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Ford Falcon dead by 2016
It’s official – The Ford Falcon, one of Australia’s oldest and most iconic nameplates, will die in 2016.
Aussie-made Fords to finish in 2016
Ford’s Australian manufacturing operations to wind up in October 2016 as company announces new era of full-line importation.
Ford Australia closes down
Shock! Ford Australia will close its Australia factories. After years of dwindling sales, and no sign of recovery, Ford Australia has decided to abandon local manufacturing in Australia.
Racing kit for new Lexus IS
Toyota’s official performance subsidiary, TRD (Toyota Racing Development), has developed new suspension and aero upgrades for the just released, third-generation Lexus IS.
BMW M powers up with Competition Package
To coincide with upgrades across its 5 Series range, BMW has released a new ‘Competition Package’ for the powerhouse M5 sports sedan, and its M6 coupe/convertible sibling.
Nissan and Sony make virtual racing reality!
Nissan and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have confirmed their GT Academy competition, that helps gamers become real racing drivers, will return for a fifth season.
Launch date set for Gran Turismo 6!
The latest evolution of the video driving game widely regarded as the best in the business, Gran Turismo, has been confirmed for launch at the Electronic Games Expo in Los Angeles this June.
FOR SALE: 1967 Toyota – $1.2M ono
Most 1967 Toyotas have long since ascended to that great car yard in the sky, but this very special 2000GT sports car recently sold at auction in the USA for more than a million dollars.
Martini Porsche lives again!
Martini, the famous Italian vermouth, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and to highlight the milestone, the company has revived its long-standing motorsport partnership with Porsche.
Lamborghini’s running of the bulls!
Lamborghini is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations with a grand tour, comprising 350 examples of the famous marque, running the length of Italy over five days and more than 1200km, starting overnight in Milan and finishing at the company’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters this Saturday (11.05.13).
V8 power saves electric car
In a delicious dose of irony, struggling electric car maker Fisker looks to have been saved by a petrol burping, tyre shredding V8.
Corvette continues Indy 500 tradition
Chevrolet has chosen its all-new, seventh-generation (C7) Corvette Stingray to serve as the official Pace Car for this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Hi-tech Hyundai sculpture lights up Milan
Hyundai has released a highlights video of its dramatic ‘Fluidic Sculpture in Motion’ light sculpture, installed at Milan Design Week earlier this month..
Mercedes system tracked Boston bombers
The two alleged ‘Boston bombers’, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, were tracked by police using a two-way, satellite system known as ‘mbrace’, fitted to the Mercedes-Benz SUV car-jacked by the brothers on the night of the Boston Marathon attacks.
HSV confirms new ‘Gen-F’ muscle
Holden Special Vehicles has confirmed the name of its new line-up, based on the soon-to-be-released VF Commodore, as Gen-F.
Rolls-Royce Alpine salutes pioneering spirit
The latest addition to Rolls-Royce’s exclusive ‘Bespoke Collection’ marks 100 years since one of the famous marque’s most significant achievements.
Sharapova is Porsche’s latest ace
Maria Sharapova, the tennis superstar, with supermodel looks, is Porsche’s latest mobile ambassador, signing on to represent the brand in a three year, global communications deal.
Porsche price plunge!
As the first step in its bid to double annual sales volume before the end of the decade, Porsche Cars Australia has reduced recommended prices across its two door sports car and Cayenne SUV range by as much as 13 percent.
Ferrari’s secret F1 gym
Ferrari has revealed one of its secrets for Formula One success – a custom-built ‘car gym’.
McLaren P1 hypercar storms into Bahrain
McLaren has released a fresh set of images of its up-coming P1 hypercar to coincide with the opening of its new McLaren Manama (Bahrain) showroom, and the lead up to this Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
Aston’s mean, green, racing machine
Is this the ultimate proof that ‘environmentally friendly’ can be cool?
Peugeot’s radical race to the clouds
Peugeot is pulling no punches in its attempt to once again conquer the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Bugatti reclaims world record speed title
After being humiliatingly stripped of its title last week, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has officially been reinstated as the world’s fastest production car.
MG reveals Nissan Duke rival
MG is tipped to reveal a SUV rival for the Nissan Duke at the Shanghai Motor Show later this month.
