BMW X6: the coupe-4WD mashup in-depth

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  Lotus Omnivore runs on a variety of fuels

  Lotus Engineering, the automotive consultancy division of Lotus, is back in the news again, this time with a new engine concept, called the Omnivore, which can run on a variety of fuel types.

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  Lightning GT: a good looking, fast electric car

  Electric cars can be frumpy, soul-less looking conveyances. The Lightning GT aims to be different, it mixes sexy and electric together in automotive form.

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  Future Nissans to steer drivers out of trouble

  Future Nissans may stop you changing lanes if there's a car in your blind spot.

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  Automatic travel journal created by tracking mobile phone

  Online travel communications retailer Telestial recently launched its Travel Journal feature, an online service that automatically creates an online trip journal based on the location of the user's phone.

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  Electric cars at the 2008 London Motor Show

  It's early days in the electric car revival but, as Brian Cooley discovers, there are already a few production vehicles on sale in Europe.

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  Suna's traffic messaging service now in Sydney and Brisbane

  Suna, today, launched its traffic messaging service for Sydney and Brisbane motorists, which has been available to Melbournians since late 2007.

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  Lotus 'Safe & Sound' system makes hybrid, electric vehicles audible

  Due to the almost silent operation of hybrid and electric vehicles running on electric power at slow speeds, blind and partially sighted pedestrians may be at risk while crossing roads or walking through parking lots since they cannot hear the vehicles as they approach.

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  Holden wants petrol-electric Volt

  Holden is keen to bring the Volt plug-in electric car to Australia, however General Motors says that it is merely keeping its options open at the moment.

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  New Mios Moov away from Whereis maps

  With its 2008 Moov range, Mio becomes the first major GPS manufacturer in Australia to use maps from Navteq instead of Telstra's Whereis arm.

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  Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

  We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.

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  Best portable in-car GPS navigators

  All brand name GPS units will get you safely from A to B, but some do it better than others. We nominate a clutch of navigators we'd junk our Gregory's or Melway for.

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  New Golf ditches automatic transmissions

  After having images of the 2009 Golf Mk VI leak to the internet ahead of the official Wednesday reveal, Volkswagen has gone ahead and released the details surrounding the new Golf, which will launch in Europe in October.

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  Suna's traffic messaging service now in Sydney and Brisbane

  Suna, today, launched its traffic messaging service for Sydney and Brisbane motorists, which has been available to Melbournians since late 2007.

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  Photos: CNET.com.au at Melbourne's F1 Grand Prix

  A Formula 1 weekend in Melbourne is all about cars and racing. And while our seats weren't perfect for capturing race action, we did manage to snap lots of interesting metal.

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  R35 Nissan GT-R in-depth

  During our time with the GT-R in San Francisco, we took photos detailing every nut and bolt — okay, maybe not quite every nut and bolt.

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  Robo-lawnmower goes hybrid

  Sure, your neighbour may have already put in his order for the next year's hybrid coupe, but what's he using to mow the lawn?

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  Future Nissans to steer drivers out of trouble

  Future Nissans may stop you changing lanes if there's a car in your blind spot.

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  Automatic travel journal created by tracking mobile phone

  Online travel communications retailer Telestial recently launched its Travel Journal feature, an online service that automatically creates an online trip journal based on the location of the user's phone.

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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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  TomTom One (4th generation)

  Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

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  TomTom XL (2nd generation)

  Compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use, the XL is a great portable GPS. But does its wider screen justify the AU$100 difference between it and the otherwise identical One?

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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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  TomTom One (4th generation)

  Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

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  Electric cars at the 2008 London Motor Show

  It's early days in the electric car revival but, as Brian Cooley discovers, there are already a few production vehicles on sale in Europe.

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  Navman S50

  This GPS is blessed with a good price and attractive design but is marred by its buggy Bluetooth and horrible windshield mount.

• Nokia N95

  If you need an all-in-one communications, navigation and imaging device and don't mind charging it every night, Nokia's N95 raises the bar in the mobile world.

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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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  TomTom One (4th generation)

  Both the One and XL are great GPS units: compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use. At AU$349 we'd pick the narrow screen One every time though.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Mio DigiWalker C320

  Mio's C320 GPS provides a good balance between affordability and features.

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  Mio DigiWalker C520

  Bluetooth, text-to-speech, massive screen and good looks make the C520 a good GPS. Its great price transforms it into a great GPS.

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  Nokia N95

  If you need an all-in-one communications, navigation and imaging device and don't mind charging it every night, Nokia's N95 raises the bar in the mobile world.

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