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VFACTS January 2012: Toyota Top-Dog Again, Small Cars Dominate Top Five
05/02/2012
In a promising start to the year for new car sales, it is business as usual at the very top of the bull-pit. Toyota, despite coming off a difficult year of disrupted supply following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and severe flooding in Thailand, has ...
2012 Honda Civic pricing and specifications
04/02/2012
Honda Australia has announced pricing and specifications of the all-new Honda Civic, which is said to feature advanced technology, improved handling and value for money. Honda Australia Director Mt Stephen Collins said, “The iconic Civic nameplate is an Australian favourite. … Continue reading
Mitsubishi Outlander VRX Review
04/02/2012
The Mitsubishi Outlander has long held a reputation of Japanese reliability and build quality since the launch of the second-generation in 2006. In the last six years the Outlander has remained a strong contender in the hotly contested compact SUV … Continue reading
2012 Jeep Patriot Gets 2WD 2.0 Litre Option In Australia, Cherokee Up Next
04/02/2012
Jeep has announced Australian release of its Patriot SUV in front-wheel-drive form, hot-on-the-heels of its 2012 Compass launch last month. The introduction of the FWD configuration is accompanied by reduced prices, cutting between $2000 and $5000 from the Patriot's sticker price, depending on the model (and ...
Infiniti Reveals Emerg-E Name For New Sports Concept
04/02/2012
Infiniti has been teasing details of its upcoming electric sports car for a number of months; a trio of close-up photos offering the only clues as to its styling. Now, the car has a name: Emerg-E, a play both on its electric powertrain and the brand's ...
Hyundai Veloster On Sale In Australia
04/02/2012
Hyundai's quirky-cool Veloster four-door sportster is now on sale in Australia, priced from $23,990 for the entry-level manual variant and $25,990 for the Veloster + model. It also comes in double-clutch DCT versions (Hyundai's own version of DSG) which add a $2000 premium. The Australian launch ...
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Enters Production
04/02/2012
It's supercharged, intercooled and pumps out more power than a Nissan GT-R - but has only half as many driven wheels. It's the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and it's now in production at the GM's Oshawa plant in Canada, The ZL1 uses the same Zeta platform that ...
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Caught Without Camouflage On Camera
04/02/2012
Thanks to a series of revealing spy photos and a show-all application with the European patent office, there's little left unseen of the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class - except for the glossy promotional shots and the technical details, that is. This week however, a cyclist on the Spanish ...
Fiat 500L Five-door Revealed, Not Coming To Australia
04/02/2012
Fiat's tiny 500 light car has evolved into a bigger, longer five-door version, reviving the 500L badge. But while the original L represented a makeover for the regular model, this new 500L is all about cramming in more friends and more gear. Rather than stretch the ...
Toyota GT 86: UK pricing confirmed
04/02/2012
Along with Subaru’s BRZ, Toyota’s GT 86 is one of the most anticipated cars for 2012. The wait, as far pricing goes is over, at least in the UK, where the car will cost just £24,995 (AUD$36, 956). That … Continue reading
2012 Honda Civic Sedan Australian Pricing Announced
03/02/2012
Honda Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new 2012 Civic Sedan range, ahead of its early March sales debut. The new Civic will be offered in three variants, kicking off with the manual $20,990 VTi-L and topping out with the $35,990 Hybrid model. In between, ...
Volkswagen Beetle TDI Confirmed For USA
03/02/2012
Volkswagen has confirmed this week that it will launch a diesel variant of the new Beetle in the North American market. Dubbed simply "Beetle TDI", the oil-burning 'bug is powered by VW's versatile 103kW/320Nm 2.0 litre turbodiesel inline four, and returns fuel economy figures of 8.11 ...
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Spied In Winter Testing
03/02/2012
Mercedes' new GL-Class SUV has been spied testing once more in Europe, this time seen taking advantage of snow-covered roads. These new images reveal that while it will remain as boxy as its predecessor, the new GL-Class will get Merc's new front- and rear-end style. The ...
Toyota Corolla not ruled out for local production
03/02/2012
Toyota says it has not ruled out producing the Corolla small car in Australia as it contemplates its future local manufacturing operations. The local car maker’s boss, Max Yasuda, told the Australian Financial Review yesterday that the company could consider … Continue reading
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 inspired by Ferrari
03/02/2012
Chrysler Group performance division SRT has delivered two special edition Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 SUVs to Ferrari F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. The unlikely partnership highlights the deepening relationship between brands under the Fiat-Chrysler alliance. The two special … Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz A-Class spied in video
03/02/2012
The production version of the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been captured completely undisguised on video by a team of Dutch cyclists. The video gives us a clear look at the A-Class’s front-end styling and the detailed character lines of the … Continue reading
ASA asks Houston repairers to oppose proposed licensing ordinance
03/02/2012
The Houston City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed ordinance to regulate the automotive repair and collision industry at an upcoming city council meeting. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) contacted the mayor and council members asking that they address a number of concerns with the proposed ordinance.
BodyShopBids expands to Pacific Northwest
03/02/2012
BodyShopBids, an online and mobile platform that enables consumers to solicit custom car repair estimates by uploading a photo, expanded to the Pacific Northwest and will cover the metro areas of Seattle; Portland, Ore.; and Spokane, Wash.
Dana expanding drivetrain parts line for repairs on older vehicles
03/02/2012
Designed specifically for servicing post-warranty vehicles, Dana is extending its SVL aftermarket drivetrain line to include additional heavy-duty parts and, for the first time, light- duty axle components.
LIQUI MOLY is motor oil market leader in Germany
03/02/2012
The German motor oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY reached an important milestone at the end of last year: for the first time in the history of the company, LIQUI MOLY is the motor oil brand with the strongest sales in its domestic market of Germany.
