The fast Volvo wagon is back. This time in the form of the new 2014 Volvo V60 Polestar. It builds on technology developed for the Australian-exclusive S60 Polestar introduced earlier this year. After a number of teasers over the past few weeks, the special Polestar model has finally been unveiled, […]
Day: 26 November 2013
Volvo borrows US$800 million from China Development Bank
In an attempt to try and double vehicle sales to 800,000 per year before 2020, Volvo Cars has borrowed a staggering US$800 million from China Development Bank. A Volvo spokesman said the credit would be used to develop new products and enhance the company’s capital structure. It’s been a rough […]
Starwood Motors creates monster ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Jeep
Jeep is synonymous with off-roading, but this version courtesy of Starwood Motors is something more akin to what Arnold Schwarzenegger would have driven in his hey-day. The 2013 version of the Full Metal Jacket Jeep is the second rendition of Starwood’s custom off-roader and comes in at US$106,888. Starting life […]
For Sale: 1981 Ford Escort Zakspeed racer
Although today’s cars offer some pretty incredible technologies, there isn’t much that can beat the pure sound and retro appeal of an old icon, such as this 1981 Ford Escort Denim Zakspeed racer. With an extensive Group 4 racing history the Zakspeed Escort is considered a legend in some circles. […]
2014 Lexus GS adds 300h variant, 8-speed auto for 350
Lexus has announced some revisions for the 2014 GS sedan lineup in Australia with the introduction of the new GS 300h hybrid, as well as an eight-speed sports auto for the GS 350 models. With two hybrid variants on offer, customers now have the option of two GS models to […]
Speed camera stolen in South Australia
In some rather unusual news, a speed camera and tripod setup has been stolen in Elizabeth Downs in South Australia after it was set up at around 5pm on Saturday evening. The stand-alone tripod setup, which includes a high-tech Redflex radar camera unit and battery, was monitoring traffic travelling along […]
Video: Coolest anti texting while driving ad ever?
A very cool educational video called ‘Wheelman’ has hit the web created by Setanta Insurance and the Road Safety Authority, outlining the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving. The creators decided to go for a very different approach to connect with young drivers in this one. The digital […]
Final Lamborghini Gallardo leaves the production line
Lamborghini has just finished building the very last Gallardo supercar at its factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. The Gallardo exits the company’s showroom as the most popular Lamborghini ever produced. Despite being a highly exotic and exclusive supercar, Lamborghini produced 14,022 examples of the V10 stunner in the nameplate’s 10-year […]