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Australia’s Northern Territory is one of the few sacred places in the world where you can drive at unlimited speeds – legally. The region is smack in the middle of the sun-burnt country...
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New details on the 2008 Saab 9-5The Saab 9-5 is long overdue for an overhaul, with the current model first hitting the streets back in 1997. The next generation model, which is due in Autumn 2008 will be the first all-new Saab since 2001, and will feature avant-garde styling similar to the 9X concept car from 2005. UK’s Car...
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The Porsche Cayenne is Germany’s most wanted carThe most stolen car in Germany is the Porsche Cayenne, followed closely by another SUV, BMW’s 3.0L X5. That was the finding from a recent report from Germany’s ADAC Automobile Association. The report also concluded that the number of car thefts in Germany for the past year has also been...
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BMW 635d Coupe and CabrioletUpdate: Click here for official BMW 6-series facelift details. BMW will be adding its twin-turbo 3.0L diesel engine to both the 6-series coupe and convertible, with the new car set to wear 635d badges. The output of the 286hp six-cylinder motor will enable the big coupe to reach 100km/h from rest...
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2008 Sabino Design B3Sabino is a relative newcomer to the automotive design world, but the Netherlands based company has already developed its first major showpiece that it hopes will gather public interest, and more importantly investment dollars. Labelled the B3, the aggressive looking coupe is a mix of both European...
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For those who dream of building their own race carInspired as young boy by the CanAm racing series and driving hero Bruce McLaren, a man who was successful in both designing race cars and winning races during the 60’s and 70’s, Dick Bear decided he’d build his own "replica" racer, simply because he could. The first step involved...
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For the next DARPA Grand Challenge, an event where cars compete in a rally with no human input whatsoever, Team-LUX will be contending with its latest VW Passat 2.0 TDI race car. Run by laser... -
More images from the AIMSThe media day for the Australian International Motor Show is now well and truly over, so we can finally present to you a complete gallery of all the highlights including some of our favorites. See our previous coverage of the AIMS by clicking here. Click ahead for our massive gallery.
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Video: Fiat BravoHere’s an interesting video of Fiat's new Bravo compact five-door hatch, straight from its launch just yesterday. Although the car isn’t slated for introduction until sometime next year in either five door or three door configurations, you can experience the new Bravo from every angle...
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RMX-1 becomes automotive artThe creative work of Bangladeshi automotive artist Leepu Awila is more of a design study than anything practical, of most interest is the story of how the car actually came about. The RMX-1 was originally hand sketched on the fly after the designer was inspired by a trip to an aquarium of all...
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New Fourtwo grows in size and powerThe replacement for the aging Smart Fortwo launched back in 1998 is just around the corner with an expected launch date of March next year. The slow selling Forfour has been dropped for now and instead only one model is expected to feature in Smart’s next generation lineup. The new car has...
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DCX could dump Chrysler GroupUpdate: DCX has released a statement reaffirming that there are no plans to sell the Chrysler Group. During yesterday’s third-quarter earnings analyst/media conference call, the company chose not to add to the speculation regarding this topic, but ended up fueling the rumor mill. Looks like...
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Another Ferrari Enzo was involved in a serious accident, this time killing 64-year old driver Gary Irwin Eisenberg when it collided head-on with a tree and caught on fire. The crash occurred on a... -
Steve Saleen spills details on '09 MustangSteve Saleen, the founder and president of specialty vehicle manufacturer Saleen Inc., has given crucial details about the upcoming changes for the 2009 Ford Mustang facelift recently at an enthusiast car show. When asked whether the Saleen edition will receive an increase in power to match the...
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Koenigsegg CCX Bites The DustWe’ve never believed in a car being cursed, but there’s definitely something unlucky about this sad looking Koenigsegg. A similar accident occurred recently (click here to see a video), when a brand new CCX was spun out of control on its maiden run. The then owner, Norwegian millionaire...
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Billionaire duo preparing to bid on Aston MartinTwo of Europe's most prominent billionaires, including France's richest man Bernard Arnault, have once again expressed interest over the sale of Aston Martin. Arnault is the current head of Paris-based luxury goods multinational LVMH, which includes the famous Louis Vuitton and Fendi labels, and...
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Spy Shots: 2008 Volvo XC70Even more images of Volvo’s XC70 crossover have surfaced, and this time the car is completely undisguised. The scans were taken from Swedish publication Teknikens Varld, and show the final version of the new vehicle, which isn’t due until the second half of next year. The bumpers and...
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New Opel Astra Sedan Rolls InThe final variation of the popular Opel Astra has been unveiled ahead of its official debut at next month’s Istanbul Motor Show. Sales of the new Astra sedan are likely to follow soon after in early 2007, and may even reach the US and Canada where it will be sold wearing Saturn badges as part...
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BMW cars are usually regarded as being overpriced, but despite the negative view the brand has been named as the leader in "Total Value," for the 2006 Strategic Vision Total Value study. Leading the... -
Toyota Oz Releases Its Aurion SedanToyota has released a new large car on the Australian market in the form of the V-6-only Aurion sedan. The Aurion shares its body with the popular Camry sedan and is even sold as a Camry in other markets, but Toyota is already using another version of the Camry as a medium car in Australia. The car...
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Car makers calling on Delphi for latest hybrid techVehicle parts supplier Delphi will be working more closely with manufacturers to provide hybrid electrical powertrain systems technologies to feature in upcoming vehicles. The first automaker to outsource major hybrid components to Delphi will be Ford, who’ll use Delphi’s battery pack...
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Hydra Spyder moving closer to productionThis strange looking vehicle labelled the “Hydra Spyder” is an amphibious car that’s at home making waves on a lake or simply cruising down an interstate highway. Complete with its aluminum hull, Corvette sourced V8 engine and jet impeller, the Hydra Spyder is tipped to be the...
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Lexus wants full range to be hybridLexus already has one of the most extensive ranges of hybrid vehicles on the market, and the company sees the technology as a way for it to differentiate itself in the luxury segment. The average hybrid buyer’s income level is relatively high, and vehicles like Toyota’s Prius...
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SEAT Considers Building Tango Small CarSeat is considering developing a production version of the Tango concept that it unveiled five years ago, but will only commit to the project if it proves commercially viable. UK’s Autocar is reporting that Seat in an effort to save costs and fast-track a new vehicle, will utilize components...
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