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2012 Mitsubishi ASX update on sale in Australia
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The 2012 Mitsubishi ASX update is now on sale in Australia. The highlight of the refreshed range is the new option of a reversing camera for the entry-level model, which means the entire ASX line-up is now available with the potentially life-saving safety feature.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia President and CEO, Genichiro Nishina, said adding a reversing camera option to the front-wheel drive base model variant (which makes up 70 per cent of all ASX sales) was the main focus of the update.
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General Motors develops new paint process, not yet for Holden
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General Motors is introducing a new paint process in the US that saves money and slashes environmental impact, but Holden currently has no plans to introduce the technology to the production its Australia-made vehicles.
The flame treatment technology lets paint stick to plastic vehicle parts like door panels and instrument clusters without the use of primers that contain solvents which pollute the air.
The technology uses a robotic system that creates a molecular change to the surface of the...
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Ford engineers use Scanning Electron Microscope technology to check for surface defects
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Ford engineers are using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) technology to observe their vehicle’s panel surfaces under fine detail to make sure there are no defects. The intricate investigation methods are usually used by forensic scientists and can detect surface defects well beyond what the naked eye can pick up.
The SEM technology allows Ford engineers to ensure critical materials are defect-free by giving them extra-close detailed imagery of any surface. To give you an idea of its...
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Nissan GT-R Review
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2011 Nissan GT-R 3.8-litre twin turbocharged V6 six-speed dual-clutch transmission 390kW/612Nm, 0-100km/h: 3.0 seconds, top speed: 311km/h – $168,800 (Manufacturer's List Price)
There's a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera 4S up ahead keeping what looks like a rapid pace with an Audi RS4 Avant, but I'm in the latest edition R35 Series Nissan GT-R and all my settings are in the ?R' mode ? zero cause for alarm.
Frankly, it wouldn't matter what was ahead of this thing, be it a Ferrari 458 Italia...
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Ford Focus Coupe to take on Volkswagen Scirocco: rumour
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International reports suggest Ford is planning a Ford Focus Coupe variant based on the recently launched 2012 Ford Focus. A concept of the new coupe is expected to be unveiled as early as the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
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Rumour has it Ford is looking to take on the Volkswagen Scirocco more directly and will use the well-received new Ford Focus platform to deploy a sporty coupe.
Specific details are yet to be confirmed, but if it is true, the Ford...
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Hyundai Veloster to be priced around $25,000 in Australia
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The all-new Hyundai Veloster should be priced from approximately $25,000 in Australia based on the positioning of the quirky new hatch in other international markets.
While new vehicle prices rarely convert directly from one currency to another, the positioning of the Veloster within Hyundai's US range gives us a very good indication of how the new model is likely to be positioned and priced when it goes on sale in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2011.
In the US, the Veloster is priced...
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Bentley confirms future plug-in hybrid model
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A plug-in hybrid Bentley will join the company’s lineup in the coming years. Despite the interest in offering a green, more fuel-efficient variant, Bentley says it remains committed to offering 12-cylinder flagship models as well.
In a recent interview with Car and Driver, Bentley CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer said 12-cylinder engines would continue to make up the majority of Bentley models. He said 12-cylinder units would remain in Bentley’s lineup for a long time to come, saying the...
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2011 Renault Megane R.S. 250 Monaco Grand Prix Limited Edition: 50 coming to Australia
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The 2011 Renault Megane R.S. 250 Monaco Grand Prix Limited Edition has been released in Australia, with just 50 of the exclusive models to be delivered Down Under.
The Megane R.S. 250 Monaco GP follows the launch of 30 special edition Renault Clio R.S. 200 Australian Grand Prix vehicles in March, and will be sold in just a handful of markets around the world.
Priced from $48,990 before on-road costs ($7000 above the price of the standard Megane R.S. 250), Renault says the focus of the Monaco...
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Infiniti FX50 Sebastian Vettel edition SUV concept revealed
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As speculated last week, Infiniti has indeed been working on an Infiniti FX50 Sebestian Vettel concept, as seen in this preview image. The F1 World Champion will unveil the concept at next month’s 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany.
The Infiniti FX50 Vettel concept showcases a sporty exterior with a fresh front apron and new grille design. The special concept also features a distinct black and Moonlight White Pearl colour scheme, with new charcoal alloy wheels, black carbon fibre side...
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Peugeot HX1 concept teased ahead of 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
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The Peugeot HX1 concept will introduce a new style of multi-purpose vehicle when it debuts at next month's 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
As these images show, the Peugeot HX1 is a long, sleek people mover/wagon. With a drag coefficient of just 0.28, Peugeot says the concept is unparalleled in its class from an aerodynamics perspective.
Similar to the Volkswagen Bulli Concept we saw earlier this year, the Peugeot HX1 is a six-seater, although it is laid out in a unique 4+2 configuration. From the...
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