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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a supermini or B-segment class car produced by the German manufacturer since 2010, currently in its second generation. Designed initially as a 3-door hatchback, it later expanded to include a 5-door hatchback option called Sportback. It is based on VW platforms, with a front-engine, front-wheel or all-wheel-drive layout.

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Nissan Sunny / Nissan 1200 / Nissan 120Y

The Nissan Sunny has long been synonymous with being a reliable, durable range of cars. However, the Sunny lineup has not been exclusively about the Sunny model; it has been an umbrella model that integrated the Nissan Almera, the Pulsar, and the Tiida under its production. The Nissan Sunny has seen its day as the Datsun 1000 Deluxe in 1966 to its integration with the Nissan Pulsar and Nissan Almera product lines.

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Toyota Prius

The very first Prius vehicles were sold in Japan, and shortly afterward the model was made available around the world in the year 2000. The Toyota Prius was first launched in the market back in 1997 as a full hybrid electric vehicle and offered in the 4-door sedan body style. However, post-2003, the car has been manufactured and sold only in the 4-door liftback shape. The Prius has been lauded in international markets for its environment-friendly emissions and also for delivering impressive fuel efficiency.

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Nissan Almera

Talk about versatility, and the Almera comes quickly into mind. Most people know the Nissan Almera as a subcompact car, although one look at it doesn't show its long and composite origin. While we may recognize it as the distinctive hatchback that it is, the Almera has come in many iterations in the past, including the Nissan Pulsar, the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy, the Samsung SM3, the Nissan Latio and the Nissan Sunny. In terms of performance, the Almera has utilized a variety of drivetrains, too.

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Guide to Buying Diesel Engine Starters

Back in the early days of automobile invention, manual cranking was a necessary step in running a car; otherwise, there's no way it would start. As automobi…

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Top 10 Used Auto Parts Suppliers in Australia

Used car parts can be a big budget-saver when money is an issue. At times, even with the money, a specific new car part may be out of stock, out of production, or rare to find in the market. All these factors make used auto parts the best option for most car owners seeking to repair their car or completing a project. Unfortunately, the used auto parts market is not like a drive-in-and-buy market. Worse, it is full of conmen and middle-men ready to take advantage of unsuspecting buyers.

Dec 23rd, 2019

Educational

How Does a Car Suspension Work?

The suspension system is an integral part of any car. Among the systems that remain in operation throughout the entire lifetime of an automobile is the suspension system. Whether your vehicle stays in the garage or is on the road, some parts of the suspension will always be at work. The suspension system wouldn’t be needed if we drove on a perfectly flat road, which we know is not always the case. Even newly-built highways have slight bumps that come into contact with your car wheels.

Dec 23rd, 2019

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Kia Carnival

The number 1 and top-selling people-mover – that is what Kia Carnival is to Australia’s riding and driving population. Classed as a minivan or an M-segment passenger car, the Carnival sits five. The front-engine, front-wheel-drive minivan went in production since 1998 and is currently on its third generation. In other parts of the world, it also goes by the name of Kia Sedona and Naza Ria, Kia VQ, Kia Carnival Royale, and Hyundai Entourage.

Dec 20th, 2019

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback brings together the best of two worlds. This car exists in two forms: a station wagon based on another vehicle, the Subaru Legacy (aka Liberty), and a hatchback based on the Subaru Impreza, called the Outback Sport. As the name suggests, Subaru marketed at the Outback as a family-friendly SUV for off-road and adventure use. To strengthen that image, Australian actor Paul Hogan of the Crocodile Dundee fame became the face of the Outback brand.

Dec 20th, 2019

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Nissan Pulsar

The Nissan Pulsar is one of the most distinctive subcompacts in history. It hails from a long line of reliable models and has covered various sedan models under the Nissan Bluebird. The Pulsar has ties to the Opel Astra, the Nissan Sunny, the Nissan Almera and the Nissan Tiida, among others. With its back based on the Opel Astra, the Pulsar has a rich history of reliance and utility. The Pulsar’s past has come from its days as a smooth, classy 3-door fastback sedan in its first-generation N10 and N11 to the modern smooth-riding hatchbacks and sedans that wear the Pulsar nameplate.

Dec 20th, 2019

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Audi S1

The Audi S1 is a high-performance variant of Audi’s supermini class A1, available from 2014 to 2018, and represents Audi's smallest S model. It has a powerful engine and four-wheel drive that lend it significant performance potential but at the expense of ride comfort and weight.

Dec 20th, 2019

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Audi S3

he Audi S3 is the high-performance version of the Audi A3, available since 1999 and currently in its third generation. Its competition includes Ford Focus ST, Golf GTI, BMW 1-Series M version, as well as Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG. Three years after the launch of Audi A3, S3 came in a three-door hatchback version exclusively. It was developed and built by Quattro GmbH, Audi's high-performance division.

Dec 20th, 2019

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BMW Z4

The success of the BMW Z3 has led to the development of the next series of sports roadsters. The Z4 was designed to address problems in the Z3 by providing a stiffer chassis and a more advanced multi-link rear suspension. Adhering to the 2-seat, 2-door configuration with very sporty looks, the Z4 was longer and wider than the previous Z3. It was initially introduced as a convertible model, but a sportier coupe version was later released.

Dec 19th, 2019

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Daewoo 1.5i / Daewoo Cielo

Daewoo model may not have gained prominence in their short stint in major markets, but unknown to most car buyers, several popular marques in the market are rebadged Daewoos. Some of these are Chevrolet’s Captiva (Daewoo Winstorm), Epica (Daewoo Tosca), Aveo (Daewoo Lanos), and Spark (Daewoo Matiz).

Dec 19th, 2019

Educational

Why You Should Consider Rebuilding Your Engine Rather Than Replacing It

The ICU (Internal Combustion Engine) is the heart of any car, and routine servicing and maintenance can protect and extend its life. An engine can fail due to overheating or due to wear and tear after running for a long time. Sometimes engines fail suddenly due to an auxiliary component not working, such as the oil pump or thermostat, which leads to an overheating engine that blows up very quickly

Dec 19th, 2019