Opel’s Astra OPC vs Ford’s Fab Focus ST Although it’s been done to death, this comparison naturally occurs and many writers feel the need to throw in Renault’s Megane RS. Indeed it looks good, they all do. You can read our earlier drive of the Focus HERE but we took her for another spin just to refresh. It’s a [...]
During this year's Open Championship, Mercedes-Benz presented the "Mercedes-Benz Vision Golf Cart". Hundreds of golf as well as automobile fans took part in an international competition by submitting their ideas for a golf cart of the future. This invaluable input provided the basis for a visionary golf cart design study created by the Mercedes-Benz design department. As [...]
ix35 FCEV offers zero emissions and no compromise Up to 594 km range Quick and easy to refuel, safe and practical to operate 23 July 2013 – Hyundai Motor Company has delivered five full-production emissions-free hydrogen powered vehicles to London this week. The Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles – the first production fuel cell cars in the world [...]
- Nissan global motorsport and performance division Nismo to enter factory Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 in 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour- Nissan Motorsport V8 Supercar driver and two-time Bathurst 1000 winner Rick Kelly to lead driver line-up- Nissan and Nismo announce new ‘Nismo Global Driver Exchange’ initiative, entering ‘Nismo Athlete Global Team’ in 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour MELBOURNE, Australia / YOKOHAMA, [...]
This little gem came from a motoring body. You’ll notice they make no mention of the “changes” which actually consist of existing rules being enforced. Press Release July 19 2013 Orders on Hold, Deals Go Cold - FBT Change hits Retail Automotive Industry the Hardest New car dealers in Victoria have started to count the cost of the recent [...]
Beetle VeeDubs New Bug: PHABulous and Sexy Do you remember the relaunch of VeeDubs famous Beetle? That was 16 years ago, which hardly seems possible. We’ve seen a plethora of platforms performing pleasantly for what seems an age and the new Beetle uses the PQ35 platform from the Golf MK VI. It’s a great shame it doesn’t share the [...]
Selectable Competitive Mode for ultimate track performance Updated Redline FE3 chassis tune Staggered front and rear tyre combination for added grip Premium cabin design and detailing with Bose® audio and sunroof on sedan Holden has redefined its popular SS V Redline performance hero with the introduction of the acclaimed 2014 VF Commodore. Designed to deliver an even more sophisticated [...]
Source: Mercedes Benz Australia press release Driving performance in the luxury segment Affalterbach – Mercedes-AMG is unleashing the new S 63 AMG. The most powerful high-performance saloon in the luxury segment sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine – the most powerful member of the BlueDIRECT engine family, with [...]
press release via BMW Australia Significantly enhanced standard specification across the new BMW 5 Series range Updated exterior with fresh design highlights Fresh design for the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Increased performance and efficiency for the BMW 550i BMW Luxury Line and Modern Line available for the first time Adaptive LED headlights available for the first time on the [...]
Yet another Mercedes Benz body shape as if there weren’t enough already. Just look at those rear lights! Harldy a thing of beauty. Here is the press release verbatum. Not all PRICES are excluding taxes, rego and other on-roads:- The New Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class – Pricing and Specification Announced Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has announced pricing and specifications for the new CLA-Class, [...]
