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Ghostbusters car for sale
04/09/2010
Please tell me you remember the movie ‘Ghostbusters’, otherwise I’m going to feel too much like an ‘old guy’. Truth be said, the movie was released way back in 1984 and did some huge numbers at the box office, which led the way to two sequels, but please don’t ask me to recall all ...
Toyota FT-86 Sedan?
04/09/2010
There are plenty of rumours on the web, that a four-door sedan version of the Toyota FT-86 coupe has already been given the go ahead although, there is still no conformation from Toyota or project partner, Subaru. Subaru’s version of the same car is said to be skewed more towards a performance machine as ...
Holden Cruze Hatchback Revealed Ahead Of Paris
04/09/2010
HOLDEN CRUZE HATCHBACK Its coming has been known for as long as its sedan sibling has existed in Australia, but at last the covers have come off: this is the 2012 Holden Cruze Hatchback - albeit, in showcar form and wearing its international Chevrolet front-end. Designed and built ...
Video: Cadillac CTS-V sedan Nurburgring “Competition” TVC
04/09/2010
Cadillac has released the full television spot of its flagship Cadillac CTS-V sedan on the Nurburgring where it previously set a blistering lap time of 7:59.32. In the commercial, Cadillac says it was inspired by German rivals such as the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG to create the world’s fastest production ...
2011 BMW M5 towed off the Nurburgring
04/09/2010
The Nurburgring is one of the most demanding stretches of tarmac on the planet which is why it is so popular among car makers to test their latest creations. Although this particular outing has proved all too much for the 2011 BMW M5 prototype in these photos which had to be towed off the ...
Porsche Sebring Spyder Concept
04/09/2010
We think it’s important here at CarAdvice to showcase up and coming design graduates and the latest is Northumbria University graduate Marcus Classen, with his Porsche Sebring Spyder concept. It’s a 2-seater open top Porsche that focuses on superlight weight and is built around a fully electric powertrain, which allows for more design freedom ...
Mazda SHINARI – more photos
04/09/2010
Not that Mazda needs any help with sales at the moment, they’ve been selling like hot cakes for several years now, but if the company adopts the super smooth ‘KODO’ design language as illustrated in the form of its SHINARI concept, then they’re going to sell a lot more cars. The esteemed boss of ...
2011 Chevrolet Cruze hatchback revealed
04/09/2010
An all-new iteration of the Chevrolet Cruze is set to be unveiled at the Paris auto show with the launch of a new five-door hatchback model. The Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will compliment the current sedan model and is expected to enhance Chevrolet’s mainstream appeal in European markets where it will go on sale around ...
Peugeot RCZ Review
03/09/2010
The all new 2010 Peugeot RCZ represents the best value proposition for a 2+2 sports car in Australia today. Peugeot has decided to step up its game. The all new RCZ is set to take on the Audi TT, BMW 1 Series Coupe as well as the Nissan 370Z. Despite being considerably cheaper, it’s ...
2010 BMW M3 Pure Announced For Australia
03/09/2010
BMW M3 PURE BMW Australia has announced a special edition version of its barnstorming M3 Coupe and Sedan models, dubbed M3 Pure. Limited to 100 units - that's 50 of each bodystyle - the M3 Pure features 19-inch M double-spoke alloy wheels finished in an exclusive high-gloss black ...
National Road Safety Council: Get P-Platers Out Of Old Cars, Into Parents' Cars
03/09/2010
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The National Road Safety Council believes young motorists should be driving their parents' cars rather than the low-priced "old bomb" first cars that so many P-platers find themselves behind the wheel of. Speaking at the Australasian Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference in Canberra this week, National ...
ACDelco launches fall parts points program
03/09/2010
ACDelco is launching a fall program designed to power up sales of starters and alternators, and keep water pumps flowing to repair facilities. From Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, independent service centers that purchase qualifying ACDelco Professional alternators and starters and ACDelco Professional water pumps will earn ACDelco Parts Points rewards.
ASE certified master auto tech Pete Meier named group technical editor
03/09/2010
The Advanstar Automotive Group, a leading provider of integrated media solutions to the automotive aftermarket and collision repair industry, has named Pete Meier as group technical editor. Meier, an ASE Certified Master Auto Technician and 2006 CARQUEST/Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) "AC Technician of the Year," has contributed to Motor Age since 2005.
California legislature sends 'smog check' bill to governor
03/09/2010
The California State Assembly has agreed to state senate amendments to California Act 787, the "Smog Check: Vehicle Repair and Assistance Program." The amendments change the requirement to pay the owner of a motor vehicle that has failed its most recent smog check inspection a minimum amount of money for the retirement of his ...
California resolution ACR 152 recognizes aftermarket contributions
03/09/2010
The California Automotive Wholesalers' Association (CAWA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) have announced today that their co-sponsored legislative resolution that recognizes the significant contributions the automotive aftermarket industry provides to motoring consumers and the state has been passed by the California State Senate and has now been adopted by the full Legislature.ket ...
Class-exclusive technologies help keep 2011 Ford Edge a safety and security leader
03/09/2010
The wealth of available class-exclusive features added to the 2011 Ford Edge include driver assistance technologies that bring peace of mind.
John Edelen to retire from I-CAR
03/09/2010
I-CAR President and CEO John Edelen announced at a staff meeting Sept. 2 that he plans to retire from I-CAR at the end of 2010.
Legislation makes changes to vehicle retirement and repair assistance program
03/09/2010
The California state assembly has agreed to state senate amendments to California Act 787, the "Smog Check: Vehicle Repair and Assistance Program." The amendments change the requirement to pay the owner of a motor vehicle that has failed its most recent smog check inspection a minimum amount of money for the retirement of his ...
Nissan announces plan to grow presence in Argentina
03/09/2010
Nissan Americas today announced a new business strategy to grow the company's presence in Argentina through a partnership with Manuel Antelo. The new arrangement, to begin in late 2011, will strengthen Nissan's sales, service and distribution operations in Argentina and provide sustainable growth in one of the world's key automotive marketplaces.
Pennsylvania legislator proposes airbag fraud prevention act
03/09/2010
Pennsylvania Rep. Matthew Bradford, D-District 70, has introduced a bill to penalize fraudulent practices regarding airbag installation and reinstallation.
