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Competition to heat up in car market
Competition is set to heat up in Australia’s car industry, following Japanese car maker Toyota announcing a roll out of new car models over the next 18 months.
Peugeot promises GTI revival
Peugeot has promised it will revive the GTI legend with its forthcoming 208 range next year. Replacing the seven-year-old 207 range, the all-new 208 will be shown at the Geneva motor show in February.
Pippa Middleton’s $60k BMW gets clamped
Her rear has won the world over but now another rear of hers is making headlines. Pictures have emerged showing the back of Pippa Middleton’s car being clamped.
Benz goes back in Black Series
The 4.0-litre CRT M3 finale-party has officially been crashed by the boys at AMG, with the unveiling of the long-awaited C63 AMG Black Series.
New 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
New 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
Italian Military Police Adopt Lotus Evora S
Two Lotus Evora S are to be used as rapid response cars by the Italian Carabinieri.
Young Koreans shape Ferrari’s future
A team of young design students from South Korea has beaten out the best from Europe and the rest of the world to win the 2011 Ferrari World Design Contest.
Veyron-beating Shelby supercar unveiled
Meet America’s alternative to the Bugatti Veyron. It’s called the Shelby Tuatara, and boasts a 7.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing more than 1000kW.
Turbine-powered Batmobile
Turbine-powered Batmobile
Peugeot forecasts 70% sales growth by 2013
Peugeot is targeting 10,000 sales in Australia by 2013, up 70% on the 6500 unit tally expected in full-year 2011
Four ways to slash your motoring premiums
Comprehensive car insurance can seem like a lot of money, particularly when you’re faced with a large initial outlay. And if all goes well, you may never see a return on your premium. But there are a number of ways to trim your insurance policy, maintain your safety, and save you a bundle.
New Stratos on hold
The New Stratos project has struck a snag in its bid to produce a limited production run of its modern interpretation of Lancia’s Ferrari.
Window to the world: Toyota’s new interactive car
Can’t quite make out that object in the distance? Use your fingers to zoom in and out, much the same as you would with an iPhone photo.
Bugatti launches ‘porcelain’ Grand Sport L’Or Blanc
Bugatti has launched a world-first one-off special edition by creating a Grand Sport that uses porcelain in its construction.
Women’s World Car of the Year
BMW and Citroen have both won the 2011 Women’s Car of the Year award for the 5 Series and DS3 respectively
Porsche Panamera diesel on sale in Oz
Porsche has added a specially tuned version of Volkswagen’s 3.0 litre V6 TDI diesel engine to its Panamera line-up – and it’s now available in Australia
2012 Honda CR-V delayed by Japan disaster
The fallout from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami disaster continues to affect daily life for the beleaguered nation and the country’s auto industry
Alfa Giulia rejected
Fiat-Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne has ordered Alfa’s designers to try again with the new Giulia, the 2013 replacement for the 159 sedan and wagon
Report: QLD drivers ignore school speed zones
New research by Queensland insurer Suncorp shows that motorists are continuing to ignore restricted speed limits in the state’s school zones
4.0-litre 911 is coming…
Porsche is sending off its 997-series 911, the car will feature a 4.0L version of the current GT3 RS’s 3.8L naturally-aspirated flat six engine
Honda NSX successor in development
Honda’s NSX hero car is to make its fabled return to the supercar market after all, according to reports out of the Shanghai Auto Show
E63 AMG gets 410kW
Mercedes’ all-new 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 will power the E63 AMG sedan and Estate from 2012 – more powerful, torquier, yet less thirsty
Royal Rides
Royal Rides
Mazda 3 reaches for the Skyactive
Mazda has unveiled its facelifted 3 sedan and hatch range, which debuts an all-new direct-injected four-cylinder powertrain
