Fiat has announced it reached an agreement on Wednesday to purchase the remaining shares of Chrysler for $3.65 billion from the United Auto Workers union. The announcement comes after Fiat increased it’s share in Chrysler by 3.3 per cent in July 2013. Fiat already owned 68.49 per cent of Chrysler […]
Sean Thompson
Sean specialises in news and road testing. He's a passionate journalist and currently works for a Sydney metro newspaper. Sean is also a car fanatic at heart and dreads the day Aussie car manufacturing comes to an end.
Audi and Google set to announce partnership – report
The boffins at Audi and Google are expected to announce a partnership deal at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas next week. The partnership could see the German carmaker develop new infotainment systems for its vehicles using Google’s Android technology. Much like Apple’s collaboration with BMW, General Motors […]
2014 Holden VF Commodore SV6 review (video)
Driving the latest iteration of the VF Commodore SV6 not long after Holden announced it would cease manufacturing cars in Australia is a bittersweet moment
Renault Clio R.S. 200 EDC on sale in Australia from $28,790
Hot hatch fans will rejoice at news Renault has officially launched its new Clio R.S. 200 EDC in Australia. Starting at just $28,790 for the Sport edition and $36,790 for the Cup Trophy at the top end, the Clio is on sale from today. The sporty Clio is powered by […]
2014 BMW X1 gets minor updates
BMW has given the X1 a slight facelift inside and out, which will be available on all new models from next year. The changes include stylish air intake vents for the front apron and daytime running lights as standard. The updated X1 will roll on 17-inch light-alloy wheels with a […]
Toyota looking into wireless charging for electric cars
Being able to park your electric car in the garage at night and have it fully recharged without actually connecting anything could soon be a reality, with Toyota looking into wireless charging for their electric-powered cars. Toyota has reportedly signed an agreement to license the intellectual property of a company […]
Lexus LF-LC Concept set to replace LFA – report
A car based on the Lexus LF-LC concept is set to go into production as a replacement for the much-loved LFA, becoming the company’s new “halo” model above the RC F Coupe. The news comes almost six months after we reported Lexus was keen to put the LF-LC into production. […]
Tony Abbott says no more money for Holden – report
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has all but put the final nail in Holden’s coffin, telling the carmaker he would not provide more government funding to the battling company. According to News Limited, Mr Abbott declared he would not provide Holden with any more than the $275 million pledged by the […]