| Boeing Australia boss defends automotive industry protection |
Apr 10th, 2013 |
the head of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s Manufacturing Leaders Group , has spoken out in favour of taxpayer support for automotive manufacturers and their contribution to the sector’s "ecosystem". The Boeing leader added to the debate around taxpayer support for car makers ...
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| Suzuki Swift upgraded switches to Thailand production |
Apr 10th, 2013 |
has been upgraded with new specifications as Australian-sourced production switches to from Japan to Thailand. While there are no pricing or equipment changes to the base $15,990 Swift GA, the mid-spec Swift GL rises by $300 to $16,990 and adds cruise control and Bluetooth phone connectivity – a claimed $850 of extra value. The range-topping $18,990 Swift GLX also adds cruise control, but ...
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| Fiat Freemont arrives from $25990 becomes Australia’s cheapest mid-sized SUV |
Apr 10th, 2013 |
has launched in Australia as the cheapest mid-sized SUV available, with the front-wheel-drive, petrol or diesel, five- and seven-seat range priced from $25,990. Compared with ...
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| Biofuel comp for auto apprentices |
Apr 10th, 2013 |
Apprentices in the automative industry are being encouraged to think about the importance of biofuels with the launch of a new ...
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| Car sales back on fast track in China |
Apr 10th, 2013 |
sse nger vehicle sales returned to high-speed growth in March due to surging demand for entry-level cars, as well as the flurry of new models launched in the spring, the China Passenger Car Association said on ...
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| Audi R8 e-tron electric supercar being readied for 2014 production |
Apr 10th, 2013 |
lap record at the Nurburgring for an electric 'production' vehicle , crossing the line after 8:09.099mins . Two electric motors, each generating 280kW of power and 820Nm of torque, propelled the e-tron prototype from 0-100km/h in an Audi R8 V8-matching 4.6 seconds and onto a limited top speed of ...
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| GM friends Facebook again |
Apr 10th, 2013 |
, reverting its decision one year ago to cease ties with the social networking giant. Industry Journal Automotive News reports that GM and Facebook are back on positive terms, with Chevrolet testing a number of mobile advertising solutions that include Facebook, as part of a new US advertising campaign. The US ...
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| Ford Focus Named Best-Selling Nameplate |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
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The 2012 Polk global market registration data is in, and the Ford Focus has been named the world’s best-selling passenger car, with the Ford F-Series pickup in third. The Ford Fiesta came in as the best-selling subcompact. Ford Focus sales totaled 1,020,410 cars worldwide, with the market gains in the US and China driven by [...]
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| Behind the Wheel: 2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8 |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
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If we were to sit down and make up a wish list of things we’d want in a car, the 2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8 probably comes closest to filling in all the checkboxes. It has a powerful V-8 engine, a sporty suspension with surprisingly good handling, and a comfortable and roomy interior. When it’s not [...]
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| Smaller 2014 Maserati Ghibli Details, Pictures Shared Ahead of Shanghai Intro |
Apr 9th, 2013 |
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Maserati has finally unveiled its 2014 Ghibli midsize sedan, a vehicle which it hopes will help lift its annual sales to 50,000 units a year. It’s rumored that the 2014 Maserati Ghibli is going to share plenty of its parts with the Chrysler 300, which wouldn’t surprise us in the least. Maserati says its base [...]
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