Volvo has extended the R-Design styling pack to include its XC90 and V70 ranges, a move it says will “increase their dynamic appeal for Australian customers”.

The  R-Design styling pack has been available on the C30, S40 and V50 T5 models for some time now. The latest additions to the R-Design rank include the XC90 3.2, [...]

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As I write this the fourth episode of Top Gear’s local franchise has finished.

This week, Steve thrashed the HSV W427 around Lang Lang (although Charlie seemed to think it was a Holden creation).

Warren trekked through the bush with a rather subdued Aboriginal tracker named Diesel, taking on the TRD HiLux and its satellite navigation system. [...]

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Well folks, episode three is over and in this writer’s opinion there is a little potential peeking through the cracks. The guys are relaxing a little in their roles and even the studio audience managed a brief chuckle, although I still whince when Charlie introduces The Stig… they need a new copywriter for that one.

The [...]

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Chrysler executives have reportedly confirmed that either the Jeep Liberty (known here as the Cherokee) or the Dodge Nitro will be phased out by 2012. Both of these mid-size SUVS are built on the same production line in Toledo, Ohio, and share the same platform and engine lineup, and - to be brutally honest [...]

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The all-new 2008 model TMR website has finally launched, and we’re suitably rapt. There’s still a lot of work ahead of us, but we’re off to a flying start.

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Volvo are taking the wraps off their new XC60 crossover next month in Geneva. In the meantime, they have supplied us with the first official images and details.

Volvo are hoping to attract a legion of new buyers to the marque – those looking for exciting and individual styling combined with what Volvo believe is outstanding [...]

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Arguably one of the 2007 new vehicle launches that divided opinion the most, was Jaguar’s new XF. One of TMR’s favourites, this is definitely the car to put Jaguar back on the map and World’s motoring press who have had the pleasure of driving it, seem to agree.

The highly respected ‘Car of the Year’ [...]

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According to the press release “The emergence of the pert, pretty face of the new Nissan Micra will have nondescript look-alike rivals across Australia scurrying to the beautician for a makeover”. Hows that for spin! That’s like suggesting we should all get our teeth done so that we could be as handsome as Steve Buscemi.

The [...]

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Lotus have just released details of their latest concept car, the Hotwheels inspired Lotus which was a feature at the recent SEMA show in Las Vegas. Not your usual concept car, this one is a 1:5 scale model. A 1:64 scale version will become part of the Hotwheels toy car range.

Lotus have let on that [...]

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Hennessey is not a company well known in Australia but their reputation in the States is well known by car enthusiasts. Hennessey specialise in taking factory performance cars from mild to wild with the development and fitting of purpose built tuning parts. They have waved their tuning wand over a number of America’s best known [...]

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Most car enthusiasts, regardless of their age will have seen or at least be aware of the famous car chase in the 1968 movie classic Bullitt. The stars of the movie, Steve McQueen and his highland green Mustang featured in a 7 minute car chase that has defined movie car chases ever since. Flung through [...]

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Lotus, fresh from unveiling their track only 2-Eleven racer to Australian enthusiasts at the recent Sydney Motor Show have today announced that the 2-Eleven will be making its Aussie motorsport debut at this years Mt Buller Sprint Hillclimb.

Believe it or not, this little weapon is actually road legal in the UK. Unfortunately, in the land [...]

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