Out now: motoring iPad App 39

It’s hard to believe today, but back at the release of the 105-series Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe in 1963, the Alfa fans weren’t instantly turned on by the new styling; in retrospect they might have been just a little shortsighted. We look back at some of the Giulia models that have helped distinguish the Italian brand.

Skoda’s catchcry is ‘Simply Clever’ but to most car buyers Down Under the Euro brand is simply invisible. Here's a pocket history of the Czech brand that is trying to repeat its UK and German success in the Australian market.

The new family-friendly Octavia from Skoda just might be the car to take it to the next level in Australia. We were at the recent launch to bring you hands-on driving impressions from this stylish sedan. Plus, we have also driven the new Nissan Pulsar, yes - it's back after seven years. Find out whether the updated Pulsar lives up to the name's reputation. Hyundai has some sporty plans for the future; it appears that affordable rear-drive fun won't be just the domain of Toyota and Subaru, stiff competition is coming with the Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec.

The Detroit motor show has come and gone with leading car brands leaving their mark on Motor City with the latest supercars, concepts and world debuts of new models. We feature the most talked about cars from the show in an eye-popping gallery. Make up your own mind on what were the hits and misses of Detroit 2013. 

There's also been some technical updates included in the App to coincide with this issue, including -
>> Background downloads - Issues will now download in the background, even if the app has been closed
>> Facebook sharing
>> iPad Mini compatibility
>> Newsstand notifications

Issue 39 of the motoring.com.au App is packed with the latest news, reviews, and interactive content from motoring.com.au. You can download it free from the iTunes Newsstand at the App Store now.

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