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• 2018 Hyundai Sonata facelift sketches go official – UPDATE

  27-02-2017 23:58 via caradvice.com.au
  
  UPDATE: Hyundai Australia has released the same sketches and confirmed the reveal of the next Sonata for next month. See bottom of article for details.
  The facelifted 2018 Hyundai Sonata has been teased in sketches that have been leaked online, giving a closer look at what the updated sedan will look like when it gets revealed later this year.
  Posted on Hyundai-Blog.com, the images show the regular Sonata and the sportier ‘Turbo’ model alongside the two previous gener
  
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• Suzuki Australia keen for a sportier Baleno

  27-02-2017 23:54 via caradvice.com.au
  
  Suzuki’s local boss, Andrew Moore, says the company’s Australian arm would really like a sportier-looking version of the Boosterjet-powered Baleno hatch.
  Moore’s statement comes after a new Baleno RS was revealed for the Indian market, sporting a number of styling enhancements over the standard car for a more aggressive look.
  Equipment highlights exclusive to the RS include a black mesh grille, more aggressive front and rear bumpers, silver exterior trim highlig
  
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• 2017 Peugeot 2008 - Updated Small SUV Priced From $26,490 In Australia

  27-02-2017 22:42
  
  peugeot australia has revealed an updated lineup for the 2008 compact suv headlined by the 81kw/205nm turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine from the 208 hatchback which is standard across the range.the terrific turbo three-cylinder powerplant is 12kgs lighter, has more torque and is more fuel-efficient (4.8l/100kms) than the outgoing naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine.styling changes introduce a new-look front-end with a revised grille which peugeot says heralds the s...
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• Driven: Ford to double Escape marketing spend

  27-02-2017 22:15
  
  Escape to find fresh path where Kuga failed: Ford Australia
  
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• Driven: Facelift set to fix Peugeot 2008

  27-02-2017 22:15
  
  Peugeot’s 2008 small SUV pioneer finally specified and positioned for success
  
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• Hyundai To Continue American Names With New Compact SUV

  27-02-2017 18:35
  
  in case you haven’t noticed, hyundai has an american theme going with the names for its suv models – think santa fe and tucson (as in santa fe, new mexico and tucson, arizona).according to the well-informed hyundai-blog this theme will continue with the korean giant’s all-new compact suv set to be called the kona (a location on the big island of hawaii noted for its coffee production and also the name of the afternoon seebreeze – the kona wind).of course hyundai f...
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• Nissan Starts Autonomous Vehicle Testing On European Roads

  27-02-2017 18:29
  
  nissan has previewed its upcoming european on-road testing of autonomous vehicles with a demonstration on roads east of london.the london drive follows nissan’s earlier on-road autonomous driving demonstrations in north america and japan.nissan has previously announced the updated qashqai suv and leaf electric hatchback will be enabled for single lane autonomous driving on freeways using its propilot technology (already fitted to some serena people mover models in japan). north ame...
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• Peugeot Reveals Autonomous Instinct Concept

  27-02-2017 18:23
  
  this is the first look at peugeot’s autonomous instinct concept unveiled at the mobile world congress in barcelona, and is also heading to the 2017 geneva motor show in march.as you can see the gloriously styled phev adopts swept-back ‘shooting brake’ looks familiar to mercedes-benz and jaguar – except the peugeot instinct runs rearward-opening rear doors. the plug-in hybrid system produces 225kw.“we are creating new forms of driving pleasure,” explain...
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• Design Sketches Tease Sporty New Look For Updated Hyundai Sonata

  27-02-2017 18:10
  
  they’re only teaser design sketches but it seems hyundai’s upcoming facelift for the sonata sedan will bring a sporty flavour when it debuts next month at the seoul motor show ahead of its australian launch in a couple of months.note the large version of hyundai’s new signature ‘cascading’ grille, the beefed-up central logo, new headlights and new bumper design.the rear sees new led tail-lights, a freshened bumper design and chrome tips for the exhaust tailp...
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• 2017 Ford Escape review

  27-02-2017 14:01 via caradvice.com.au
  
  Let’s clear this bit up first – the 2017 Ford Escape is what we knew very recently as the Ford Kuga. Ford’s rationalised medium SUV naming structure now follows the (mostly) global naming rule of thumb where all SUVs carry a name starting with ‘E’.
  And, it’s actually a name that may be familiar to some. The Escape brand was around in the noughties, but disappeared when it was replaced by Kuga prior to the most recent change back to Escape.
  The flurr
  
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• 2017 Peugeot 2008 review

  27-02-2017 13:58 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The 2017 Peugeot 2008 takes an already good package and makes it better, by way of the right drivetrain combination.
  It was already cute, well packaged and pretty involving to drive when it launched back in 2013, but since then a lot has changed in the small SUV segment. That said, a vital change has been made under the bonnet, with the new 2008 getting Peugeot’s impressive 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo engine.
  The new mill replaces the lethargic 1.6-litre petrol previously fitted,
  
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• Government support needed for EV take-up: Audi

  27-02-2017 07:14
  
  Audi says e-tron sales to remain low until government takes action
  
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• Peugeot Instinct concept gets personal

  27-02-2017 06:49
  
  Self-driving Peugeot Instinct concept adapts to mood and schedule of its driver
  
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• Market Insight: Audi still eyeing top spot

  27-02-2017 06:44
  
  Sustainable growth the key to Audi’s continued success Down Under
  
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• Hyundai tees up for Genesis launch

  27-02-2017 06:43
  
  Genesis ready to drive into the Australian market, says local boss
  
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• Peugeot Instinct concept revealed

  27-02-2017 05:54 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The Peugeot Instinct concept has been revealed, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva motor show next month.
  An autonomous shooting brake, the Peugeot Instinct is pitched as a car that understands the driver and can “foresee your every wish”.
  Headlining features of the Instinct include full connectivity with devices like your smartphone, smartwatch and social media sites.Additionally, it can connect to various items in the home including a smart television, PC and other devic
  
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• JTEKT to reinvent the steering wheel for autonomous-capable cars

  27-02-2017 04:11 via caradvice.com.au
  
  One of the world’s largest automotive steering suppliers, JTEKT, is looking into new products in the midst of autonomous vehicles.
  In a new article by industry journal Automotive News, Tetsuo Agata, president of JTEKT Corp, said the company is looking at next-generation systems that will be better suited for automated driving and advanced safety systems.
  Key developments include redundancy systems and steer-by-wire technologies, the former improving the safety of autonomous vehicles,
  
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• 2017 Holden Colorado Z71 review: Long-term report one

  27-02-2017 04:02 via caradvice.com.au
  
  ♫ Call me Mr Plow, that’s my name. That name again is Mr Plow. ♫
  We couldn’t help ourselves, naming our latest long-term review car, the 2017 Holden Colorado Z71, after Homer’s enterprising small business ‘Komatsu’ pickup.
  There’s not a lot of similarities other than the colour, but rest assured, should it ever snow in Melbourne, we’re getting in on the ground floor.
  Sitting on top of the wholly revised 2017 Colorado range, the Z71 is p
  
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• Lamborghini Huracan Performante teased ahead of Geneva debut – video

  27-02-2017 03:45 via caradvice.com.au
  
  httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=estAUclofRwThe all-out Lamborghini Huracan Performante has been teased ahead of its global reveal on March 1 at the 2017 Geneva motor show.
  In a new online video, Lamborghini details the new model’s active aerodynamics package, helping the Huracan Performante to be a serious track weapon – namely around the famous Nurburgring circuit.
  Dubbed Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attivia (ALA), or Lamborghini active aerodynamics (the Italian sounds much sexier)
  
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• 2017 Ford Ranger XLT v Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline comparison

  27-02-2017 02:41 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The space between working ute and family SUV is getting greyer. Quite literally, when you consider our test cars here.
  The hugely popular 4×4 double-cab is getting smarter, safer and more comfortable, but until now, one key area has remained somewhat elusive: power.
  Sure, the four- and five-cylinder turbo diesel pick-ups have been predominantly designed for working, which means good, solid, low-end torque for towing and carrying. But outright oomph has remained somewhere at the &lsqu
  
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• Geneva show: Volvo teases new XC60

  27-02-2017 02:17
  
  Next-gen Volvo XC60 mid-size SUV teased ahead of Geneva debut
  
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• Ford Territory on sale until Q3 2017

  27-02-2017 02:15
  
  Few Falcon models but many Territorys left in Ford dealer stock
  
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• Norway to sell only EVs and PHEVs by 2025

  27-02-2017 01:43 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The Norwegian government has announced its ambitious plans to reduce vehicle emissions, including a goal to have all new cars sold by 2025 to be electric, hydrogen-powered or plug-in hybrids.
  According to a new report by elbil, Norway’s authorities are driving a push for vehicles with lower emissions and will continue to bring in new incentives to get its vehicles into cleaner cars – Australian government please take note.
  There are several zero-emissions incentives alread
  
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• Ford takes focus off Focus sales

  27-02-2017 01:35
  
  Light and small Ford models take back seat to medium SUV class
  
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• Skoda considered an Amarok of its own

  27-02-2017 01:33 via caradvice.com.au
  
  Skoda considered its own version of the first-generation Volkswagen Amarok, but it was deemed that the market relevance where the Czech brand was present was too small.
  The Volkswagen-owned brand didn’t proceed with its plans, according to Skoda Australia director Michael Irmer, because it didn’t have the presence it needed in markets where utes, or pick-ups, are most popular.
  “There are only really three markets in the world that are big in this market, in these size utes, wh
  
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• 2018 Volvo XC60 teased ahead of Geneva debut

  27-02-2017 00:39 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The next-generation Volvo XC60 has been teased ahead of its global debut at the Geneva motor show next month.
  In these new images released by Volvo, we can see the all-new SUV will bear a strong resemblance to the company’s newest models, particularly the larger XC90.
  However, unlike the ’90 Series’ models, the XC60’s ‘Thor Hammer’ headlights appear to extend through to the front grille.Under the skin the new XC60 will use the company’s Scalable Pr
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Sonata facelift sketches surface online

  27-02-2017 00:18 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The facelifted 2018 Hyundai Sonata has been teased in sketches that have been leaked online, giving a closer look at what the updated sedan will look like when it gets revealed later this year.
  Posted on Hyundai-Blog.com, the images show the regular Sonata and the sportier ‘Turbo’ model alongside the two previous generations.
  Up front the new Sonata features Hyundai’s new ‘cascading’ grille and upright LED daytime-running lights that debuted with the new
  
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• 2018 Hyundai Sonata facelift sketched ahead of possible Geneva debut

  27-02-2017 00:18 via caradvice.com.au
  
  The facelifted 2018 Hyundai Sonata has been teased in sketches that have been leaked online, giving a closer look at what the updated sedan will look like when it gets revealed later this year.
  Posted on Hyundai-Blog.com, the images show the regular Sonata and the sportier ‘Turbo’ model alongside the two previous generations.
  Up front the new Sonata features Hyundai’s new ‘cascading’ grille and upright LED daytime-running lights that debuted with the new
  
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• Geneva show: Ford outs three-pot Fiesta ST

  27-02-2017 00:14
  
  Third-gen Ford Fiesta ST debuts punchy three-pot turbo engine, world-first tech
  
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