Mazda2 Genki USB Connectivity
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Mazda2 Adds USB Connectivity

Mazda Australia has made the stylish and compact Mazda2 even more appealing with the addition of USB connectivity across the range. USB connectivity means that Mazda2 drivers and passengers alike can now easily connect their iPod®, iPhone® or USB memory via a handy USB input located in the centre console. [Read More]

Kia Optima hybrid D-segment sedan Envirocar award
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Kia Motors Earns Environmental Certificates from TÜV Nord

Kia Motors Corporation has been recognised by TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspection organization, for the outstanding eco-credentials of three of its newest models. Kia’s recently introduced models to the European market, all-new cee’d C-segment hatchback, Optima hybrid D-segment sedan and the refreshed Sorento CUV, have been certified according to the ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). [Read More]

Holden Volt 2012
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Holden Volt to Debut at Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival

The Holden Volt goes on sale in Australia later this year. A game-changing electric vehicle (EV) with extended-range capability it can recharge in less than six hours via a regular household outlet (10A charge), costing as little as $2.50 for a full charge. It has an electric range of up to 87km and with its petrol generator, has a combined range of more than 600km. [Read More]

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Australia 2012
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BMW ActiveHybrids in Australia

The ActiveHybrid 5 goes on sale in Australia in October and will be joined by the ActiveHybrid 3 towards the end on the year. The range will then be bolstered with the ActiveHybrid 7 Series in the first quarter of 2013.At the heart of each BMW ActiveHybrid model is the brand’s multi award winning 3.0 litre straight six-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, renowned for its free-revving capability, pulling power and fuel efficiency.
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Twizy Way By Renault Shared Electric Mobility Service
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Twizy Way By Renault

Renault is preparing a full-scale test of an innovative sustainable mobility service accessible to all: Twizy Way by Renault. Starting on 21st June, Renault Twizy will provide an all-new car-sharing solution within the urban community of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France). [Read More]

BMW i3 Concept Rome 2012
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BMW i Born Electric Tour makes first stop in Rome

The Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome marked the starting point for the worldwide tour of BMW i – the sub-brand of BMW which encompasses sustainable mobility. The full program is available at www.bmw-i.it. The BMW Group inaugurated the BMW i Born Electric Tour at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni located at Via Nazionale 194 in Rome. [Read More]

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV
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2012 Paris Motor Show Mitsubushi New Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV World Premiere

MMC announced today that later this year at the 2012 Paris Motor Show* (“Mondial de l’Automobile*), Mitsubishi Motors will continue its roll out of ambitious, global and green new product generation, with a series of significant premieres. The highlight of this offensive will be the world introduction of the all-new Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV. [Read More]

Hyundai Accent Active ext 1
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Hyundai Accent 1.6L CRDi Diesel Review

This week I took the Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi for a drive. The Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi is surprisingly comfortable for a small car. At 192cm tall I was imagining the Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L CRDi to be cramped but was pleasantly surprised. [Read More]

2012 Hyundai i30 Premium Exterior
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2012 Hyundai i30 Review

The Hyundai i30 .Yeah we know the i30. That’s the car Hyundai released in 2007. and lifted the bench mark for small car buyers, as this was a landmark small car for the Hyundai brand. The hyundai i30 changed people’s attitude towards Hyundai. [Read More]