WHEELS NEWS
Hardcore hybrid
Faster than a Ferrari, more frugal than a Fiesta
Pagani Huayra
Gullwing doors, bi-turbo V12, 370km/h Vmax. Yikes
Aston Martin V12 Zagato
On the shores of lofty Lake Como, in Italy, Aston Martin unveiled its new road-racer, the V12 Zagato
The One to watch
BMW has unveiled its all-new second-generation 1 Series, ahead of its Australian launch in November
Subaru Eyesight Technology at AIMS
On Subaru’s stand at this week’s Australian International Motor Show, it will be all eyes on the all-new 2012 Impreza, and the impressive XV concept
West Philly teens build award-winning “Badass Hybrid” car
Teenagers from a low-income school built a “badass” hybrid car that has outperformed other vehicles built by professional engineers and graduate students from Ivy League universities.
Lexus GS to attack 5 Series and E-Class
The executive sedan class has gone through a massive shake-up over the past six months, with the new Audi A6 and Jaguar XF 2.2d launching locally.
Mercedes unveils ultra-luxe roadster
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the fifth generation of its oldest continuously-running model, the SL-Class.
Mansory tuned 493kW McLaren MP4-12C for Geneva 2012
Mansory is a German tuner that generally sends shivers down the spine – and not always for the best of reasons. It usually has something spectacular to unveil at the Geneva Motor Show, and for 2012 it’s turned its attention to the McLaren MP4-12C.
Hyundai teases new 2012 Santa Fe SUV
Hyundai has revealed initial teaser shots of an all-new Santa Fe SUV. Details of the new vehicle are scarce, but importantly it’s the first 4×4 to exhibit the future design direction for the Korean firm’s off-roaders.
Supercars are from Spain
This is the GTA Spano: the first ever supercar to be made by a Spanish manufacturer.
French want to ban ugly cars
Paris may well be the world’s most beautiful city, but it has some of the ugliest traffic jams in the known universe.
Enjoy while you still can
A witch hunt has begun to remove ‘provocatively dressed models’ from this week’s Brussels Motor Show.
BMW plans M8 supercar
BMW is planning a new mid-engined supercar to take on the might of Ferrari. Previously known as the M1, the all-new 450kW supercar is now called the M8 internally, with BMW tipping it to be the brand’s new performance flagship.
Honda Australia’s first ever diesel
The new 1.6-litre i-DTEC oiler is a gem, offering a satisfying blend of efficiency, performance and refinement.
Jaguar’s sexy F-Type coupe
Rumours of a coupe version of Jaguar’s new F-Type Roadster have been circulating for months, and now, we finally have proof.
Extend P Plate laws to 25 says top cop
Young drivers could be forced to remain on probationary licenses until they turn 25, if Victoria’s top cop has his way.
Bolt’s golden GT-R to Aussie auction bidder
One of two gold Nissan GT-Rs made for Olympic gold-medallist Usain Bolt, has been delivered to its Melbourne owner, after he paid $US187,100 for the eye-popping car in a charity auction late last year.
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Renault Clio GT bound for Oz
Want a sporty look without the usual sports car drawbacks? Renault has the answer.
Budget hits motorists
Motoring groups hit out at higher petrol tax
Formula One plan for expansion
A 26-car grid and a 40 million pound budget cap endorsed – and no mid-race refuelling – from next season onwards.
The biggest motor sports event in Australia
… and it’s not the Bathurst 1000 or the grand prix. Though that depends how motor sporting events are measured. Is nearly 600 machines enough?
Tander’s comeback
Leanne Tander will continue her part-time Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series campaign at Sandown next weekend in preparation for this year’s V8 Supercar enduros.
