Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso has taken the win at the 2012 German Formula One Grand Prix, further securing his leadership in points. Australian Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber came in with an eighth place. The Hockenheim event got off to a shaky start for Red Bull, with the FIA […]
Year: 2012
Audi completes Ducati purchase through Automobili Lamborghini
Audi AG has finalised the takeover of Ducati Motor Holding through Automobili Lamborghini, and has announced Rupert Stadler, Audi CEO, as the president of the board of management for the motorcycle brand. Also to join the management board are Audi Chief Financial Officer Axel Strotbek, Horst Glaser of Audi, and […]
2012 BMW 320i Sport Line review (video)
You may think the base model 3 Series is a bit of a slouch when it comes to engine power and acceleration, however, the new 2012 BMW 320i (F30) aims to change all that with the help of a feisty turbocharged engine under the bonnet – a first for a […]
2013 Peugeot 208 GTI coming, strongly inspired by concept
Peugeot officials have confirmed production of the new 2013 Peugeot 208 GTI. The new model is set to borrow much of its styling cues from the 208 GTI concept unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. In a recent Autocar report, Peugeot officials confirmed that production of the […]
Fox Marketing Scion FR-S project car preview
Fox Marketing in the US is creating a special Scion FR-S project car featuring various modifications. The company has released a preview on what the car will look like. The Scion FR-S is the US brand’s version of the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, using a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine linked […]
2013 BMW 7 Series unveiled, including M Performance 750d, ActiveHybrid 7
BMW has unveiled the new 2013 BMW 7 Series grand sedan. Models include the 730i, 740i, 750i, 760i, and the 730d, 740d, and the new 750d xDrive with the company’s new M Performance triple-turbo diesel engine. The 2013 BMW 7 Series showcases the latest design language to come from Bavarian […]
For Sale: 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X original at MotorEx auction
A mint condition 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X Hatch will go up for auction this weekend at the 2012 Meguiar’s MotorEx car show and shine, in Sydney. The A9X is one of only 15 in the world in the ‘Jasmine Yellow’ colour scheme. Not only is it one of only […]
Kia Quoris named as flagship export, not headed for Australia
Kia has named its new rear-wheel drive flagship sedn, ready to be exported to various markets. Called the Kia Quoris, which translates to ‘core’ and ‘quality’, the sedan showcases many new technologies for Kia, as well as the company’s latest design language. Unfortunately for us Australians, the sedan – also […]