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Who is the world’s most reputable carmaker?
BMW has claimed first place among its carmaking peers – and fourth overall – in the New York-based Reputation Institute’s 2011 Global RepTrak
All-turbo range for Z4
BMW has replaced the Z4’s venerable naturally-aspirated six cylinder engines with turbocharged four-cylinder units, accompanied by massive price cuts across the range.
A sweeping return for Holden Hurricane
It debuted in 1969 as Holden’s first ever concept – a futuristic, wedge-shaped two-door mid-engine V8 – but has mostly sat forlornly in dealerships, museums and storage sheds ever since.
183kW Jazz ready to race
The world’s fastest Honda Jazz is being readied to rally in Australia next year. Dubbed ‘G2’, the tuned-up small hatchback will be raced in the 2012 Bosch Australian Rally Championship (ARC) by a second Honda team.
Peterhansel, Despres win Dakar Rally
Frenchmen Stephane Peterhansel and Cyril Despres won the Dakar Rally on Sunday, completing the final stage two weeks after the race began in Argentina.
Ford Fiesta ST ready for production and Australia
Ford has revealed the production-ready version of the new Focus ST which will land here in Australia sometime next year.
Nissan reveal ‘Batmobile’ Le Mans racer
Nissan has revealed its radical new DeltaWing technological concept – a race car resembling the Batmobile set to race at the 24 hours of Le Mans in June.
Datsun brand returns – but not for Oz
Nissan is to revive the Datsun brand as a low-cost value range of cars – but the famous nameplate from the 1970s and 1980s will not be returning to Australia any time soon.
Ford’s proud boast: “Look, mine’s smaller than yours!”
The world of cars used to be all about “Mine’s Bigger Than Yours”, in true, blokey fashion, but not any more, as these photos of a Ford engine so small it can be taken on a plane as hand luggage prove.
First Arab hypercar – costs $3.4 million, goes 390km/h
Meet the world’s first Arab hypercar. It’s called the LykanHypersport, looks like a fighter jet and costs $3.4 million. Oh and you can only drive it on a full moon. Okay, so the last bit isn’t true, but once a month is about as often as this super-exclusive car will be driven.
Commodore makes US debut
The Holden Commodore has donned a bow-tie and stepped out in front of American racing fans at Daytona International Speedway as the Chevrolet SS.
Renault teases ‘F1 inspired’ electric car
Mention ‘electric car’ and most people fall asleep. Mention Formula 1 however, and things are a little different.
Exclusive! Australia to get Hyundai Genesis in 2014
Hyundai will go head-to-head against the German prestige brands with the local launch of the new Genesis luxury sedan next year.
A BMW…ute!?
No this isn’t a joke. What you’re looking at really is a BMW X5 utility.
Bugatti’s third legend revealed!
Bugatti has ripped the covers off the third instalment in its ‘Legends’ series – this one dedicated to double Targa Florio champ and former head of Bugatti’s motorsport arm, Meo Costantini.
Revealed! BMW’s new tyre shredder
We wouldn’t want to be a BMW PR man right now. After guarding the mechanical details and look of the all-new BMW M3/M4 duo for months, shots of both cars have just leaked onto the internet.
Honda guns for Megane hot-hatch crown
Sneak-peek at Honda’s 2015 turbo Civic Type R design concept ahead of Geneva Show
It’s neither normal, nor serious …
The Italian Connection Trophy rally is for those who like to smile, and give.
Clipsal 500 a solid economic boost for SA
Still going strong after 11 years … Is this good news for Homebush and NSW?
Ambrose tests Grand-Am sports car
… and what does that mean?
GM passes on billion dollar loan
Cost reduction and cuts across the board allow GM to hold its debt-ridden head up high.
Holden closure: Toyota’s response
TOYOTA AUSTRALIA RESPONDS TO GM HOLDEN
Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
The stunning street-legal version of the race-only Zonda R has gone topless.
Gordini name is racing back
The little French blue road rockets with two white stripes are making a return to the Renault catalogue.
