AnyAuto E-Magazine Issue 62
I’m sorry, its looks sleek with understated elegance, has power to burn, handles superbly, is exceptionally comfortable and uses bugger all fuel. What is not to like about the 330d! READ MORE
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BMW 330d CoupĂŠ 3.0L Inline 6 Cylinder Diesel with 6 Speed Automatic- Review
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR 2010 - Review
Cruising around the burbs the Evo drives well, considering the power the engine has, but you feel like your caging the beast and it’s just waiting to burst out and do some damage. This car is an awesome machine to drive. It sticks to the road like glue and I ran out of nerve a long time before it came anywhere near its limits. I loved every minute behind the wheel READ MORE
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VW Golf GTi 2.0L TSI 6 Speed manual 3 Door - Review
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The word that describes the GTi is balance. There are faster hot hatches, ones that handle better, ones that are more powerful but none come close to achieving the level of balance the GTi has. The performance, handling, economy, accommodation trade off is almost perfect. READ MORE
I found the triton to be a good off roader. It went everywhere we pointed it and only touched underneath once or twice on the more difficult sections but with the traction aids engaged made it through. A set of good off road rubber would make a huge difference. Wheel travel is good especially in the back and it took some pretty gnarly terrain to get the wheels off the ground. READ MORE
Mitsubishi Triton GLX - R 2.5L TDi 5 Sp Auto - Review
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I was looking forward to driving the FPV F6 E as I had read a bit about it and really liked the style. Well it looks even better in the flesh, has a reserved subtlety that is very appealing and hides a beast of a car underneath. It has awesome performance, which very little gives a clue to in its exterior. READ MORE
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FPV F6 E sports sedan with ZF six-speed Auto - Review
Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L 'R' Highlander What's Benny been up to now?
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Climbing up out of Sydney was easy as there is plenty of power on tap, 145kW at 3800 rpm, to keep you moving up the hills and the triptronic auto was able to find the right gear easily. The only time he kicked down was when provoked as the engine produces 436Nm of torque from 1800rpm in auto guise. READ MORE
So what we have is a stylish 8-seat people mover that has more than adequate power from its 2.9L CRDi motor and yet is frugal, is chock full of features that families want and need, has an abundance of storage for both smaller items and heaps of luggage, is flexible in its seating arrangements, is easy to drive and handles pretty good for a mini bus and has a MLP of less than $60,000. READ MORE
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Kia Grand Carnival Platinum 2.9L CRDi 5 speed Auto 8 seat People Mover - Review
With the new Golf GTD. Its 125 kW power level makes it the highest-performance production Golf with a diesel engine today. The code letters GTD have revolutionized the diesel market with its turbocharged diesel engine; a diesel that is not only economical but exceedingly sporty too. READ MORE The new Golf R is here. Designed by Volkswagen Individual. All-wheel driven. Shifted manually or by optional DSG. At 188kW it is the more powerful than ever before and at the same time, it is the most fuel-efficient Golf R of all times. A high-class sports car with compact-class fuel economy. READ MORE
N E W M O D E L S R E L E A S E D Hyundai Motor Company Australia has released the 2011 Grandeur which sees an array of cosmetic and specification upgrades. Combining sumptuous comfort with world class safety technologies and performance, the luxury sedan benefits from an increase in overall length, refreshed exterior enhancements and complimentary interior updates. READ MORE
Hyundai have blitzed it with the i45. Remove the badge and you could easily mistake the external design for a Lexus or Mercedes Benz. The design continues the resurgence of the brand that should have many other companies looking over their shoulders. READ MORE Subaru Impreza VX a car for all seven days of the week. “For five days a week you have a Subaru hatchback with all its inherent strengths – All-Wheel Drive, Boxer engine, five-star safety, outstanding road holding, ride and handling qualities, with a long and detailed list of standard equipment. READ MORE
N E W M O D E L S R E L E A S E D Lexus' forthcoming IS 350 sedan will develop the highest specific output of any of its naturally aspirated six-cylinder rivals when it launches late this year. IS 350's powerful 3.5 V6 will develop 233kW the highest of a petrol engine in the Lexus range. READ MORE Following last year’s successful launch of the five-door Superb Sedan, Škoda premiered the longawaited Superb Wagon at the IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt. The Czech carmaker is keen for this large car, delivering exceptional space and comfort, to re-define benchmarks in the segment. READ MORE
Jaguar unveiled the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show, earlier this year - the stunning new XKR Special Edition. To celebrate Jaguar's 75th Anniversary, Jaguar Australia will be bringing in ten (10) Polaris white Coupes which will be available for delivery from October. READ MORE The BMW Z4 sDrive35isis priced from $129,900 and features a modified straight-six twin turbo engine with high precision injection technology with an output of 250 kW. Accelerating from standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, the roadster’s performance time is identical to the six-speed manual BMW M3 CoupÊ. READ MORE
P R E S T I G E C A R N E W S The Jaguar XK Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition delivers detailed enhancements to an already outstanding Grand Touring Coupe. The normally aspirated 5.0 Litre AJ-V8 Gen III engine produces 283kW of power, 515Nm of torque and 0-100km/h acceleration in 5.5 seconds. READ MORE An unprecedented twelve of the twenty five Mercedes Benz Night Edition SL 350’s that are coming to Australia will be finished in designo magno Night black paint. The remaining thirteen Night Edition SL 350’s will be finished in Obsidian Black metallic paint. Each SL350 Night Edition has an MLP of $246,000 regardless of paint finish. READ MORE
Maserati has sponsored one of the most important and long running events of the London social scene, the Berkeley Dress Show, which has opened the London Season, which includes events such as the Chelsea Flower Show, The Proms, Cowes Week and the Henley Royal Regatta, for 60 years. READ MORE The "Sex and the City" style icons Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda are back. Beginning on 27 May 2010, the much-anticipated sequel "Sex and the City 2" hits cinemas. And without giving too much away, we can reveal that the four friends have stayed true to their exclusive lifestyle. READ MORE
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sass & bide's Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton co-creators of sass & bide, one of Australia's bestknown and most-loved fashion brands.announced today their partnership with the Range Rover brand, which will see them driving and representing the marque in Australia. READ MORE Shoppers at the world-famous Harrods department store in London, England are used to seeing high quality and stylish goods on show and this week there will be one more item in stock; the Hyundai ix35 compact SUV. READ MORE
Eastern Creek to host eight hour race The Eastern Creek Eight Hour production car race on November 20-21, with prize money of $100,000, will be the start of a fortnight of motor sport activity in New South Wales. READ MORE
Peugeot’s Le Mans Offensive 2010 On the momentum of its one-two finish at Le Mans this time last year, Peugeot is on the hunt for a second straight win in the prestigious French competition. Twelve months of hard preparation work since June 2009 have kept the team under pressure in their bid to secure repeat success on this uniquely popular event which attracts more than 250,000 spectators annually. READ MORE
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sets Nurburgring Record The new Model Year 2011 Impreza WRX STI sedan has achieved Subaru’s fastest-ever lap time at Germany’s famed Nürburgring racetrack. Fourtime World Rally Champion Tommi Mäkinen recorded a time of seven minutes, 55 seconds four seconds faster than Subaru’s previous best time, set in 2004. READ MORE
Renault and Mark Webber win the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Aussie driver Mark Webber made it a great result for Renault at Monaco last weekend with Renault powered cars filling the top three places in the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. READ MORE
BMW Motorsport Wins the 24-hour Race at the Nürburgring Team BMW Motorsport has made a triumphant return and won the 2010 24-hour race at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Five years since the manufacturer’s last victory, the no. 25 BMW M3 GT2 claimed BMW’s 19th victory at this endurance classic on Sunday. READ MORE
Kumho Introduces Another ARC Control Tyre Option.
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Kumho Tyre Australia has announced the introduction of a third tyre type for competitors in the Australian Rally Championship to ensure optimum performance on all types of gravel surfaces. READ MORE
Hyundai Hits the Gravel in Coffs Harbour and Headed Straight for the Podium. Team Hyundai Rallye hit the gravel at Coffs Harbour last weekend in the first Hyundai factory backed entrant in the modern Australian Rally Championship. The i30 CRDi turbo diesel, driven by Mick Gillett with Harvey Smith navigating has brought the team home with a swag of awards READ MORE
Honda Civic Type R - Lightning Strikes Twice - As Eli Evans Discovered. Defending Coffs Coast Rally champion Eli Evans and his Honda Civic Type R were set to grab a podium finish until the car rolled in the final stage (Bucca Long 2), forcing them to retire from the rally. The same fate befell Englishman Guy Wilks in a similar car in at the same event in 2008. READ MORE
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The Range Rover celebrates its 40th birthday on 17 June, 2010. One of the most significant vehicles in the history of motoring, the Range Rover was the world's first vehicle as good on-road as off-road. It was the first fully capable luxury 4x4 and was a milestone in the development of the SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle). READ MORE Chrysler Group LLC released images of the all-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee. Capability highlights include a choice of three 4x4 systems, new Jeep Quadra-Lift™ Air Suspension and Selec-Terrain™ systems and towing capability of 3,300 kilograms. READ MORE
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Suzuki is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the launch of the original rugged compact 4x4 – the evergreen Jimny Sierra. The Jimny (originally named the LJ10 in overseas markets) was launched in 1970 as the world’s first affordable, but fully capable, compact 4x4. “Few vehicles can lay claim to creating history, but the rugged little Jimny Sierra has earned its place in the history books,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers. READ MORE
Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130g/km of CO2 making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever. READ MORE The multi-award winning BMW X5, which has been the top-selling luxury Sports Activity Vehicle in Australia for the past seven years, will receive new engine variants, new driver assistance systems, increased standard specification and a set of distinctive cosmetic enhancements. BMW Australia today confirmed pricing for the mid-life make-over of its highly successful BMW X5, due to arrive in dealerships next month. READ MORE
A W D 4 W D S U V N E W S A top spec Isuzu D-MAX LS 4x2 manual five-seat, four-door crew ute diesel ute has towed a trailered five-plus metre fibreglass power boat weighing over 1000kg nearly 1000km from the outback to the ocean and onto the city without refuelling. The D-MAX’s calculated average fuel use was 7.85 litres/ 100km based on its nominal fuel tank volume of 76 litres. READ MORE
A W D 4 W D S U V N E W S Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) is set to lead the 2010 End of Financial Year SUV Sales campaign with the release of the special edition NT Pajero ACTiV. which ofers over $5,000 of additional features - including internal, external and safety enhancements - at no extra cost. READ MORE
Subaru Forester, is adding to its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive appeal with the launch of the first ever turbocharged diesel variants. Building on the huge success of the Subaru Outback diesels launched late last year, Forester 2.0D and 2.0D Premium add a new dimension to the range. READ MORE
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