FPV Launches Powerful ‘F6X’ Sports SUV
1st February, 2008
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has set a new benchmark in performance motoring with the launch of the hot sports F6X, the most powerful six-cylinder SUV in the Australian market ..... more

United Forces Deliver E85 Motoring First in Brisbane
1st February, 2008
Swedish car maker Saab has joined forces with United Petroleum to help switch on Australia’s first commercially available E85 fuel pumps ..... more

Renault's Hotted-Up Twingo
1st February, 2008
Renault has produced, for Europe, an affordable high performance car which sits alongside Clio and Mégane in the Renaultsport range. Twingo Renaultsport's compact proportions and incisive, assertive styling are taken from the Twingo Concept show car which was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show ..... more

Nissan Announces The Arrival Of The Limited Edition Navara Outlaw
1st February, 2008
Powered by Nissan’s well-received YD25 diesel engine, the new Navara Outlaw is based on the ST-X model and adds 17 inch alloy wheels, chrome side steps, chrome bonnet protector, alloy nudge bar, fog lights, Bluetooth connectivity, soft tonneau cover and an Outlaw decal ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz CLC Class Coming Soon
1st February, 2008
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a stand-alone model series in the guise of the new CLC, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz coupé family ..... more

Impreza WRX STI Pricing Announced
3rd February, 2008
With the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X about to arrive in Australia, the new and not so attractive Subaru Impreza WRX STI is bound to face some resistance on the showroom floor ..... more

First Production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8® Sells for $400,000!
3rd February, 2008
Dodge is ecstatic that the sale of the first production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to roll of the assembly line raised $400,000 (USD) for such a worthy cause ..... more

Sensational Value in New Suzuki SUVs
3rd February, 2008
Suzuki has added more to its award-winning SUV line-up with the addition of a Grand Vitara Trekker value pack and by launching one of its most famous nameplates – the Jimny Sierra ..... more

New Generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Sportier Than Ever Before
3rd February, 2008
The world's most successful premium roadster in its class features a new design with the emphasis firmly on sportiness and effortless assurance. These traits are also reflected in the handling qualities, which now delivers even more performance thanks to the new direct-steer system as well as offering enhanced comfort and safety. The SL 350 is powered by a newly developed, extremely high-revving sports engine boasting an impressive output of 232 kW ..... more

R36: The Sportiest Volkswagen Passat of All Time
3rd February, 2008
The new Passat R36 was developed by Volkswagen Individual, the specialist team for very fast and/or special models. Following the Golf R32 and the Touareg R50, the Passat R36 will be the third series version to be debuting under the “R” sports label ..... more

200,000th Cayenne rolls off the assembly line
4th February, 2008
At the beginning of the year, Porsche celebrated a special production 'milestone': employees at the Leipzig plant put the finishing touches to the 200,000th Cayenne ..... more

Kia Quality And Value Now Matched By 5-Year Factory Warranty
4th February, 2008
Kia's rapid move to greater quality and reliability as a match for its value has provided another reason for new car buyers to consider Kia with the recent announcement that all Kia vehicles sold from 1st January, 2008, will be covered by a standard, factory-backed five-year warranty ..... more

Nissan Launches Updated Turbo Diesel Navara D22 Range
4th February, 2008
Nissan's popular Navara D22 'workhorse' range now has a new inter-cooled turbo diesel engine and revised model line-up ..... more

Limited Edition Mazda RX-8 Hits Australia
4th February, 2008
A limited-edition Mazda RX-8 rotary sports coupe is now available in Australia ..... more

Local Pricing and Specifications Announced for the All-New Smart Fortwo
4th February, 2008
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new Smart Fortwo, which will be released to eager Australian customers later this month ..... more

Fiat Ritmo Arrives Locally
5th February, 2008
The all-new Fiat Ritmo has arrived in Australia, providing a new Italian small car for consideration by local buyers ..... more

Volkswagen Beetle Ten Years On
5th February, 2008
Since the year 2000, it has been admired on Australian streets: the Volkswagen New Beetle. Now in 2008, the Volkswagen retro-car has been further enhanced, in the form of the New Beetle Anniversary Edition ..... more

Amazing Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Arriving Next Month
5th February, 2008
One of the year’s most anticipated new-model sports cars, the high-performance Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG saloon, has just had its Australian price confirmed. Priced from $139,500*, the high-performance C 63 AMG is set to thrill eager customers from this March ..... more

Mitsubishi To Cease Australian Production
6th February, 2008
It isn't time to agonise or apologise for the Mitsubishi 380. It is time to acknowledge that the 380 has been good for those astute enough to have acquired one. And those who acquire the final production will be well served by a car whose time has come ..... more

GM's Meriva Concept To Make Geneva Debut
7th February, 2008
Already Europe’s market leader in the monocab sector, with one in five pan-European sales being a Zafira, Meriva or Agila, Vauxhall and Opel are set to unveil their vision of the future ..... more

New Coupe-Cabriolet To Complete Europe's Revised Ford Focus Range
7th February, 2008
The newly restyled four-seater Ford Focus Coupé-Cabriolet will have its public debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Mini Clubman For March Release
7th February, 2008
BMW's department for the Mini has confirmed that the Clubman, the wagon-like Mini (not a clubman style racer) will be released locally in a month's time ..... more

Dodge Challenger SRT8 Revealed In Chicago
7th February, 2008
The return of America's Dodge Challenger brings what pony car fanatics crave: ground shaking performance, unmistakable design cues reminiscent of the original Challenger, world-class ride and handling characteristics and benchmark braking ..... more

Land Rover LRX Flies Into Melbourne
8th February, 2008
Smaller than a Freelander 2, its lower weight and reduced aerodynamic drag are designed to give significant gains in fuel efficiency and reduced C02 emissions ..... more

Nissan GT-R Heading For Melbourne Motor Show
8th February, 2008
The all new Nissan GT-R, the legendary Nissan super car, makes its Australian debut at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, following its worldwide debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October last year ..... more

Subaru Diesel For Geneva Motor Show
8th February, 2008
FHI will present the Subaru Legacy (Liberty) and the Outback, which are outfitted with the company’s unique Subaru Boxer Diesel and due to be released into the European market ahead of other parts of the world ..... more

Europe's Little Ford Transit Connect For USA
8th February, 2008
A 2 litre four cylinder van for America! Are the times changing? ..... more

Lancia Delta To Debut In Geneva
10th February, 2008
Lancia has not been a player in the Australian market for some decades. However, the Fiat owned brand is dreaming of making a come back in right-hand drive markets. Hence, planning for a re-introduction to the Australian market is underway. The new Delta is centrepiece of Lancia's plans ..... more

One Million DSGs – Volkswagen Celebrates The Best Selling Gearbox
10th February, 2008
In 2007 alone, more than 400,000 six-speed DSG gearboxes were installed across the Group – and there is no sign of an end to this success story ..... more

Netball Champions Score with Holden Astras
10th February, 2008
GM Holden is providing an Astra for one year to each of the 12 players in Australia’s world championship-winning netball team to say congratulations for bringing home the trophy ..... more

New Diesel Renault Kangoo: Big News for Small Business
11th February, 2008
With the addition of a diesel powered model to the Renault Kangoo range small business owners can now benefit from Kangoo’s clever design while using just 5.3* litres of fuel per 100 kms ..... more

Kia Rondo Confirmed For May Release
11th February, 2008
Kia is about to release a new model in Australia. The Rondo a 'crossover' vehicle is set for a release this coming May ..... more

New-Generation Mercedes-Benz CLS: Fine-Tuning for the Design Trendsetter
11th February, 2008
Mercedes-Benz is making the CLS even more irresistible. This one-of-a-kind four-door coupé – the pioneer of a whole new automotive segment – has now been fine-tuned to give it added appeal. The new entry-level model version, the CLS 280 with its sophisticated V6 power unit, develops 170 kW ..... more

All-New Mazda 6 Released Locally
13th February, 2008
The new Mazda 6 will compete against the Skoda Octavia (in both the regular and sporty editions), the Kia Magentis, the Holden Epica, the Ford Mondeo (which, like the Skoda Octavia, is available with a diesel engine) and the soon to disappear Mitsubishi 380. Little wonder that Mazda has amended the pricing structure for the new Mazda 6! ..... more

Improvements for Porsche's racing 911
19th February, 2008
Porsche has taken its racing 911 model and made it even better for 2008, with two of these exclusive hand-built race cars arriving to Australian customers soon ..... more

BMW Welt Attracts Over Half a Million Visitors
19th February, 2008
In the first 100 days following the Opening Ceremony on 17th October 2007, more than 500,000 guests have visited BMW Welt, in Munich (Germany), and no less than 3,500 cars have been handed over to their owners in the Car Delivery Centre ..... more

Goodwood For 2008
19th February, 2008
Visitors to this year’s popular Goodwood motor sport events – the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival ­– will be able to rest a little longer in England's picturesque West Sussex Downlands setting thanks to some enhancements made to the hospitality facilities, as well as the introduction of a new, dedicated camp site located within the grounds of the Goodwood Estate ..... more

New Ford Fiesta For 2009
19th February, 2008
Designed and developed in Europe for release in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010, the new Fiesta is the first major product of Ford’s new global product development process. This new small car keeps alive a name synonymous with more than 30 years of success and strong driving dynamics in Europe and is already well known in markets across Asia, Australia and South America ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz SLK For Mid-Year Release
19th February, 2008
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have long captured the hearts of sports car enthusiasts. Incorporating around 650 newly developed parts, the SLK models for 2008 are even more dynamic and now offer an even more emotionally charged driving experience ..... more

New Rolls Royce Coupe For 2009
19th February, 2008
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Coupé at the 78th Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood, England, in the third quarter of 2008 ..... more

Fiat 500 Abarth To Debut In Geneva
20th February, 2008
The Fiat 500 Abarth will make its international public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March ..... more

Volvo Broadens C30 Line-Up
20th February, 2008
Joining the LE and T5 models that introduced the slow selling C30 to the Australian market in March 2007, the C30 D5 and C30 S expand the range to four ..... more

Bolwell's New Nagari Revealed
20th February, 2008
As intended by its designer, Campbell Bolwell, the styling also pays homage to the original Nagari of the 1970s, particularly in the rising, curvaceous hip line ..... more

Skoda Auto Starts Testing Fabia Super 2000
20th February, 2008
Škoda Auto has started testing the first prototype of the Skoda Fabia Super 2000 ..... more

Three SOUL Concepts To Reveal 'Fun' Side Of Kia
20th February, 2008
Three new SOUL concept cars to be unveiled by Kia at the Geneva Motor Show in March will reveal a whole new 'fun' side to the Korean brand ..... more

Renault Koleos Concept - Adventure Every Day
20th February, 2008
Renault’s Koleos Concept makes its Australian debut at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show as a pre-cursor to the launch of the full production version in October ..... more

Audi A3 Cabriolet Confirmed for Australia
21st February, 2008
The new Audi A3 Cabriolet has been confirmed for release in Australia later this year ..... more

Skoda Celebrates 100 Years Of Competition
21st February, 2008
Skoda Auto indirectly celebrated 100 years since one of the most successful periods of its competition history ..... more

Ferrari Heads To India
22nd February, 2008
Ferrari has announced the start of a new Prancing Horse adventure, the Magic India Discovery Tour, which gets underway from Mumbai on 25th February ..... more

E-Vade On Track
22nd February, 2008
Australia's new sports car, E-Vade, has undergone its first shakedown trials at VACC Park in Port Melbourne ..... more

Renault Scenic dCi – Family Focussed Diesel
22nd February, 2008
The innovative Renault Scénic is the latest model to join Renault Australia’s diesel-powered vehicle range with the introduction of the automatic-only Scénic Expression dCi ..... more

New Ford Falcon For Melbourne Motor Show
22nd February, 2008
All-new exterior and interior designs and an all-new front suspension are headline features of the new FG range, along with more power and economy plus an advanced safety package ..... more

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Debuts At Geneva Motor Show
22nd February, 2008
Following on from the Alfa Romeo 8C, the car that sold-out within days of being launched in 2006, the famous Italian brand will launch the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider at the Geneva Motor Show in March and with just 500 slated for production..... more

Revealed: Volvo's New XC60
22nd February, 2008
This is Volvo's XC60, a new model for the unprofitable Ford subsidiary ..... more

Factory Five-Year Warranty Expected To Boost Kia Resale Values
22nd February, 2008
As larger volumes of Kia's 2008 model range start filtering into the market, expect to see Kia resale values begin to rise ..... more

For Three Days Only: Bugatti Veyron At Motor Show
22nd February, 2008
The fastest and most expensive production car ever built - the Bugatti Veyron - will make an appearance at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show for just three days only ..... more

Aston Martin to Open Engineering Test Centre at the Nurburgring
24th February, 2008
Just two months after opening its first ever purpose-built design studio at the company’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, England, Aston Martin has announced plans to establish a new test centre at the famous Nurburgring race circuit in Germany ..... more

Audi TTS Range-Topper Gets a Green Light for Australia
24th February, 2008
Audi’s latest design success will be launched in Australia around July 2008 in both Coupe and Roadster guise. Both vehicles will come with a handy 200 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque ..... more

All-New Smart Fortwo Is Now Here
24th February, 2008
The new Smart Fortwo is the consistent evolution of a car that is unrivalled in terms of shape, use and nature. Released to an eager European market in 1998, the first generation of the Smart achieved success in a very short space of time ..... more

Shadow For BMW 7-Series
25th February, 2008
BMW has designed a car for those customers who seek the utmost in luxury and look to own a more personalised vehicle, with a new BMW Individual-inspired 7 Series ..... more

Ageing Suits For Nissan
25th February, 2008
Nissan engineers in Japan use a special 'suit' that simulates the physical effects of ageing ..... more

Blow-Up At Porsche
26th February, 2008
Overnight (approximately 5 AM local time) a gas explosion occurred in the paint shop of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, at the main factory in Zuffenhausen ..... more

Mercedes-Benz to Supply Australia Post with Mail Delivery Vans
26th February, 2008
Australia Post has signed a five year contract with Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific for the supply of Mercedes-Benz vans ..... more

Audi A4 Arriving In April
27th February, 2008
This brand new, latest-generation vehicle is about to be launched Down Under and is expected to boost the profile of Audi in Australia in its segment thanks to its winning combination of stylish design, strong performance and larger, wider, more dynamic appearance ..... more

Ford Unveils New FG Falcon
27th February, 2008
Ford Australia has unveiled the new FG Falcon range, showcasing new exterior and interior architectures and designs, a new front suspension, new powertrains with more power, more torque and improved fuel economy, and an advanced safety package ..... more

Ninety Nine Years of Suzuki Excellence On Show
28th February, 2008
One of Australia’s fastest growing automotive brands will unveil a new stand and some exciting new product at this year’s Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Mitsubishi Panthers On The Prowl At The Melbourne Motor Show
29th February, 2008
Finished in striking black duco and trademark "claw" detail, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited's (MMAL) Panther concepts are on display at the Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Kia Picanto Sports - Sporty, Fuel-Efficient Fun For Urban Lifestyles
29th February, 2008
Kia is displaying the Picanto Sports, the sportiest version of Kia's fuel-efficient and fun A-segment car, at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show. Kia is considering this tiny car for the Australian market ..... more