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• All-New Lexus LS 500h Set for Geneva Unveil - With Multi-Stage Hybrid System

  22-02-2017 23:34
  
  the all-new lexus ls 500h will debut soon at the geneva motor show.the hybrid model will join the range-topping ls 500 range following the debut of the petrol-powered model unveiled in january at the detroit auto show.featuring knock-out looks, the all-new model jettisons the current 5.0-litre petrol v8 engine in favour of a new 310kw/600nm twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre v6 (that’s 25kw/107nm more than the v8) driving through a ten-speed automatic transmission.lexus call...
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• Mitsubishi Launches Grand Lancer In Taiwan

  22-02-2017 23:25
  
  you may be looking at the last update for mitsubishi’s battle-weary lancer sedan.don’t get too excited lancer fans, it’s called the grand lancer and it’s destined for asian markets like china, taiwan and malaysia – but not australia.styling changes are substantial - mitsubishi’s ‘dynamic shield’ front grille (as seen in the pajero sport, outlander and updated asx) with plenty of chrome, strong character lines flowing from the front fenders...
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• 2018 Volvo XC40 spied

  22-02-2017 22:29 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The new Volvo XC40 has been spied undergoing extreme cold weather testing in the Arctic region of Sweden.
  Despite the camouflage and false body panels, we can see that the XC40 will be very closely related to 2016’s 40.1 Concept, with short front and rear overhangs, hockey stick-style rear lights, and a side window line that turns dramatically upwards as it approaches the C-pillar.
  The transition to production has seen the 40.1 Concept gain proper wing mirrors and pull-out door handles.
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• Italdesign’s first limited edition supercar revealed

  22-02-2017 21:36 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The first car to be built under the Italdesign Automobili Speciali brand has been unveiled, although the Italian design house has yet to reveal the vehicle’s name.
  Said to be built on a modular carbon-fibre and aluminium chassis, this car is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10.Although power and torque figures have yet to be announced, Italdesign says that the carbon-fibre-bodied car is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds, and hitting a top speed over 330km/h.Giv
  
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• Genesis G70 drops camouflage in Australia – UPDATE

  22-02-2017 21:32 via caradvice.com.au
  
  UPDATE: This camouflaged Genesis G70 has been spied once again, this time in Melbourne proper. This article has been updated to reflect these new details.
  Nowhere in the world has Hyundai’s upcoming Genesis G70 sedan been spied in a more revealing state than the example shown here.
  Parked up in the sleepy Victorian alpine town of Bright, 320 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, the new G70 was spied by CarAdvice readers John and Thomas.
  Previously, the upmarket new mid-sized sedan will be
  
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• 2017 Skoda Rapid facelift unveiled

  22-02-2017 20:44 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The facelifted Skoda Rapid has been unveiled ahead of its full debut at the 2017 Geneva motor show next month.
  Up front, the updated Rapid features new headlight internals with bi-xenon main units underscored by LED driving lights. The lower section of the front bumper has also been redesigned with new fog light units and a full width chrome bar on higher spec models.
  Out the back, the Sportback model is said to feature an extended rear window, and tinted tail-lights are now standard with LED l
  
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• 2017 Skoda Rapid facelift revealed

  22-02-2017 20:44 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The facelifted Skoda Rapid has been revealed ahead of its full debut at the 2017 Geneva motor show next month.
  Up front, the updated Rapid features new headlight internals with bi-xenon main units underscored by LED driving lights. The lower section of the front bumper has also been redesigned with new fog light units and a full width chrome bar on higher-spec models.
  Out the back, the Sportback model is said to feature an extended rear window, and tinted tail-lights are now standard with LED l
  
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• 560kW NanoFlowcell Quant 48 Volt Set To Electrify Geneva

  22-02-2017 16:48
  
  nanoflowcell holdings is following-up its quantino ev from the 2016 geneva motor show with an interestingly-styled sports car called the quant 48v.claimed to have 560kw on-tap, the 2+2 seater is said to cover zero to 100km/h in just 2.4 seconds on the way to an electronically-limited top speed of 300km/h.nanoflowcell claims the range between refills is around 1000km – 25 per cent more than its previous high-voltage quant fe sports car shown in geneva two years ago. refill...
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• Updated Skoda Rapid Revealed

  22-02-2017 16:32
  
  skoda has released details on its updated rapid sedan and ‘spaceback’ (hatchback) models which will debut in two weeks at the 2017 geneva motor show.styling changes aren’t massive – a new front bumper with bi-xenon headlights and led drls, modified fog lights joined by a chrome strip (for a wider looking visual) and black-tinted c-shaped tail-lights for a sportier rear-end (optional led rear lights for the sedan).the spaceback picks-up a larger rear hatchback wind...
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• Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo beast arrives in Australia

  22-02-2017 14:32 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The 2017 Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo has arrived in Australia, serving as the brand’s new flagship starting at $369,720 plus on-road costs.
  Based on the plush BMW 7 Series, the B7 is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that pumps out a meaty 447kW of power and 800Nm of torque, sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
  Alpina claims the 2110kg limousine is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 330km/h.Fuel consumption, m
  
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• Lexus named top manufacturer for customer satisfaction in Australia

  22-02-2017 14:16 via caradvice.com.au
  
  Japanese luxury marque Lexus has been named the manufacturer of the year in the latest Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards.
  It’s the third time in four years Lexus has taken out the title, winning in 2014 and 2015.
  “At Lexus, we pride ourselves on producing passenger cars and SUVs that exhibit the finest quality and craftsmanship,” said Peter McGregor, chief executive of the company’s local arm.
  “Just as importantly, we remain committed to building on
  
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• Audi sticking by Q2 pricing strategy

  22-02-2017 14:01 via caradvice.com.au
  
  Audi’s local arm has defended its premium price positioning for the all-new Q2 baby SUV, saying it will go with “what the market wants” rather than try to directly compete with more affordable mainstream rivals.
  When questioned on the Q2’s value proposition against something like a Mazda CX-3 – which starts at less than half the price of the most affordable Q2 – Anna Burgdorf, general manager for corporate communications at Audi Australia, said the compa
  
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• 2017 Renault Trafic Crew review

  22-02-2017 08:23 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The crew van segment is a small but important niche within the light commercial landscape, and one that Renault has ceded to the Toyota HiAce, Hyundai iLoad and Volkswagen Transporter.
  But this week the French company — Europe’s top LCV brand for more than a decade running — fought back by launching the Trafic Crew six-seater.
  The Trafic Crew is based on the long-wheelbase (LWB) variant, and costs $3500 more than its three-seat cousin, at $42,990 plus on-road costs — abo
  
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• Renault to pitch Alaskan as a semi-premium offering

  22-02-2017 08:01
  
  Navara-based Renault Alaskan ute to be pitched to older buyers, not tradies
  
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• Geneva show: Hyundai i30 wagon exposed

  22-02-2017 08:01
  
  New-generation i30 wagon off the table for Australia as Hyundai bets on small SUV
  
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• Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo checks in

  22-02-2017 08:00
  
  BMW 7 Series-based Alpina B7 joins B3 and B4 pioneers from $369,720 BOCs
  
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• MG closing in on new dealerships

  22-02-2017 07:51
  
  Just three dealerships so far, but MG Motor Australia is working on five more
  
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• Range Rover can stretch to passenger cars

  22-02-2017 06:48 via caradvice.com.au
  
  World’s famous luxury SUV maker Range Rover can stretch to make more car-like models in the future as it looks to expand its product lineup to have wider appeal.
  Speaking to media at the Land Rover Discovery launch in Utah, USA, today, the head of design for Land Rover and Range Rover, Gerry McGovern, said the brand equity that Range Rover holds will allow it to stretch into other product types.
  “Why not?” McGovern said when asked if Range Rover could make passenger car-l
  
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• Range Rover Velar to attract new buyers and change brand perception

  22-02-2017 06:35 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The upcoming Range Rover Velar will blow away the competition because of its unique design and position and help attract a new buyer type and change perceptions, the brand’s chief designer claims.
  Speaking to the media at the launch of the new Land Rover Discovery in Utah, USA, today, Land Rover and Range Rover’s head of design, Gerry McGovern, said the Velar’s success story will come from its expected sales.
  “This will blow the spots off the lot, wait till you see it. P
  
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• Koenigsegg Regera coming to Australia in right-hand drive for a cool $4 million

  22-02-2017 06:04 via caradvice.com.au
  
  If you’re the type of person that wants and needs the very best of everything, you’ll find it hard to pass up an exclusive opportunity to own one of the world’s fastest cars, the 2017 Koenigsegg Regera.
  The Regera became an instant internet hit when it was announced that it would do 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds and a stupendous 0-400km/h in a crazy 20 seconds.
  And, it does all of that with no gearbox. And, there’s now a chance to place an order for a factory-built right-hand
  
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• Geneva show: Range Rover Velar backs in

  22-02-2017 05:18
  
  Land Rover promises its 'avante garde' Velar mid-sized SUV will be game changer
  
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• 2017 Lexus IS300h Sport Luxury review

  22-02-2017 04:03 via caradvice.com.au
  
  Lexus’ transition from a precise but dull luxury brand to a maker of edgy design-oriented pieces of aspiration is now well advanced, thanks in large part to the IS.
  This third-generation medium sedan launched in 2013 as a driving force behind the company’s transition. Now this Japanese 3 Series and C-Class rival has been given its mid-life update to make it a more competitive alternative than ever.
  Lexus calls the MY17 improvements to its all-time Australian top-seller “substa
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe getaway

  22-02-2017 04:01 via caradvice.com.au
  
  As a luxury German sports car, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 may not scream ‘Straya’ but it is an adopted Aussie fave and I certainly didn’t mind spending Australia Day behind the wheel of it. Didn’t mind at all!
  Australia is continually one of the biggest markets for the Mercedes-AMG brand when it comes to sales per capita. In 2015, Australians bought more AMGs per capita than any other market in the world. So it’s no surprise the new C-Class entry-leve
  
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• Mazda recalls BT-50 over transmission fault

  22-02-2017 03:28
  
  First Ford, now Mazda in ute recall to rectify sensor that can grab first gear
  
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• PSA plan to buy Opel advancing – UPDATE

  22-02-2017 02:04 via caradvice.com.au
  
  PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares will meet UK prime minister Theresa May to discuss the company’s intention to buy the money-losing Opel and Vauxhall brands from General Motors.
  The planned talks must be construed as a clear indication that PSA’s intent to take-over GM’s European arms is serious and advanced. PSA, which comprises Peugeot, Citroen and DS, has already met with German chancellor Angela Merkel.
  The talks would centre around whether PSA would commit to keepin
  
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• Mercedes-AMG GT4 concept sedan will debut in Geneva – report

  22-02-2017 02:02 via caradvice.com.au
  
  A concept sedan branded as the Mercedes-AMG GT4 will reportedly be unveiled at the Geneva motor show, taking place in early March,to kick off the tuner’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
  Sources have told Autocar that the GT4 concept has a shape that’s very much like a five-door version of the Mercedes-AMG GT coupe. The GT4 concept is said to preview a new and unique model for the Mercedes-AMG sub-brand.
  Despite its visual proximity to the GT coupe and convertible, the GT4 won’t
  
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• CarAdvice launches Racing Basics to better your driving: Episode One

  22-02-2017 02:02 via caradvice.com.au
  
  Deep down, most of us are wannabe racing drivers. But, be it the occasional track day, hillclimb, or club event, how many of us actually know what we’re doing behind the wheel? More importantly, how many of us know what we’re doing wrong?
  Well, in an effort to help shed some light on the Dos and Don’ts of racing, CarAdvice has launched a new series dubbed Racing Basics.
  Together with Australian rally icon and Global Rallycross driver, Chris Atkinson, we hit
  
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• Volvo XC60 And XC70 Recalled For Fuel Gauge Glitch

  22-02-2017 01:44
  
  volvo has issued a recall in australia this week for its xc60 and xc70 suvs, due to potential problem with the fuel gauge.the carmaker has identified a problem with the gauge, which may show a low level of fuel when the vehicle has actually run dry.should this occur, the engine may cease to operate without warning, affecting power steering and braking performance while leaving the driving with no way to accelerate. this could create a hazard for the vehicle occupants and other road users...
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• Range Rover Velar teased ahead of March 1 debut, name confirmed

  22-02-2017 01:41 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The all-new Range Rover Velar has been teased ahead of its world premiere on March 1, likely to be at this year’s Geneva motor show.
  With a name drawn from the original Range Rover prototypes from the late 1960s – derived from the Latin word velare, meaning to veil or to cover – the Velar will slot in between the small Evoque and larger Sport.
  It has been described as the “avant garde Range Rover” by the company’s design chief, Gerry McGovern, and &
  
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• 2017 Hyundai i30 Wagon revealed for Geneva

  22-02-2017 01:38 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The all-new 2017 Hyundai i30 Wagon has been revealed today, ahead of its world premiere at next month’s Geneva motor show.
  Before the wagon fiends among you get excited, there’s something you need to know: this one won’t be coming to Australia. At least, it’s not in the current plan.
  Speaking with CarAdvice in November, Hyundai Australia communications manager Bill Thomas said that although the wagon is not completely off the table, economic barriers mean it is unlikely
  
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• European Patent Leak Reveals Ferrari 70th Anniversary LaFerrari-based Special Project

  22-02-2017 01:04
  
  the surprise appears to have been spoiled for ferrari, with a european office patent leak revealing what could be the next celebratory model as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations.based on the limited-production laferrari hybrid hypercar, the new mode represents a major stylistic departure from ferrari’s current range, ditching the usual stepped headlights and circular tail lights for a more minimalist look.laferrari’s aggressive aero package remains in place, resty...
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• Ford flashes Fiesta ST

  22-02-2017 00:51
  
  Teaser video heralds Ford Fiesta ST reveal on February 24
  
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• 2017 Toyota Kluger - Price And Features For Facelifted Family SUV In Australia

  22-02-2017 00:26
  
  toyota has updated its kluger seven-seat large suv for 2017, addressing its fuel use with the addition of direct injection technology for the engine, matched to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. official fuel consumption figures for the petrol-powered kluger now drop to 9.1 l/100km for the entry-level two-wheel drive kluger gx down from 10.2l/100km for the pre-update generation. as well as improved fuel efficiency the new engine increases power by 17kw and torque by...
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• Hyundai considering lifestyle stores

  22-02-2017 00:08
  
  Seoul Motorstudio-style Hyundai mall shops could spring up Down Under
  
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