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  • Ford Fiesta Zetec 5-door automatic (2009, WS)

    30 Jan 2009 5:18 PM

    Despite being the sportiest Fiesta, the Zetec automatic is still lumbered with the less powerful 1.4-litre engine. Maybe the Bluetooth hands-free, six-speaker stereo with USB and full complement of safety kit will make you feel better.

    Specs: petrol , No , standard

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    Ford Fiesta Zetec 3-door manual (2009, WS)

    30 Jan 2009 5:13 PM

    The sportiest of the new Fiestas doesn't have any extra power, but does include standard Bluetooth hands-free, USB slot, body kit and alarm.

    Specs: petrol

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  • Ford Fiesta CL 5-door manual (2009, WS)

    27 Jan 2009 4:27 PM

    Two extra doors means added practicality. Inside you'll still get a single CD player, steering wheel audio controls and an auxiliary jack for connecting to your favourite MP3 player.

    Specs: petrol , No , standard

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  • 8.0 7.8

    Lexus RX350 Sports Luxury (2009)

    21 Jul 2009 4:13 PM

    Quiet, plush and with enough gadgets on-board — Remote Touch is nice, but where's the hard disk nav and USB folks? — the RX should please most drivers, but it's more of a passenger's car.

    Specs: petrol , No , standard , standard

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  • 8.6 9.8

    Honda Jazz VTi-S (2008)

    14 Jan 2009 4:16 PM

    Way more rational than its namesake musical style, the Jazz impresses with its abundance of space, cheery outlook on life and clever engineering.

    Specs: petrol , standard , optional

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  • Lexus RX450h (2009)

    28 Jan 2009 9:37 AM

    Coming here in the middle of 2009, the new RX hybrid boasts a larger engine, tighter handling, more up-to-date cabin tech and an iDrive-style controller.

    Specs: petrol , No

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  • Skoda Superb Ambition 1.8 TSI (2009)

    03 Mar 2009 6:28 PM

    Skoda's new Superb may not be a beauty queen, but its Twin Door system allows you to have a sedan-style boot for most occasions and a large hatchback for whenever you're hauling large objects.

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  • BMW Z4 sDrive35i (2009)

    02 Mar 2009 8:08 PM

    For the second-gen Z4, BMW has given it slightly smoother lines and a schmick-looking new folding hard-top. It also comes with a redesigned and much friendlier iDrive system for mixing your music and guiding your sat nav.

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  • 5.5

    Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe (2009)

    05 Mar 2009 5:04 PM

    Mazda has given its evergreen roadster a touch up, with a more aggro face, plusher armrests and, finally, MP3 player connectivity; the trick folding hard-top remains.

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  • 8.3

    Tata Nano

    25 Mar 2009 3:46 PM

    One windscreen wiper, one rear-view mirror, self-levelling headlights, and no rear hatch are part of the final Indian specs of the world's cheapest car.

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  • Cadillac CTS coupe: Still not coming here

    Last year at the Sydney Motor Show, GM teased us with both the Cadillac CTS sedan and coupe and told us they were coming down under. The company's descent into court-managed bankruptcy put the kibosh on all that. Here's a closer look at the angular coupe we wish was coming here.

  • GT5 demo due 17 Dec, GT Academy open to Aussies

    A single track demo of Gran Turismo 5 will be released on the PlayStation Network on Thursday, 17 December. For the first time, Aussie and Kiwi virtual racers will be eligible for the GT Academy competition that aims to convert a virtual racer into a real-world race champion.

  • Honda P-NUT has fun in the city

    Is Honda's P-NUT a vision of future urban cruisers or just a sign that nuts are still being sold in Honda's cafeterias?