+ Car makers concerned as China sales slow—Automakers worldwide could be affected by slowing sales results in China as dealers see stocks of unsold cars rise, threatening price cuts. Bloomberg ...

+ US team targets 0.07L/100km in car powered by lawn mower engine—A group of university students in the US is aiming to break a North American record by creating a car that can travel more than 1400km on one litre of...

+ Aussie Chevrolet SS excites US media—America’s automotive media has expressed enthusiasm and excitement at the announcement that the next-generation Holden Commodore will be exported to t...

+ UK secures 2015 Opel Astra production; future of German plants unclear—The next-generation Vauxhall/Opel Astra will be produced exclusively in the UK and Poland, leaving the future of two German plants under a cloud. Gene...

+ Casey Stoner quits MotoGP, looks to V8 Supercars—Two-time world motorcycle champion Casey Stoner has announced his retirement from the sport, making 2012 his last season. The 26-year-old Australian r...

+ Volkswagen Polo R: ‘extremely sporty’ model coming 2013—The Volkswagen Polo R could be back on the table after the German manufacturer confirmed it would launch an “extremely sporty” variant of ...

+ Steve Jobs’ Apple iCar dream—According to a longtime member of Apple’s board of directors, the former CEO and founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, was very interested in designing ...

+ Chevrolet SS: Holden Commodore US export program confirmed—The return of the Holden Commodore to the North American showroom market has been officially confirmed, with the Australian-built large car to transfo...

+ NHTSA proposes standard ESC for trucks and buses—The US Department of Transportation’s vehicle safety authority has proposed a new standard that would require all large commercial trucks and buses to...

+ Super-rare 1957 Ferrari 625 TRC changes hands for over $6 million—A 1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Spider, one of only two ever built, was sold at an auction for 5.04 million euros ($6.45 million) at the Historical Grand Prix ...

+ Toyota 86 gets twin-charged—To turbocharge or supercharge the Toyota 86? It’s the puzzle facing enthusiasts around the world. Gazoo Racing’s solution, the Sport FR Co...

+ GM stock rises on news of Buffett investment—General Motors‘ stock rose as much as 4.3 per cent to US$22.35 ($22.48) a share on Tuesday, the most in almost a month, as a result of the discl...

+ Audi TT: auto option shift for three new models—Three additional models in the Audi TT line-up are now available with the option of the brand’s seven-speed ‘S tronic’ automatic tra...

+ Fisker Atlantic delayed until 2014: leaked report—Production of the Fisker Atlantic has been delayed until the middle of 2014, according to information from leaked internal company documents. US websi...

+ Lexus ready to fight new German hybrids—Japanese luxury brand Lexus says its longer experience with petrol-electric technology will give it the advantage in a looming hybrid war with its Ger...

+ Seat releases Spanish racers—Seat has released the Ibiza SC Trophy and Leon Super Copa, two racing cars based on the Seat Ibiza and Seat Leon passenger cars. The two cars from Vol...

+ SEAT releases Spanish racers—SEAT has released the Ibiza SC Trophy and Leon Super Copa, two racing cars based on the Seat Ibiza and Seat Leon passenger cars. The two cars from Vol...

+ Mini Cooper: Third-generation hatch not so mini—A prototype of the all-new Mini Cooper hatch has been spied undergoing testing on public roads in Europe. Due to hit showrooms before the end of 2013,...

+ Lola headed for administration again—Famous British racing car manufacturer Lola is set to enter administration after struggling to stay afloat through Europe’s latest economic down...

+ Mercedes-Benz B-Class achieves highest ever ANCAP safety score—The Mercedes-Benz B-Class has achieved the highest crash test score ever recorded by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The B-Class,...

+ Group B rally monsters rise again—Group B is back! The 500hp (373kW) cars famously banned for being ‘too fast to race’ following repeated fatalities will again have the opp...

+ Michael Clarke hit for six over rally drive—Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke will swap cricket whites and the baggy green for a race suit and helmet when he competes in the upcoming 201...

+ Mercedes-Benz E-Class: first look at mid-life facelift—CarAdvice’s spy photographers have captured the upgraded Mercedes-Benz E-Class undergoing testing in Europe. While the front of the prototype in these...

+ Peugeot 4008 Review—The European styled but Japanese engineered Peugeot 4008 marks the start of a new attack by the French manufacturer as it seeks to expand its marketsh...

+ Lexus GS450h Review—The Lexus GS450h is back for a second time to do its own thing in the large luxury car segment. Despite diesel engine power accounting for at least ha...

+ GM to ‘Unlike’ Facebook—General Motors is set to stop advertising on Facebook after seeing little impact on sales figures despite recent spending trends toward social media. ...

+ Skoda Citigo Rally concept teased—The Skoda Citigo Rally concept will headline the Czech manufacturer’s display at the 2012 Worthersee Tour in Austria. The Citigo Rally concept looks t...

+ Ssangyong Rexton: sketches reveal sharper new design—The first official sketches of the upgraded Ssangyong Rexton have been released ahead of the large SUV’s unveiling at next week’s 2012 Busan motor sho...

+ Porsche 918 Spyder: plug-in supercar takes shape—The Porsche 918 Spyder has hit the road, signalling the beginning of a new stage of development for the plug-in hybrid supercar that launches in 2013....

+ Honda Uni-Cub: electric mobility gets personal—Honda has unveiled its new Uni-Cub personal mobility device, an evolution of its 2009 U3-X device. The Honda Uni-Cub is a compact individual transport...

+ Nissan Australia to fast track growth under new boss—Newly installed Nissan Australia boss Bill Peffer has reiterated the company’s bold plan to replace Mazda as the country’s leading full-li...

+ Nissan Australia to fast track growth under new Boss—Newly installed Nissan Australia boss Bill Peffer expects the company to grow at a faster rate than the rest of the market – at least that’s what he t...

+ Suzuki Swift Sport Review: On Track—The Suzuki Swift Sport may not instantly appeal as the sort of car you’d buy to regularly take to a racetrack, but we’ve come to appreciat...

+ Opel plots 10-point plan to return to profitability—The boss of General Motors’ European operations has outlined a 10-point plan for turning around Opel and Vauxhall and returning them to profitability ...

+ US Senate passes vehicle black box recorder bill—The US Senate has passed a bill that includes the mandating of vehicle data recorders, or black boxes, for the 2015 model year. Car and Driver reports...

+ BMW Australia prices triple-turbo M Performance SUVs—BMW Australia has confirmed the price of the X5 xDrive M50d and X6 xDrive M50d – the first models in the German brand’s new M Performance range. The t...

+ Ferrari Enzo replacement: 2012 unveiling and hybrid powerplant confirmed—Ferrari has confirmed the successor to the Ferrari Enzo will feature a hybrid power system when it is revealed late in 2012. Ferrari chairman Luca di ...

+ Subaru Outback: automatic option for diesel SUV—The 2013 Subaru Outback will become the first diesel-powered model in Subaru Australia’s history to come with the option of an automatic transmi...

+ Peugeot Australia plans 25 per cent growth in 2012—The new boss of Peugeot Australia has big plans for 2012, expecting the company to grow its sales at least 25 per cent to around 7000 units. The boost...

+ BMW M5 and M3 M Performance Editions revealed—The BMW M5 and M3 M Performance Editions have been revealed in a video and a series of new photos. Featured in three colours – Frozen Red, Froze...

+ Chevrolet Trax: first look at Holden small SUV—The first image of the all-new Chevrolet Trax baby SUV has been revealed overnight, giving Australian’s a preview of the city-sized soft-roader ...

+ Peugeot 208 CC & SW unlikely—With the arrival of the Peugeot 4008 small SUV this month and the planned release of 208 in Australia later this year, Peugeot Australia expects to in...

+ Eterniti Artemis: first sales of Cayenne-based super-SUV—Independent carmaker Eterniti Motors has come away from this year’s Beijing motor show with five confirmed sales of its Porsche Cayenne-based Et...

+ Toyota RAV4: V6 out, diesel in for 2013 model—There will be no “200 killer wasps” ads for the next-generation Toyota RAV4 SUV due in early 2013, with the Japanese brand axing the more powerful, V6...

+ BMW reveals new models and engine upgrades—BMW has confirmed a host of upgrades that sees new variants, enhanced engines and extra features added to a number of models across its international ...

+ Porsche Baby Boxster: Not now, but not never—The plans Porsche had of building a small entry-level two-seater sports car have yet again been put on hold. According to reports, Porsche CEO Matthia...

+ Audi Q3 Red Track concept ready for the slopes—Three Audi Q3 concepts will headline Audi’s official involvement at this year’s Worthersee Tour in Austria, including the new Audi Q3 Red Track. If th...

+ Mercedes-Benz C-Class Edition 30 launched—Mercedes-Benz Australia is celebrating 30 years of the German brand’s entry-level luxury car with the special ‘Edition 30′ package f...

+ BMW M135i: hot-hatch a chance for this year—The all-new BMW M135i hot-hatch will offer performance to match the ballistic BMW 1 M Coupe when it goes on sale in Australia potentially as early as ...

+ Carroll Shelby, King of the Road: 1923-2012—Carroll Shelby was involved with other manufacturers in his career – winning the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans in an Aston Martin DBR1 with Roy Salvadori –...

+ Mini John Cooper Works GP: the fastest Mini ever—The new Mini John Cooper Works GP has been released and it’s Mini’s fastest production car ever. The Mini JCW GP is the successor to the 2...

+ BMW 3-Series Touring: executive wagon revealed—The all-new BMW 3-Series Touring has been revealed, combining the added space and versatility of the wagon body style with the enhanced dynamic perfor...

+ Kia Rondo Review—The Kia Rondo is the cheapest seven-seater in Australia, and for some big families on a budget that alone might be a good enough reason to buy one. Wi...

+ Look out Top Gear, here comes Jerry Seinfeld: comic plans new car TV show—Jerry Seinfeld is set to take his love affair of all things automotive to the next level with a new television show planned starring the likes of Rick...

+ Peugeot 208 GTi: why this time the French brand must get it right—The launch of the Peugeot 208 marks a critical evolution for the French carmaker – it won’t necessarily make or break the company, but it may we...

+ Infiniti FX50 S: Sebastian Vettel edition SUV gets $150K price tag—The Infiniti FX50 S Sebastian Vettel Special Edition will join an elite group of $150,000-plus SUVs. Autocar has learned the Formula One driver’s spec...

+ Smart eScooter to electrify streets in 2014—The Smart eScooter, first seen at the 2010 Paris motor show, will become a reality when it is launched in 2014. Mercedes-Benz Cars executive vice pres...

+ Porsche Pajun: ‘Panamera junior’ coming, says report—We’ve only just seen the first pictures of the Porsche Macan that was known internally as the Cajun – for Cayenne Junior – and now it seems it&#...

+ 2012 Vauxhall Astra VXR: performance credentials revealed—The new Vauxhall Astra VXR will put its class-leading 400Nm of torque to good use, with the British division of General Motors confirming the hot-hatc...

+ Lamborghini Gallardo MLE: exclusive supercar for Malaysia—Lamborghini has launched the Lamborghini Gallardo MLE, its first Malaysia-only Limited Edition car, fittingly released at an Italian restaurant in Mal...

+ BMW 4-Series Convertible: first pictures of new roadster—CarAdvice’s spy photographers have snapped the upcoming BMW 3-Series-based roadster – set to be called the BMW 4-Series Convertible – ahead of its lau...

+ Infiniti BMW 1-Series rival to be built by Magna Steyr—Austrian automotive specialist Magna Steyr will add a new entry-level luxury car from Japanese brand Infiniti to its growing list of high-profile proj...

+ Mini Coupe Review—The Mini Coupe is the fifth new model in just over a decade, and at this rate the premium small-car range is in danger of reaching obesity levels. And...

+ Saab 9-5 lives on in China’s Volvo-inspired BAIC C70G sedan—Saab may no longer be in business and the final Saab 9-3 may have been sold, but pieces of the brand’s DNA continue to live on. The C70G sedan f...

+ Ferrari apologises after 458 Italia burns rubber on ancient Chinese wall—Ferrari has been forced to apologise after an employee of a Chinese dealership burned tyre marks into an ancient wall in one of the Italian manufactur...

+ Ferrari 458 and California recall negligible for Australia—Just one Ferrari 458 Italia and one Ferrari California in Australia are affected by a global recall of a small batch of the Italian brand’s V8-powered...

+ Toyota forecasts huge profit growth in 2013—Toyota Motor Corporation expects its profit to more than double this financial year as it rebounds from a challenging 12 months that were plagued by n...

+ Holden Commodore US return: Chevrolet SS announcement imminent—The Holden Commodore’s return to North American showrooms – as a Chevrolet SS model – is expected to be confirmed later this month. The revival of the...

+ Court overturns ruling on Honda Civic Hybrid fuel economy fraud—A Californian superior court judge has overturned a ruling that found Honda misled customers by overstating the fuel economy of its US-market Honda Ci...

+ Toyota Australia tops automotive brands in reputation rankings—The sacking of 350 employees in January has not stopped Australians ranking Toyota as having the fourth best corporate reputation in the country, acco...

+ Porsche Macan: first pictures of baby Cayenne—CarAdvice’s spy photographers have captured the Porsche Macan undergoing testing in Europe, exposing the shape of the new junior version of the ...

+ Hyundai i30 Review—The second-generation Hyundai i30 has a lot to live up to. Since the launch of the first i30 back in 2007, the market’s perception of Hyundai has chan...

+ Jaguar to let big cats loose in Australian Performance Driving Academy—A local version of the US-based Jaguar Performance Driving Academy will be offered to Australians for the first time later this year giving enthusiast...

+ Aston Martin DBS Ultimate revealed online—The Aston Martin DBS Ultimate limited edition has been revealed on the brand’s public website. Hinted at in our report late last week, the British lux...

+ Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review: Long-term report 1—Having read Alborz’s Mercedes-Benz E250 review I jumped at the chance when our editor asked if we would like to cover this E-Class diesel from a...

+ Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake spy shots—The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake has been captured in its most revealing guise yet ahead of its unveiling and international launch later this year...

+ Michael Schumacher finishes second to Tiger Woods…in Sunday Times rich list—Mercedes-Benz Formula One driver Michael Schumacher doesn’t like to lose but he’s finished in second place behind golfer Tiger Woods in th...

+ Michael Schumacher finishes second to Tiger Woods—Mercedes-Benz Formula One driver Michael Schumacher doesn’t like to lose but he’s finished in second place behind golfer Tiger Woods in th...

+ New Car Sales Figures April 2012—April 2012 Australian New Car Sales Figures 1 Toyota 16,568 2 Mazda 7,681 3 Holden 7,589 4 Hyundai 7,017 5 Ford 6,306 6 Nissan 4,686 7 Volkswagen 3,79...

+ Ford Australia posts biggest annual loss—The local arm of the blue oval has bled red ink in 2011, announcing a $290 million post-tax loss that is Ford Australia’s biggest annual deficit on re...

+ Ford’s lawyers block Chinese F-150 copy cat—Ford’s legal team has stepped in to ban Chinese manufacturer Jianghuai Auto Corporation (JAC) from producing its Ford F-150 pick-up lookalike. Reveale...

+ Toyota 86 convertible confirmed: report—A convertible version of the Toyota 86 will become a production reality, according to international reports. Car and Driver reports long-standing rumo...

+ Google issued first autonomous vehicle licence in the US—Google has been issued the first autonomous vehicle licence in the US, with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles giving the Google Car the all clea...

+ Hyundai i30 targets Volkswagen Golf—The second-generation Hyundai i30 is set to bring the Korean manufacturer into an entirely new war zone, going head to head with the Europeans, partic...

+ Former Top Gear Stig takes up James Bond stunt driving—Ben Collins, former Top Gear Stig, has been spotted at his new jobsite in Turkey – the set of the upcoming James Bond film Skyfall. The 37-year-...

+ Skoda Fabia Review—Not so long ago, few would have recommended purchasing the cheapest Skoda money could buy. But in 2012, with the $18,990 Skoda Fabia 77TSI, times have...

+ Jaguar studies new BMW 3-Series rival—The X-Type may not have been the success it was expected to be, but Jaguar is planning to again build a smaller model to compete in the volume end of ...

+ Fans chip in to save the last Saab 9-3—Saab fans around the world have chipped in to save the last Saab 9-3 ever produced. Enthusiast website Saabs United launched a campaign late last mont...

+ 2012 Honda Civic hatch still much dearer than sedan—The new Honda Civic hatch will continue to command a significant price premium over its sedan sibling when it lands in local showrooms next month. Hon...

+ American roads: safest in over 60 years—An estimated 32,310 people died last year in US motor vehicle crashes, the lowest figure since records began in 1949, according to a National Highway ...

+ GM, Ford make top 10 in Fortune 500 list—Two of America’s ‘Detroit Three’ automakers, GM and Ford, have made it into the top 10 of Fortune magazine’s annual ranking of...

+ Toyota RAV4 EV: California-only electric SUV revealed—Toyota has revealed the new all-electric Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles, confirming the zero-emissions SU...

+ Volkswagen planning SUVs based on Up!, Polo: report—Volkswagen is reportedly planning to launch two city-sized SUVs to sit below the Tiguan to take advantage of the growing global demand for compact cro...

+ Mercedes-Benz plots SUV sales attack for 2014—Mercedes-Benz Australia has warned rivals Audi and BMW that it will become a stronger force in the SUV category once it has two key new 4WD models in ...

+ Mini Countryman Coupe spy shots—The all-new Mini Countryman Coupe has been spotted undergoing testing in near-production form in Germany. The Countryman Coupe is simply that: a two-d...

+ Audi R18 e-tron diesel-hybrid headed for Le Mans—With Audi keen to further its e-tron electric technology, as seen recently in the Audi R8 e-tron and Audi A6 L e-tron, the German manufacturer has deb...

+ Mercedes-Benz ML Review—It will be 2014 before Australia sees the compact ‘BLK’ and mid-sized GLK SUVs, so for now the larger Mercedes-Benz ML is the most afforda...

+ BMW X3 xDrive28i swaps inline six for turbo four—BMW Australia has boosted its X3 line-up, substituting the old naturally aspirated six-cylinder petrol engine  in the BMW X3 xDrive28i for a turbochar...

+ Holden records $89.7M profit in 2011—GM Holden recorded a net profit of $89.7 million in 2011, representing the Australian car maker’s second consecutive positive financial result in a di...

+ Hyundai, BMW discuss engine development partnership: report—Hyundai and BMW have reportedly held talks over a potential deal to collaborate on research and development of engines and other vehicle components. A...

+ BMW, Daimler collaborate on EV project—Very rarely do BMW and Daimler – the parent company of Mercedes-Benz – see eye to eye, and it’s even rarer that the two fierce German rivals com...

+ Eating, drinking while driving slows reaction times: study—A UK study has shown drivers take significantly longer to react to changing traffic conditions if they are eating, drinking or driving with one hand o...

+ Jaguar XJ Supersport Nurburgring taxi—Jaguar has launched its very own ‘Nurburgring Taxi’ based on a Jaguar XJ Supersport solely designed for high-speed multi-passenger laps of...

+ Peugeot 208 R2: French hatch ready to rally again—The Peugeot 208 R2 rally car – the first motorsports model based on the French manufacturer’s all-new light hatchback – has been revealed ahead of its...

+ Maxus V80 Review—The Chinese-made Maxus V80 commercial MPV is headed to Australia in the third quarter of this year with big ambitions. CarAdvice paid a visit to the l...

+ Mercedes-Benz E200: sub-$80,000 E-Class arrives—The Mercedes-Benz E200 has arrived in Australia, reducing the cost of entry to the German car maker’s signature vehicle by nearly $5000. The E20...

+ Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review—The Hyundai Veloster Turbo bears the weight of being the first legitimate Korean performance car to hit the Australian market. As a result, it’s...

+ Global car makers agree on standardised EV charging design—Eight of the world’s largest and most influential global manufacturers have agreed on a standard design for the charging systems of their electr...

+ Armoured and armed Porsche Cayenne destined for Eastern Europe—Some people just aren’t satisfied with mere power and torque. Sometimes real firepower is the only answer and this Porsche Cayenne has that cove...

+ Arrinera: Polish supercar with Ferrari speed, Lambo looks—Arrinera Automotive has released the prices and final specifications of its upcoming supercar, which promises Ferrari speed and Lamborghini looks for ...

+ Honda Accord: large sedan now under $30,000—Honda Australia has announced a significant price reduction for its Honda Accord range. The price of the entry-level Accord VTi has dropped $4300 to $...

+ Renault-Nissan Alliance to expand further into Russia—The Renault-Nissan Alliance will come together with Russian Technologies in a joint venture to acquire a majority stake in Russian automaker Avtovaz a...

+ Opel Astra sedan spy shots—Our spy photographers have captured the Opel Astra sedan undergoing testing near the Nurburgring in Germany ahead of its anticipated unveiling later t...

+ BMW low-emission London Olympic Games fleet unveiled—The official automotive partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, BMW, has unveiled its Olympic fleet of 4000 vehicles, including 240 e...

+ Mini Roadster by Franca Sozzani created for Life Ball charity—Mini is continuing its support of the Life Ball charity in Vienna this year by auctioning a one-off Mini Roadster designed by Italian Vogue chief edit...

+ ACCC launches investigation into fuel price information sharing—The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched a formal investigation into whether petrol stations could be ripping off cons...

+ Nissan Juke R: GT-R-powered SUV gets production go—The Nissan Juke R, a crossover vehicle powered by the engine from the GT-R supercar, will go into limited production. The Juke R was originally concei...

+ Ford Fiesta Review—Small Fords have been huge in Europe for decades, but only more recently have models such as the Ford Fiesta started to get close to their sales poten...

+ Hyundai Santa Fe Review—The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe is set to go on sale in Australia towards the end of 2012 amid huge demand from the North American and Korean markets. Th...

+ 2012 Clio Renault Sport 200 Cup: new features, same price—Renault has given the 2012 Clio Renault Sport 200 Cup a slight tweak while leaving the $36,490 price well alone. The venerable hot-hatch Clio RS 200 C...

+ Ford Focus from Thailand here by August—Production of Australia’s Ford Focus will switch from Germany to a brand-new plant in Thailand from the middle of this year. Ford officially opened th...

+ US automotive advertising to increase: digital top priority—Forecasts made by Virginian-based advertising consulting firm Borrell Associates suggest national and local American automotive industry advertising s...

+ Ariel Atom makers help develop fully immersive racing simulator—The Motion Simulation TL1 racing simulator that has been designed, developed and manufactured in the UK with the Ariel Motor Company has been launched...

+ BMW X5 responds to Mercedes-Benz ML threat—BMW has increased the value of its BMW X5 4WD by up to $16,120 in a bid to counter the strong sales threat from the recently released Mercedes-Benz ML...

+ Range Rover Evoque Sport under consideration—Land Rover is keen to strike while the Range Rover Evoque iron is hot with word that the Indian-owned British brand is considering a high-performance ...

+ Rolls-Royce confirms recall action—Rolls-Royce has confirmed it has initiated repair campaigns for more than 100 vehicles in Australia after accusing local media of misreporting last we...

+ Volkswagen fans shaping the next People’s Car—Volkswagen has unveiled three space-age concepts at the 2012 Beijing motor show that were dreamt up by its Chinese fans and could shape the manufactur...

+ Audi Drive Experience: improving skills behind the wheel—Audi Australia’s Audi Drive Experience program is now open to the public for the first time after 15 years of being strictly invitation only. Au...

+ SRT Viper leaves Ferrari boss ‘speechless’—The head of Ferrari has been left “speechless” by the sight of the all-new SRT Viper according to Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne. Marchionne told US ...

+ Car sales April 2012: Winners and losers—A return to full supply helped the Toyota HiLux ute become Australia’s best-selling vehicle in April 2012, though it is a relentless surge in SU...

+ Aston Martin to celebrate centenary in 2013 with new sports car—Aston Martin is preparing a brand new production model for 2013 to mark the 100th birthday of the iconic British sports car brand. Aston Martin CEO Ul...

+ Kia K9: flagship RWD sedan launched—Kia has officially launched its first rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan in more than a decade – the Kia K9 – bringing new levels of performance, design an...

+ Hyundai Veloster Turbo to start under $35,000—The Hyundai Veloster Turbo is expected to retail for less than $35,000 when it launches in Australia in a few months time. The Korean built hot hatch ...

+ Volkswagen CC Review—It’s now called the Volkswagen CC, but previously the model included the name Passat. VW may have meddled with the name of its four-door ‘coupe’, but ...

+ Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: performance SUV delayed—Jeep’s most powerful model – the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 – has had the brakes applied to its Australian release owing to supply iss...

+ Nissan Patrol Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition released—The Nissan Patrol Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition has been released to commemorate the off-road 4×4′s record-setting feat, in which it bec...

+ 2012 Honda City: new look, lower price for light sedan—The 2012 Honda City is now on sale in Australia, bringing revised styling, new features and a $500 price reduction to the light sedan range. The base ...

+ Ford Falcon EcoBoost: promo video canes toad—A week after the launch of the new Ford Falcon EcoBoost comes a humorous new online ad for the car. The video shows two cane toads, considered pests i...

+ Toyota RAV4 EV ready for US debut—The new Toyota RAV4 EV is set to be unveiled in Los Angeles next week at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium. The new RAV4 EV is expecte...

+ US car sales April 2012: GM, Ford down; Chrysler, Toyota surge—Sales of new vehicles in the US increased two per cent in April despite dealers having three fewer days to sell cars than in April 2011. US dealers so...

+ Intelligent tyre to ‘read the road’—German scientists are developing an ‘intelligent’ tyre they say will adapt to road and weather conditions to provide optimum grip and fuel efficiency ...

+ Obesity costs US drivers one billion gallons of fuel per year—Along with an increased strain on public resources and detrimental impacts on health and life expectancy, it appears obesity is also hurting Americans...

+ Infiniti dealers announced ahead of Australian launch—Infiniti Cars Australia has officially announced its first authorised retail partners in anticipation of the brand’s August launch. Infiniti has selec...

+ Citroen C5 price slashed—The price of the entry-level Citroen C5 has been slashed to $32,990 driveaway, saving customers more than $6000 on the stylish but unloved mid-sized F...

+ Mitsubishi ASX, Lancer and Outlander get ACTiV—Mitsubishi has released three new limited edition models – the Mitsubishi ASX ACTiV, Mitsubishi Lancer ACTiV, and Mitsubishi Outlander ACTiV. Th...

+ Car sales April 2012: Mazda shocks Holden—Mazda has outsold Holden for what is believed to be the first time in recorded sales history, according to preliminary data obtained by CarAdvice. The...

+ Toyota Rukus sibling to get the axe in US—North American Toyota sub-brand Scion is set to axe its iconic boxy compact, the Scion xB, sold in Australia as the Toyota Rukus. Scion launched in 20...

+ Texting while driving: how hard can it be?—A Belgian road safety group has come up with a novel way to convince young people of the dangers of texting while driving. Responsible Young Drivers (...

+ Nissan Maxima: no new model coming as Altima takes over—The Nissan Maxima is set to disappear from Australian showrooms after more than 20 years as the brand’s flagship sedan. Nissan chief creative officer ...

+ Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86 twins take top dynamics honours—The soon-to-be launched Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 have been crowned dual-winners of the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International Car of the Year, published ...

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