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Toyota develops virtual crash dummies
2008-05-09 06:10:00 While GM is going low-tech with its crash testing, Toyota has developed a computer simulation system to improve safety in high-speed racecars in conjunction with the FIA Institute. Total Human Model Safety (THUMS) is a virtual representation of the human body which can be used to accurately simulate the injuries sustained in real-world accidents. Read more… ... More About: Dummies , Virtual , Motorsport
Hyundai banking on Genesis for luxury brand
2008-05-09 06:09:00 Toyota, Lexus; Nissan, Infinity; Honda, Acura; when is it Hyundai ’s turn? The Korean manufacturer is experiencing a period of unparalleled success with yearly sales records and joined with sister company Kia, is now the sixth largest manufacturer in the world. But it’s missing something, a luxury brand. We’ve all seen the Genesis Sedan and Coupe, and ... More About: Luxury , Banking , Brand
Chinese beat speeding tickets
2008-05-09 05:32:00 With the Chinese car industry doubling in size on a yearly basis, the number of cars in the Asian country is growing at a dramatic rate. With more cars, comes traffic offenses, and of course, everyone’s favourite, speeding tickets. Being a nation of doers, the Chinese have invested hard earned cash in not getting caught by ... More About: China , Tickets , Speeding , Beat
Coles shamed for high petrol prices
2008-05-08 11:09:00 The NRMA has given Coles Express service stations an ultimatum - guarantee it will have the lowest petrol prices or face a boycott. Coles is under fire following a report which revealed the supermarket giant was slugging motorists with the most expensive petrol prices in every major city and leading the whole market higher. Read more… ... More About: High , Prices
MG TF roadster set for revival
2008-05-08 09:18:00 Britain’s most iconic roadster is slated for a revival with the MG TF set to make a comeback in the hands of its new Chinese owners. Despite its newly found Chinese roots, production for the new TF will commence at MG Rover?s old home of Longbridge in the West Midlands - hitting showrooms by 2010, AutoExpress ... More About: China , Roadster , Revival
Next-gen Saab 9-3 convertible built in Sweden?
2008-05-08 08:52:00 The current SAAB 9-3 range is produced in two different countries, the sedan and sportcombi (wagon) are built in Sweden , and the convertible is built in Germany. But but news today from German newspaper the Handelsblatt indicates that the entire range of the next-generation 9-3s will be produced in Sweden as oppose to Germany. The changes ... More About: Saab , Convertible
Road tax - pay as you go
2008-05-08 08:26:00 In Australia we have a rather simple road tax system, we pay a certain fixed road tax, based on the car we drive, it seems fair at first glance, but when you consider some of us drive 50,000km a year while others 5,000km, it seems somewhat inadequate. The Dutch have similar problems, but it’s all about ... More About: Road
2008 International Engine of the Year awards announced
2008-05-08 02:05:00 BMW has wiped the floor with its competitors in the latest engine awards, with the German marque claiming honours for no less than five engines Judged by a panel of 65 renowned motoring journalists from 32 countries, the IEOTY awards highlight and acknowledge engine engineering excellence. Read more… Using their ... More About: International , Awards , Engine , Year , 2008
Coles Express leads petrol prices up in four capitals
2008-05-07 15:28:00 Australia?s national consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commisson(ACCC) has confirmed something most motorists probably already knew, petrol retailers are leading fuel prices higher, and it?s particularly laid the blame on supermarket discounter, Coles Express . In a statement released tonight the ACCC said consumers should shop around in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide as Coles ... More About: Leads , Prices , Capitals
2008 Proton Persona Sedan First Steer
2008-05-07 11:26:00 2008 Proton Persona Sedan First Steer Prudence Persona-fied Models Tested: 2008 Proton Persona Sedan 1.6 litre manual - $16,990 (RRP) 2008 Proton Persona Sedan 1.6 litre auto - $18,990 (RRP) Options: Metallic Paint $350; Cruise Control $700 (plus fitting) Ride & Handling, Equipment Levels, Practicality, Price Tag Performance, Brake Pedal Feel, No ESP or Side/Curtain Airbags CarAdvice Rating: - by Matt Brogan Following ... More About: Behind the Wheel , 2008
Lotus Eagle Spy Photos
2008-05-07 09:59:00 Lotus’ latest model, code-named Lotus ?Eagle ? has been snapped undergoing handling tests at the ring (Nürburgring). We brought you the first pictures of the 2+2 Lotus sports car last month, and since then the car has been spotted testing more frequently ahead of its unveiling at the British Motor Show in July. Read more… ... More About: Photos , Lotus
2008 Peugeot 207 HDi Touring Review
2008-05-07 07:36:00 2008 Peugeot 207 HDi Touring (SW) Review & Road Test Model tested: Peugeot 207 HDi Touring Recommended Retail Price: $29,790 Options fitted: CD stacker ($590); alloy wheels ($900); cruise control and speed limiter ($250). Handling; brakes; fuel economy; easy to drive; looks brilliant; panoramic glass roof. Underpowered when loaded; air conditioner on hot days CarAdvice rating: (3.50) - Review ... More About: Diesel , Behind the Wheel
2008 Mazda 2 - 3 door
2008-05-07 07:00:00 Mazda has today announced the baby of the range, the Mazda 2 , will be available in Australia as a 3 door variant. Penned by the creator of the RX-8, Ikuo Maeda, the three door has been designed alongside the five door, and shares the same drivetrain, wheelbase, external dimensions and engineering strategy that earned the ... More About: Mazda , Door , 2008
Police crack down on car enthusiasts
2008-05-07 06:50:00 The latest victim of the tough new anti-hoon laws is a classic Ford Falcon GT valued at $200,000 which has been permanently confiscated from its owner - the crime? No it wasn’t speeding and no one was hurt - it was the driver’s second burnout offense. Overkill is really the only word which comes to mind ... More About: Police , Crack , New South Wales
Volkswagen to add AWD to Polo?
2008-05-07 06:04:00 Volkswagen is toying with the idea of offering an all-wheel-drive variant of its small car, the Polo . The VW small car architecture is the platform for the VW Polo, Seat Ibiza and Skoda Fabia. Erich Schmitt, president of Seat said the next-generation platform includes an AWD option. “Seat won’t offer awd for its new Ibiza, but other ... More About: Volkswagen
Hyundai and Kia - powered by Microsoft
2008-05-06 17:47:00 Korean manufacturers Hyundai and Kia have signed a deal with the world’s largest software company, Microsoft , for infotainment systems powered by Microsoft’s in car operating system. The software which can run everything from the stereo to satellite navigation to showing service intervals, could find its way in all models in the Korean lineups. It will be ...
U.S. automakers to meet Schwarzenegger
2008-05-06 17:22:00 For a man who was so heavily involved in bringing the Hummer H2 to the masses, Republican and Californian Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger is now seen by many as the leader behind the push for more fuel efficient cars. Schwarzenegger has agreed to a meeting with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which include Ford, GM, Chrysler and ... More About: Meet
GM 4.5L V8 Duramax turbo-diesel details
2008-05-06 12:35:00 General Motors has released official details on its new 4.5L V8 Duramax turbo-diesel engine which could feature in the Holden Commodore line up by 2010. The new V8’s compact size enables it to fit within the same space as petrol units, offering GM the flexibility to introduce it in a wide variety of vehicles to meet ... More About: Diesel , Turbo , Details
VW Scirocco 24-hour Nurburgring entry
2008-05-06 12:04:00 To show off the performance credentials of its brand new Scirocco , Volkswagen has begun preparing a special race version coupe for the 24-hour Nurburgring race. The car is powered by the same 224kW 2.0 TFSI engine as used in last year’s class winning Golf GTi hatch entry and features a DSG gearbox with steering wheel mounted ... More About: Motorsport , Hour
Ford to sell Volvo?
2008-05-06 04:05:00 Recent investments in Ford Motor Co. by Kirk Kerkorian’s Tracinda Corp has worried a Volvo fans as the investment group pushes Ford to unload the Swedish marquee. While Ford stocks have hit records highs, Kerkorian representative Jerry York told Automotive News that the best move for the company is to “unload Volvo and Mercury”. York and ... More About: Sell
Audi working on electric vehicles
2008-05-06 03:50:00 Although Toyota, Honda, Nissan and even Volvo have already showcased plug-in hybrid/electric cars (run all day and charge at night), some German manufacturers have acted a little slowly. BMW still hasn’t decided if it will build electric cars, Mercedes has recently begun work, so has Porsche and now, Volkswagen’s luxury brand Audi has joined the fight. Read ... More About: Electric Vehicles , Vehicles , Electric , Working
Americans have kind words for Holden Commodore
2008-05-06 03:27:00 The Pontiac G8 and G8 GT have now done the rounds of the American motoring world and by nearly all accounts, it’s well received. Americans love their muscle cars and the SS Commodore has delivered the goods. Here is a small sample of what some of the American journalists have said about Australia’s own SS Commodore: Read ... More About: Words , Holden , Holden Commodore
New Nissan 200sx (Silvia)?
2008-05-05 19:06:00 We all know Subaru and Toyota are working on their entry level ‘affordable-sportscar‘ so it makes sense for Nissan , which has made its name from making affordable supercars, to join the fight. Say hello to the next Nissan 200sx (Silvia ). The formula is simple, a light-weight, rear-wheel-drive, front engined, two-door sports coupe with a bit of ...
Video: Mazda destroys 4,703 new cars
2008-05-05 12:44:00 As Australia’s most popular fully imported brand, each and every Mazda spends some time on the high seas. However it isn’t all smooth sailing, with 4,703 brand new Mazda’s having to be destroyed after their freighter capsized en route to the US. The American public put their hands up to use them in everything from ... More About: Video , Videos , Cars , New cars
Toyota HiLux tops April sales
2008-05-05 11:07:00 The figures are in and Australia’s best selling car for April didn’t have a Holden or Ford badge - and it wasn’t a Corolla. The Toyota HiLux instead reigned supreme, with sales of 3814 vehicles, up 27.1 per cent on April 2007. Read more… Despite our love for the iconic ... More About: Tops , Sales , Toyota Corolla
BMW M1 spotted?
2008-05-05 06:25:00 Last week we saw photos of the BMW M1 concept, a tribute to mark the 30th Anniversary of BMW?s only mid-engined sports car, but it may be coming back! The photo below is currently doing the rounds online with the photographer claiming its the M1. It is still uncertain whether or not this is a real ...
April New Car Sales Record
2008-05-05 06:17:00 Despite the rising cost of petrol and recent rises in interest rates, official VFACTS figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that a total of 84,061 cars, trucks and buses were sold in April , a 11.2 per cent increase on the same month last year. So far 2008 looks to be ... More About: Sales , Statistics , Record
CarAdvice video producer - Melbourne
2008-05-04 09:18:00 As CarAdvice moves into a more prevalent notion toward video production, we need your help to make this succeed. CarAdvice is looking for a Melbourne based person to direct and produce car review videos with our Melbourne team. The desired person would be looking for experience in the field and could be a University student or ... More About: Video , Videos , Producer
Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir revealed
2008-05-04 09:17:00 Bugatti has revealed yet another limited edition deviation of its Veyron super-hyper-ultracar. CarAdvice saw this model being prepared during our “Full Throttle in Europe” tour in February, but were bound to secrecy. During our visit, the car was labeled something else and Bugatti have obviously decided not to go with the original name. Dubbed the ... More About: Bugatti , Noir , Bugatti Veyron
Aston Martin DBS First Steer Video
More articles from this author:2008-05-03 05:06:00 CarAdvice has been given an Australian exclusive first drive of the exquisite Aston Martin DBS. Expect a full video review in the coming weeks, until then feel free to read Anthony’s exclusive first steer. More About: Video , Videos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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