2012 Mazda3 Review and First Drive

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How popular is the Mazda3? Well there is a very real chance Mazda’s small car hero will finish 2011 ahead of Holden Commodore as Australia’s best-selling car model.

Mazda3 holds a slender sales lead over Commodore at the end of August …

Ford Expands Fiesta ECOnetic Range

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British Ford Fiesta buyers can now select the fuel-frugal 1.6-litre ECOnetic turbo-diesel in mid-spec Zetec and range-topping Titanium models.
 

That means the UK Ford Fiesta range now boasts three ‘ultra-green’ models.

Ford…

2012 Subaru XV to Launch In January

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Subaru Australia has confirmed the stylish XV compact SUV is scheduled for Australian on-sale in January.

The Subaru XV debuted earlier this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
 

Powered by a new 2.0-litre version of Subaru’s thi…

2011 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design Review

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Mark this down: the Volvo V60 T6 R-Design is one of the best cars we will drive this year. Historically that may not have been the case with the Swedish brand, but the latest turbocharged, all-wheel drive, Volvo V60 T6 R-Design is one of the most capt…

Renault Signs-On For Mark Webber’s Tasmania Challenge Event

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Renault Australia will use its sponsorship of the Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge Cycling Event 7-11 December to launch its new Koleos SUV.

As well as backing the five-day, three-day and one-day events, Renault is sponsoring the Garmin Team from Fr…

Nissan And Mitsubishi Expand Japanese Partnership

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Nissan and Mitsubishi have announced another chapter in their Japanese market partnership.

Already announced and due to start next month, Nissan will supply Mitsubishi with versions of its NV200 Vanette.
 

Now, starting from mid-year, Ni…