Chrysler Expands Use Of Fuel-Saving Dual-Clutch Transmission Technology
1st October, 2008
In addition to the all-new Dodge Journey, which was recently released in Australia, the Dodge Avenger will also be powered by the 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engine and matched to the six speed automatic dual clutch transmission ..... more

Mercedes-Benz S 600 Pullman Guard State Limousine
1st October, 2008
In the 1960s, the legendary Mercedes-Benz 600 took on the mantle of state limousine for a period of almost thirty years which saw it serve as an official vehicle not only for the German government, but also for many other nations' leaders and ruling houses ..... more

All New Ford Fiesta: Production Begins
1st October, 2008
This all new model of the Ford Fiesta has been designed and developed by the European arm of Ford's global product development team to meet the demands and expectations of customers around the world ..... more

Nissan GT-R On Sale In April
2nd October, 2008
The legendary Nissan that long ago conquered Bathurst and the Nurburgring and the car so many enthusiasts have been anticipating, returns to Australia next April ..... more

Abarth at the Paris Motor Show
9th October, 2008
Carlo Abarth always concentrated his efforts on developing the performance of standard production cars ..... more

Limited Edition Ford Territory SR2 Released
9th October, 2008
The introduction of the new Territory SR2 follows the success of the Territory SR model line over recent years, with limited edition models in 2006, 2007 and 2008 all delivering exceptional value-for-money ..... more

New XC60 Said To Be Safest Volvo Yet
10th October, 2008
According to Volvo Cars Design Director, Steve Mattin, the new XC60 is, “The boldest crossover so far. This car is charged with more emotive form and far more energy than any previous Volvo model.” ..... more

Subaru Impreza WRX MY09 Coming In December
10th October, 2008
The 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan and hatch will be available by early December with a larger turbocharger and increased boost ..... more

Volkswagen Launches Exclusive Golf GTI 'Pirelli' Locally
10th October, 2008
Volkswagen’s most powerful Golf GTI – the limited edition Pirelli model – has been released in Australia ..... more

Alto to Join Suzuki Australia Line-Up
10th October, 2008
The new Alto is aimed mainly at urban people who want a small car that offers style and enjoyment together with great environmental credentials ..... more

Top of the Range Peugeot 308 XTS Released
10th October, 2008
This new top of the range model will be powered by the 1.6 litre turbo-charged 128 kW petrol engine, previously found in the 207 GTi ..... more

Mitsubishi Adds Lancer Hatch To Local Line-Up
10th October, 2008
The new Lancer Sportback comes to the Australian market place in three well equipped and attractively priced street variants that mirror the sedan’s line-up – the entry level ES, mid-range VR and sporty VRX ..... more

BMW Concept X1
12th October, 2008
The design study, a precursor to a series production version, takes typical BMW X model design cues and translates them in into a more urban concept ..... more

New FPV Model Celebrates Performance Heritage
12th October, 2008
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) is celebrating its fifth year with the release of the FPV 5th Anniversary model ..... more

Additional Details: Ferrari California
12th October, 2008
The Ferrari California is the first ever front mounted V8 Ferrari, though, to be strictly accurate as the engine and drivetrain sit entirely between the axle lines, it is as much a mid-engined car as the F430 ..... more

Cadillac's Local Release Is Just Months Away
12th October, 2008
General Motors’ flagship brand, Cadillac, will be released in Australia with the acclaimed Cadillac CTS sedan early next year ..... more

New Honda City For Local Release
13th October, 2008
In reviving the City nameplate, it must be noted that the new car bears no resemblance to the Honda City of old ..... more

New Limited Editions For HSV
13th October, 2008
"We're celebrating 40 years of GTS with a special commemorative model as well as unveiling a Senator Signature SV08" Managing Director of Holden Special Vehicles Phil Harding said ..... more

Skoda To Add High-Performance Diesel Option To Octavia RS
13th October, 2008
Skoda Australia will add a new TDI engine variant to its exciting Octavia RS range, thus continuing their expansion programme ..... more

Volkswagen Passat CC Due Early 2009
13th October, 2008
The new Volkswagen Coupe embodies the concept of a sporty coupe in a stunning four-door package which does not conform to the mainstream ..... more

Mitsubishi’s Stunning New Ralliart Lancer Sedan and Hatch Released
13th October, 2008
The Ralliart brand is legendary in performance car circles, with a proud heritage of designing vehicles with a strong and robust character, truly capable of excelling in the gruelling world of the WRC (World Rally Championships) and the Paris Dakar Rally ..... more

New Ford Fiesta Due Early 2009
13th October, 2008
Ford's new feature laden Fiesta, complete with good looks and dynamic driveability, will shake up the light car segment when it goes on sale in early 2009 ..... more

Great Wall Collapses In Europe
14th October, 2008
And while some of the manufacturers, notably Great Wall, drew interest for some of their designs in 2006, they have yet to sign up any distributors in major European markets ..... more

Audi Q7 – Now Standard with 7 Seats
14th October, 2008
Audi’s successful Q7 performance SUV is now available with 7-seats as a standard feature, at no extra cost ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S: Thrilling High-Performance Roadster
14th October, 2008
The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up new dimensions when it comes to open-top driving. Delivering 478 kW of power, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds ..... more

Mitsubishi at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
15th October, 2008
Joining the Lancer Sportback on the Mitsubishi Motors stand for its first viewing is the face-lifted, made in Europe, Colt which is built at the Mitsubishi Motors NedCar Factory in Borne, The Netherlands ..... more

Lamborghini Estoque – the Italian super sports sedan concept
15th October, 2008
The Lamborghini Estoque concept has everything that defines a Lamborghini: extreme, uncompromising and unmistakably Italian, it brings a whole new versatility to the brand’s DNA – with its four seats and ample luggage space ..... more

Honda's New Dummy
16th October, 2008
Honda has revealed plans to enhance safety testing procedures, announcing that it will begin using its new third generation pedestrian dummy, POLAR III, in vehicle-to-pedestrian crash tests ..... more

Chrysler For 2008 SEMA
16th October, 2008
In this article, the products of Chrysler LLC developed specifically for SEMA are featured ..... more

New Cerato Introduces New 'Face' For Kia
16th October, 2008
The new model will bridge the gap between small and medium cars with the space, performance, features and value that many Australian car buyers are seeking, without having to pay more for a medium sized car ..... more

BMW M Sales Into Top Gear
17th October, 2008
In the coming months the M3 Coupé will be joined by the M3 Convertible (complete with its poor rear-end crash test result) and for the first time in Australia the M3 Sedan ..... more

Caterham RS Levante – Sold Out
17th October, 2008
Despite the recent decline in car sales and consumer spending in England, each of the £115,000 (GBP) plus Caterham-based Levante super cars scheduled for production have been sold ..... more

Dates Announced For 2009 "Goodwood"
17th October, 2008
The Earl of March, patron of the UK’s most celebrated motor sport meetings – the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival – announced, overnight, the provisional 2009 dates for these popular annual events held at Goodwood, England ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Releases New M-Class
17th October, 2008
Mercedes-Benz has revamped the M-Class. The new model of the dynamic, stylish SUV has even more distinctive characteristics, and looks even sportier and more powerful ..... more

New Mazda 3 For Next Year
19th October, 2008
The next generation Mazda 3 sedan will be arriving, locally, in mid-2009 ..... more

Peugeot Partner Released
19th October, 2008
Peugeot’s new Partner van range is now on sale in Australia. It introduces a number of innovative features not seen before in the small van market segment ..... more

Subaru Adds VDC To Liberty and Outback
22nd October, 2008
Subaru’s Vehicle Dynamics Control system is one of several enhancements across the model year 2009 Liberty and Outback ranges ..... more

Ford Model T Contest: European University Wins Worldwide Competition
22nd October, 2008
A century after the Model T put the world on wheels, Ford Motor Company has announced the winners of a competition that challenged five universities from around the world to design a revolutionary vehicle concept for the 21st century ..... more

New VW Golf – Five Stars From EuroNCAP
24th October, 2008
The independent testers at EuroNCAP put the new Golf through a series of rigorous tests. The result: five stars, which is the best result available ..... more

BMW Introduces X5 With M Sport Package
27th October, 2008
BMW is to offer the X5 with an M Sport Package that enhances the suspension settings and adds a further dash of sporting individualism to the exterior and interior ..... more

Thirty Years of the Commodores
27th October, 2008
The first Holden Commodore rolled off the line on 25th October 1978, signalling the arrival of what is now Holden’s longest standing and most successful nameplate ..... more

Stop/Start For Smart Fortwo
28th October, 2008
This intelligent and user-friendly start/stop system automatically shuts down the engine as soon as the car's speed falls below 8 km/h and the brake pedal is pressed ..... more

Lamborghini donates “Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia” to Italian Police
28th October, 2008
A ceremony was held last Friday at the Viminale Palace where Lamborghini donated a police version of the company’s newest super sports car, Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, to the head of the Italian State Police ..... more

Skoda Launches Octavia RS TDI
30th October, 2008
Skoda Australia has added a new variant to its Octavia model line-up – the high performance Octavia RS TDI ..... more

G-Class For Army
30th October, 2008
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) yesterday signed a contract with Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific (MBAuP) for the supply of 1,200 G-Class cross-country vehicles ..... more

Nissan 370Z For 2009
30th October, 2008
This is the first look at the upcoming 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe, which is planned to debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show on 21st November, 2008 ..... more