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It sounds a bit pompous, what with a name like that, but there’s nothing wrong with being self-involved, especially if it’s exclusivity you’re looking for. Aside from the usual fare editions that have come about […]
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Suzuki recalls Swift over problem with the door mirrors
Here we go yet again. Suzuki announced late last week that it is recalling a total of 90,617 units of its Swift hatchback in Japan to fix a problem with the cars’ door mirrors. A […]
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2011 Nissan GT-R facelift – full details unveiled!
Nissan has announced the details on its model year 2011 DBA-R35 GT-R, which features a large number of enhancements as part of its mid-life facelift. The list includes a refreshed exterior and revised interior as […]
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Honda recalls around 127,000 City and Fit models in Brazil
The recall season continues, this time over in Brazil. Late last week, Honda issued a recall on close to 127,000 units of its City and Fit models made by Honda Automoveis do Brasil over potential […]
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Ford looking to sell most of its stake in Mazda?
According to a report by Japanese business daily Nikkei late last week, Ford is looking to sell a majority of its remaining 11% stake in Mazda – reducing it to 3% or less – to […]
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Budget 2011: BMW hopes clean diesel will not be forgotten
While the hot news was on hybrids and the only significant topic on the diesel front in Budget 2011 was on the implementation of the B5 programme (Blending of Biofuels with Petroleum Diesel) on a […]
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Budget 2011: other motoring and transport related news
Besides the news of the removal of the 50% excise duty of hybrid vehicles in Paul’s earlier story, there were some other items related to motoring and transport in Budget 2011. Effective January 1 next […]
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Subaru Forester S-Edition concept unveiled in Australia
More from Sydney, this time from Subaru. Making its world debut at the Australian International Motor Show is a Forester concept called the S-Edition, which offers strong clues to a possible new variant next year. […]
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Mercedes-Benz presents two unique AMGs in Sydney – the Concept 358 and a special colour scheme SLS
At the 2010 Australian International Motor Show, which begins today, Mercedes-Benz is showcasing two unique AMG vehicles, a C 63 AMG called Concept 358 and a special-finish SLS AMG, built exclusively for the show. The […]
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to carry out steering rectification work on E-Class Coupe following global recall
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will be undertaking rectification work on the steering system of 38 E-Class Coupes – which are CBU units brought in by the company from Germany – following the recent global recall issued by […]
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Toyota to utilise new bio-PET Ecological Plastic for its vehicle interiors – and it has sugar cane in it!
It sounds sweet, it does. Toyota has developed a new Ecological Plastic for use in its vehicle interiors, with a raw material in it derived from sugar cane. The plastic is the first in the […]
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AVL presents its Fuel Cell Commuter EV at Expo Shanghai
It seems that Austrian-based automotive consulting firm Anstalt für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen List (AVL) is showcasing its new AVL Fuel Cell Commuter electric vehicle at this week’s Austria Tec Week in Expo Shanghai 2010. No photos or […]
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Something new from Lexus, and it’s not a car – the world’s most advanced driving simulator
It sounds like just the thing for video game buffs, but this one is very much geared towards designing technology to help make driving safer. It’s the world’s largest and most advanced driving simulator, run […]
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Volkswagen Touareg gets the Exclusive treatment
Now, VW’s new Touareg is already winsome enough for most in its regular form, but what’s there for the person who thinks standard isn’t spiffy enough? Well, how about a Touareg kitted out with a […]
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Fiat five-seater mini-MPV to be built in Serbia – is this the new Fiat Idea?
Resurrecting plans for production after they were frozen in 2009 due to the global recession, Fiat is set to build its L0 five-seat mini-MPV, effectively the replacement for the current Fiat Idea, at its factory […]