More Power, Further Refined: The 285 kW Mercedes-Benz ML 500
30th September, 2007
The powerful and smooth Mercedes-Benz ML 500 has undergone a power injection and is now making its way to Mercedes-Benz showrooms across the country ..... more

Rolls-Royce Announces New Coupe
30th September, 2007
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed that a series version of the two-door, four-seat experimental car, 101EX, will be launched in 2008 ..... more

New Mondeo Is Latest Ford Model With Top Safety Rating
27th September, 2007
The new Ford Mondeo has won a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety testing announced yesterday ..... more

New VW Tiguan Awarded Five Stars By EuroNCAP
27th September, 2007
The new Volkswagen Tiguan has been awarded a maximum five star rating for occupant protection by Euro NCAP ahead of its Australian release next year ..... more

Qashqai Boosts Nissan's UK Plant
27th September, 2007
As a result of the on-going sales success of the Nissan Qashqai, Nissan's Sunderland Plant in England is offering 180 new permanent posts to help meet worldwide demand for its latest model ..... more

Lotus 2-Eleven Arrives Next Month
27th September, 2007
The light, lithe and fast Lotus 2-Eleven will make its Australian debut in Sydney and go on sale next month ..... more

Land Rover Freelander 2 Awarded Category Win UK's Caravan Club’s 25th Tow Car Of The Year Awards 2008
27th September, 2007
The Land Rover Freelander 2 has scooped the accolade of ‘Best Tow Car over £32,000’ at the UK's Caravan Club Tow Car of the Year 2008 awards ceremony ..... more

Turbo Power For Fiat Punto
27th September, 2007
Fiat will add a new turbo model to the slow-selling Australian Punto line-up in early 2008 with the arrival of the Fiat Punto Sport 1.4 T-Jet ..... more

Volkswagen Announces New 2.0 TDI 125 kw Engine For Passat
25th September, 2007
In March 2006, the new Passat was introduced into the Australian market and is now the third largest selling model in the Volkswagen range. The Passat's image is characterised by vehicle size, drive technologies, safety features such as airbags, ABS and ESP ..... more

Nissan Updates Patrol Cab Chassis
25th September, 2007
Nissan’s heavy duty ute – the Patrol Cab Chassis - will be launched in October 2007, with a new look exterior design and Nissan’s ZD30 3.0-litre inter-cooled turbo diesel engine ..... more

Mercedes-Benz C 320 CDI confirmed for Australia
25th September, 2007
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the inclusion of the luxurious and powerful C 320 CDI for its Australian passenger car range, announcing it will arrive in showrooms next month ..... more

Kia to supply Slovakia Police
25th September, 2007
Kia Motors has been appointed ‘Official Supplier’ to the Slovakian Ministry of the Interior and awarded the contract to supply locally manufactured Kia vehicles to the country’s police forces until 2010 ..... more

Honda Begins Construction Of New Factory
25th September, 2007
Honda Motor Co last week began construction of a new motor vehicle factory with a groundbreaking ceremony at Yorii, Japan ..... more

Subaru Impreza's Questionable Style
25th September, 2007
Subaru’s new generation Impreza has arrived in Australia offering a new low in unattractive styling ..... more

All-New Mitsubishi Lancer Arrives In Australia
24th September, 2007
Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) has set the safety benchmark in the Australian small car segment with the launch of its all-new CJ series Lancer sedan ..... more

Audi RS 6 Avant Unveiled in Frankfurt
21st September, 2007
The Audi RS 6 redefines the term “high performance” in the business class. With its 426 kW, it is the most powerful model in the current Audi range and – with the exception of pure racing cars like the Le Mans-winning Audi R10 TDI – the most potent Audi of all time ..... more

Winning Model Makers Get Land Rover Experience
21st September, 2007
The 'A Team' from Chase Technology College, Burntwood (UK), that built its victorious model to successfully tackle an in-door all-terrain track at the TrackNAVCHALLENGE final held in July, was treated to demonstrations of full-size Land Rovers by highly skilled instructors ..... more

Volvo ReCharge Hybrid Concept
21st September, 2007
Volvo Cars has unveiled the Volvo ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors ..... more

The return of Abarth
21st September, 2007
Given the struggle that Fiat is having in re-establishing the brand in Australia, it is considered unlikely that Abarth will be sold by Australian Fiat dealers ..... more

Peugeot's Diesel Racer Wins Again
20th September, 2007
Peugeot claimed its fifth successive win at Sunday’s Silverstone 1,000 km race ..... more

Citroen C4 Picasso Lounge
20th September, 2007
The Citroen C4 Picasso Lounge, which was unveiled last week at the Frankfurt Motor Show takes the Picasso, which normally has five or, as in the Australian version, seven seats and replaces the rear seats with two leather bound electrically operated captain’s chairs ..... more

The new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate
20th September, 2007
Following in the Saloon’s footsteps, the C 63 AMG Estate is now also due to be launched. Under the bonnet with its distinctive power domes, the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine delivers effortless acceleration ..... more

Dacia: A Brand on the Move
20th September, 2007
With over 110,000 vehicles sold in 47 countries in the first half of 2007, Dacia’s business grew 8%, whilst continuing to expand internationally with 54% of sales recorded outside Romania ..... more

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S World Premiere at IAA
20th September, 2007
The Quattroporte Sport GT S is an expression of Maserati’s sportiness. Intended for those looking for a luxury sedan ahead of the release of competitive models from Aston Martin and Porsche, the Quattroporte Sport GT S, equipped with an automatic 6-speed gearbox, competes with highly respected models from Bentley and Maybach ..... more

Land Rover Signals Strong and Sustainable Future
20th September, 2007
Speaking in Frankfurt, Land Rover's Managing Director, Phil Popham, said the business was in excellent shape with sales continuing to grow and profits “never better” ..... more

Ford Mustang GT Arrives In Australia
19th September, 2007
The V8-powered Ford Mustang GT coupe or convertible are available for $115,000 (RRP), ready for registration in any State or Territory with a high-quality conversion to right-hand drive and full compliance to Australian Design Rules ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 designo Edition: the Ultimate in Exclusivity and Personalisation
19th September, 2007
Definitive style and individuality personify the limited SLK 350 'designo' Edition. This even more exclusive version of the iconic car that redefined the term ‘roadster’ is now available to secure - although numbers are strictly limited ..... more

Honda Shows Accord Tourer Concept At Frankfurt
19th September, 2007
Honda's President and CEO, Mr Takeo Fukui, has unveiled the Accord Tourer concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, giving potential styling clues of the next generation Accord Euro range ..... more

Dodge to Auction First 2008 Challengers For Charity
19th September, 2007
Chrysler has announced, in USA, that the first two all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger vehicles off the Brampton (Ontario, Canada) Assembly Plant production line will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting two charities ..... more

Ford Transit and the AA Patrol Britain's Roads
19th September, 2007
Ford and the AA, the UK's largest roadside assistance organisation, have strengthened their partnership with the announcement that 300 new Ford Transits will be used by patrols across the country ..... more

Mitsubishi Motors transfers Outlander production for Europe
19th September, 2007
In order to keep up with the strong demand for Outlander in Europe and the new Lancer worldwide, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has decided to transfer production of the Outlander (for European markets) to its regional production hub ..... more

Volkswagen Up! Concept Unveiled At Frankfurt Motor Show
18th September, 2007
Based on a completely new platform and drivetrain and measuring just 3.45 metres in length the up! marks the return to the rear engined layout seen in the iconic Beetle of old ..... more

Ferrari 430 Scuderia Revealed At Frankfurt Motor Show
18th September, 2007
The new two-seater berlinetta is brimming with technology and joins the F430 and F430 Spider to complete Ferrari’s eight-cylinder model range ..... more

Nissan Micra for 2008
16th September, 2007
One of the best known small cars in the UK market is the British- built Nissan Micra hatchback. For 2008, it is undergoing a revamp with changes to the styling and additions to the equipment list adding even further to Micra’s appeal, ahead of its late-2007 Australian release ..... more

Holden's Lang Lang Proving Ground Passes 50 Year Milestone
16th September, 2007
GM Holden's proving ground at Lang Lang marked its 50th anniversary last weekend with a celebration day for current and former employees ..... more

Suzuki Kizashi Concept World Premiere
14th September, 2007
The D-segment initiative which is now being revealed represents the beginning of the third phase of the world strategy. The main objective of this phase is status. The brand has developed to such an extent that it's able to communicate status ..... more

Jeep: Back In Uniform
14th September, 2007
Chrysler LLC has unveiled the Jeep J8 multipurpose vehicle at the 2007 Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) military trade show ..... more

Jaguar XJ Named ‘Most Beautiful Luxury Saloon’
14th September, 2007
The Jaguar XJ has won the annual Design Award ‘Autonis’ in the luxury category of the German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport, ahead of German competitors BMW, Mercedes and Audi ..... more

Saab Turbo X - Saab unleashes 21st century Black Turbo
13th September, 2007
Saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show by launching the Saab Turbo X, a driver-focused performance car that sets new standards for the brand ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Shows the Future of the Superior Touring Sedan
13th September, 2007
In the words of Professor Dr. Herbert Kohler, responsible for Group Research & Advanced Engineering Vehicle and Powertrain at DaimlerChrysler AG, “With the F 700, Mercedes-Benz shows what the big touring sedan of the future will look like. It offers environmentally compatible mobility combined with utmost comfort and an effortlessly superior drive.” ..... more

Success for Coventry Festival of Motoring
13th September, 2007
Coventry's annual Festival of Motoring, staged this year on 1st and 2nd September has been hailed as yet another overwhelming success and a hugely enjoyable weekend ..... more

BMW Concept X6 Hybrid Debuts In Frankfurt
13th September, 2007
The BMW Group has joined forces with General Motors and DaimlerChrysler to form the Global Hybrid Cooperation, to develop the next generation of hybrid drive systems ..... more

All-New Mazda 6 Shown In Frankfurt
13th September, 2007
As before, there are three body styles: hatchback, sedan and estate ..... more

Lamborghini Reventon Unveiled In Frankfurt
12th September, 2007
Lamborghini has unveiled the Reventón at the Frankfurt Motor Show. With a price tag of  €1 million euros plus taxes, all of the 20 cars to be produced are pre-sold to customers worldwide ..... more

Kee concept heralds ‘new look’ for the future of Kia
11th September, 2007
Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer Kia Motors Corporation, talks about the all-new Kia Kee V6 2+2 sports coupe concept unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show today ..... more

Holden's Last VZ Commodore Rolls Off The Line At Elizabeth
11th September, 2007
The last VZ Commodore, a white wagon, was driven off the production line at GM Holden’s Elizabeth vehicle assembly plant in South Australia last week ..... more

Land Rover Freelander 2 Gets Sleek Premium Pack For 2008
11th September, 2007
Land Rover is introducing a stylish new Premium Pack for their new Freelander 2, as well as new upgrades and options for the 2008 model year ..... more

Lancia Dreams of Returning to Australia
11th September, 2007
The display area has been designed to embrace the public, offering them over 900 m2 in which to view the latest automotive novelties and experience the brand that is dreaming that it may return to Australia ..... more

Volvo Cars Develops Alcoguard
11th September, 2007
Volvo Cars is the first car manufacturer to launch a feature aimed at helping to reduce the number of road accidents caused by drink-driving ..... more

2007 Goodwood Revival Was A Success
11th September, 2007
Visitors and competitors at this year’s Goodwood Revival, held over this weekend, 31st August to 2nd September, have deemed the historic motor sport event the best one yet with record crowds of 116,000 soaking up the unique Revival atmosphere ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
10th September, 2007
Just a few months after the global market debut of the saloon, Mercedes-Benz is now unveiling the estate version of the new C-Class. The estate takes the trademark strengths of the saloon, such as safety, agility and comfort, and combines them with a significant increase in spaciousness and versatility ..... more

VACC 'Spirit of the Twenties' Vintage Rally Coming
10th September, 2007
The VACC celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2008. However, as part of the celebrations leading into this anniversary, VACC is sponsoring the Spirit of the Twenties vintage car rally, which starts on Saturday, 22nd September, 2007 ..... more

The exclusive Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1
10th September, 2007
A limited-edition all-black Cayman S with enhancements by Porsche Design will go on sale in Australia early next year ..... more

New BMW M3 Revs Up for October Arrival
10th September, 2007
The Australian arrival of the fourth-generation BMW M3 is one step closer with the pricing structure recently announced. The new model will compete against the highly desirable and more attractive Audi RS4 ..... more

Audi Efficient Drive Systems – Today and Tomorrow
10th September, 2007
Audi is pursuing a consistent strategy to achieve further reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. By the year 2012, Audi will have reduced the CO2 emissions from its models by around 20 percent ..... more

Soft top for Elfin MS8 Clubman
10th September, 2007
In the latest development for the Australian stunner, the Elfin MS8, a soft-top for the Clubman version is now production ready ..... more

Volkswagen To Unveil Versatile New Caddy Maxi Life
9th September, 2007
When compared to the standard Caddy the Maxi Life sits on a wheelbase extended by 320 mm while the overall length grows by 470 mm to 4,880 mm ..... more

Two new Special Editions for Aston Martin
9th September, 2007
Aston Martin is not only showing the DBS for the first time in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month but will also showcase two new special editions – the DB9 LM and the V8 Vantage N400 ..... more

New Porsche Cayenne GTS showcases on-road dynamics
9th September, 2007
The new Porsche Cayenne GTS, which makes its world debut at the IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany, this coming week, features a specially developed chassis ..... more

Nissan Shows Mixim At Frankfurt Motor Show 2007
9th September, 2007
Nissan will be showing an all new concept car, partly inspired by a futuristic crash helmet design, at the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show ..... more

GM Holden Celebrates 10th Year of Exports to Brazil
9th September, 2007
A version of the all-new Holden Commodore will go on sale in Brazil, as GM Holden begins exporting the new large sedan to one of its longest-standing customers ..... more

New Mazda 2 Released
9th September, 2007
Lighter and stronger is the way Mazda sums up the new Mazda 2, a car which is Mazda's way of playing catch-up with the Suzuki Swift and others ..... more

Peugeot at the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show
6th September, 2007
At this years Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot will have a truly impressive presence. It will see the international launch of the new Peugeot 308 hatchback and the 207 SW range, as well as a number of innovations in the form of three concept cars ..... more

New Smart Fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive
6th September, 2007
A combination of sportiness and exclusivity: The new Smart Fortwo BRABUS models hit the road in Europe. With a re-engineered 72 kW three-cylinder turbo engine the Smart Fortwo BRABUS and the Smart Fortwo BRABUS Xclusive continue to boast low fuel consumption of just 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres ..... more

Range Rover Vogue For 2008
2nd September, 2007
In a continuing process of evolution, the 2008 model year Range Rover Vogue has further strengthened its position as the world's most complete luxury SUV ..... more

New Kia Sportage - Ready For Action
2nd September, 2007
The new Kia Sportage range, launched yesterday, continues Kia Motors Australia's revamped SUV strategy of more choice in engines and equipment than ever before, while still delivering quality, safety and value in SUVs that have always appealed to Australian buyers ..... more

Peugeot 308 Hybrid – An Environmentally Friendly Car for the Next Generation
2nd September, 2007
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, later this month, Peugeot will showcase its new 308 Hybrid HDi, which emits just 90g/km of CO2 and reduces fuel consumption by 38% in the Combined Cycle compared to a standard 308 HDi ..... more