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Special Edition for 50th Anniversary

In the 50th anniversary year of the Nissan Patrol being the first vehicle crossing the Simpson Desert, Nissan has released a special edition Patrol, the Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition, to commemorate its ground-breaking effort. To mark the 50th anniversary of Reg Sprigg’s historic crossing of the Simpson in the G60 Patrol, Nissan is also re-enacting [...]

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All-New Flagship Sedan

Kia’s all-new luxury flagship sedan went on sale in Korea on Wednesday, powering the brand into an entirely new segment of the global automotive market. The new rear-wheel drive sedan will be launched in a number of key overseas markets starting in the fourth quarter of 2012. Unfortunately at this stage there are no plans [...]

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Superbikes Set for Barbagallo Battle

Suzuki’s Josh Waters will be the target when competition resumes at Perth’s Barbagallo Raceway for round 3 of the QBE Australian Superbike Championship this weekend alongside the V8 Supercars. The Victorian’s dominant start to the season has sounded an ominous warning to rival riders who are set to pull out all the stops in Western [...]

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Honda’s Naked Commuter

Honda’s all-new NC700SA is due for arrival later this month and, combining the practicality of a commuter together with the thrilling handling and distinct style of a naked motorcycle, will retail competitively for $8,490 (MLP). The NC700SA is the product of a simple requirement; to deliver a motorcycle that encourages the fun of two-wheeled mobility [...]

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You’ll Feel Better in a New City

If you have ever wanted to change your City you now can with Honda. The 2012 Honda City has a new look, new features and a new price. The City is available in two variants – the VTi and VTi-L. Both variants receive a new chrome grille along with redesigned front and rear bumpers for [...]

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Get ACTiV This Autumn

Getting active has never been easier with the release of Mitsubishi’s limited edition Lancer, ASX and Outlander ACTiV models that are packed with extra features. MMAL vice-president of sales, Anthony Casey, said the ACTiV range builds on MMAL’s reputation for delivering value-packed vehicles at affordable prices. “ACTiV variants offer all the style, comfort and safety [...]

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86 and Creators Gain International Awards

Toyota has succeeded in its aim of recapturing the classic sports car experience in its new 86, according to the judges of the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International Awards. The global panel of specialist engineers, technologists and journalists have named the sports coupe Car of the Year (jointly with the Subaru BRZ) and honoured its chief [...]

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Spirit of the WRC Academy

Rallying is a sport that brings people with the same interest together in the same place and the FIA WRC Academy is full of young talent wanting to make their way to the top of the sport. M-Sport, one of the biggest companies in rallying, has announced a new award for the FIA WRC Academy’s [...]

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Citroen Turbocharges Value

Citroen has turbocharged the value in the new turbocharged Citroen C5 Attraction with a driveaway price of $32,990 for a limited time for the French car maker’s luxury sedan, representing a saving more up to $3000. The Citroen C5 Attraction Turbo is fitted with a six speed automatic gearbox, 17 inch alloy wheels, Auto dimming [...]

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Endurance Race Soured by Mechanical Failure

The Valvoline sponsored Pedders Racing team took to the Phillip Island Australian Production Car Endurance round with excitement and high hopes for victory in their class E Proton Satria. The weekend began with the team trialling some new set ups and tyre combinations that appeared to work well. With practice sessions and qualifying taking place [...]

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