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This week we open all five doors to Mini's controversial new Clubman wagon, drive a hybrid Lexus that can park itself, and watch Ford's new FG Falcon magically piecing together in a clever animation video. We also preview the 2008 Melbourne motor show that opens on Friday (29 February).
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First drive: the big Mini for a big country
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The new Mini Clubman wagon is as much fun to drive as the smaller hatch, but it's not as practical as it should be.
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Lexus LS600 Hybrid
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The Lexus LS460 limousine was World Car of the Year. Its petrol-electric hybrid brother has a tough act to follow.
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The Ford FG Falcon jigsaw
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Watch Ford's all-new FG Falcon magically come together piece by piece in this fascinating animation.
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27th February 2008
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"To be honest, it's not our wish for this car to be a moving billboard."
President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Australia, Wolfgang Schrempp, at the launch of the second-generation Smart Fortwo.
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The new Mini Clubman features an extra, rear-hinged door for easier access to the rear seat but it's on the traffic side for Australia. Should Mini have swapped the door to the pavement side as it is for left-hand-drive markets? Vote now
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