| Fire destroys dozens of cars at Sydney Olympic stadium |
Oct 14th, 2013 |
Sydney (AFP) - Eighty cars were destroyed or badly damaged in a devastating fire at Sydney's Olympic Park which investigators on Monday said was likely started by a "stupid" individual discarding a cigarette.More than 50 firefighters battled the blaze in the car park at the Sydney Aquatic Centre, scene of the 2000 Olympics, during heatwave conditions on Sunday with hundreds of ...
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| BMW X6 first look at next-gen coupe-style SUV |
Oct 14th, 2013 |
all-new X5 - due to launch locally in November - the next BMW X6 appears set to take its styling into more aggressive territory, taking inspiration from ...
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| Whybins launches the Nissan Juke Down Under |
Oct 14th, 2013 |
WhybinTBWA Melbourne is behind a new campaign to launch the Nissan Juke in Australia. The 45-second launch spot follows a journey with some of history’s most well-known ‘small tough guys’ linking them to the new Nissan Juke. This spot sits alongside a series of 15-second spots focusing on the car’s performance and looks. Peter Clissold, executive general manager ...
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| More Cootes trucks cleared to go back on the road following safety concerns |
Oct 14th, 2013 |
VicRoads has cleared 95 vehicles operated by Cootes Transport of Victoria, including 31 that had been pulled off the road, to return to operation after having serious safety problems repaired. The road safety authority had pulled 79 prime movers and trailers off the road in the last fortnight because of safety concerns following involving a Cootes petrol tanker in Sydney on October 1. Since ...
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| How to avoid a purchase disaster |
Oct 14th, 2013 |
The best method that I have found is to always decide on exactly what make, model, and year you are going to buy first, then proceed to research the actual selling price of those vehicles. Don't worry about letting a great deal get away in the meantime, the prices are going down while you shop! Going onto a car lot and letting the salesman confuse you with several different models that ...
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| BMW 4 Series Convertible revealed |
Oct 14th, 2013 |
The BMW 420d's 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine produces an identical 135kW at 4000rpm and 380Nm at 1750-2750rpm as the outgoing 320d, yet fuel consumption falls 14 per cent to 4.8 litres per 100km and 0-100km/h acceleration improves two-tenths to 8.2 seconds when paired with the eight-speed sports automatic transmission. The BMW 428i trades the 325i's naturally aspirated ...
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| Mazda 3 Hybrid first images and details released |
Oct 14th, 2013 |
developed in collaboration with Toyota - are limited at this stage, though the car maker has confirmed it will be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder SkyActiv engine developed exclusively for the hybrid powertrain and supported by an electric ...
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| Ford Australia to back FPR in 2014 |
Oct 14th, 2013 |
) V8 Supercars team for the 2014 season. Moments before Saturday’s Bathurst 1000 Top 10 qualifying, in which FPR’s Mark Winterbottom qualified second behind Red Bull Racing Australia's Jamie ...
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| House committee to consider sleep apnea bill |
Oct 13th, 2013 |
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Earlier this summer, Representatives Larry Buschon of Maryland and Dan Lipinski of Illinois introduced a bill that would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to pass a formal rule regarding the testing of commercial truck drivers for sleep apnea.
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| House criticizes FMCSA regulatory efforts |
Oct 13th, 2013 |
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Over the course of 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made important strides in implementing regulations designed not only to prevent the occurrence of truck accidents, but also to improve overall highway safety.
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