Renault has today confirmed the Renault Fluence small sedan will arrive in Australia in the final quarter of 2010 in a push to increase the brand’s price competitiveness. The Fluence is 4.62m long, 1.81m wide and 1.48m tall with a wheelbase of 2.7m (which makes it, for comparison’s sake, 2cm longer and wider than a Holden [...]

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2010 Renault Fluence confirmed for Australia

It was one of the best lines from the truly forgettable racing flick, "Days of Thunder," but it was also true. "Tires win races," explained the great Robert Duvall to Tom Cruise's character, except the way he said it was...

French manufacturer Peugeot has taken the wraps of its anticipated 408 model in Beijing. Why Beijing and not Paris? Peugeot has done considerably well in China despite being there for only five years. Last year was huge for Peugeot in China, selling over 410,000 vehicles – a massive 44% increase compared with its 2008 performance. The company [...]

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Peugeot 408 launched

Ford Australia has found nothing wrong with the Ford Explorer that went on an uncontrolled high-speed dash along Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway last December. The 22-year-old driver, Chase Weir, feared for his life when his 2002-model SUV reportedly became stuck on cruise control at 80km/h for more than 50km. Ford spokeswoman, Sinead McAlary, said Ford has been examining [...]

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Nothing wrong with runaway 2002 Ford Explorer: Ford, police

Updated 09/02/10 with comments from Renault Australia. Full details of the new Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet have been released weeks out from its debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, with the sixth iteration of the Mégane family promising practicality, elegance and driving thrills. The CC’s headline act is its two-part, folding glass roof which ensures a brightly [...]

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2010 Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet in Australia late-2010

Moves to save Saab have taken another step forward overnight with the European Commission approving a 400 million euro (AUD$633 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to help establish Saab Spyker Automobiles N.V. European Union competition commissioner, Neelie Kroes, said the loan to Saab will not cause “any undue distortions of competition” and complied with [...]

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Saab secures European Investment Bank loan

Peugeot has has a successful start to 2010 by winning two prestigious awards. Due for release in Australia this year is the Peugeot 3008 and RCZ, and have both been successful in receiving awards. The Peugeot RCZ coupe was named most Beautiful Car of 2009 at the International Automobile Festival and will arrive in Australia in the [...]

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Peugeot starts 2010 with awards

A global recall of the Toyota Prius over its inconsistent brake pedal feel issues could be announced as early as today as President, Akio Toyoda, aims to reach a solution and end speculation about the safety and reliability of his vehicles. A spokesman from Toyota Motor Europe said continued discussions between global markets would mean a [...]

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Toyota Prius recall decision imminent, could include Sai, Lexus HS250h

As the benchmark to which the infamous Nissan GT-R aspired, the new generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is by far the most hotly anticipated model to come out of Stuttgart this year. Building on the success and reputation of the revered 911 Turbo, the new model boasts a formidable high-performance six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine boosted by twin [...]

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2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S Geneva preview

Full Throttle in a couple of Lamborghini Gallado LP560-4’s from Sant’Agata Bolognese to the Italian Alps, and back. Model Tested: 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: 5.2-litre, V10, petrol, six-speed, sequential e-gear system with shift paddles Looks, V10 engine and sound, speed and handling…everything I can’t afford one CarAdvice Rating: Words by Anthony Crawford Photography by Jan Glovac It’s by [...]

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Review & Road Test