Volkswagen says it is �??working hard�?� to improving the quality of its vehicles and customer service. The German brand has been languishing at the lower end of independent automotive quality surveys in recent years, and it has also been the intense focus of online forums brimming with owner complaints. In March Volkswagen said it was recalling vehicles in China equipped with DSG (
When the Volvo V40 launched in February 2013, the Swedish carmaker took to pushing its �??safety first�?? barrow harder than ever before �?" after all, their new hatch is equipped with the world�??s very first pedestrian airbag. But groundbreaking safety technology isn�??t the only exciting thing about a car that could be fairly described as the most important Volvo model in 20 years. The V40
The Toyota 86 Cup Edition has been released to mark Toyota�??s involvement in the VLN endurance racing championship series, hosted at Germany�??s famed Nurburgring circuit. Exclusively built and sold in Germany, and limited to just 86 cars, the Toyota 86 Cup Edition (called the GT86 in Europe) sees owners receive not only a rare vehicle with unique interior and exterior features, but
Sebastian Vettel has made an exploratory visit to the new Sochi Olympic Park Circuit in Russia, planned to host a future round of the Formula One World Championship. Fresh from his win at the weekend�??s Bahrain Grand Prix �?" where his Infiniti Red Bull Racing teammate Mark Webber finished seventh �?" Vettel drove part of the new Sochi Olympic Park Circuit located in Krasnodar Krai,
A Volkswagen board member says the company needs more emotional cars. Volkswagen member of the board of management for development, Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, is continuing his push internally for a production version of the VW BlueSport roadster concept (pictured) shown back in 2009. The BlueSport was a mid-engined two-seater sports car. Its production hopes were dented in 2012 when Porsche
If nothing succeeds like excess then the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S deserves many an accolade. The Turbo S arrived in February, succeeding the Turbo as the range-topping Porsche Cayenne model. Both share a 4.8-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8, but the Turbo S is tuned to deliver 405kW of power at 6000rpm and 750Nm of torque across 2250-4500rpm. That represents a 37kW and 50Nm hike, while the
Volkswagen may have made significant sales progress in Australia in recent years, but one of the company�??s senior board members says the brand should be selling even more vehicles locally. The German car maker was the eighth most popular brand here in 2012, with 54,835 sales and a five per cent market share.� That�??s double what VW was selling just five years ago, and compares with just
Audi Australia is forecasting 15,000 sales for 2013, a number it thought it wouldn�??t reach until 2015. Audi Australia�??s new managing director Andrew Doyle, who joined the local arm on March 1 from a position as Audi MD in Ireland, said that although local sales lifted by only 0.2 per cent last year the German company experienced an 18.2 per cent rise in volume in the first quarter of 2013.
The BMW 3 Series Coupe is no more. It’s set to be replaced by the 4 Series Coupe, and this concept shows how it’ll look. The production version of the 4 Series Coupe Concept is expected in showrooms by the end of 2013, with a 4 Series Convertible and more practical four-door Gran Coupe following.From the look of the car in these pictures, BMW is pulling the same trick it pulled with the
The Ford Escort nameplate is back �?" as a new concept car partly styled by Ford Australia designers and set to become a key model for the US car maker in the world�??s biggest car market. Ford has unveiled the Escort sedan concept at the 2013 Shanghai motor show, previewing a four-door small car that looks near production ready and a strong contender to be one of the company�??s 15
Our spy photographers have snapped the Hyundai Genesis in its most revealing guise yet undergoing testing at the Nurburgring in Germany. The images show the large luxury South Korean sedan wearing less camouflage than ever before, and also give us a peek inside the cabin for the first time. From the front, it�??s clear the second-generation Genesis takes some inspiration from the
Mazda Kiyora, revealed at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show, is the next generation of urban compact car. "Kiyora" (meaning 'clean and pure' in Japanese) represents the harmony between driving pleasure, environment and safety features and aspires to Mazda's long-term technology development vision, "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom."
The concept of "Kiyora" helped designers
The Mercedes-Benz GLA Concept has been officially revealed, hours after official images were leaked and ahead of its public debut at the Shanghai auto show on April 21. Mercedes-Benz GLA Concept is a near-production-ready preview of the company�??s sub-compact SUV rival to the Audi Q3 and BMW X1. It measures 4383mm long, making it 94mm shorter than an X1 and just 2mm longer than a Q3. At
Words: Daniel DeGasperi. Photos: Alex Bryden / David Zalstein. Opel Astra OPC versus Renault Megane RS is the ultimate example of challenger attacking, champion defending. But the French know, arrogantly but correctly, that the Megane RS has long been the benchmark sub-$50,000 hot hatch �?" when the model was upgraded from RS250 to RS265 last year, the press release was titled �??the best
The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf has been launched in Australia with a revised range offering improved fuel efficiency, more technology and stronger value. Germany�??s famous small car starts from $21,490 before on-road costs, $500 less than the previous entry model. The new base model Volkswagen Golf also comes with a more powerful engine, a 90kW 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder
ENGINE: rear, longitudinal, 8 cylinder in V formation, 4 valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated, petrol direct injection Bosch-motronic.CAPACITY: 4200 ccMAX POWER: 440 PS (325KW) at 6400 rpmMAX TORQUE: about 470 Nm at 2700 rpmTRANSMISSION: rear wheel drive transaxleGEARBOX: mechanical 6-speed + reverse. Manual and electro-hydraulic steeringwheel mounted servoCHASSIS: steel tubular with
Asian car makers have dominated the 2013 Ward�??s 10 Best Interiors list, with seven models from Japan and South Korea taking home awards. Famous for its 10 Best Engines awards that are now in their 20th year, WardsAuto applies the same model to select what it believes are the US market�??s top 10 vehicle interiors. The 10 Best list was narrowed down from an original group of 46
A Honda Civic Hatch fuelled by diesel is one Honda that can�??t be accused of lacking torque. The Honda Civic Hatch DTi-S Diesel is the first diesel-engined car from the Japanese manufacturer to land in Australia, but it makes its late arrival felt with a 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder that produces a stealth 300Nm of torque at just 2000rpm. There�??s also 88kW of power at a high 4000rpm and an
This month our Hyundai Santa Fe long-termer covered one of Australia�??s most popular commuting routes, travelling Sydney to Canberra, and back. The 275km each-way trip down Remembrance Driveway, a combination of the Hume Highway from Sydney to Goulburn and Federal Highway into the capital, is driven by thousands each week. Almost entirely a 110km/h zone, with Highway Patrol poised kerbside
2014 BMW X4 is the Concept a preview of his next SUV model, which will start next year.
With the X5 BMW is started into the of the luxury SUV segment in 1999 and could equal to celebrate large successes. Spurred From the success have the Bavaria the X series constantly expands, first through the X3, then came the BMW X1 and last the X6, of the first SUV with Coupé-character.
Now BMW shows first time the BMW X4 than Concept-Car, the is intended then expand the X-model family next year. The X4 is the sportier variant of the X3 and can convince such as the X6 with a coupe-like line leadership. In comparison to the X6 the line leadership of the X4 Concept is but failed more harmonious and he acts even more dynamic already in stand.
The sporty character arises but not only by the line leadership, but also through the proportions. With a Longer of 464.8 and a width of 191.5 cm BMW creates at a height of 162.2 cm insert a very beefy and dynamic appearance of his new SUV.
The design also takes already many elements of the next-generation X3 anticipated. The design of front and rear panel features LED lights gives a good view of the direction in which the design of the next models will go.
Very good work, the 21 "wide bi-color alloy wheels, which will be available as an option in the standard version. Though BMW the concept X4 even dubbed as a concept car, it is already very close to the production version. Only small detail changes are the then differ from the new X4 Concept Car.
With the X5 BMW is started into the of the luxury SUV segment in 1999 and could equal to celebrate large successes. Spurred From the success have the Bavaria the X series constantly expands, first through the X3, then came the BMW X1 and last the X6, of the first SUV with Coupé-character.
Now BMW shows first time the BMW X4 than Concept-Car, the is intended then expand the X-model family next year. The X4 is the sportier variant of the X3 and can convince such as the X6 with a coupe-like line leadership. In comparison to the X6 the line leadership of the X4 Concept is but failed more harmonious and he acts even more dynamic already in stand.
The sporty character arises but not only by the line leadership, but also through the proportions. With a Longer of 464.8 and a width of 191.5 cm BMW creates at a height of 162.2 cm insert a very beefy and dynamic appearance of his new SUV.
The design also takes already many elements of the next-generation X3 anticipated. The design of front and rear panel features LED lights gives a good view of the direction in which the design of the next models will go.
Very good work, the 21 "wide bi-color alloy wheels, which will be available as an option in the standard version. Though BMW the concept X4 even dubbed as a concept car, it is already very close to the production version. Only small detail changes are the then differ from the new X4 Concept Car.
Ford expands its commercial vehicle model family with a new entry-level model, the 2014 Ford Transit Courier.
The redesign of the family of Ford commercial vehicle is moving along rapidly, now also the new Transit Courier was presented, which is to complement the model family at the bottom.
Was developed during the larger Transit Connect is based on the Ford Focus, the Ford Courier in transit as a base. This is clear from the first look at the front end, which is held in the dynamic look of the Ford Fiesta.
But the rest of practical city van follows its very own line, especially the tail presents itself very self and dynamic for a van.
It is the transit couriers can despite dynamic optics inspire an even better load capacity. With a load floor length of 162 cm, the smallest model in the range of Ford commercial vehicle presents very spacious. Those who choose the optional grid-partition between the cockpit and storage space can, by the folding front passenger seat even up to 2.59 meters long transport objects. With a vehicle length of 4.16 meters to 2.3 cubic meters of load volume are available.
A sliding side door also facilitates the loading of the page. In the cargo area offer numerous mounting points in the body space for the installation of shelving systems or installation. An LED charge room lighting is also optionally available.
The driver can also look forward to a very modern workplace, which has many practical shelves, especially the "mega-center" console.
With the engine, customers can choose between two diesel and a petrol variant. All engines feature turbocharging with advanced direct injection technology and a start / stop system. The two Duratorq TDCi diesel with 1.5 and 1.6 liters have an output of 75 hp (55 kW) or 95 hp (70 kW), which has 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder gasoline 100 hp () 74 kW.
Well equipped, the small town delivery is also in terms of safety. In addition to ABS and ESP are also side, head and knee airbags are available. Optionally, there is also the Ford SYNC system with emergency assistant or even a reversing camera.
In addition to the van version of the Transit Courier is also available in a version with a car 60:40 divisible rear seat options. Prices and an exact launch date for the new City-vans were not yet known.
The redesign of the family of Ford commercial vehicle is moving along rapidly, now also the new Transit Courier was presented, which is to complement the model family at the bottom.
Was developed during the larger Transit Connect is based on the Ford Focus, the Ford Courier in transit as a base. This is clear from the first look at the front end, which is held in the dynamic look of the Ford Fiesta.
But the rest of practical city van follows its very own line, especially the tail presents itself very self and dynamic for a van.
It is the transit couriers can despite dynamic optics inspire an even better load capacity. With a load floor length of 162 cm, the smallest model in the range of Ford commercial vehicle presents very spacious. Those who choose the optional grid-partition between the cockpit and storage space can, by the folding front passenger seat even up to 2.59 meters long transport objects. With a vehicle length of 4.16 meters to 2.3 cubic meters of load volume are available.
A sliding side door also facilitates the loading of the page. In the cargo area offer numerous mounting points in the body space for the installation of shelving systems or installation. An LED charge room lighting is also optionally available.
The driver can also look forward to a very modern workplace, which has many practical shelves, especially the "mega-center" console.
With the engine, customers can choose between two diesel and a petrol variant. All engines feature turbocharging with advanced direct injection technology and a start / stop system. The two Duratorq TDCi diesel with 1.5 and 1.6 liters have an output of 75 hp (55 kW) or 95 hp (70 kW), which has 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder gasoline 100 hp () 74 kW.
Well equipped, the small town delivery is also in terms of safety. In addition to ABS and ESP are also side, head and knee airbags are available. Optionally, there is also the Ford SYNC system with emergency assistant or even a reversing camera.
In addition to the van version of the Transit Courier is also available in a version with a car 60:40 divisible rear seat options. Prices and an exact launch date for the new City-vans were not yet known.
CarAdvice Magazine has achieved 20,000 active users in its first six issues, becoming the number one downloaded Australian motoring app for iPad, and has been featured in the recommended �??new and noteworthy�?? section of the Apple App Store. The April issue, packed with content listed below, is free to download now at https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/caradvice-magazine/id552851300?mt=8 It
Long renowned for its benchmark offroad capability in the compact SUV class, the Suzuki Grand Vitara Urban Navigator trades bush-bashing prowess for �?" as the name suggests �?" a focus on urban utility, being only two wheel drive. As the badge also suggests, the Urban Navigator gets satellite navigation as standard equipment, in addition to climate control, both unique features for an SUV
The South Australian Government will �??return to the negotiating table�?� over its funding deal with Holden after the local car maker earlier this week announced its plan to axe 500 jobs. Following a three-hour meeting with Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux in Adelaide today, South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said the two parties had �??very different views�?� about
Fiat Chrysler Group is recalling more than 263,000 vehicles around the world to repair defects relating to six separate issues. The recalls affect roughly 240,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in the US, Canada and Mexico and a further 23,000 sold to markets outside North America, including 336 Jeeps delivered to Australia. The Jeep Compass and Patriot SUVs to be recalled locally
Are andan looking for a suitable familycar? Latest Peugeotofficially launched soon for consumers who want to own a car Peugeot 807, new Peugeotcar is suitable for families who like to holiday withberpegian distance, visible from the Badabpanjag and large cars, and parts of the trunk of a biased load a lot of stuff for berpegian, itreally is suitable for a family car, the caris equipped with
Holden managing director Mike Devereux has cited the decline in Holden Cruze sales as �??mostly attributable�?� to the Adelaide manufacturing job losses announced today. Devereux listed the strength of the Australian dollar, the open competitiveness of the market and other countries manipulating their currency to protect their manufacturing industries as reasons why the Holden Cruze
A base model of the new Kia Cerato has been specially packaged to help the South Korean brand break into Australia�??s important fleet market. The Cerato small car is Kia�??s biggest-selling model globally but has struggled to make significant ground in Australia�??s most popular segment. Kia Australia sold 7881 Cerato hatches and sedans in 2012, a figure that failed to get the model into the
The third-generation Kia Cerato has been launched in Australia with a $19,990 starting price as the South Korean brand targets greater penetration into Australia�??s small car segment. Cerato is Kia�??s best-selling model globally and locally, though the model still lingers well behind a number of rivals, including the i30 from sister company Hyundai. Kia, however, has decided not to make a
Car BMW 6 Series Convertible 640i
BMW 640i cars dilengkap 8 speed engine capacity of 3.0 liter with 6 cylindrical jection and Valvetronik.dengan BME technology TwinPower Turbo and direct system iberkapasitas 2979 cc capable of achieving production 320 horsepower and rpm rev 5.8000 and reaches 6,000 rpm with the biggest boost this car on NM 450 is 1,300 rpm up to 4500 rpm and the CO2
Ex-Formula One champion Alain Prost has furthered his role with Renault� for 2013, assuming an advisory role within Renault Sport F1. Prost, a brand ambassador for Renault since 2012, will extend his relationship with� the French manufacturer in 2013 to include giving advice to the Renault Sport F1 executive committee as part of a new consultancy position. Renault Sport F1 president and
The all-new Cadillac CTS has been revealed in full, thanks to more leaked images, one day before its official unveiling at the New York auto show. Showing the car in full, the latest images of the Cadillac CTS follow yesterday�??s leaked teaser images, and were again leaked, this time published by USA Today. The mid-size luxury sedan retains the strong, sturdy silhouette of
Volkswagen has announced it will offer fixed-price vehicle servicing across its entire range of passenger vehicles. Initially introduced on the Volkswagen Up! in October last year, the extended� capped-price servicing program takes effect from March 28, 2013 and applies to all Volkswagen passenger vehicles sold through its Australian dealer network from January 1, 2013. This includes
if you are still confused to find a car, do kuati was present and a new look are the Audi A4 Allroad Quattro, which had just been introduced into more affordable than Australia.Allroad A4 A6 Allroad, which has sold over 10 tahun.Audi said an edition A4 Allroad limited and only 150 will be coming to Australia.A4 Allroad is a wagon version of the Audi A4 is fitted with some extra
The Mazda 3 has taken top honours in the March new car sales figures, marking the end of the first quarter of 2013. Finishing in the familiar position of first place, the Mazda 3 racked up sales of 3786 vehicles despite a fall in year-to-date growth of nearly nine and a half per cent. Trailing the top tog by only 274 vehicles was the Toyota Corolla (3512), with the Hyundai i30
It�??s been two months since we�??ve had the Mercedes-Benz B250 as our prime family car, enough time to know whether or not it�??s indeed a worthwhile investment. In our last update we pointed out the enormous safety features of the B250, in this update we will address the engine and drivetrain and fuel economy. Although it may not appear as your typical traditional family car, the rather tall
The man responsible for designing the first all-new Land Rover Defender in more than six decades says his creation will be the �??dog�??s bollocks�?�. Land Rover design director Gerry McGovern told a small group of Australia�??s automotive media including CarAdvice that his team is currently working on a number of different derivatives that will make up an expanded Defender family when the new
In New York, the B-Class celebrated its world premiere with an electric drive, from 2014 it will also be available. Called 2014 Mercedes-Benz B Class Electric Drive.
Mercedes-Benz has in New York, the B-Class Electric Drive presented with a purely electric drive. The electric drive is to be the only drive variant in which the Mercedes B-Class in the U.S. will be available.
It is driven by an electric car around 136 hp (100 kW) electric motor that has a peak torque of 310 Nm, which is equal to the start available. So shall the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h may be possible in less than 10 seconds, top speed is at 160 km / h electronically limited.
The range is expected to be at around 200 kilometers, according to Mercedes, the B-Class Electric Drive needs to be plugged. Doing so, the charging time of the lithium-ion battery for around 100 kilometers is less than 2 hours.
So ought short stops and purchases enough to get back on a further distance. Inside, you can see the electric version of the B-Class, especially on modified speedometer, instead of where to find a tachometer display to the energy flow.
The driver can check the charge status of the battery but also on smartphones, so choose an appropriate route before driving.
In North America, the New Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive will be on the market in early 2014, a little later, the electrically powered B-Class will then come to Europe.
Mercedes-Benz has in New York, the B-Class Electric Drive presented with a purely electric drive. The electric drive is to be the only drive variant in which the Mercedes B-Class in the U.S. will be available.
It is driven by an electric car around 136 hp (100 kW) electric motor that has a peak torque of 310 Nm, which is equal to the start available. So shall the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h may be possible in less than 10 seconds, top speed is at 160 km / h electronically limited.
The range is expected to be at around 200 kilometers, according to Mercedes, the B-Class Electric Drive needs to be plugged. Doing so, the charging time of the lithium-ion battery for around 100 kilometers is less than 2 hours.
So ought short stops and purchases enough to get back on a further distance. Inside, you can see the electric version of the B-Class, especially on modified speedometer, instead of where to find a tachometer display to the energy flow.
The driver can check the charge status of the battery but also on smartphones, so choose an appropriate route before driving.
In North America, the New Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive will be on the market in early 2014, a little later, the electrically powered B-Class will then come to Europe.
Best small sedan that is awaited for being owned Acura ILX, Fiur features found on cars Acura ILX Acura ILX quite satisfactory and is the smallest sedan in the Acura lineup. Reviewers say that the machine a solid foundation for everyday driving, but engine recommends a more powerful four-cylinder engine paired with a manual transmission for buyers who prioritize performance right.
At the International Auto Show in New York shows the 2015 Subaru WRX Concept, which already could soon go into production.
The WRX models. At Subaru has a long history in New York, the Japanese manufacturer is now demonstrating how the next Subaru WRX Impreza model might look like on-base
It relies on his trusty Subaru Blue and the typical air scoop on the hood, but to a whole new design. The designers should have taken their inspiration from there some other manufacturers.
In the front section, Jaguar traits have mixed in, and the rear lights are strongly reminiscent of those of the latest Aston Martin models. The mix is very good but the Subaru.
With the beefy front and the wide wheel arches, the 445 cm-long sedan has potential to clear the left lane free.
Although Subaru has never betrayed on the performance of the new Subaru WRX, so one can assume that the next WRX back on the tried and tested all-wheel drive feature and the previous model is set at the performance figures in the shadows.
The WRX models. At Subaru has a long history in New York, the Japanese manufacturer is now demonstrating how the next Subaru WRX Impreza model might look like on-base
It relies on his trusty Subaru Blue and the typical air scoop on the hood, but to a whole new design. The designers should have taken their inspiration from there some other manufacturers.
In the front section, Jaguar traits have mixed in, and the rear lights are strongly reminiscent of those of the latest Aston Martin models. The mix is very good but the Subaru.
With the beefy front and the wide wheel arches, the 445 cm-long sedan has potential to clear the left lane free.
Although Subaru has never betrayed on the performance of the new Subaru WRX, so one can assume that the next WRX back on the tried and tested all-wheel drive feature and the previous model is set at the performance figures in the shadows.
One of the largest state police departments in the US will purchase thousands of Australian-made Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles if the Holden-based sedan wins a three-way shootout against rivals from Ford and Dodge. New York State Police (NYSP) has purchased 10 Caprice PPVs, 10 Ford Taurus-based Police Interceptors and 10 Dodge Charger Pursuits as part of a pilot program that will
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