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Merc’s new SL-Class range revealed
Official shots of Mercedes’ new line-up of SL-Class vehicles surfaced on the web a few months ago, but none of the crucial details accompanied them. Now they’re here.
2012 HSV Maloo R8
Forget the Nissan Navara. Forget, too, the Triton and the Ford Ranger. They are fine workhorses but if you want a load-lugger that will speed you between jobs like a Jack Russell chasing a ferret, there is only one car for the job, the HSV Maloo R8.
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.
World Car of the Year new shortlist
In a clean sweep for German manufacturers, the top three contenders for the overall 2012 World Car of the Year title are the BMW 3 Series, the Porsche 911 and the Volkswagen Up!
Saab not dead just yet
Just when you thought Saab had finally croaked its pulse has given one last beat in the form of a 9-3 racer, which will be fielded in the Swedish Racing Elite League.
Pininfarina Cambiano likely for production
Rarely do concepts this radical ever make it to the showroom floor, but reports are suggesting that Pininfarina’s Cambiano concept could be set for a limited production run.
Jaguar CX-75 for the track only, no road car
Jaguar has broken the promise it made last year to put the CX-75 supercar into production, revealing that there will now only be an experimental track model.
Renault release Red Bull F1 Clio special edition
In celebration of their continued collaborative success supplying engines to the Red Bull F1 team, Renault has revealed a special edition of its Clio hot hatch.
Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel released
Orders are now being taken for Infiniti’s FX Sebastian Vettel special edition, which was revealed as a concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
It’s a big change, this new SL. The design is much edgier and more complicated. Complex curves, scoops and sharp lines intersected in so many different areas it’s hard to take it all in initially.
More Bentley SUVs on the way?
Bentley has admitted to that the styling of its controversial EXP 9 F Geneva Motor Show car is just one of several designs under consideration.
Supercars are from Spain
This is the GTA Spano: the first ever supercar to be made by a Spanish manufacturer.
Mustang gets more power, new design, tech upgrades
Ford has spilled the details on what goodies the 2013 Mustang will be getting as part of its current overhaul.
Atalanta Sports Tourer returns after 75 years
The original Atalanta Sports Tourer first made its debut on March 5 1937 and now, exactly 75 years later, a car enthusiast and a classics restorer have joined forces to bring it back.
2012 Volkswagen Polo 77TSI Comfortline 6R
Volkswagen’s premium supermini has been with us in its current guise for two and a half years now, but the Polo still appears fresh-faced – sporting VW’s latest corporate identity that’s now seen across the German firm’s entire model range.
Audi A8 L W12
This is currently the most expensive Audi A8 on the books – the A8 L W12. In fact, it’s the fourth most expensive Audi full stop, just beneath the R8 V8 Spyder and both versions of the R8 V10.
Luxury car makers improve in brand rankings
Manufacturers of luxury cars have shot up the rankings of ‘most valuable global brand’, according to a new report published by UK brand value assessors, Brand Finance.
Mercedes crushes fake 300SL gullwing
Mercedes-Benz takes what it describes as a “firm line” on replicas – something of an understatement in the instance of the unauthorised 300SL gullwing pictured above, given the 30 tonnes of pressure involved…
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.
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe
Aston Martin has made one of its smartest moves yet. In revising and refocusing its entry-level two-seat sports car V8 Vantage, it is providing an immediate answer to those who are questioning the direction taken by this sector’s all-conquering giant, the Porsche 911 991. And how.
First look at new Holden Colorado 7 SUV
Pictures released by Chevrolet of its new TrailBlazer reveal the first look at Holden’s upcoming Colorado 7 – a localized version that sees the work ute turn into a seven-seat SUV.
Diesel cars ‘more expensive to run’ than petrol
Diesel cars are often MORE expensive to run than petrol cars despite their reputation for fuel efficiency, a new study has revealed.
Fiesta and Mondeo share 1.0-litre engine
Europeans are well ahead of Australians in their acceptance of a large car with a small engine.
VicRoads scraps road safety division
The Age newspaper is reporting that budget cuts have forced VicRoads to scrap its road safety division and ditch its road maintenance strategy.
