Future Is Green For Audi A3

Driving a car for maximum economy does not necessarily bring an understanding of the vehicle. Brent Davison spent time analysing Audi's A3 Sportback TDI e.

All That Jazz Gets An All-new Model

THE light-car market is poised to get a boost with the arrival in showrooms this week of a new Honda Jazz. At a glance, the second-generation model looks much the same as the original but every panel is new. Indeed, the new version is slightly longer and wider - and has a roomier cabin. It also has more available safety equipment.

Clio Is Pricey But Fun

The car Renault Sport Clio. The price $36,490. Vital statistics 2.0-litre, four-cylinder (145kW, 215Nm), six-speed manual. Consumption and emissions 8.4L/100km, 199g/km.

Budget Car For Big Families

This people-mover is good, but it could easily have been better, writes Joshua Dowling.

Mazda's Winds Of Change

A concept car unveiled in Russia provides a peek into the future, writes Barry Park.

Drinking Session Ends High And Dry

A MAN who was slumped over the wheel and stopped on a median strip when police found him in his car was sentenced to community service work for drink-driving yesterday.

Car Boss Wants To Kick Tyres

Commodore may lose spare in the boot, reports Toby Hagon.

Boy's Own Fantasy

HERE it is, glorious from every angle, the quintessential British muscle car, the epitome of a certain something that was the 1960s, the perfect transport from one Boy's Own fantasy to the next.

Good Start, But The Engine Can't Afford To Idle

The Bracks review is an important first step. But Australia's car industry must meet its obligations with decisiveness and rapid innovation.

Jeep's Rugged Disguise

The car Jeep Cherokee The price From $39,990 Vital statistics 2.8-litre turbo diesel with five-speed automatic or 3.7-litre V6 with four-speed automatic Consumption and emissions 9.4L/100km (diesel), 11.7L/100km (petrol); 250g/km, 283g/km

Agog At Goggomobil Parade

THERE are a lot of big name car makers claiming major anniversaries this year but this month Australia will mark the anniversary of a very minor car maker. A car maker, which as it happens, no longer exists.

Readying The Fleet

The addition of a diesel engine should broaden the Epica's appeal, writes, Barry Park.

Power Outages

Audi Australia has flagged plans to bring a fuel miserly diesel version of the TT down under. The car maker released a diesel version of the coupe and roadster in Europe earlier this year but unfortunately for Australia it only comes with a manual gearbox.

Tanks For The Savings

AUSTRALIAN car buyers could soon be driving clean-burning cars that are cheap to run and can be refilled at home - and chances are it will sport a Honda badge.

Porsche 911 Targa 4

PORSCHE is setting a cracking pace with the introduction of its 911 range, releasing a new model almost every month in what the company says are the fastest updates its had for the worlds most recognisable sports car.

Very Nice Shock

AT LAST, a tiny electric car that looks half-decent.