Ford Ka Goes Retro With Two-Tone Colours
30th November, 2007
Britain's best-selling 'super mini', the Ford Ka, continues to reinvent itself. The retro-look Two-Tone special edition is now on sale throughout the UK ..... more

Volkswagen Starts Vehicle Assembly In Russia
30th November, 2007
Volkswagen Passat and Skoda Octavia models, the first vehicles to be assembled in Russia, jointly left the assembly line during a ceremony attended by over 600 invited guests from business, industry and politics ..... more

Defender 110 SVX Celebrates Land Rover's 60th Year
28th November, 2007
Land Rover will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008 with a special edition of the iconic Defender, whose origins can be traced directly back to the original 1948 Land Rover ..... more

Chrysler Sebring Cabrio Pricing Announced
28th November, 2007
Drivers who seek the fun and open-air freedom of a drop top, but want the practicality of a car for all seasons and appreciate the sleek styling of a Chrysler coupe have all their needs answered with the all-new 2007 Chrysler Sebring Cabrio — the first four passenger cabrio to offer customers the choice of either a soft top or retractable hard top ..... more

Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder Echoes Sporting Heritage
28th November, 2007
Porsche is presenting a new version of the mid-engined Boxster roadster at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy on 5th - 16th December, 2007. In its distinctive design, features and philosophy, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder echoes the classic motor sport era of the 1960s ..... more

Ford's Easy Fuel System Takes The Guesswork Out Of Filling-Up
26th November, 2007
Ford of Europe has announced that its Easy Fuel system which prevents drivers from filling up with the wrong type of fuel will be available on more Ford cars ..... more

Lamborghini Reventon Takes On A Tornado
26th November, 2007
The Ghedi (Brescia) military airport in Italy was the setting this week for an extraordinary acceleration race between a Tornado aircraft [A200-A] provided by the airbase and the Lamborghini Reventón driven by a Lamborghini test driver ..... more

Elfin Magic: A Spellbinding SA Success Story
26th November, 2007
The National Motor Museum has announced the opening of a new exhibition that centres on a remarkable South Australian Racing Pioneer ..... more

Ten Million VW Kombis
22nd November, 2007
A remarkable milestone has been reached as Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has now produced in excess of 10 million examples of the iconic Transporter ..... more

Kia Awarded "Top Safety Pick" By America's IIHS
22nd November, 2007
Sedona (known as Carnival in Australia) was selected by America's IIHS as one of only 34 vehicles to earn the "Top Safety Pick" award for its impressive performance with top ratings in frontal, side and rear impact crash tests ..... more

Great Day for The Great Ocean Road
22nd November, 2007
For the motoring enthusiast, 40 vintage cars will re-enact the original opening tour of 1932, covering 450 kilometres from Melbourne to Portland over the four days of the tour ..... more

VW Golf Wins 2007 UK's ACFO Car Of The Year Award
21st November, 2007
The Volkswagen Golf has underlined its reputation for delivering operational performance, whole-life cost control and driver appeal as well as an environmental edge to win the UK's ACFO Car of the Year Award ..... more

Mitsubishi i City Car – A Run-Away Sales Success in UK
21st November, 2007
The first batch of 300 units sold out within two and a half weeks of going on sale, and over 50% of the second batch have been sold before the vehicles even hit UK soil ..... more

Jaguar XJ Named 'Most Beautiful Luxury Saloon'
21st November, 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

Hummer H3 Alpha and H3 First Stock Class Vehicles To Finish Baja
21st November, 2007
Team Hummer once again demonstrated the inherent off-road capability of the Hummer H3 as Rod, Josh and Chad Hall piloted their stock class H3 Alpha and H3 nearly 1,300 miles to become the first stock class vehicles to finish the 2007 Baja 1000 ..... more

Fiat 500 elected "European Car of the Year"
21st November, 2007
The international jury presiding over the "Car of the Year" award, made up of 58 specialist journalists from 22 European countries, has elected the Fiat 500 “Car of the Year 2008” with 385 votes ..... more

Ford's New Summer Addition
20th November, 2007
German designed and engineered in conjunction with Pininfarina in Italy, the Coupé-Cabriolet will offer Ford Focus customers a stylish, smooth driving convertible that retains the impressive dynamics associated with the established model range ..... more

Volkswagen Up! Honoured at AutoCar Awards in the UK
20th November, 2007
The innovative Volkswagen Up! concept was honoured at the prestigious AutoCar Awards at a ceremony in Westminster on 13th November, 2007, winning the highly competitive Concept Car of the Year category ..... more

Los Angeles Design Challenge: The Mercedes-Benz SilverFlow Can Take on a Wide Variety of Forms
19th November, 2007
A car with extended, elegant lines which can change its form at the touch of a button and adapt to the requirements of its owners at any time – this is the automotive vision that Mercedes-Benz is presenting at the Los Angeles Design Challenge ..... more

Audi A3 Awarded Top Marks for Safety
19th November, 2007
The highly regarded Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA has awarded the compact Audi A3 its highest rating of “Top Safety Pick” ..... more

Golden Steering Wheel for Volkswagen Tiguan
18th November, 2007
The experts and VIPs on Germany’s prominent newspaper “Bild am Sonntag” jury have decided: The new Volkswagen Tiguan is receiving the “Golden Steering Wheel 2007” ..... more

Nissan Dualis Aided By Wind Farm
18th November, 2007
The new Dualis is being sourced from Nissan Motor Co’s Sunderland plant in the UK where six wind-powered turbines currently produce five percent of the factory’s total power needs ..... more

Ford's Genk Plant Hits 13 Million!
18th November, 2007
Another production milestone will be achieved at the Ford plant in Genk, Belgium, this weekend ..... more

Kia Shows KND-4 Concept Vehicle in Los Angeles
18th November, 2007
Kia Motors America (KMA) has unveiled the KND-4 compact SUV concept vehicle at the Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

Suzuki at 2007 LA Motor Show
16th November, 2007
Suzuki debuts a surf-themed convertible concept based on the all-new four-door SX4 Sport at the 2007 Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

Volkswagen Space Up! Blue - Clean Drive Revolution "Made in Germany"
16th November, 2007
Volkswagen presents the first car in the world with high-temperature fuel cell Space Up! Blue covers downtown distances with pure battery drive ..... more

Honda Reveals New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car
16th November, 2007
Honda has unveiled the all-new FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle at the Los Angeles Motor Show, announcing plans to begin limited retail marketing, in USA, of the hydrogen-powered car in mid-2008 ..... more

Mazda 2 Wins Car of the Year In Japan
16th November, 2007
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the Mazda 2 - known as the Mazda Demio in Japan - has been named the 2008 Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC) Car of the Year ..... more

GM Gets The Beat From Daewoo
15th November, 2007
A vehicle based on the Chevrolet Beat concept, which appeared at motor shows around the globe earlier this year, will go into production in South Korea, Chevrolet announced at the 2007 Los Angeles Motor Show overnight ..... more

Audi Unveils New Concept at LA Motor Show
15th November, 2007
Audi is introducing a new vehicle segment with its presentation of the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept car at the Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

Chrysler LLC Introduce Hemi Hybrid Powered Vehicles
15th November, 2007
With the introduction of the new Chrysler Aspen Hemi Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hemi Hybrid, Chrysler LLC delivers two hybrid-electric vehicles to the North American market that combine fuel-efficient advanced-hybrid technology with full-size sport-utility vehicle performance and capability ..... more

New Nissan Murano Debuts In Los Angeles
15th November, 2007
Making its world debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the new Murano, elevates its unique position in the marketplace through a evolution of the original design. The all-new Murano features new exterior and interior designs, enhanced technology and a new premium driving feel ..... more

Golden Steering Wheel For New Audi A4
14th November, 2007
The new Audi A4 has won its first major award, even before market launch, with key German newspaper “Bild am Sonntag” voting the new mid-size saloon the best vehicle in its class and presented it with its “Golden Steering Wheel” ..... more

Amazing Specials Come out of the Wood-Work for VACC ’75 Years’ Great Ocean Road Celebration Tour
14th November, 2007
Some of Australia’s most amazing vintage cars are about to be cranked into life for the VACC ’75 Years’ Great Ocean Road Celebration Tour, which commences on 25th November, 2007 ..... more

Jaguar XF Wins Autocar Design Award
14th November, 2007
This prestigious prize is part of Autocar's annual tribute to outstanding achievements within the automotive industry and the people who work in it ..... more

Pink Hygiene Solutions Take Pink VWs
14th November, 2007
Volkswagen Group Australia will deliver 40 Beetles and 80 Transporter T5 Cab Chassis to Pink Hygiene Solutions in their emblematic colour Telemagenta (pink) ..... more

Hummer To Tackle Baja 1,000
13th November, 2007
Team Hummer will celebrate the 40th Anniversary running of the legendary Baja 1,000 with two new full stock-class vehicles entered in this year’s grueling 1,300 mile off-road race – a 2008 Hummer H2 SUT and 2008 H3 Alpha ..... more

Woodcote Trophy Heads for Monza
13th November, 2007
Motor Racing Legends has been invited by the organisers of the Coppa Intereuropa, the highly prestigious historic race meeting at Monza, to run one of the feature races at next year’s event (6th-8th June 2008) ..... more

Perceived Mazda 3 For 2018 To Be Styled Los Angeles Motor Show
13th November, 2007
At the moment, the 2018 Mazda 3 is nothing more than a lump of clay on stage at the Mazda stand at the 2007 Greater Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

Porsche at Los Angeles Motor Show
13th November, 2007
It was this vehicle, Ferdinand Porsche’s first major project completed at the time without layshafts and without a transmission that gave the 24-year-old automobile genius his breakthrough as a pioneer in the history of the automobile ..... more

Nissan Launches Limited Edition Patrol ‘Walkabout’
12th November, 2007
On top of the Patrol DX’s standard features, the ‘Walkabout’ adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a six-disc in-dash CD player, alloy side steps, snorkel, cargo barrier, alloy bullbar, towbar and $2,000 worth of camping and outdoor equipment ..... more

Even More Viper Venom!
12th November, 2007
The latest addition to Chrysler LLC’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) stable of performance vehicles, the all-new 450 kW 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is a street-legal Viper engineered to dominate on the race track ..... more

Honda’s UK Plant Reaches Million Milestone
12th November, 2007
Honda U.K.’s Swindon plant has made its one-millionth Civic, a red Type R destined for the British market ..... more

Current M-Class Delivered to 250,000 Customers Worldwide
12th November, 2007
Since the European market launch of the second generation M-Class in April 2005, Mercedes-Benz has delivered 250,000 models of the SUV to customers around the world. Featuring the most advanced technology - such as the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension, and the PRE-SAFE® anticipatory occupant protection system - this trendsetter among today's offroaders continues to be a great success in this growing market segment ..... more

Skoda's New Large Car Tested & Revealed In Death Valley
9th November, 2007
The extreme conditions of the American desert were the setting for a test of two prototypes for the new generation of Škoda Superb model ..... more

Ford Mondeo Is A Hit In UK
9th November, 2007
Figures from the UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show how the Ford range is winning more retail business – and how more buyers are opting for top spec luxury models ..... more

Kia's V6/V8 SUV For 2008
8th November, 2007
Borrego will be available with either a V6 engine or the company’s first V8 offering (in some markets), which will also boast Kia’s largest towing capacity to date ..... more

Volvo At SEMA
8th November, 2007
For Volvo's fifth straight year at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show, the Swedish manufacturer showed five highly modified versions of its vehicles ..... more

Holden Efijy Heads To The Middle East
8th November, 2007
Holden’s most globally recognised concept car will headline the Middle East’s largest automotive event, the Dubai Motor Show, starting on 14th November ..... more

Ford Mustang Bullitt Races To North American Streets In 2008
7th November, 2007
Four decades after hitting the big screen and redefining the on-screen car chase, the Ford Mustang Bullitt returns to the streets in 2008, blending the best Mustang ever with the latest Ford Racing technology ..... more

New BMW X5 3.0sd
7th November, 2007
BMW has announced it will introduce its Twin Turbo 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine to Australia, clothed in the new generation X5 Sports Activity Vehicle ..... more

Nissan Dualis Arrives Next Month
7th November, 2007
The entry-level ST comes standard with dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, power windows and mirrors, in-dash single CD player, remote central locking, cruise control and air conditioning and is priced from $28,990* for the six-speed manual and $30,990* for the CVT equipped model ..... more

Five Rare White Lion Cubs Born in Australia As Part Of The Peugeot Breeding Programme
7th November, 2007
Mogo Zoo, home to Australia’s only white lion breeding programme has announced they have successfully reared a litter of five male white lion cubs, the first ever recorded in the world ..... more

Holden Cavalcade Hits Regional NSW and Victoria
6th November, 2007
Holden’s travelling road show will visit eleven rural dealers from Shepparton to Seymour to showcase a range of newly released vehicles ..... more

Two New Honda Concepts Unveiled At Tokyo Motor Show
6th November, 2007
The Honda CR-Z (pictured opposite) is a light-weight, two-seater sports car equipped with Honda’s petrol-electric hybrid IMA powertrain. Honda are retaining the petrol-electric, even though many see this technology as a wasted opportunity ..... more

London's Met Police Toy With Rapid Response Concept
6th November, 2007
Getaway drivers and outside lane lovers beware! ..... more

MG Club of South Australia at National Motor Museum
6th November, 2007
The MG Club of South Australia Inc has opened a display at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia ..... more

Maybach Landaulet Study: Only the sky is the limit
6th November, 2007
True to the tradition of exclusive landaulets, the roof of this sparkling white one-off study can be opened fully at the rear, while the chauffeur’s compartment remains completely enclosed ..... more

Foundation Stone Laid at Ferrari Theme Park
6th November, 2007
Construction of the Ferrari Theme Park in Abu Dhabi (yes, Abu Dhabi - where the money is - and not Maranello, the 'home town' of the Ferrari brand) has began with the laying of the foundation stone for one of the world's newest entertainment attractions ..... more

New Saab 9-3 Range Renewable, Economical, Responsible
5th November, 2007
Saab has launched the new 9-3, the first range of vehicles in Australia to give drivers a choice of either renewable bioethanol, economical diesel or petrol powered engines ..... more

Ford Flex at SEMA
5th November, 2007
Ahead of Flex’s arrival in North American dealerships next (northern) summer, Ford tapped two customisers to help customers start dreaming about the customisation options this all-new vehicle brings ..... more

£3.967 million .... SOLD!
5th November, 2007
The highlight of a recent auction in London was undoubtedly a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster ..... more

Holden's Middle East Exports Get Performance Boost
5th November, 2007
The new export programme, launched in the Middle East, will see a version of HSV’s popular E Series ClubSport R8 model exported in LHD form and badged under the Chevrolet Special Vehicles logo ..... more

Chrysler Announces Product and Plant Changes
5th November, 2007
Chrysler LLC has announced that it would make volume-related reductions at several of its North American assembly and powertrain plants, and eliminate four slow-selling products from its line-up ..... more

Cadillac: Made In China
5th November, 2007
Thus, an export market Cadillac now wears what many consider to be the world's least wanted tag ...... "Made In China" ..... more

Suzuki at SEMA
1st November, 2007
American Suzuki Motor Corp. showcases four spirited and dynamic vehicles at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show, including its never before seen, sport bike inspired SXForce LIVE vehicle ..... more

Kia at SEMA
1st November, 2007
Kia Motors America (KMA) displayed its sporty new concept vehicle, the Spectra 5 SX concept, at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, USA ..... more

Ford Dunton Looks Forward To Another 40 Years Engineering The Blue Oval's Lead
1st November, 2007
Ford Dunton (England), where future engines, transmissions and commercial vehicles are developed, turns 40 this year. During his visit in July to mark the anniversary, The Prince of Wales drove a prototype Ford Focus low-carbon ECOnetic model ..... more

Jaguar's New Look XJ For 2008 Model Year
1st November, 2007
The 2008 model year Jaguar XJ is offering customers a range of visual changes, technological advances and additional features on all models ..... more

Ferrari FXX Programme Extended For Further Two Years
1st November, 2007
The Ferrari FXX programme, based on the prototype car and launched by Ferrari in June 2005, is being extended to 2008/2009 ..... more