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Audi A3, Renault Clio & Volvo V40 among latest five star pupils

In the most recent test results published by Euro NCAP the newest Audi A3, Renault Clio and Volvo V40 models were all awarded the maximim possible five star safety rating. The A3 scored 95% for adult occupants and was praised for its strong performance in the side barrier test. However, Euro NCAP state the A3’s […]

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Audi

Undisguised Audi A3 Sportback spied

WorldCarFans brings us a good selection of undisguised pics previewing the 2013 Audi A3 Sportback. It’s the best look yet at the five-door A3, which is expected to be on show in Paris. As we’ve noted before, this is the model our Australian readers need to pay attention to. We’ve previously been tipped that the […]

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Audi

Audi A3 Sportback to join Paris posse?

Word on the e-street says the five-door Audi A3 Sportback could join the impressive list of debut models heading to the bright lights of the Paris Motor Show next month. A little early perhaps? We’ll see. If nothing else it’s a good opportunity to share this new rendering showing the five-door layout. We reckon it’s […]

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Infiniti Lotus Renault

Lotus could build Renault Alpine A110-50

Autocar brings word that the future of the stunning Renault Alpine A110-50 and the Infiniti Emerg-E concept models could rest on their ability to be adapted to the Lotus Evora platform. For the Emerg-E it’s a no brainer, as the concept model is already based on the Lotus archictecture, including its drivetrain. But modifcations may […]

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Audi

New Audi RS6 to boast more power than rivals

Any thoughts of a truce in the unofficial power war waged by the big German manufacturers has been put to rest with reports suggesting the all-new Audi RS6 will have 420kW. That’s slightly more than the current BMW M5 and also tops the competitors wearing a Mercedes-Benz AMG badge. Power for the next RS6 will […]

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Audi

2013 Audi A3 Sportback spotted

When Audi launched its latest generation A3 at the Geneva Motor Show back in March they only gave us the three-door layout. Word is we won’t ever see a three-door A3 in Australia again (we hope our info is wrong, by the way), so aside from getting a good look at the general style and […]

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Turns out Lamborghini actually bought Ducati

When Ducati was sold in April it was widely accepted that Audi signed an €860 million cheque for the privilege. Well, the buyout amount was debated a little, but nobody was in any doubt that Audi was the new owner of the Italian superbike maker. However, Audi’s own Interim Financial Report 2012, January 1 to […]

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Green Machines Porsche

Porsche 918 Spyder provisional specifications

In addition to the gorgeous pictures of the Martini Racing inspired Porsche 918 Spyder prototype Stuttgart has released provisional specs for the car. You’re a Porsche fan, right; so all you really need to know is the 918 has a 4.6 litre V8 and an electric motor on each axle. The end result is 770hp […]

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Green Machines Porsche

Porsche 918 Spyder in classic Martini livery

A little over a week since we saw a Porsche 918 Spyder in monochrome Martini livery, Porsche has gone the full monty by revealing four pics of the 918 in classic Martini Racing team colours. We’re going to forget the specs of this car for a moment. And we’re not even going to mention the […]

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Formula 1 Volkswagen

VW mentioned in same sentence as F1 (again)

As often as Volkswagen denies it is interested in Formula One a new rumour emerges. This time it involves the Sauber F1 Team and the theory was given new life at the German Grand Prix last weekend. Peter Sauber himself is at the centre of the latest speculation, too. When told of the rumours, rather […]

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Audi

“But I don’t have your number!”

With this new commercial Audi shows it’ll be a case of fastest finger first when controlling the new A3.

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Accessories & Tech Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz A Class is packed with fruit

Mercedes-Benz recently released this promo video of its new A Class. There’s certainly a lot of tech filtering its way down from the larger Benz models. It will be fascinating to see how it is priced when it lands in Australia next year.