WHEELS NEWS
Mitsubishi president promises product-led future
Mitsubishi global boss Tetsuro Aikawa, who was part of the third-generation Magna and Verada development team in the 1990s, has committed the brand to a global rebuilding phase driven by “new and unique market-leading products”
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder high-speed outback run
There’s 918 reasons to crank up the volume this morning, with the release overnight of a video of the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid sports coupe at full noise in the Australian outback
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander spy pics
Only weeks away from local launch, the Mitsubishi Outlander makeover makes an unexpected Aussie appearance
Motorsport Report – 13/4/15
Hamilton proves Ferrari still not on Merc’s pace; Marquez wins; Webber’s Silverstone Pole wasted; No Marcos Ambrose just yet; Aussie wins at Monza
Ferrari power for Alfa Romeo
Prancing Horse power for Alfa Romeo as it announces the powerplants that will kick off its brand renaissance as a genuine sporting brand
Citroen Aircross first official pictures
Don’t be fooled by the cute styling of Citroen’s new Aircross concept because this SUV is packing serious sports car-killing performance.
2015 New York Motor Show: Hyundai hints at expanded Genesis family
Hyundai has revealed it wants to appeal to more Genesis buyers with premium models that could include a high-performance luxury SUV and a BMW 3 Series-rivalling small sedan
2015 New York Motor Show: 2015 Toyota RAV4 hybrid ruled out for Australia
The Toyota RAV4 mid-sized SUV has gained a makeover with a more aggressively styled nose, new tail lights and wheels, and extra equipment
2015 New York Motor Show: Lexus RX-based seven-seater likely
Lexus is expected to join its German rivals in unleashing a seven-seat version of the recently launched RX small SUV
2017 Hyundai Veloster to up performance stakes
Bigger engine, more grunt for second-gen Veloster, due by 2017
2015 New York Motor Show: Alcohol interlocks for future Chevrolets, Holdens
Holden appears set to benefit from plans to develop alcohol interlocks for future Chevrolets, among other General Motors brands
March car sales hit new record
Booming trade ute and SUV sales have helped push Australia’s new-vehicle market into record territory during March, the latest new vehicles registration data shows
2015 Holden Insignia VXR spotted in Oz
Is this the future of HSV? Courtesy of Opel, the Holden Insignia VXR is finally caught wearing the Lion insignia ahead of its official launch Down Under
Motor Sport Report – 7/4/15
GT3’s future at Nordschleife; Brit tourers slug it out; Rallycross returns; Aussie ready for enduro campaign; Sir Jack remembered
2015 Kia Novo first official pics
Quirky Korean Coupe shown at Seoul Motor Show as Kia pushes its sports car assault with this VW Golf GTI rival
2015 New York Motor Show: AMG V8 unlikely for Mercedes ute
2015 New York motor show: The proposed Mercedes-Benz ute, or pick-up, is unlikely to spawn a high-performance V8-powered AMG version
2015 New York Motor Show: Porsche Boxster Spyder Concept
The wraps have been taken off the sultry Porsche Boxster Spyder that melds Boxster, artistic canvas and a Porsche 911 flat-six engine into one salivating package
2015 New York Motor Show: Honda Civic concept
The Honda Civic small car is set to expand when an all new model arrives late in 2015 as the Japanese maker steps up its return to form.
2015 New York Motor Show: Lincoln Continental ruled out
Ford’s American luxury brand Lincoln rejects Australia as it launches controversial Continental Concept in its home market
2015 New York Motor Show: Cadillac CT6 for Oz
Newly unveiled CT6 could be Cadillac’s flagship model in Australia, but company boss Johan de Nysschen warns it could take up to eight years for the brand to make it here
2015 New York Motor Show: Kia Optima revealed
2015 New York motor show: Second-generation Kia Optima officially unveiled, revealing a longer, taller, wider mid-size sedan that will slug it out with the Mazda 6, Subaru Liberty and an all-new Ford Mondeo
2018 Holden Commodore hiding under Malibu skin
Malibu to be killed off in Australia; next-generation car gives clue to imported Holden Commodore
2015 New York Motor Show: Holden Spark to drop Barina name
Chevrolet has revealed the all-new Spark – minus the Barina name
Electric cars not a long-term bet for Australia: Macfarlane
Federal industry minister backs fuel cell technology over EVs for our transport future
