Stellantis
Credit crunch
The fractured – nay, broken – American car market has forced Japan’s big four to turn to its government for financial assistance.
Chery on top
When Ford puts the last remaining piece of the Premier Automotive Group pie up for auction, it may find Chery is the flavour of choice.
2009 Geneva Show – Tata Nano Europa
It’s as small as the Lotus of the same name, but this upspec Nano can fit a little bit more in – for a lot less.
2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 review
New 5.2-litre V10 heralds a meaner, leaner – yet greener – baby Bull.
Penny pinching
Opel dealers may top up GM’s empty piggy-bank to keep the wheels rolling.
Meltdown in Motown
It was once the engine room of America and the car-building capital of the world. Now Detroit is in danger of stalling … permanently. How did it come to this and what will become of the Big Three?
LAUNCHED: Alfa Romeo Mito Sport
Feisty baby blends sporting cachet with character.
Dirty weekend with the GranTurismo S
Well, not quite. How about a latte and fruit bread instead?
2009 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera review
Handgun on his hip, the Arizona sheriff leans through the shallow driver’s window of Lamborghini’s new hardcore track weapon.
Citroen’s new concept
Citroen has revealed the spectacular new Metropolis – a sleek and muscular concept car that pays homage to China’s extraordinary development.
LAUNCHED: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
From the moment your thumbprint on the starter button is answered by a burst of V8-flavoured decibels, it’s clear the Alfa Romeo’s 8C Spider is up for the challenge.
Abarth’s fifty year tribute to iconic ‘595’
Fiat’s performance arm, Abarth, is marking the 50th anniversary of the unveiling of its original Abarth 595, with a tribute version, based on the current, re-born Fiat 500.
The big end of town
With a combined output of 1100kW, these three Euro heavyweights combine luxury with sledgehammer performance. Let’s get down to business…
Maserati GranCabrio
Brilliance not essential when you look this good
Citroen previews the less-prickly Cactus
Clever design and basic weight-saving measures mark a bold step forward for Citroen’s C4-based Cactus
What do these extreme athletes have to do with motor sport?
Actually, quite a bit. These blokes are Peugeot’s 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers. Running at 300km/h on Mulsanne Straight doesn’t worry them, and neither does hanging off the side of mountains. Next year: Mount Everest.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
147 replacement arrives late but likeable
Review: Maserati Quattroporte S
Lift the bonnet of the new Quattroporte S for a glimpse of Maserati’s future.
Gronholm to go after Pikes Peak climb record
Sweden’s world rally champ sets sights on cracking the 10 minute mark over the twisting 20km part dirt and part asphalt course.
Le Mans 09 falls to Aussie David Brabham and a rampant Peugeot
Despite dramas for both teams in the first 45 minutes, the anticipated battle between Peugeot and Audi never really happened as the Pug turbo-diesels dominated.
10 cars we wish they sold in Australia
On the whole, we’re pretty lucky here in Australia. But still, there’s a handful of cars we’d like to see Down Under.
First drive: Maserati Quattroporte
Twin-turbo Italian beauty gets more room and a stronger, lighter body to take the fight to Porsche and Aston Martin.
World Car of the Year 2009
There were no surprises at this year’s WCOTY announcement in Detroit for awards judge Samantha Stevens …
Peugeot HX1 concept car revealed
Peugeot has revealed a radical concept car to take centre stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which it says demonstrates unique thinking that will drive future production cars.
