to Sant'Agata Bolognese, the Lamborghini Egoista Walter De Silva. The design of the individual piece is a mix of the best design elements of the brand, a fighter jet and a UFO. Reports can be seen in the upper vehicle no aerodynamic appendices, but in the built-in body profile aeroflaps which automatically engage in response to the driving conditions.
Two horizontal tail flaps enable themselves to enhance vehicle stability at high speed while ensuring a range of scale-like, arranged on the back of the hood louvers to the inflow of cooling air to the 600 hp V10 engine.
The headlight system of the Lamborghini Egoista shows similarity to the position of an aircraft including red light and a green roof on the left to the right. As a parallel to the cockpit of a fighter jet also be seen, which offers only a person place and all around the driver / pilot is designed around.
All elements were kept as futuristic as already presented the exterior appearance of the Egoista. In addition to board a glass dome is tilted forward, also a feature of fighter jets.
The Lamborghini Egoista is definitely an eye-catcher, although he can not produce any more in common with the delicate and curved shapes of the first Lamborghini models. A place in a science fiction blockbuster could easily definitely get the Egoista.
On the 50th Birth of Lamborghini has brought a very special gift to Sant'Agata Bolognese, the Lamborghini Egoista Walter De Silva. The design of the individual piece is a mix of the best design elements of the brand, a fighter jet and a UFO. Reports can be seen in the upper vehicle no aerodynamic appendices, but in the built-in body profile aeroflaps which automatically engage in response to the driving conditions.
Two horizontal tail flaps enable themselves to enhance vehicle stability at high speed while ensuring a range of scale-like, arranged on the back of the hood louvers to the inflow of cooling air to the 600 hp V10 engine.
The headlight system of the Lamborghini Egoista shows similarity to the position of an aircraft including red light and a green roof on the left to the right. As a parallel to the cockpit of a fighter jet also be seen, which offers only a person place and all around the driver / pilot is designed around.
All elements were kept as futuristic as already presented the exterior appearance of the Egoista. In addition to board a glass dome is tilted forward, also a feature of fighter jets.
The Lamborghini Egoista is definitely an eye-catcher, although he can not produce any more in common with the delicate and curved shapes of the first Lamborghini models. A place in a science fiction blockbuster could easily definitely get the Egoista.
Sony has released a video celebrating 15 years since Gran Turismo� was globally released on the PlayStation gaming system, and teasing an upcoming event marking the occasion. To take place today at the Silverstone Gran Prix circuit in the UK, the event marks the 15th anniversary of �??the real driving simulator�?? with the original Gran Turismo video game being released globally in
The Subaru Forester has become the first vehicle to score top marks in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety�??s (IIHS) small overlap front crash test. The new Subaru� Forester was the only one of 13 �??Small SUVs�?? tested by the US-based safety authority to earn a �??good�?? rating in the test. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (ASX in Australia) was rated �??acceptable�??,
A Chevrolet Camaro SS� has been added to the Dubai Police force�??s impressive fleet of fully marked performance patrol cars, marking the first time the American muscle car has been used by police in the Middle East. The addition of the 318kW/567Nm 6.2-litre V8-powered Chevrolet Camaro SS, follows the recent expansion of Dubai�??s four-wheeled law enforcement unit to include a 559kW/
The new Peugeot 308 has been unveiled by the French car maker, though Australian customers have another year to wait before they can buy it. Peugeot�??s new-generation small car retains the 308 rather than moving to 309 as part of a revised model-naming strategy it announced in 2012. The car will debut at September�??s Frankfurt motor show before reaching Australian in mid 2014. 308 Mark II
Renault Sport has confirmed it will expand its range beyond the current Twingo, Clio and Megane RS models, but will not say which is the next Renault to get the hot-tuner treatment. There were strong rumours that the RS division would create a sports version of the Clio-based Renault Captur sub-compact SUV, but Renault Sport motorsport division manager Francois Champod says a decision hasn�??t
Images of the facelifted Hyundai ix35 have been released ahead of the updated Korean SUV�??s imminent domestic launch. The images �?" published by enthusiast website Carscoops �?" reveal a new three-slat front grille, a unique foglight design and an underbody protection panel that differ from the Euro-spec Hyundai ix35 update that was revealed at the Geneva motor show in March.
Volkswagen has expanded its capped-price servicing program to include its range of commercial vehicles. Now covering all Volkswagen models, the German manufacturer claims to have become the first European automotive manufacturer in Australia to offer a six-year capped-price servicing scheme on its entire range of commercial vehicles, including the Caddy, Transporter, Multivan, Caravelle,
Jaguar XKR-S (2012),
Jaguar has launched a new car with a great concept, the performance of the Jaguar XKR-S is reflected in its interior and exterior design, unique in the new colors that reflect the heritage of Jaguar Racing. As competition Jaguars of the past, the exterior of the XKR-S is compatible with the principle of form follows function. In addition to
The Ford Fiesta ST sees the end of a five-year sabbatical for a high-performance version of the Blue Oval company�??s city car. Ford hasn�??t offered a hot Fiesta since the last generation XR4 went off sale in 2008. The XR4 was a brilliant hatch, and at $24,990 was a performance bargain. But it wasn�??t held in the esteem of the then $38,000 RenaultSport Clio but was easily the best hatch
The Renault Clio will not be available with a diesel engine in Australia as originally planned when it arrives in August or September. At the international launch of the reborn light hatchback last year, Renault Australia committed to a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel model to act as a range topping variant until the Renaultsport version arrives the following year. Instead the Clio will
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