As we near the end of the road for Australian car manufacturing, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of the more obscure moments in Aussie motoring history. For a considerable chunk of time Australian cars were exported to various parts of the world, some […]
Day: 1 February 2016
Petrol prices set to continue to drop in Australia
On the off chance you haven’t already noticed, petrol is quite cheap at the moment compared with the recent past, and it’s set to get even cheaper. Despite being the world’s ninth largest energy producer, our population of a mere 23 million would run out of petrol in just three […]
Volkswagen Amarok Atacama edition on sale from $53,990
With the ute segment as hot as ever at the moment, companies are looking to stand out in the crowd in any way they can. Introducing the new Volkswagen Amarok Atacama special edition. The special edition is based on the TDI400 manual and the TDI420 automatic (400Nm/420Nm), both equipped with […]
Toyota Corolla hybrid to go on sale in Australia mid-2016
Toyota Australia has confirmed it will be launching a hybrid version of the Corolla for the first time, promising exceptional fuel economy for the popular hatch. Under the bonnet, the company has confirmed the Corolla hybrid will come with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 73kW, matched to a 60kW […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe spotted for first time (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype of the coupe version of the recently-revealed E-Class, which is set to arrive some time next year. The new ‘W213’ E-Class sedan was only revealed last month, showcasing a fresh design theme with rounded headlights and smoother panel contours. For the new […]