MASERATI'S Quattroporte sedan is a success for the exclusive Italian brand, with around 15,000 sold since its 2003 launch. But no car can sit on its laurels for long, and this one's had a thorough makeover. There have been few changes to the exterior of this elegant Pininfarina design, with a gaping grille borrowed from the sportier GranTurismo coupe - its wider opening required to cool the larger powerplant. > Full Story
The i-MiEV electric vehicle is a strong possibility for local release, following positive feedback from prospective private and corporate customers. Based on the ‘i’ mini-car, the zero-emissions i-MiEV uses a 47kW electric motor powered by a 330-volt lithium-ion battery.> Full Story
The A4 based Q5 is Audi's direct response to BMW's 3 Series-based X3, mid-sized luxury SUV. Due to make its world premiere at the Geneva motor show, though it is not expected on sale here until mid 2009. The Q5 will be available here with both petrol and diesel power> Full Story
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Maserati's successful Quattroporte has a new flagship variant dubbed the Quattroporte S, when the facelifted range is launched in early 2009. Gaining cosmetic and technical upgrades, the Quattroporte S shares the bigger 4.7-litre V8 with the new GranTurismo S coupe producing 316kW.> full story
Citroen is expected to launch its all-new Berlingo small commercial van here in late 2008. Initially to be available as a diesel only, with a petrol variant to follow, the new Berlingo will come in both short and long-wheelbase guises and will be sold beside the smaller existing Berlingo until around mid-2009.> Full Story
Maserati revealed the GranTurismo S globally before its donor car, the new GranTursimo coupe flagship, had even been delivered in Australia. Due here in early 2009, it's powered by a bigger 4.7-litre V8 with 328kW and 490Nm of torque and rides on 20-inch alloy wheels with Brembo six-piston callipers.>Full Story
