Holden VF Commodore SV6 v Ford Falcon XR6 headlines CarAdvice Magazine June

CarAdvice Magazine has pushed beyond 20,000 active users in its first six issues, and the June issue, available to download now, is jammed with even more features and reviews. We�??re also the first to feature a comparison test between the Holden VF Commodore SV6 and Ford FG Falcon XR6, the two most popular sports six-cylinder sedan grades in each line-up. Check out the other content below, including news, reviews, features and interactive content,...

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Suzuki joins capped-price servicing fraternity

Suzuki Australia has announced a five-year capped-price servicing program for all new vehicles sold from today. The program�??s introduction brings the Japanese manufacturer into line with several other carmakers by guaranteeing a fixed price for all services performed on new vehicles at authorised Suzuki workshops for up to five years. Suzuki says servicing costs range from $199 for the Alto and Swift to $249 for the Kizashi and $269...

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Aston Martin, Daimler in talks over engine partnership: report

Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler have held early talks over a proposed technical partnership to create new engines for the iconic British manufacturer. Aston Martin is actively seeking a collaborator to reduce spending on its next-generation sports cars, and German powerhouse Daimler is understood to be the preferred partner of Aston co-owner Investindustrial. The Gaydon-based manufacturer of the Vantage, DB9,...

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Subaru WRX concept leaked

Images claiming to uncover the design of the Subaru WRX concept have leaked online ahead of the highly anticipated sports car�??s unveiling at the 2013 New York auto show. First seen on French website Blog Automobile, the unverified images purportedly reveal the exterior design of the new� Subaru� concept, giving us our first realistic impression of what to expect from the production Subaru WRX that�??s set to materialise next year....

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Lamborghini 50th anniversary grand tour ready to make tracks

The largest ever gathering of Lamborghini supercars will set off in Italy today, as 350 cars take part in the brand�??s 50th anniversary grand tour from Milan to the Raging Bull�??s headquarters in Sant�??Agata Bolognese. Organised to celebrate 50 years since Lamborghini first began in Emilia Romagna, the 4km-long convoy �?" comprising 139,745kW and 700 people from 29 countries �?" departs the Piazza Castello in Milan today before stopping in...

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JD Power satisfaction study: Jaguar retains lead, Skoda duo dominates

Jaguar has retained its title as the leading automotive brand for ownership satisfaction in the UK, while two Skoda models have dominated at the top of the charts. The JD Power and Associates 2013 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study sees Jaguar keep pole position in the annual ranking ahead of long-time leader Lexus for the second straight year. The luxury British marque held off the resurgent Japanese manufacturer by nine points, scoring...

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Infiniti aiming to become quality leader among luxury brands

Infiniti says becoming a leader in vehicle quality is fundamental to the brand�??s goal of tripling global sales within five years and establishing itself as a serious player in the luxury market. Automotive News reports the directive comes from the very top, with the CEO of Infiniti�??s parent company Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, demanding the Japan-based luxury division design and build products to a standard unrivalled by its peers. Infiniti president...

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Volkswagen Golf v Mazda 3 v Toyota Corolla v Holden Cruze v Ford Focus v Hyundai i30 v Opel Astra v Honda Civic

Before the fireworks are blown at year�??s end more than a quarter of a million Australians will sign for a small hatchback or sedan, of which about 75 per cent will pick one of the eight nameplates featured in this test. This is the biggest, most relevant test of the year. The catalyst for this mega-comparison is the arrival of the new Volkswagen Golf. It joins the Ford Focus, Holden Cruze, Honda Civic Hatch, Hyundai i30, Mazda 3, Opel Astra...

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