Honda’s next S2000 will abandon its expensive build process and be developed in the mould of the 1960s S600 convertible. Aimed at the Mazda MX-5, it will espouse a front-engine/rear-drive layout, feature a retractable hard-top rather than a soft-top and be powered by a 160kW 2.0-litre engine.> Full Story
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Honda S2000
Chery A5
Chery is expected to spearhead its Australian introduction with its A5 small sedan, which should come packed with high equipment levels and engine options. The A5 could be priced from about $12,000 here and is offered in China with 80kW 1.6-litre, 97kW 1.8-litre and 95kW 2.0-litre engines.> Full Story
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Chery A1
Chery is expected to launch its new A1 small hatch locally in early 2009. The front-drive five-door, styled by Italian design house Bertone, is powered by two iterations of its SQR-series four-cylinder 16-valve DOHC petrol engine. The A1 will be a key export model for China's largest independent car-maker.> full sory
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Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Audi used the 2008 Geneva motor show to launch its new Q7 V12 TDI range-topper. The 368kW/1000Nm 60-degree 6.0-litre V12 engine propels the new Q7 flagship to 100km in a staggering 5.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is quoted at 11.9L/100km. The 12-pot Q7 TDI is expected locally in early 2009. Full Story
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Peugeot 107
PEUGEOT’S cute 107 is firming as a potential light car challenger in the Australian market, with a possible local introduction late 2008. Co-developed with Citroen and Toyota, the 107 is available in either three-door or five-door variants. Two Engine options include a 50kW/94Nm 1.0-litre and 55kW/130Nm 1.4-litre guises.full story
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Nissan Skyline
Nissan hopes to bring the Skyline back to Australia as a stand-alone large luxury sedan. Competing against the Honda Legend overseas, the new Skyline is size bigger than the Nissan Maxima and is available with either a 165kW 2.5-litre V6 or a 231kW 3.5-litre V6. Expect it here in late 2008. Full Story
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Mitsubishi Lancer
JUST 12 months after its introduction, Mitsubishi Australia is refreshing the Lancer sedan range with a leading luxury model called Aspire, a new 2.4-litre engine and minor upgrades across the range. The Aspire is exactly what Mitsubishi believes the medium- and large-sedan market is craving.
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