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2012 Kia Soul update confirmed for Oz
Kia Australia has confirmed a September launch for its updated 2012 Soul line-up, bringing a number of styling and equipment tweaks to the quirky-cool hatch

Australian Evoque pricing announced
Land Rover has announced pricing and specification for its Evoque premium compact SUV range, ahead of its Australian debut in November

Holden Caprice favourite with LA Police
The preferred patrol sedan of US law-enforcement is big, V8-powered and built in Australia

Holden wins grant to lighten Commodore
Holden has been awarded $39.8 million by the Federal Government, as part of its revived Green Car Innovation Fund

Take a number
With orders now open for the 918 Spyder at A$1.03 million (in Europe) Porsche has moved to keep those waiting until deliveries start in 2013 by…

Aston Martin V12 Zagato
On the shores of lofty Lake Como, in Italy, Aston Martin unveiled its new road-racer, the V12 Zagato

BMW’s 1930s tribute – The 328 Hommage Concept
BMW has revealed its showstopper at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy – the 328 Hommage concept

Opel Zafira for Oz?
Opel’s all-new Zafira seven-seater may relaunch in Australia in 2012, five years after Holden discontinued the model line

Holden Ute tonneau cover now an option
Holden has announced an update to the VE Series II Ute’s options list, with the arrival of a new three-piece hard tonneau cover

NRMA: Most motorists think they’re good drivers
A new NRMA survey suggests many motorists look upon their own driving habits through rose-coloured glasses

Supercharged hybrid Honda debuts
Honda debuted its CR-Z hybrid coupe in sports-kitted Mugen guise at last year’s Sydney motor show however…

Mercedes launches C-Class facelift
Mercedes-Benz Australia has launched its facelifted C-Class in Australia, almost four years after the W204 generation was voted Wheels Car of the Year

SLS AMG roadster revealed
Mercedes has unveiled its drop-top version of the SLS AMG, almost 18 months after the coupe debuted at Frankfurt in 2009

Bizarre Road Signs of the World
From the politically incorrect, to the glaringly obvious, here are some of the more bizarre signs you’re likely to stumble upon

Shinari concept heading to Melbourne
Mazda has confirmed its stylish Shinari concept will headline the Japanese carmaker’s stand fresh from appearances overseas

Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro
Audi has created a wild 370kW version of its entry level A1 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Woethersee festival

Golf GTI Edition 35 coming to Oz
New details have emerged for Volkswagen’s very special Golf GTI Edition 35, the latest in a line of tuned commemorative models

Back in black
Porsche’s line of limited edition ‘Black’ models continues with the Cayman S Black Edition

Sexual discrimination behind the wheel?
The European Union’s has ruled that it’s now illegal for the insurance industry in the EU to charge different rates based on a driver’s gender

Lexus LFA Successor Planned: Report
The Lexus LFA has been seen as a one-off demonstration of Toyota’s ability to build with the best of them and now another is on the way

Tesla Model S Alpha
Tesla has released the first new images of its nearly production-ready Model S electric sedan, known as the Model S Alpha

The One to watch
BMW has unveiled its all-new second-generation 1 Series, ahead of its Australian launch in November

Mini all couped up
BMW has released its first official images of the forthcoming Mini Coupe, along with full details on the new two-door bodystyle and available drivetrains

Audi Q3 production begins
Audi has kicked off production this week of its new Q3 compact SUV, ahead of its Australian launch in the first quarter of 2012