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A death knell could be sounding for the Swedish brand in Australia
Archive for November, 2009
Koenig-Saab deal falls through
November 30th, 2009 
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Posted in Saab 
Tags: Australia, General Motors, Koenigseg, Saab, Saab’s cas, strapped US-based, Swedish brand 
Comments OffDo you really need your own car?
November 30th, 2009 admin 
Posted in Columns Tags: Car sharing, Car sharing schemes, Kevin, own car, Pyrmont, Toyota Comments OffPrius wins People’s Choice award
November 30th, 2009 admin 
A petrol electric car has been voted the most popular in Drive’s People’s Choice award for Car of the Year.
n an indication of the increased focus on environmentally friendly motoring, the world’s best selling hybrid car has taken out the 2009 Drive Car of the Year People’s Choice award.
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Posted in News, Toyota Tags: 2009 People's Choice, Ford Falcon, Holden ute, Mazda, Prius, Prius beat, supercar, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen GTI Comments OffGreen Car Of The Year
November 27th, 2009 admin 
A baby Ford with the lightest thirst in Australian motoring has topped the most efficient cars on the road today to claim the Carsguide Green Car of the Year award for 2009.
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Posted in Ford, Ford Australia Tags: Australian motoring, BMW 118d, ECOnetic, Ford Fiesta, Green Car, Mini Cooper D, Toyota Prius Comments OffGolf is Carsguide Car of the Year
November 27th, 2009 admin 
Volkswagen Golf. It’s as simple as that in the final judgment for Carsguide Car of the Year in 2009.
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Posted in Latest News, News, Volkswagen Tags: Car of the Year, Carsguide, Carsguide COTY 2009, Golf, Volkswagen 1 Comment »First Drive: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
November 26th, 2009 admin 
Porsche is rolling out a new and thoroughly refined 911 Turbo for model year 2010. The iconic sports car’s looks remain mostly intact.
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Posted in Porsche Tags: 2010 Porsche, 911 Turbo, Inner Space, Model Lineup, On the Road, Porsche 91, Under the Rear Hood 8 Comments »New Carmakers in America
November 26th, 2009 admin 
When the automobile burst onto the scene at the beginning of the 20th century, manufacturers popped up like summer dandelions.
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Green With Luxury: You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Style to Save the Planet
November 26th, 2009 admin 
With the entire world moving toward greener everything, it follows that the upper crust would join in. After all, not everyone with a conscience wants to be seen driving a Toyota Prius.
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First Drive: 2010 Ford Flex
November 26th, 2009 admin 
Ford gives its style wagon real muscle to flex.
Boxy on purpose, Ford’s Flex also has a lean look, thanks to its dachshund-like 118-inch wheelbase. The blacked-out roof pillars and dark privacy glass help elongate the Flex’s wagon shape.
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Posted in Ford Tags: 2010, 2010 Ford Flex, First Drive, Ford Flex, Inner Space, The Flex SE, Under the Hood Comments OffFirst Drive: 2010 Cadillac SRX
November 26th, 2009 admin 
Cadillac reinvents its midsize luxury crossover.
Downsizing is fashionable lately at General Motors, and at its legendary luxury brand Cadillac, the midsize SRX has just been remade to better fit its market. Previously a relatively long, 7-passenger crossover with 3-row seating.
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Posted in Cadillac Tags: 2010 Cadillac SRX, Inner Space, Model Lineup, Most SRXs, Under the Hood Comments Off
