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MyLink Tunes VF Commodore to Driver Demands
Holden are going all out to promote MyLink for the release of the latest Commodore. It’s true that there have been leaps in technology such as the aluminium bonnet and boot and the electric steering which allows the car to park all by itself, but MyLink will be the thing that assists the driver…
YAWN!!! The New BMW X5- Just Like Every X5 That Went Before it.
Still afflicted with the remnants of the Chris Bangle Years, the X5 looks so similar to the previous 2 generations that, just like with the 3 series, most people won’t be able to tell them apart. I glazed over before I got to the end of the press release but here it is anyway just…
Nissan Patrol: Like A Couple Of Wing Backed Chairs On A Magic Carpet
By now you have heard and seen everything there is to see about Nissan’s new Patrol so let me share the week I spent with it rather than a dry old motoring review: Let’s start with the answer to a question: What’s the difference between an SUV and 4WD? The answer? Nothing. SUV is a…
Nissan says YES to the new GT-R Black Edition for Aussie shores
Nissan has confirmed that a new edition of the all-conquering GT-R will be available in Australia from next month with the introduction of the Nissan GT-R Black Edition to the Australian market. The Black Edition sees the addition of skilled craftsmanship to the already breathtaking performance of the GT-R, with striking features such…
Why did Ford Quit?
Much has been made of the cost of manufacturing in Australia, and wages have the main issue in the firing line. But are they really to blame? The cost of building a car in Germany is much higher and their car industry is strong, their wages as high, and their standard of living even higher.…
Holden re-commits to 10 year plan in light of Ford’s Announcement to Quit OZ
The announcement by Ford today is a reminder of just how tough it is for manufacturers in Australia, even the most committed, like Holden, which is bringing out the most technologically advanced car ever made in Australia. The new Commodore is a car that is a class above and will change minds. It plays a…
BREAKING NEWS: Ford To Shut Down Australian Production
UPDATE FORD WILL GIVE A PRESS CONFERENCE IN THE NEXT HALF HOUR In the last hour Ford has been embroiled in credible rumours that production in Australia will close down. STAY TUNED FOR MORE
Honda And Evans Set for Record-Breaking Win
Eli Evans and his Honda Jazz are hoping to break Possum Bourne’s record by winning nine rallies from nine starts at this weekend’s Scouts Rally in South Australia. “This is going to be the closest event all year,” Evans said. “We’re all going to be on par and it will be up…