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PSA real-world fuel tests
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PSA real-world fuel tests reveal higher consumption figures

The PSA Group has published the results of real-world RDE fuel consumption tests for 30 of their core models conducted by two separate NGOs, with the results highlighting fundamental differences in laboratory versus ‘real-world’ testing protocols

Peugeot real-world fuel efficiency test
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Peugeot Citroen debunk official fuel figures

New PSA Peugeot Citroen emissions figures raise questions over the accuracy of fuel consumption assessments, as a new testing regime highlights important differences between laboratory and ‘real-world’ results.

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe priced with big premium over wagon

Higher quality options and AMG Line styling on its new GLC Coupe is range behind the price tag, say Mercedes-Benz.

Ferrari GTC4Lusso
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Ferrari GTC4Lusso exhaust muted

New Ferrari GTC4Lusso’s sedated engine sound was designed not to frighten children.

Peter Brock BMW E30 M3 for sale
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Peter Brock BMW E30 M3 for sale

When Brocky traded Australia for Germany

Renault Clio RS
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2016 Renault Sport Clio RS breaks cover

Renault’s new Clio RS gets advanced headlights and an optional Akrapovic exhaust system for 2016. But where is the knee-weakening 205kW Megane RS engine of the RS 16 concept?

Ferrari LaFerrari Spyder
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LaFerrari Spyder revealed

The coolest Ferrari out just became even madder, as Maranello announce a convertible version of its insane LaFerrari sports car

2017 Toyota 86
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2017 Toyota 86 targets dynamics more than performance

Better handling, chassis tweaks and revised stylings are the focus for Toyota’s 2017-spec 86 sports car

Alpina BMW 4 series
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Alpina BMWs to be sold in Australia

The local luxury car market has a new German player, as bespoke BMW-tuner Alpina announces Australian distribution deal.

Renault Clio RS
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Renault reveals Clio RS and GT updates

Handling and cosmetic updates to the Clio’s sportier siblings unveiled; with Renault anticipating a 2017 release for Aussie buyers.

McLaren P1 daily driver
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The McLaren P1 daily driver

Japanese lawyer commutes in his beautiful green McLaren P1

Toyota 86
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2017 Toyota 86 brings revised styling and handling

The 2017-spec Toyota 86 is being prepped for improved handling, a small power increase and a fresh-face in its latest update.

Toyota inequitable Luxury Car Tax
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Luxury Car Tax ‘inequitable’, says Toyota

Toyota renews its calls for the abolition of the Luxury Car Tax as it reduces the list price on selected vehicles affected by new threshold limits, which came into effect on July 1

Aston Martin Red Bull AM-RB-001
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Tony Quinn approached to buy Aston Martin AM-RB 001

Motorsport mogul approached by Aston Martin to purchase fastest road car ever

Ferrari LaFerrari drop-top revealed
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Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta revealed

Lid flips on LaFerrari but no performance loss claimed

Aston Martin AM-RB 001
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Aston Martin hypercar revealed

AM-RB 001 aims to become the world’s fastest car

Aston Martin Red Bull AM-RB 001 hypercar unveiled
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Aston Martin Red Bull AM-RB 001 hypercar unveiled

Feast your eyes on the AM-RB 001 road car; the ride that Aston Martin and Red Bull hope will put an LMP1 to shame

Volvo model overhaul complete by 2020
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Volvo model overhaul complete by 2020

It’s all change at Gothenburg as the Volvo XC90 will be Swede’s oldest model within four years

Tesla autopilot on Seacliffe bridge
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Tesla autopilot not designed for incident that killed driver

Tech company behind Tesla’s autopilot reveals the system wasn’t built for fatal situation

BMW Alpina launches in Australia
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BMW Alpina launches in Australia

Quartet of tuned BMW models arrive Down Under

Mazda CX-5
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Best-selling SUVs could soon overtake passenger cars

2016 is on track to be the first year that Australians buy more SUVs than passenger vehicles, according to the latest VFACTS figures.

Hyundai i30 badge
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June Australian Vehicle Sales Winners and Losers

With official new-car sales figures for June were released today, WhichCar details the smilers and the sulkers.

Hyundai i30
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Top 10 most popular vehicles in Australia, June 2016

Records tumble as VFACTS release figures showing a strong sales performance for new-cars in June 2016, and overall sales for the year on track to eclipse 2015.

Bloodhound SSC sets supersonic record attempt
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Bloodhound SSC sets date for first supersonic record attempt

20 years after the Thrust SSC set the World Land Speed Record, the Bloodhound Project has announced the date for its first crack at the initial 1287 km/h (800mph) target