24 Jan 2016

A reader is alarmed by the number of SUV reviews on Practical Motoring

We love to hear from our readers, and every so often we answer them via a BLOG. This one is concerned by the number of SUV reviews…

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Peugeot 508 engine
16 Jan 2016

French government tests confirm environmental performance of Peugeot 208 and 508

Tests by the French Government have confirmed emissions performance results published by Peugeot for its 208 and 508 vehicles.

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Peugeot to provide real-world fuel testing
15 Jan 2016

Peugeot, Citroen and Renault cleared in VW-esque vehicle emissions probe

French car makers, Peugeot, Citroen and Renault have been cleared after investigators inspected facilities to look into their vehicle emissions technology.

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How does the Volkswagen defeat device work
12 Dec 2015

VW says trying to meet “impossible” US NOx emissions is to blame for #dieselgate

VW chairman, Hans Dieter Poesch, has said that VW boffins installed illegal software on its EA189 diesel engines after it couldn’t meet US NOx emissions regulations legally.

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07 Dec 2015

2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk review

Robert Pepper’s 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and rating.

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01 Dec 2015

2015 Toyota Corolla ZR review long-term

The Toyota Corolla is undoubtedly Australia’s best-selling car. Follow our weekly updates on life with the 2015 Toyota Corolla ZR review.

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volkswagen announces fix for diesel engines with defeat device
26 Nov 2015

VW outlines fix for diesel engines in Europe… and maybe Australia

VW has issued details of a fix for 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines that contain so-called ‘defeat devices’ to the Federal Motor Transport Authority in Germany.

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How does the Volkswagen defeat device work
22 Nov 2015

VW refuses compensation for European owners of ‘cheating’ diesels… likely to be the same in Australia

VW has announced it will not pay compensation to the owners of diesel cars carrying ‘cheat’ software, despite VW US offering a $1000 goodwill package.

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15 Nov 2015

What’s in a name? GT, GTi, GTS… and do they mean anything any more?

Makers slap GT, GTi and GTS onto just about anything these days, so, does a flash badge on a performance car really mean anything these days?

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How does the Volkswagen defeat device work
14 Nov 2015

CO2 emissions deception by VW Group gets bigger. Much bigger

The Volkswagen Group has released a long list of vehicles caught up in the CO2 emissions deception as the #dieselgate scandal keeps on getting bigger and bigger.

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Auto Union Typ C made with a 3D printer
06 Nov 2015

Audi uses 3D printer to make working half-size 1936 Auto Union Typ C replica

Audi Toolmaking has demonstrated its 3D printers by using them to make a replica half-size 1936 Auto Union Typ C racer.

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Ford Everest scores 5 Star ANCAP
26 Oct 2015

New Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest score 5 Star ANCAP rating

The new Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest have scored 5 Star ANCAP ratings while a crop of refreshed models, including the Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series have retained their top ratings.

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VW Caravelle Generation Six revealed
22 Oct 2015

VW pays homage to 1960s Kombi with Caravelle Generation Six

Volkswagen has revealed its Caravelle Generation Six, which pays homage to it original 1960s Kombi… no word on whether it’ll be available Down Under.

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21 Oct 2015

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How does the Volkswagen defeat device work
15 Oct 2015

VW emissions scandal: Do you really have to comply with a car recall? UPDATED

Audi has become the first of the Volkswagen Group to issue a recall notification on vehicles fitted with EA189 family engines fitted with an emissions ‘cheat device’.

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