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Road Test: Holden Captiva LX
This Holden really does have it all. The engine is
powerful and fuel efficient, the interior is comfortable, roomy and
versatile, from the outside it looks great and the drive is as good as
any. What’s more is that it is just about the cheapest seven seater in
the business.
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 | Motoring News: Mazda CX-5 The Top Medium SUV
In
its first two months on sale, Australian Mazda dealers sold over 2,800
CX-5s making it Australia’s best-selling medium SUV over the March and
April period. And with May now entering its final selling week, Mazda
Australia has confirmed that CX-5 demand remains high. |
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Road Test: 2012 Honda Civic: Sport & Hybrid
We
were lucky enough to drive the Civic Sport and Civic Hybrid back to
back in what is the Civics 40th Birthday celebrations. With increased
Fuel efficiency,
improved driving dynamics and the implementation of Honda's ECO assist
system, the Honda Civic is bigger and better then ever.
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 | First
Look: Honda Civic Hatch
We wait in anticipation for the Honda Civic Hatch arriving on
Australian shores from mid June this year. Designed to meet European standards, the stylish
and functional Civic hatch will compete in the fast-growing small car
segment. |
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Road Test: Subaru XV 2.0i-L
Utilising a Horizontally-opposed Boxer 4-cylinder,
petrol engine, the folk at Subaru have pitched to the public that the
XV is the result of a combination of all the best bits of their
previous cars.
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 | Road Test: Ford Focus Hatch
The folk
at Ford have put together a vehicle that not only competes against the
strongest hatches on the market, it challenges them for the title. |
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Motoring News: Opel Sponsor Melbourne Football Club
German Automotive brand Opel, which will launch in Australia this
September, have signed on as a joint major sponsor of the Melbourne
Football Club in the AFL.
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 | Road Test: Peugeot 508
The Peugeot 508 has everything you’d expect from a large
family car and a little bit more but where it really separates itself
from its competition is on the price. |
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Motoring News: Subaru Exiga Grows 7th Seat
Subaru’s Liberty Exiga family wagon will add a seventh seat
for the 2013 Model Year, due on sale by late July. In response to
customer demand, the popular six-seater has now “grown” a seventh seat.
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 | Road Test: Ford Falcon XT MKII EcoLPi
One of the highest selling cars of the motoring industry, Ford has
introduced Eco-LPi technology to its XT Falcon range. A technology
offering less CO2 emissions, improved performance and less time
frequenting the bowsers. |
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Motoring News: Strong 2012 Start for Mitsubishi & Suzuki
Mitsubishi ended the first quarter of 2012 on a high note registering
an all-time March record for imported vehicles with 6,007 units whilst
Suzuki sold 2189 vehicles last month, making it one of the best March
sales results on record for the company.
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 | Road Test: Peugeot 308 1.6l eHDI Wagon
The
308 dares to be different. All you have to do is take a quick glance
over the design of the 308 Wagon to agree, it is different. Utilising
High Pressure Direct Injection (HDI) technology, the latest
Peugeot 308 series has improved performance and better on-road fuel
economy. |
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Road Test: BMW 118i Sportline Hatch
From
the moment you enter the hatch and kick the engine over with keyless
start, you will fall in love with the BMW 118i Hatch Sportline. Perhaps
it's the gorgeous 8 speed automatic transmission, perhaps it's the
engaging front seats, perhaps it's the user friendly technology.
Ultimately it's a combination of all these things that make this car so
likeable.
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 | First
Look: Dodge Journey - 2012
The Dodge Journey arrives in 2012 in style with a host of
significant upgrades to styling and equipment including a fresh
new exterior and interior look to compliment
the Journey’s already standout styling. |
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Road Test: Volkswagen Tiguan 132TSI DSG
The
Volkswagen Tiguan prides itself on providing a distinguished, refined
style with plenty of comfort and space. With growing sales
rates throughout Australia, VW is creating quite a respectable
reputation, with the Tiguan included in such discussions.
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 | Motoring News: Volkswagen Success Drives Daniel Ricciardo
With the Formula One Gearing up for a Massive 2012, (We here
at Web Wombat cannot wait), we thought an F1 press release from the
lovely folk at Volkswagen regarding up and coming Aussie Daniel
Ricciardo would be perfect. |
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Road Test: Mitsubishi ASX Aspire
The Mitsubishi ASX Aspire is packing a 1.8 litre 4 cylinder valve MIVEC direct
injection diesel engine, the Aspire is a smart looking, agressive
package with a neat interior and solid performance. Let's check it out.
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 | Motoring News: BMW : Enhanced 3 Series
BMW Australia have announced a host of changes to the 3
Series Coupé and Convertible models, which include enhanced
specification and pricing revisions from March Production. |
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Road Test: Honda CR-Z
Before you dismiss this
review as a piece of left wing, tree hugging, no shoe wearing,
socialist, pinko propaganda, let’s remember that these machines are our
future. And just about every other car on the road is a dinosaur just
before the ice age.
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 | Motoring News: Alain Prost Appointed as Renault Ambassador
Alain
Prost has become the new ambassador of the Renault brand. A Formula
Renault French and European winner in the years 1976 and 1977
respectively, Prost was a master on the race track. |
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Road Test: Ford Falcon G6E / G6E Turbo
A G
Series luxury sedan packing a 4.0 litre DOHC DI-VCT engine, aswell as a
turbo variant. The GSE is a step up from the G6 featuring a ZF 6-speed
automatic transmission with Sequential Sports Shift, aswell as a host
of snazzy features.
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 | First
Look: Honda Civic - 2012
The all-new Civic has been refined. It features enhancements to
performance, ride and interior packaging along with increased fuel
economy and the addition of interactive technologies for
personalisation and convenience. |
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Road Test: Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Audi's second-tier
luxury car is a compelling vehicle, a car that thrives on all surfaces. It's a classy, stylish and refreshing
car that entraps you in its charm the moment you lower yourself into
the welcoming Milano leather seats.
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 | First
Look: Kia Cee'd - 2012
The all-new cee’d five-door hatchback makes its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Combining
dynamic, sophisticated styling with maturity and prestige, the new
cee’d is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor. |
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Road Test: Volvo XC60 D5
This medium sized SUV comes with a 5 star ANCAP rating, combined with
exceptional on-road performance, spacious and comfortable interior and
all at a cost of around $60,000. Is there a better car in this category
on the market than the Volvo XC60 D5?
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 | Motoring News: Nissan Joins V8 Championship from 2013
In one of the most significant events in V8 Supercar history Japanese
car giant Nissan will join the pinnacle of Australian motorsport and
touring car racing by entering the V8 Championship from 2013. |
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Road Test: Holden Cruze Hatch CDX
Holden, who are generally renowned for their beefy,
gas-guzzling, big boy’s toys have focused almost all of their energy on
what they see as the future’s most important market, the small car.
So how does the new school Holden Cruze stack up?
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 | First
Look: Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Motor Company’s all-new Veloster is now arriving in Australian
showrooms and brings a unique, interesting and inspiring alternative to
the Australian automotive market. |
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Motoring News: VW Introduces the Modular Transverse Matrix
The MQB strategy represents a turning point in the design and
production of future automobiles with transverse-mounted engines. The
Modular Transverse Matrix standardises many vehicle component
parameters – across brands and vehicle classes.
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 | Road Test: Holden Barina Hatch
The
Holden Barina has undergone drastic changes since its inaugral 1985
model. The 2012 Hatch delivers a bold design with more attitude then
its predeccessors mainly due to its 1.6 litre DOHC 16 Valve, 4
cylinder petrol engine. |
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Motoring News: Audi A1 Sportsback Arriving in Australia 2012
Audi recently launched the A1 Sportback in Costa Brava, Spain. The A1 Sportback will arrive in Australia in mid-2012. The
compact five-door Audi A1 Sportback is emotional, individual and
youthful, sporty and efficient.
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 | Road Test: Volvo S60 T4
The Volvo S60 T4 is
designed to be an eco-friendly, safe, agile vehicle for under $50,000.
Powered by a Four Cylinder 1.6 Direct Injection Turbo Petrol Engine,
the drive is surpisingly quick and as expected from a Volvo, smooth as
silk. |
 | Road Test: Honda Accord Euro Luxury
The extremely powerful 2.4 litre In-Line 4 cylinder engine can pump out
148kW@7000rpm’s of power and 234Nm@4300-4400rpm of torque (in the VTi
six speed manual). This car is a beast. |
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Road Test: Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport
Often compared to the VW Polo GTI, the A1 Sport is
an aggresively fast, classy and well presented vehicle that comes into the market
at a significantly higher price than its competitors.
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 | First
Look: Continental V8 Range
Two new
Bentley Continental V8 models were unveiled at the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2012. We take a closer
look at these mean, sleek, new vehicles! |
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Motoring News: Volkswagen Posts Record Sales
Volkswagen has once again recorded solid sales growth in
2011, topping all-time sales figures for the brand in Australia.
Overall
sales for the Volkswagen brand in Australia of 44,740 vehicles.
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Motoring News: 2012 Motor Sports Calendars Web
Wombats Motor Sports Calendar features all the races from the
Formula One, the V8's, the Moto GP, the Australian Superbike
Championship, the British Superbike Championship and the World
Superbike Championship for 2012.
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Motoring News: Worlds Smallest V12 Engine
Take
a look at this 9 minute video of a man creating the worlds smallest
V12, compressed air injected engine. Completely
handmade, using traditional methods, the V12 Engine is constructed with
stainless streel, aluminium and bronze. Very Impressive.
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Road Test: Holden Commodore SV6
With
a style that oozes "sport" and "performance" the SV6 is a treat to
motor heads. The VE Series II Commodore rocks a 3.6L SIDI Direct
Injection V6 under its hood and performs with class.
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First
Look: 2012 Ford Kuga
Ford
Australia have announced the stylish Ford
Kuga compact SUV will be added to its local model range from March
2012. The
European-built five-door SUV wears Ford's signature "kinetic" design
and is expected to be a popular addition to Ford's Australian vehicle
catalogue.
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Road Test: 2011 Honda Legend
A
new six speed sequential paddle shift transmission heads up Honda's
range topping 2011 Legend model refresh. The
already sporty yet conservatively styled car now launches with even
more ripsnorting acceleration.
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Road Test:
Suzuki Grand Vitara Sport
The
Grand Vitara, winner of the 2009 4X4 Australia SUV of the year, has
added a Sports version to its range. Suzuki
Australia has released a sleek, sexier mini-SUV onto the Australian
market in perfect time for the
summer season.
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Two Wheels:
Mission Motors R:
First Look
Introducing the Mission R, the
new factory
race bike from Mission Motors. The Mission R is the most advanced
electric racing motorcycle in the world.
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Two Wheels:
2011
Ducati Streetfighter & Steetfighter S:
First Look
Ducati
has released its new 2011 Streetfighter, complete with a new arctic
white colour scheme, while the Streetfighter S gets a matching red
Trellis frame for the red version and a racing black frame for the new
diamond black.
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Two Wheels:
2010 Ducati 1198
S:
First Look
The 1198 S features a 1198cc
Testastretta
Evoluzione L-twin engine, developing 125kW and 131.4Nm of torque.
Meanwhile the Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system enhances safety
performance on the road, while the race-quality �hlins 43mm front
forks
and �hlins rear coil-over damper (exclusive to the S) improve
cornering
performance.
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