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The Driver's Seat

18th April 2007

Dear Criss,
Welcome to The Driver’s Seat – drive.com.au’s weekly update of motoring news from Australia and around the world.

News

Triplets birth GM's small-car future
General Motors' triple concept treat – the Groove, Beat, and Trax – point to a funky small-car future, but not for truck-mad North America. more

Liberty for new Cherokee
Jeep is looking back to the future for its Cherokee mid-size four-wheel-drive, writes GLENN BUTLER. more

Genesis of a new Hyundai
Korea’s best-selling brand explores the potential for a luxury offshoot, reports GLENN BUTLER and IAN PORTER. more

Subaru Tribeca's soft new face
Conservative new exterior styling, a more powerful engine and tweaks to the interior address major criticisms of Subaru's slow-selling full-size 4WD. more

Special Feature
2007 New York motor show
From green protesters to 4WD gas-guzzlers, this year’s New York motor show had it all. more

NEWS: First drive: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
NEWS: Tailgate and you may be snapped
NEWS: Holden profits from Chinese Statesman
NEWS: Driverless car goes on show
NEWS: Beckham’s stolen BMW linked to Macedonia
NEWS: Ford chases Flex appeal
NEWS: Premiers agree to universal licences
NEWS: Mercedes launches $300,000 super-coupe

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Reviews

	New car road test Peugeot 207 GT The Peugeot 207 is a marked improvement over the 206 for anyone with big feet, writes CAMERON McGAVIN. more
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	Used car review Audi RS4 The rare Audi RS4 combines power with people-moving panache, writes DAVID MORLEY. more
All the latest used car reviews

	New car comparison Peace for parents Need to buy wheels for your novice driver on a $20,000 budget? BRUCE NEWTON considers four mini-car choices. more
All the latest new car comparisons

	Video 50 years of Mini From '60s cult car to 21st century icon. TOBY HAGON samples Minis new and old. more
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What car should I buy?
Sweden v Britain
Tyler's keen to swap his Falcon XR6 for a European vehicle which is fun to drive and practical. more