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Ford engineers use Scanning Electron Microscope technology to check for surface defects
From Australian Car Advice, 8 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
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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Video: Travis Pastrana sets new world record in Subaru Impreza STI
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Launching his Subaru Impreza STI off the Long Beach pier in California, Travis Pastrana has set a new world record for the longest jump in a rally car. At 269 feet, he smashed the previous record set by driving superstar Ken Block, who previously jumped 171 feet.
?I was really nervous all day long, but when [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Video: Travis Pastrana sets new world record in Subaru Impreza STI
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Hyundai iLoad Crew Van Review & Road Test
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Trade tough, practical and comfortable, iLoad Crew Van covers all bases
Model Tested:
2009 Hyundai iLoad H1 Crew Van; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; five-speed manual; van – $36,490*
Options Available:
Metallic Paint $375; Rear Barn Doors $550; ESC with Traction Control $700
Gutsy turbo-diesel engine; fuel economy; safety; car-like driveability
Centre lap-type seatbelts; fixed centre bulkhead; tailgate clearance
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Maserati GranCabrio set to open new Sydney dealership
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The Maserati GranCabrio will make its Australian debut in Sydney on 3 February, 2010 to celebrate the opening of Maserati Sydney, Australia's newest dealer for the legendary Italian car maker.
Nearing completion at the junction of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets in Waterloo, Ferrari Maserati Sydney will set a new standard for car dealerships in Australia, from [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
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Terrafugia flying car ready for sale by 2011 ? video
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Earlier this year we brought you images of the first flight of a road-registered flying car when Terrafugia’s TRA (Transition Roadable Aircraft) made its maiden flight. Now the manufacturer claims its flying car will be available for purchase by 2011.
Terrafugia says the TRA is capable of flying at speeds of up to 185km/h with a [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Terrafugia flying car ready for sale by 2011 – video
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2012 Hyundai Velostar spy photos
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Hyundai’s Velostar appears to be off the manufacturer’s GFC induced “stop” list and back on track for production with these grainy images showing the heavily clad car cold weather testing in South Korea recently.
The four-seater hatch, said to be powered either a 1.6-litre turbo or 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine (of roughly 104kW each), [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
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Volkswagen Amarok debuts in South America
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Ahead of its launch in Australia, South Africa, Germany and the rest of Europe, Volkswagen have debuted its new Amarok crew-cab ute in South America.
Available initially as a four-door crew-cab only, the German designed one-tonner will be built predominantly in Argentina. A single-cab variant will follow in early 2011.
Styling is typically Volkswagen with cues inside [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
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Audi to pass on tariff reduction savings
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Audi will pass on tariff reduction savings to customers, following a five per cent duty drop by the Federal Government from 1 January 2010.
Following its fifth record year of sales, Australia's fastest growing premium brand will pass on savings on every model in its range, as a direct result of a five per cent import [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Audi to pass on tariff reduction savings
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Toyota most recalled make in US for 2009
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The Detroit Free Press has today named Toyota as the most recalled car for 2009 with some 4,872,583 units involved in a total of nine safety recalls.
Narrowly beating runner-up Ford, with 4,521,993 units, due to a cruise control issue, the recalls have left a serious dent in the reputation of a manufacturer that, until now, [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
Toyota most recalled make in US for 2009
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Saab's US dealers face an uncertain future
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Saab dealers in the United States say they have been uninformed bystanders to GM’s on-again, off-again negotiations to sell the Swedish premium brand.
Chris Cerrina, co-owner of Parkfield Saab in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, and a member of the Saab National Dealer Council, said today that he was uncertain about the significance of GM’s decision to [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.
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Kia to launch UVO voice-control technology for 2010
From Australian Car Advice, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Kia will next week launch voice-controlled technology when it formally introduces its UVO system at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, US.
Using Microsoft Auto software, similar to that of Ford’s ‘Sync’ voice-controlled infortainment service, UVO will be only the second such system offered in Northern American vehicles.
Fiat Auto Group also uses Microsoft technology [...]Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto...
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