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Bob Lutz becomes a senior adviser to General Motors chairman Ed Whitacre, while Susan Docherty will run marketing for GM’s brands.
Mark Reuss and Susan Docherty just got handed the keys to the General Motors kingdom.
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Posts Tagged ‘Australia’
As the GM world turns: Docherty, Reuss, Lutz get new assignments
December 8th, 2009 
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Posted in GM, GM Europe, News 
Tags: Australia, Docherty, General Motors, new responsibilities, Reuss, senior adviser 
10 Comments »The Jaguar XF has won the Best Luxury Car over $60,000
December 7th, 2009 admin 
The Jaguar XF has won the Best Luxury Car over $60,000 category in the 2009 Drive Car of the Year awards for the second consecutive year. The XF 3.0 Diesel beat the Mercedes Benz E250 CDI and BMW 730d to take the title.
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Posted in Jaguar Tags: $60, 000, Australia, General Manager, Jaguar XF, Luxury Car, won the Best Luxury Comments OffNew Audi A8 takes limousine up a notch
December 4th, 2009 admin 
More fuel-efficient V8s, eight-speed auto and fresh technology for Audi’s latest rival for the Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series and Lexus LS limousines.
The new Audi A8 will go on sale in Australia next year with bigger dimensions than its key rivals, including its 5137mm length, 1949mm width and 2992mm wheelbase.
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Posted in Audi Tags: 0.26 co-efficient, 1400 watts., 4.2 TDI, aerodynamics, Audi, Audi A8, Australia, BMW 7-Series, Finger-writing, fuel-efficient V8s, imminent, limousine, New lighting technology, Pre-sense 1 Comment »Ferrari 458 Italia: Review
December 1st, 2009 admin 
Road tests and reviews the Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari has taken its two-seater V8 sports to new heights with the 458 Italia, but there’s no manual in sight.
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Posted in Ferrari, First Drive Review Tags: 458, 458 Italia, 458's ability, Aluminium, Australia, Drivetrain, Ferrari, Fiorano, price, red rocket, Review, Road tests Comments OffKoenig-Saab deal falls through
November 30th, 2009 admin 
Posted in Saab Tags: Australia, General Motors, Koenigseg, Saab, Saab’s cas, strapped US-based, Swedish brand Comments OffNew Prado
November 25th, 2009 admin 
Toyota has launched its fourth-gen LandCruiser Prado – and this is a bigger, more powerful version of Australia’s leading commercial vehicle, with plenty of off-road cred.
LandCruiser Prado is longer and wider, with a lower stance than its predecessor.
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Mazda launches its most frugal 3
November 20th, 2009 admin 
Mazda3 Diesel
Diesel version of Mazda3 small car heads into showrooms with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder delivering 5.7 liters per 100km consumption.
Mazda has reintroduced a diesel version of its 3 small car, rounding out the range that’s still Australia’s most popular vehicle with private buyers.
Australia’s coolest family car
November 12th, 2009 admin
The all-new Honda Odyssey is streets ahead of its rivals. More car than troop carrier, this stylish, low-slung seven-seater is powerful, comfortable, easy on petrol and very fun to drive. Sure, it’s all about the family. But you’ll love driving it too.
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Peugeot Confirms RCZ for Australia
November 11th, 2009 admin Peugeot Confirms RCZ for Australia
The Peugeot RCZ will go on sale in 2010
Peugeot Australia has confirmed that it will be bringing Peugeot’s exciting new sports car, the RCZ, to Australia in 2010.
Unveiled to critical acclaim as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the RCZ will soon become a production reality.
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Kia’s VG unlikely for Australia
November 11th, 2009 admin 
A ‘near luxury’ large car from Kia is not earmarked for Australian consumption
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