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The Australian automotive industry’s positive start to 2010 continued in February with a significant increase in sales of new vehicles over last month as well as February 2009. Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 82,219 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in February, up 17.1 [...]

The Lexus CT 200h has today joined the growing list of new vehicles bound for next week’s Geneva Motor Show to be leaked to the press ahead of its official debut. The leaked brochure reveals images and basic specifications of the five-door hybrid, but stops short of announcing power figures, fuel efficiency and CO2 performance [...]

The 80th international Geneva Motor Show beginning in two weeks time will represent a very real look into the future of Chevrolet vehicles in Europe. Chevrolet Europe president and managing director, Wayne Brannon, confirmed five new vehicles will join the line-up next year as a part of the brand’s centenary year celebrations. One of those [...]

Toyota is looking to put a troubled start to the new decade behind it with the European premieres of five new vehicles at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Headlining the unveilings is the world’s first look at the showroom-ready Toyota Auris (Corolla in Australia) HSD (hybrid synergy drive). Built in Britain at Toyota’s Burnaston factory, [...]

The Australian automotive industry has started 2010 on a positive note with a significant increase in the number of new vehicles sold during January. Official VFACTS data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 74,864 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in January, up 11.6 percent (7785 vehicles) on [...]