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Taxi drivers target Holden, claiming steering fault
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Taxi drivers target Holden, claiming steering fault

Power steering systems that drivers say can load up unexpectedly have been fixed in the US. But not here.

Mitsubishi fuel scandal could affect Peugeot and Citroen
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Mitsubishi fuel scandal could affect Peugeot and Citroen

The local distributors for Peugeot and Citroen have received “clarification” from the brands’ French head office, claiming their Mitsubishi-produced vehicles sold in Australia are unaffected by the efficiency scandal.

Dieselgate: Volkswagen insists Aussies don’t deserve payouts
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Dieselgate: Volkswagen insists Aussies don’t deserve payouts

US Volkswagen owners tipped to receive $US5000 peace offering, but we’re still in line for nothing

2017 Volkswagen CrossBlue large SUV spy pics
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2017 Volkswagen CrossBlue large SUV spy pics

Volkswagen will woo seven-seater buyers with this one, expected late next year as a 2018 model

Jaguar Project 7 destined for garages
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Jaguar Project 7 destined for garages

Just 10 have arrived in Australia, but the fastest Jaguars ever sold will probably spend more time tucked away in a garage.

Inside Wheels May 2016, on sale now!
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Inside Wheels May 2016, on sale now!

POWER PLAY! 499kW supercharged Ford Mustangs invade Oz; A Porsche finally comes last in a comparo; Merc’s E-Class techno boss

Holden Commodore’s hot hatchback
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2017 Holden Commodore hot hatch spy pics

Opel Insignia caught testing the limits before it arrives in Australia wearing a Holden Commodore badge – and it’s a hatchback

Mercedes SLC roadster future in doubt
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Mercedes SLC roadster future in doubt

Shrinking sales force Mercedes-Benz to weigh up the future for its compact two-door sportscar

Aston Martin Vantage GT8, V12 S models revealed
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Aston Martin Vantage GT8, V12 S models revealed

Faster, lighter, more engaging limited edition Aston Martins to farewell long running Vantage ahead of replacement model with AMG-sourced V8.

2016 Targa Tasmania won by Matt Close in Porsche 911
Motorsport

2016 Targa Tasmania won by Matt Close in Porsche 911

Twenty-fifth anniversary road rally produces spirited contest

McLaughlin and Volvo dominate Phillip Island V8 SuperCars
Motorsport

McLaughlin and Volvo dominate Phillip Island V8 Supercars

Motorsport wrap: Volvo trounces V8s field; storming Ricciardo’s Shanghai comeback; crash stalls Webber title defence

2017 Suzuki Swift spy pics
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2017 Suzuki Swift spy pics

The 2017 Suzuki Swift is fast approaching, as the supermini light-car segment starts to hot up again

MPS badge could help Mazda with premium push
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MPS badge could help Mazda with premium push

Buyer shift towards premium models may sharpen the pencils for Mazda’s business case to revive the MPS badge in Australia

2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV spy pics
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2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV spy pics

The 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio breaks cover at last, barely concealing its voluptuous lines despite the bin-liner camo eyesore

Porsche Valeo electric turbocharger
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Porsche to boost future with fully electric turbocharging

Weissach’s plan to consign turbo lag to history

2017 Holden Trax spy pics
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2017 Holden Trax spy pics

The 2017 Holden Trax has been sprung in Melbourne wearing a car bra and ‘hatch hutch’ ahead of late-year debut.

Toby Price looks ahead to V8 Supercars
Motorsport

Dakar winner Toby Price looks ahead to V8 Supercars

Motorsport wrap: Price sees V8 Supercars in future; Busch makes it two in a row at Texas; Marquez again the master at Austin

Mike Simcoe
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GM’s Mike Simcoe on rise to global design chief

The newly appointed world head of GM design, Australian Mike Simcoe, talks about the challenges of his new role

Mike Simcoe
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Holden Monaro architect to lead GM’s global design

Australian Mike Simcoe has been promoted to the position of vice-president of General Motors design

World rally champ Ogier’s Aussie mechanic comes home to V8 Supercars
Motorsport

Sebastien Ogier’s Aussie mechanic moves to V8 Supercars

Last year Callum Colquhoun was fettling Sebastien Ogier’s Polo. This year he’s building Jamie Whincup’s V8 Holden

VFACTS new vehicles sales report March 2016
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VFACTS new vehicles sales report March 2016

New-car sales pace slows slightly in March as we cross the quarter-million mark

Holden Trailblazer to replace Colorado 7
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Holden Trailblazer to replace Colorado 7

American nameplate to replace heavily revised Colorado 7.

Holden Spark aims to pick up with pop-ups
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Holden Spark aims to pick up with pop-ups

Micro-car sales strategy targets shopping centres

Ricciardo fourth as Rosberg romps in Bahrain
Motorsport

Ricciardo fourth as Rosberg romps in Bahrain

Motorsport wrap: Rosberg extends F1 lead over Hamilton; van Gisbergen denied V8s clean sweep in Tassie; Marquez masters Rossi in Argentina