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New vehicle sales report – September 2012

The monthly update from VFACTS brings word that 94,627 vehicles were sold in September, an increase of 9% (7,808 vehicles) on the same month in 2011. Increases in the sales of hybrids helped to boost the result, so too the ongoing demand for SUVs. While government sales remain on the decline. Toyota remains miles ahead […]

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2012 Paris Motor Show in pictures – part 1

The 2012 Paris Motor Show is well underway and for those of us who can’t make it we’ve assembled a photo gallery, which highlights what a blue collar show this has turned out to be. There’s no real theme of haute coutoure motoring here. It’s mostly off the rack bread and butter models. Thankfully, the […]

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2013 Audi S3 revealed

Here’s something for Volkswagen Group fans, the all-new Audi S3. This car will set the tone for a few other models to follow, most notably the next Golf R. Now featuring an EA888-based engine the latest S3 is good for 221kW, up from 195kW (or 188kW in Australian-spec). Torque has been increased by 30Nm to […]

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2013 Audi A3 Sportback revealed

Ahead of its debut in Paris next week Audi has released pictures and information for its new A3 Sportback, codenamed 8V. Based on the three-door A3, first seen at Geneva in March, the Sportback has made good use of its MQB platform and rides on a wheelbase which has been extended by 35mm. Overall the […]

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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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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 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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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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Audi MPV under development for 2016 release

The versatility of Volkswagen’s MQB platform will be on display when Audi uses it as the basis for a new MPV due in 2016, Autocar reports. The article quotes Audi’s sales and marketing chief Peter Schwarzenbauer as the source and says the Audi MPV could have seating for up to seven people. There should be […]

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New vehicle sales report – May 2012

Last month Australians set a new vehicle sales record for the month of May. A total of 96,069 vehicles were sold, representing a very healthy increase of over 24% (18,668 vehicles) compared to May 2011. Year-to-date numbers are up almost 9% on 2011 numbers, with a total of 435,288 sales in the first five months […]

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Targa Tasmania 2012: Day 3 update

As Targa Tasmania enters its fourth day here’s an update of what happened on Day 3. Mostly it was a good day for the leaders of the two main categories, with both Jason White (Lamborghini Gallardo) and Rex Broadbent (1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS) extending their leads in the Modern and Classic outright classes respectively. […]

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2013 Audi A3 driving footage

When the new Audi A3 was officially launched at the Geneva Motor Show Audi Australia weren’t willing to divulge their launch plans. Our guess is the new A3 will be on display at the Australian International Motor Show in October before going on sale locally early next year. Seeing as you can’t see the car […]