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Hybrid sales flopped in 2013
21 Jan 2014

Hybrid sales flopped in 2013

Isaac Bober

Hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles posted dismal sales results in 2013, proving once again that they won’t succeed without some form of support.

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17 Jan 2014

2014 Fiat Panda review

Isaac Bober

The Fiat Panda isn’t a bad little thing, but it’s not as practical as Fiat would like to think it is. Indeed, if you’ve got kids and they’re still in child seats then forget about it.

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The new Alfa Romeo MiTo Series 2 is the cheapest new Alfa you can buy.
14 Jan 2014

Alfa Romeo MiTo Series 2 First Drive Car Review

Isaac Bober

Some people will never accept an Alfa Romeo with front wheel drive, but for many, the MiTo will be their first introduction to the brand. Paul Murrell assesses how successful the refreshed MiTo will be.

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The BMW 320i M Sport is an absolute ripper of a car
08 Jan 2014

BMW 320i First Drive Car Review

Isaac Bober

BMW say it builds the ultimate driving machine. Tony Bosworth reckons it might well have hit the nail on the head with the 320i (M Sport Package).

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The Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati is a little pricey at $60k but it's a whole lot of fun to drive
02 Jan 2014

Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati First Drive Car Review

Isaac Bober

There’s only 40 of these Abarth 695 Edizione Maseratis available for Australia and that’s a shame because this is one of the stand-out hotties of the last few years.

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Mercedes-Benz in America is facing a massive potential recall over tail-light faults in the new C-Class
31 Dec 2013

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Tail-Light Issues

Isaac Bober

Reports are coming through from the US that safety regulators have widened their investigation into tail-light failures on Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles.

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