Dec 10th, 2008 by Motor Dude
Time for a serious story. Have a look at the click below, and then ask yourself, is this the worst car chase that you have ever seen in a film?
The dialogue is bad enough, but when you also factor in the top class action, you know you've just watched a real gem.
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Dec 8th, 2008 by Motor Dude
For the first time ever, a four-door BMW M3 is available in Australia. The BMW M3 is a definite hero car, powered by a V8, 4.0-litre, 309 kW engine, producing 400 Nm of torque and revving toward a mammoth 8,400 rpm red line.
BMW has never offered the M3 sedan in Australia before. There was no Sedan in the previous E46 generation model range, and in the E36 generation, only Coupé and Convertible versions of the M3 came to Australia.
Equipped with the seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic, the M3 Sedan can go from 0-100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds
The new BMW M3 Sedan is priced from $145,000 plus dealer delivery and statutory charges, for the manual six-speed model.
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BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2006 BWM M3 CONVERTIBLE |  |
20 Bids | US $28,100.00 | 1h 40m |
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BMW M3 Convertible RARE 5spd CARBON FIBER SPLR TRICK WHEELS EXHAUST NICE | |
9 Bids | US $10,000.00 | 3h 16m |
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BMW M3 Convertible 2006 BMW M3 convertible Certified SMG Xenon HK sound s | 4 Bids | US $27,000.00 | 4h 46m |
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BMW M3 M3 2004 BMW M3 | |
4 Bids | US $14,100.00 | 5h 12m |
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BMW M3 E46 6 SPEED REPAIRABLE REBUILDABLE SALVAGE LOT DRIVES NO RESERVE | |
17 Bids | US $6,300.00 | 5h 18m |
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BMW M3 M3 2003 BMW M3 Carbon Fiber Manual 6spd NO RESERVE | |
17 Bids | US $19,100.00 | 5h 36m |
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BMW M3 2 door coupe 2004 M3 Loaded excellent condition SMG 59K | |
0 Bid | US $18,500.00 | 14h 43m |
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BMW M3 1995 BMW M3 Lightweight Re Built Euro E36 M3 Motor | 0 Bid | US $37,000.00 | 16h 24m |
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BMW M3 BMWCV Brand New BMW M3 | 24 Bids | US $40,100.00 | 17h 38m |
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BMW 3 Series 328IS 1997 BMW 328IS M3 DINAN ONLY 77000 MILES | |
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US $7,000.00 | 18h 10m |
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Dec 5th, 2008 by Motor Dude
Subaru has unleashed it's Impreza WRX All-Wheel Drive sedan variant to complement the previously released hatch.
The 2.5 litre turbocharged engine produces 195 Kilowatts of power at 6000 rpm and 343 Newtonmetres of torque at 4000 rpm. Surprisingly perhaps, it's fuel consumption is a respectable 10.4 l/100km, while carbondioxide emissions are 247 g/km.
The 2009 WRX boasts an improved 0-100 km/h time of 5.31 seconds, a increase of 26 Kilowatts 23 Newtonmetres of torque compared to its predecessor and an increased boost.
Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “Controlled aggression sums up the MY09 Impreza WRX – it performs better across the board, from power and torque to carbon footprint, which is a major engineering achievement."
Senior said the new generation Impreza range is a winner across the board, with sales up 7.0 per cent to the end of October.
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Subaru WRX 2007 Subaru WRX awd turbo manual navigation | |
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US $17,900.00 | 52m |
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Subaru WRX STi 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi excellent condition | |
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US $15,999.00 | 1h 1m |
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Subaru WRX Impreza 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX | |
14 Bids | US $9,500.00 | 3h 1m |
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Nov 25th, 2008 by Motor Dude
The first official shot of the Volvo S60 concept has been revealed ahead of it's official unveiling in January 2009 and the North American International Auto Show.
The image leaves a lot to the imagination, but the S60 is definitely coupe inspired. "The concept car's design gives a visual promise of enthusiastic driving characteristics and I can assure you that the all-new S60 will deliver a sporty drive like no Volvo before," says Stephen Odell, President and CEO at Volvo Cars.
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Nov 10th, 2008 by Motor Dude
You may remember him from his tennis career, or you may remember him for his star turn in the romance 'reality' series, Age of Love, but personally, I remember Mark Philippoussis due to his exotic car collection.
Well if you want to own a little Philippoussis history, the Scud's metallic blue Hummer H1 is being auctioned off at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on November 24, with no reserve price.
The ‘Scud’ fell in love with the Hummer at the Melbourne International Motor Show and purchased it on the spot, keeping it in Australia while he played the International tennis circuit.
Two owners and an indicated 29,900km later, Shannons say the Hummer’s good condition and low mileage suggest that it has spent most of its life as an urban, rather than a desert stormer. However it remains well suited for serious off-road work, with its equipment including the factory-fitted Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS), which enables the driver to vary tyre air pressure on the fly.
Shannons are offering the Hummer for sale as a ‘project’, as some easily replaceable exterior hardware and cabin trim has been removed.
It is expected to sell in the $40-$50,000 price range at the November 24 auction - around a quarter of its original new price - and is expected to appeal to both collectors and those seeking a seriously capable vehicle for off-road travel and exploration.
The Scud's Hummer is perfect for anyone wanting to hunt down a few cougars.
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Hummer H2 2005 HUMMER H2 | |
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US $25,500.00 | 12m |
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Hummer H3 2006 HUMMER H3 | |
US $21,000.00 | 51m |
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Hummer H2 200 Stretch Hummer H2 200 Inch Stretch Krystal Koach | 16 Bids | US $34,102.00 | 1h 22m |
Edit: The metallic blue Hummer H1 originally owned by Mark Philippoussis sold unreserved for $69,000 at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on November 24.
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Nov 7th, 2008 by Motor Dude
Here's a nice little offer I received in my inbox today, particularly if you are looking at getting some quotes for some car insurance. Famous Insurance are offering people the chance to win a $1,000 fuel voucher with every quote from Famous Insurance.
It's pretty simple, click the link below, and you'll head off to their offer page. Request a quote, and you're in with a chance.
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Nov 5th, 2008 by Motor Dude
Nissan has released the first official pictures of their 2009 370Z Coupe, which is set to make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19.
The all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z, the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its reintroduction as a 2003 model, solidifies the strengths of its predecessor with an unmatched balance of performance, style and value.
As the images below show, it's a car with a strong look, that's sure to win over a lot of people. As you can also see from the photos, the Nissan marketing team love a 'wet down' for their photo shoots. Don't cars just look better on a wet track?
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Nissan 350Z NISMO 08 350Z NISMO NO RESERVE | 1 Bid | US $25,000.00 | 20m |
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Nissan 350Z Convertible Excellent condition garage kept non smoker loaded | 2 Bids | US $16,100.00 | 24m |
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Nissan 350Z Custom 2007 Nissan 350Z Navigation | |
US $28,000.00 | 37m |
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Oct 17th, 2008 by Motor Dude
It's been a little while now since I got my drivers licence. To be honest, I couldn't tell you how well (or badly) I went in my learners test. All I do know is that I passed it the first time. That's why I found this new online practice learners test interesting.
I was breezing my way through it, heading for 100%. Then I got cocky. Maybe it was over confidence, maybe I just didn't read the question properly... whatever... long story short, I got one wrong.
So there you have it, 97% the practice learners. Go do the test and come back and tell us how well you went... unless you're too scared...
If you've got a learner driver in your house, and you're freaking out about the whole "getting your L plates" thing, check out the L Site, you may even learn something.
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Sep 20th, 2008 by Motor Dude
Perhaps it's just me, but I find that, in general, the design of Le Mans cars is just plain weird. I'm sure they look they way they do due to aero dynamics and all that sort of thing, but they don't strike me as visually appealing.
Case in point, the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP Hybrid Race Car. There's no doubt that the technology behind it is impressive, but it looks alien, in a bad way.
The 908 HDi FAP’s “HY†technology enables a proportion of the kinetic energy produced under braking to be either recovered or stored. In the case of a non-hybrid car, this energy is lost and simply dissipated in the form of heat via the brakes. However, when harnessed, it enables the vehicle’s efficiency to be improved either by reduced fuel consumption for the same level of performance, or enhanced performance with no increase in the amount of energy consumed, thanks to the combination of the stored mechanical energy and the energy produced by the internal combustion engine. Continue Reading »
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Sep 18th, 2008 by Motor Dude
Mitsubishi’s the Lancer sedan has received a series of updates across all model variants, including the entry level ES, mid-range VR and sporty VRX sedan, as part of the company’s 2009 model year line-up. Most importantly, Mitsubishi have announced a major upgrade to the Lancer range's top range, with the announcement of the Aspire, an all new 2.4 litre premium Lancer variant.
Clearly aimed at the 'aspirational' market, the Mitsubishi Lancer Aspire includes a range of internal and external upgrades, with Mitsubishi targeting those customers looking to down size from larger passenger cars without losing any of the performance or 'prestige' that they've grown accustomed to.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Aspire's 2.4 litre MIVEC four cylinder engine generates 125 kW @ 6,000 rpm and 226 Nm @ 4,100 rpm. For those after improved fuel economy the most important statistic is the fuel consumption figures, with the Aspire returning a frugal 8.5-litres per 100km. Continue Reading »
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