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The Driver's Seat

27th June 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

First drive: Mazda 2
A brief encounter with Mazda's new small hatch reveals an impressive entry-level vehicle. more

9-4X and 9-1 to boost Saab future
Saab to introduce a 4WD and a small hatchback to bolster a product range it says is too thin and outdated. more

Alfa’s Ferrari-powered M3 rival
A beefed-up 159 prototype has been caught testing at the Nurburgring - and the Italians' GTA hot-rod is expected to have Ferrari V8 power. more

Gift-wrapped bargains
It's the end of the financial year and time for the car industry to spread good cheer with deals galore. more

NEWS: The Vatican's 10 driving commandments
NEWS: Vroom for better fuel economy, car makers told
NEWS: Coming soon: Bland Motors Inc.
NEWS: Australia enters $2.4m driverless-car competition

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Reviews

	New car road test BMW X5 3.0d The X5 shows that the sequel can be every bit as good as the original, reports CAMERON McGAVIN. more
All the latest new car road tests

	Used car review HSV Clubsport The Clubsport, HSV's stripped-down track day specialist, has its appeal, writes DAVID MORLEY. more
All the latest used car reviews

	New car comparison Sporty economy Mini Cooper, Volkswagen Golf GT, Volvo C30 These hatchbacks prove that performance and fuel efficiency are no longer mutually exclusive. more
All the latest new car comparisons

	Video Inside Line: June 22, 2007 The week in motoring: TOBY HAGON and GLENN BUTLER talk Porsches, the new Mazda 2 and driver fatigue. more
All the latest videos

What car should I buy?
Room for seven for $50,000
Jody's moving from America to Australia and is a bit confused about which four-wheel drives can meet her needs to carry her growing family. more

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