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Holden HQ HJ HX and HZ

The Holden family of large or full-size cars is designated by a nameplate and a series code. The first-ever model was released in 1948. This article will be about Holden’s seventh generation of successive series of full-size family cars – the Holden HQ, HJ, HX, and HZ. This generation superseded the HK, HT, and HG generation. The seventh wave of large cars manufactured by Holden Australia spanned thirteen years from 1971 to 1984.

Feb 05th, 2020

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Mazda B Series

The Mazda B Series of pickup trucks went into production from 1961 until 2009, with the Mazda BT-50 and Ford Ranger succeeding it. The naming of models in this series is based on engine displacement. For example, the Mazda B1500 has a 1.5L engine, while the B2600 has a 2.6L engine powering it. In Australia, the B series was called the Mazda Bravo and was only launched in 1970.

Feb 03rd, 2020

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Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer went into production in the year 1973 and remained in global circulation till 2017. Manufactured as a compact car, the Lancer has been marketed around the world under different names, including Colt Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, and the Mitsubishi Mirage, to name a few. Since 2007, the Lancer has been sold under the brand name of Mitsubishi Galant Fortis in the Japanese market.

Feb 03rd, 2020

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Dodge Ram

Also known as the Ram Pickup, the Dodge Ram is one of the best known pickup trucks in the world. It is a full-size pickup truck marketed under the Ram brand and produced by the Chrysler Group. The ‘Ram’ moniker was first utilized in 1981 during the launch of the redesigned Ram and Power Ram. It was established as part of Dodge’s light truck lineup, though over the years, the brand went out to heavier lines.

Jan 31st, 2020

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Infiniti Q45

The Infiniti brand was created by Nissan in 1989 as their luxury vehicle division to compete with Toyota’s Lexus and Honda’s Acura marques. Brought about by Japan's export restraints limiting the number of vehicles that could be exported to the US, Japanese automobile manufacturers found it was more profitable to export luxury models which are in a higher price bracket.

Jan 31st, 2020

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Dodge Avenger

The Dodge Avenger was introduced to the market as a front-wheel-drive coupe in the mid-90s. Since its launch, the Avenger has had a spotty track record within the auto industry. It took a hiatus for seven years from 2000 to 2007 before it finally returned and became a contender in the mid-size sedan segment on behalf of Dodge.

Jan 31st, 2020

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Holden HD and HR

Holden first produced the HD as a 4-door sedan and 3-door station wagon in 1965. Later in the year, the company also released the 2-door coupe utility and 2-door panel van body types. All in all, Holden produced almost 179,000 units of the HD.

Jan 31st, 2020

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Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70 was introduced in 2003 as the second-generation crossover version of Volvo's executive estate, the V70. It spanned through two generations from 2003 until 2017 in Australia. It was a 5-door compact crossover with the all-wheel-drive layout manufactured in Torslanda, Sweden by Volvo Cars.

Jan 31st, 2020

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is an executive class, or E-Segment car produced by the German manufacturer since 1953, with the official first-generation E-Class revealed in 1993. It is placed in between the C-Class and S-Class, offering a balance of size, luxury, and affordability, making it Mercedes-Benz’s best-selling vehicle.

Jan 30th, 2020

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Lexus NX 200t / NX 300h

The Lexus NX is a series of compact luxury crossovers that sits below the mid-sized Lexus RX. Introduced at the Beijing International Automotive Show in 2014, the Lexus NX had more edges and accents to it than the current RX and sported the now-familiar corporate spindle grille. It comes as a 5-door SUV with room for five passengers.

Jan 30th, 2020

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Volkswagen Transporter

Volkswagen began producing the Transporter or VW Typ 2 in 1950 from their Hannover plant in Germany, building it on the Volkswagen Group’s T platform. There are six generations of the Transporter, designated as T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, and T6

Jan 30th, 2020

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Mercedes-Benz Vito

The Mercedes-Benz Vito is an M-segment or light commercial van produced in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, as well as Mexico, China, Argentina, and India. Vito represents the cargo panel van variant while the passenger versions are called V-Class or Viano. It has been in production since 1996, available in Australia since 1998, and is currently in its third generation.

Jan 30th, 2020

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Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is a mid-size sedan by Japanese manufacturer Toyota. The Camry was first made available in Australia in 1983. Since then, it has been known for reliability. This reputation has led the car to be widely used by most market segments, from everyday family drivers to government and taxi fleets as well.

Jan 30th, 2020

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Volvo C30

The Volvo C30 was produced by Volvo Cars from 2006 to 2013 as a compact 3-door hatchback with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. As it was based on the Ford C1 or Volvo P1 platform, it represented the variant of the Volvo S40, V50, and C70 with I4 and I5 engines. Its design was similar to the P1800 ES and the 480 featuring rear styling and frameless glass rear hatch.

Jan 30th, 2020

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Volvo V50

Volvo V50 was revealed in 2003 at the Bologna Motor Show as a successor of the Volvo S40 in a 5-door station wagon body style. It was manufactured by the Volvo Cars between 2003 and 2012, while in Australia it appeared in 2004 and stayed until 2015. Production ended in 2012 producing 519,007 units, and a total of 487,393 units were sold globally from 2004 to 2011.

Jan 30th, 2020