Photo: Cheaper petrol prices on the way

Cheaper petrol prices on the way

October 22nd, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

Cheaper petrol prices at the pump are on the way, and should be good news for motorists, according to South Australia’s peak motoring body.
RAA Senior Analyst, Matthew Hanton, says that despite global oil prices falling to nearly half of their record highs seen in July this year, the depreciating value of the Australian dollar has [...]

Photo: BMW to deploy 500 all-electric cars

BMW to deploy 500 all-electric cars

October 22nd, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium vehicles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use.
The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical [...]

Photo: BMW Diesel sales rise

BMW Diesel sales rise

October 14th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

The growing trend towards diesel-powered luxury vehicles has intensified according to the latest BMW sales figures, and the trend could continue as a result of recent tax changes.
This year 4,055 BMW customers opted for a sporty BMW diesel, representing a 65 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
As a result, the proportion of [...]

Photo: XC60 is safest Volvo ever

XC60 is safest Volvo ever

October 14th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

With its combination of style, dynamic abilities and safety initiatives, backed up by traditional Volvo functionality, the XC60 blends the qualities of a SUV with the style of a passenger car.

Steve Mattin, Volvo Cars Design Director says, “The new XC60 is the boldest crossover so far… this car is charged with more emotive form and [...]

Photo: All-New Cadillac’s Australian Debut

All-New Cadillac’s Australian Debut

October 14th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

General Motors’ flagship brand Cadillac, recently launched their CTS sedan at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show.
Cadillac’s return to Australia after 70 years marks the latest step in its global expansion, led by a growing portfolio of luxury vehicles that aim to compete at the highest levels in markets around the world.
Director of GM Premium [...]

Photo: Toyota Kluger receives five-star safety rating

Toyota Kluger receives five-star safety rating

October 12th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

One of Australia’s top selling family four wheel drives, the Toyota Kluger, has received a five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program – Australia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate.
The Kluger received a five-star rating following a series of crash tests under ANCAP’s independent testing regime. These published tests demonstrate the relative crash [...]

Photo: Road raging drivers bent on getting payback

Road raging drivers bent on getting payback

September 30th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

Australian drivers are getting angrier behind the wheel – and they’re not shy about showing other motorists exactly how they feel, according to new AAMI research.
AAMI Public Affairs Manager Geoff Hughes says figures in the 2008 AAMI Crash Index showed motorists were road raging in record numbers, particularly as payback against aggression and dangerous driving [...]

Photo: Car dealer fined for winding back odometer

Car dealer fined for winding back odometer

September 24th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in Featured, News

A second-hand car dealer has been convicted for interfering with vehicle odometers, after action taken by the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs. Benjamin Ronald Buttigieg, 25, of Plympton, today was found guilty in the Adelaide Magistrates Court of:
• 3 counts of interfering with the odometers of second-hand vehicles, in breach of the Second-hand Vehicle [...]

Photo: Honda turns Gold Coast Indy 300 Green

Honda turns Gold Coast Indy 300 Green

September 24th, 2008  |  by autofile  |  published in News

Honda is gearing up for the Australian debut of its 100 percent ethanol-powered V8 engines at the Nikon Indy 300 on Queensland’s Gold Coast next month.
Honda is the exclusive supplier of engines for the Indy Car series, which traditionally run on methanol. Ethanol is a clean-burning, renewable fuel derived from plants that reduces air pollution. [...]

Photo: Another Honda Accord recall considered

Another Honda Accord recall considered

September 17th, 2008  |  by megan  |  published in News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is contemplating whether to extend the recent recalls of the Honda Accord after receiving more complaints.
The US agency posted on its website recently that it has received 15 complaints involving a failure of the ignition park-shift interlock system in the 200-2003 Honda Accord.
Five complaints consisted of the car’s key [...]


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