2012 Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

2012 Mazda CX-5


2012 Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-5 models powered by the brand’s new SkyActiv-D 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine will use 5.7 litres of fuel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The only compact SUVs currently on sale in Australia that better the CX-5’s promised economy are the Mini Cooper D Countryman (4.4L/100km) and the Peugeot 3008 1.6 XSE HDi (5.1L/100km). With 129kW of power and 420Nm of torque on tap however, the CX-5 is significantly more powerful than the Mini (82kW/270Nm) and the Peugeot (80kW/240Nm).

2012 Mazda CX-5

2013 Audi RS6 spy shots

Audi has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming high performance Audi RS6 Avant. The car was seen in Sweden during extreme winter testing.

The 2013 Audi RS6 is based on the new Audi A6. It will feature various performance-inspired revisions, including sports suspension, hip-hugging sports seats and a number of mechanical reinforcements to accommodate high-speed driving.

Chevrolet Volt poses no increased fire risk

The US Government’s vehicle safety authority has closed its investigation into the Chevrolet Volt after it found the plug-in vehicle’s electric components did not create an increased fire risk.

2012 Chevrolet Volt


2012 Chevrolet Volt


2012 Chevrolet Volt


2012 Chevrolet Volt

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into the Volt on November 25 after vehicles crash-tested earlier in the year caught fire in the days and weeks after their tests.

2012 Hyundai Accent CRDi Cheap Diesel Cars

2012 Hyundai Accent manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and dealer charges

• Active petrol manual – $16,990
• Active petrol automatic – $18,990
• Active diesel manual – $19,490
• Active diesel automatic – $21,490
• Elite petrol manual – $18,490
• Elite petrol automatic – $20,490
• Premium petrol manual (hatch only) – $20,990
• Active petrol automatic – $22,990

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250, SLK55 AMG in Australia

Mercedes-Benz has launched the SLK250 and SLK55 AMG in Australia, boosting the new sports car line-up with a mid-spec model and a high-performance flagship.

The SLK250 slots between the SLK200 and SLK350, which introduced the third-generation hardtop roadster to Australia back in August 2011.

With a starting price of $91,900, the SLK250 is $9325 cheaper than the model it replaces.

The SLK250 features a more powerful version of the 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine from the SLK200. It produces an extra 15kW and 40Nm for a maximum output of 150kW and 310Nm of torque. The SLK250 is four-tenths faster from 0-100km/h (6.6 seconds), yet uses just 0.1 litres per 100km more fuel.

Mitsubishi to unveil global concept at Geneva

Mitsubishi will unveil an all-new concept vehicle at the 2012 Geneva motor show in March. The company released this teaser image, previewing a new design direction that will form part of the future Mitsubishi line-up.

Mitsubishi hasn’t revealed much about the concept, or what segment it fits into, however, in the company statement the concept is described as a “strategic and innovative premium vehicle”.

The concept is very similar to the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II, unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show in November, suggesting this could be a concept version of the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander.

2012 Mini Baker Street Details

The Mini Baker Street and the Mini Bayswater aim to spread “contemporary London style” around the world. The Baker Street has a youthful trend-setting theme, while the Bayswater emphasises the brand’s sportiness and handling prowess.

Both limited edition models will go on sale in Australia in May. The Baker Street package adds $1950 to the price of the Cooper and Cooper D, while the Bayswater pack adds $3400 to the Cooper and Cooper D and $2700 to the Cooper S.

2012 Mini Baker Street/Bayswater manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and on-road charges):

• Cooper Baker Street – $33,450
• Cooper D Baker Street – $36,700
• Cooper Bayswater – $34,900
• Cooper D Bayswater – $38,150
• Cooper S Bayswater – $43,200

Toyota Prius V Review

Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius V is really just a thinly disguised minivan. But the plain fact is, some people need minivans and some of those desperate souls will want that minivan to be a hybrid. The Prius V offers 50 per cent more space behind the front seats than the hatch (a solid gain) and it comes close in terms of fuel efficiency — 4.6L/100 km in combined driving compared to 3.8L/100 km for the original. (These are US fuel cycle figures; Australian figures have yet to be confirmed ahead of its local launch in Q2 of this year.)

The strength of the vehicle, as expected, is the hybrid powertrain (shared with the regular Prius), which pairs a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 60kW electric motor to produce a combined 100kW. This pairing is linked to a continuously variable transmission and managed via four different drive modes ranging from the extra-mild to the slightly spicy. In EV mode, the vehicle can run on electricity alone at urban speeds for about 2km, while power mode brings (a bit of) added punch.

Toyota Prius V

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Small Car

The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class will have sharper value when it goes on sale in April as the German car maker begins an aggressive marketing strategy for its new wave of small cars.

Mercedes has revealed the second-generation B-Class will start from $38,950, for the B180 model that currently accounts for more than half of B-Class sales in Australia.

The most affordable Mercedes-Benz increases slightly in price from the outgoing B180’s $37,875, though that model is equipped with a manual transmission while a seven-speed dual-clutch auto is standard across the new B-Class range.

The current B180 auto costs $40,775.

2012 BMW 318d, 320i prices

BMW Australia has confirmed the prices and specifications of the entry-level variants in the all-new BMW 3-Series range.

The 318d kicks off the new line-up at $56,400 (before on-roads), while the 320i is priced from $57,600. The 318d is just $300 more expensive than the starting price of the previous 3-Series range, while the 320i has gone up by $1500.

2012 BMW 3-Series sedan manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and dealer charges):

• 318d – $56,400
• 320i – $57,600
• 320d – $60,900
• 328i – $66,900
• 335i – $91,900

Korean brand’s first-ever production EV - KIA RAY

KIA RAY

KIA RAY

KIA RAY

KIA RAY

KIA RAY

KIA RAY

Kia Motors’ first-ever production vehicle has debuted at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Kia Motors took the wraps off its Ray production electric vehicle and Naimo EV concept car. The two vehicles are powered by advanced lithium polymer battery packs, while the Naimo features a groundbreaking User Centred Driving (UCD) telematics system, which demonstrates future technology around safety, media and in-car entertainment technologies.

KIA RAY

KIA RAY

KIA RAY

2012 Lamborghini Cars Pictures and Model