WHEELS NEWS
Bentley unveils EXP 9 F luxury SUV
Bentley is finally joining the likes of BMW, Porsche and Range Rover in trying its hand at making a luxury performance SUV. The EXP 9 F is currently just a concept, but a production run would make it the third model of Bentley’s current line-up alongside the Continental and Mulsanne.
World’s first pedestrian airbag from Volvo
The new Volvo V40 features the world’s first airbag for pedestrians – aiming to reduce injuries sustained when road traffic collides with human beings.
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.
New York hotel’s $9500-a-night Bentley Suite
The St Regis hotel in New York has completely renovated one of its largest suites to mirror Bentley automobile interiors
Bomb-proof, luxo Toyota
Do you demand the utmost luxury from your car? Do you also frequently drive across highly volatile war zones? Then this is the car for you. Specially customised by Lexani Motor Cars, this Toyota Sequoia has been turned into a luxurious mobile fortress.
Commodore will not die – Holden
Cancel the funeral and file away the eulogies, the Holden Commodore is not dead after all.
China’s 350km/h Ferrari killer
Ah the Chinese. They aren’t what you’d call…original when it comes to car design
Spyker confirms B6 Venator Spyder
Dutch supercar maker, Spyker, will launch a convertible version of its new B6 Venator later this year.
Caught: The next Ford Falcon?
Spied slipping into the country at Sydney airport, this US-built Ford Taurus SHO is a viable option to replace the condemned Falcon in 2016.
Infighting tears through Australian Motoring party
Civil war is threatening to undermine the unexpected success of the Australian Motoring enthusiast Party
Hyundai Oz chasing Genesis sedan
Hyundai’s Genesis sedan has been launched in Korea, and it may not be too long before we see it on Australian roads
Faster than F1 – Sweden’s new hypercar
Koenigsegg One:1. Meet the 1000kW hypercar that’s faster than a Formula 1 car and more than twice as quick as the current king of speed, the Bugatti Veyron.
Walkinshaw to branch out
More brands could breathe new life into Holden-based Walkinshaw business
Dancin’ James races on soft compound boots
There was plenty of overtaking at Winton but was it proper racing?
Official: Nissan and V8 Supercars end partnership
Finding a replacement not a simple matter. Mercedes-Benz and Lexus nix any suggestion that they want the gig.
Ambrose beats up on Kyle Busch to win Nationwide race at the Glen
Awesome day for Ambrose. Do you think he regrets leaving V8 Supercars? Yeah, like Ricky Ponting is sorry that Stuart Clark was recalled for the Headingly Test …
Yaris recall is 45,000-plus cars
Toyota Australia has confirmed that it’s recalling more than 45,000 Yaris sedans and hatchbacks to rectify a potentially dangerous seat belt pretensioner glitch.
Report: Holden quits Oz by 2016
Today was supposed to be the day that Holden’s great export hope was launched in the US city of Palm Springs.
STI – a work of art?
Subaru has launched an STI gallery in Tokyo to honour its 20 year history.
Double blow
Official (and unofficial) confirmation of Audi’s new twin-turbo V8.
M5: BMW reinvents the fast four door!
BMW’s famous M-division is set to redefine the fast four-door with its forthcoming M5
Jaguar confirms C-X75 Hybrid Supercar
0-100 in less than 3 seconds; economy of a small hatch
Supercharged hybrid Honda debuts
Honda debuted its CR-Z hybrid coupe in sports-kitted Mugen guise at last year’s Sydney motor show however…
New Mercedes ML-Class revealed
Mercedes’ all-new ML-Class will be the most fuel efficient large SUV when it launches here in 2012
