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Carsales Staff16 Dec 2012
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Picks of the week: December 15

The important news and reviews that you might have missed this week. New E-Class, no Jaguar hybrid and launch of the Mitsubishi Outlander

People lead busy lives and it's not always easy to keep on top of what's happening. So to help you stay informed, here at motoring.com.au we've compiled a selection of the more interesting news and reviews you may have missed during the week.



Be advised though, each article will touch you in places that 'Being Lara Bingle' never reached...


Third generation Mitsubishi Outlander a quiet achiever, smoothing out the rough edges of its predecessor while retaining pragmatic outlook

Just how much did Mitsubishi spend on TV advertising air-time for the new Outlander this past week? The ad was getting better coverage than Rhonda and Ketut. It will be interesting to see if it converts into sales.



Mercedes-Benz has gifted the E-Class a new look and more tech under the skin….
Opinion is divided on what to make of the new E-Class shape. Some love the wagon while loathing the sedan. Tell us what you think?



Opel Astra GTC video review


Swoopy hot hatch rival makes its way down under to give the VW Golf GTI some stick.

According to our commenters the music in the video is too loud. Sorry! Next time we'll supply peppermint tea and and digesting-biscuits just to make the 'car review' more palatable. However, it is one of the most watched videos this week.

Hybrid Jaguar supercar cancelled

Continuing economic woes in Europe sound death knell for Jaguar's extreme hybrid C-X75


What is it with hybrid and green cars this week? The environmental cause just can't take a trick. Renault postponed its Fluence ZE, Audi boned the A6 hybrid and the Big Cat decided now is not the time to release an experimental supercar. Cough, cough!



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