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Three new engines for new RAV4

Toyota's next-generation 2013 RAV4 will arrive in Australia with three new fuel-efficient engines including - for the first time - a turbo-diesel.Unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, the popular SUV will arrive in Australia early next year with Toyota saying it will offer buyers improved performance, refinement, packaging, technology and value.The new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine sees combined-cycle fuel economy dipping below 6.0 litres/100km and CO2 emissions below 150g/km when mated to a manual transmission.

30 November 2012

Australian car honours released

Drive have announced their Car of The Year award winners, while Australia's seven State and Territory based motoring clubs have announced their own comparative 'Australia's Best Cars' honours.The various award category winners from both events are listed below.

30 November 2012

Toyota launches Prius v i-Tech; post record hybrid sales

A luxury version of the seven-seat Prius v has arrived in Australia - just as Toyota's local hybrid sales pass 10,000 units in a year for the first time.Priced from $46,490 the Prius v i-Tech has increased safety, comfort and convenience technologies compared with the highly specified version of the car launched in May this year.The added features include dynamic radar cruise control, a pre-crash safety system for the brakes and seatbelts and a satellite navigation system with digital radio.

30 November 2012

Victorian automotive traders fined

A number of Victorian automotive traders have been fined in the few weeks under a variety of offences.Michael Delosa, 56, was convicted of one count of unlicensed motor car trading under the Motor Car Traders Act 1986.

30 November 2012

Ford Australia forms joint partnership with Rare Spares

Ford Australia and Rare Spares have announced a landmark partnership to supply a range of officially licensed Ford restoration parts for older model cars.

27 November 2012

SA Third party insurance changes met with support

Changes to South Australia's compulsory third party insurance scheme (CTP) has been met with support from the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia (RAA).

27 November 2012

Automotive businesses fined $5280

A recent fair trading compliance and education program in Singleton, New South Wales detected 38 breaches of legislation at 18 automotive traders, resulting in 16 penalty notices totalling $5280. Of these, 14 breaches of motor dealers legislation were found, and 24 breaches of motor vehicle repairers legislation.

27 November 2012

Honda wins supply chain award

Honda Australia has been awarded a high commendation by The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) at the 2012 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards.

27 November 2012

Added value for Kluger special edition

Toyota has released a special edition seven-seat Kluger with more than $8000 of added features for just $2300.

27 November 2012

Ford Territory reaches 150,000 manufacturing milestone

  Australia’s only truly local SUV, the Ford Territory has reached a production milestone of 150,000 units. “This is a significant milestone for us at Ford Australia,” says Bob Graziano, Ford Australia president and CEO.

27 November 2012