Photos: BMW scoops pool at 2008 International Engine of the Year awards

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  Cheaper, better battery for hybrid cars

  CSIRO researchers based in Melbourne have developed a new type of lead-acid battery to replace the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries environmentally-friendly hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius use.

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  Ford Model T celebrates its centenary

  The car that put freedom of movement at the hands of the everyman turned 100 at the beginning of October, and who knows what the world would be like today if we never had the Model T.

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  A little bit of (Ferrari) California in Sydney

  Ferrari is claiming that the California was the star of this year's Sydney Motor Show and, with quite a few car makers missing this year, we're inclined to agree.

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  Chevy Volt coming to Australia in 2012

  Holden has pulled another rabbit out of the hat: Chevy's range-extended vehicle, the Volt, is coming to Australia. In 2012.

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  Lexus RX400h (2006)

  For those craving a luxury four-wheel drive with an emphasis on luxury rather than cornering elan, then the RX400h is a good choice. It's about as much four-wheel drive as many of us will ever need, and its fuel thrift is pleasing too.

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  Concept cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Visions of the future or visions from the bottom of a brandy bottle? We take a look through the concept cars on show at this year's Sydney Motor Show.

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  Sydney Motor Show 2008 round-up

  Despite many big name brands dropping out, there was still a good amount of interesting metal and technology on display at this year's Sydney Motor Show.

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  New production cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Motor shows are a great way of checking out everyone's wares without the stress of showroom pressure tactics. Here are the affordable newbies which debuted at this year's Sydney show.

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  New Mazda3 kinda debuts in Sydney

  While the second-gen Mazda3 isn't actually at this year's Sydney show, it was shown digitally at Mazda's press conference.

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  New production cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Motor shows are a great way of checking out everyone's wares without the stress of showroom pressure tactics. Here are the affordable newbies which debuted at this year's Sydney show.

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  Concept cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Visions of the future or visions from the bottom of a brandy bottle? We take a look through the concept cars on show at this year's Sydney Motor Show.

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  New Mazda3 kinda debuts in Sydney

  While the second-gen Mazda3 isn't actually at this year's Sydney show, it was shown digitally at Mazda's press conference.

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  Concept cars at the 2008 Paris Motor Show

  What's a motor show without concept cars? This year the theme was green — we take a look at both the mean and the green.

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  Sydney Motor Show 2008 round-up

  Despite many big name brands dropping out, there was still a good amount of interesting metal and technology on display at this year's Sydney Motor Show.

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  Poll: Is Top Gear Australia in with the sharks already?

  It was always going to be a tough field to plough: re-mixing the BBC's hugely successful Top Gear into something uniquely Australian. Based on the evidence of the first show, we're not convinced they've succeeded.

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  Lamborghini thrusts its four-door Estoque forth

  Lamborghini has been teasing us over the last couple of weeks with teaser shots of its latest concept car. Now the company has let the bull into the china shop: a four-door sports car called the Estoque.

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  Chevy Volt coming to Australia in 2012

  Holden has pulled another rabbit out of the hat: Chevy's range-extended vehicle, the Volt, is coming to Australia. In 2012.

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  A little bit of (Ferrari) California in Sydney

  Ferrari is claiming that the California was the star of this year's Sydney Motor Show and, with quite a few car makers missing this year, we're inclined to agree.

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  Lexus RX400h (2006)

  For those craving a luxury four-wheel drive with an emphasis on luxury rather than cornering elan, then the RX400h is a good choice. It's about as much four-wheel drive as many of us will ever need, and its fuel thrift is pleasing too.

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  Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

  A fine way to traverse Australia's vast distances, but we miss the Twincharger's up and at them attitude.

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  Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI (Golf V, 2007)

  The GT Sport TSI shape-shifts easily between a relaxed cruiser and inconspicuous hot-hatch, and the 1.4-litre Twincharger engine is an engineering marvel. But the GTI is just five grand more. Decisions, decisions.

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  Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008)

  Built for serious off-roading, not just dashing up the gravel track to your favourite vineyard, the Cherokee demands too many compromises to be a city-bound family hauler.

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  Toyota Tarago GLi (2006)

  A people mover that transports all manner of cargo with ease. Pity that it's so pricey and that many of the valuable safety features are optional extras.

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  Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mark VI)

  The new Golf has a tough road to tread: restore its reputation for quality interiors, while also cutting production costs. Good thing the new GTI looks mean then.

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  Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

  With Subaru launching a sedan version of its Impreza, it's not surprising that Mitsubishi now has a hatchback version of the Lancer.

• Audi A1 Sportback concept

  Audi's latest A1 concept car features funky turn signals and turbo hybrid drivetrain. Don't be misled though, this or something very much like it, albeit with a conventional engine, will be heading to stores soonish.

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  Lamborghini Estoque

  In this video from the 2008 Paris Motor Show, we take a look inside Lamborghini's hotter than hot four-door concept car, the Estoque.

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  Ferrari California at the Paris Motor Show, 2008

  After being revealed on the internet in May, everyone's finally seen Ferrari's California in the flesh at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

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