List of Australian Car Clubs and Specialists, New Car Releases and Owners' Car Reviews for Aussie motoring enthusiasts
Sleek and impressive Lexus will stage the world premiere of the 2008 IS-F sport performance car and an exciting concept vehicle at a press conference at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The IS-F is an all-new high-performance version of the popular Lexus IS 250/350 sport sedans. It will feature unique styling […]
It was designed in China for China and it sure looks different The Volkswagen Neeza is a concept car … so far … but when Volkswagen released the Neeza at this year’s major Chinese auto show – Auto China 2006 – there were plenty of hints that the concept might soon turn into a production […]
Well at least that’s the way the UK sees it Kia Motors has been named “Global Automotive Manufacturer of the Year 2007” by the UK’s Institute of Transport Management (ITM) in its recent report into global manufacturing processes and companies operating within the industry. The award recognizes the considerable progress Kia Motors has made in […]
Just when everyone will be watching Financial pressures on the struggling Betta Electrical group will mean that Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup will be racing at at Phillip Island without the Betta Electrical brand appearing on their cars or uniforms. Lowndes and his team had already signed a major sponsorship deal with Vodafone for next […]
SUV of the Year and Best Midsize SUV The fourth annual Autobytel Editor’s Choice Awards is a listing of the best new 2007 vehicles on the market in the United States and the review team consists of veteran automotive editors. This year the Hyundai Santa Fe was adjudged the best midsize SUV and it also […]
Nissan claims its first hybrid will be on the road within three years. A Japanese business magazine has reported that Nissan will have its first hybrid on the road within three years. The vehicle will be sub-compact that will be powered by lithium-ion batteries that Nissan will develop themselves. Nissan is also planning on releasing […]
Five-Star crash safety rating for entry level SUV in frontal and side impact crash tests The 2007 Kia Sportage earned a five-star crash safety rating, the highest possible, for all seating positions in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
SUV sales are also recovering in November Sales of light cars and Sports Utility Vehicles have helped the Australian motor vehicle market to a strong monthly result in November. Figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that a total of 83,927 cars, trucks and buses were sold last month – […]
It’s the end of the line for 180 workers in Melbourne Back in August Ajax Fasteners was in the news for all the wrong reasons. The company supplied nuts and bolts used in various sub-assemblies in the cars produced by Ford and Holden. At that time an administrator was appointed and the big manufacturers offered […]
How many cars did you pass today? The odds are that four out of every hundred cars you passed was driven by someone under the influence of drugs. Earlier this year the Queensland Government conducted secret tests on 2000 drivers and found that 1 in ever 25 drivers was under the influence of drugs. Research […]
Now you don’t even have to go to the showroom to choose what you want. With four Toyota Camry models to choose from optioning the model that suits your personal needs can be a bit hard. You know what it’s like, the salesman wants to sell you every option he can possibly think of and […]
Do you find that switching high beam on and off such a nuisance that you don’t use it? One of BMW’s cheaper options is also a safety device that could make night driving safer and less tiring. High-Beam Assist, an intelligent new technology feature for the BMW 3 Series that automatically activates and deactivates the […]
Perhaps he should have played cricket for the Poms Sir Alec Issigonis, designer of the post war Morris Minor and world-famous Mini, was born 100 years ago today, 18 November 1906. Originally from Smyrna, Turkey, a young Alec Issigonis moved to England in 1922 after his Greek father died. Photo courtesty of Arno Schwithal He […]
People are stealing them right off your cars Catalytic converters are part of your exhaust system, they help reduce the amount of toxic emissions your car puts into the air and here in Australia they are required by law. In America they seem to have become hot property and people right across the country are […]
It’s not going to happen The head of Mitsubishi in Japan has assured the federal Industry Minister and the South Australian Deputy Premier that Mitsubishi has no plans to shut down its assembly plant in South Australia. But stay tuned, I’m sure there will be more because sales of the 380 – the car that […]
First it was Ford and now Holden is shedding staff. Holden announced yesterday that they would be cutting 200 positions from their engine assembly plant in Melbourne before Christmas. Earlier this year the plant, which produces a four cylinder engine mainly for export, was operating at full capacity but since August demand for the engine […]
Despite the denials, it does not look good. Several months ago the ABC broke the news that Mitsubishi was looking at plans to shut down their production lines in Adelaide. Of course that brought a flood of denials from Mitsubishi and the government. Then the ABC broke the story again when they had further information […]
There are more than you think With the second recall of the new VE Commodore you might be thinking that Holden have a real problem with their new cars. Surely there shouldn’t be that many recalls in a matter of just a few months for a new car but you might be surprised to know […]
If the name doesn’t mean much to you then just think of the world’s fastest production sports car Meet a production sports car with a top speed that’s only limited by the tyres. That’s right, with the best tyres that Bugatti can find they’ve wound the Bugatti Veyron up to around 405 km/h and there’s […]
11,584 VE and WM sedans and wagons to be recalled This recall affects all VE and WM model Commodores built prior to 11 September 2006 because of a potential problem with rear seatbelt buckles. A spring within the assembly could be bent and this may cause the belt to release when in use. Holden says […]