Triple 8 Racing has become the first team in V8 Supercars to test their new “Car of the Future” ahead of the new specification debut in 2013. V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup got his first taste of his new car, which is to be one of nine 2013 Holden Commodore-silhouetted COTF […]
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Opel Corsa, Astra GTC, and Insignia Australian pricing and specs
Opel has landed in Australia and introduced four of its latest vehicles; the entry level Opel Corsa, the Opel Astra, Opel Astra GTC, and the company’s flagship Opel Insignia. The new models will arrive in showrooms on September 1. Opel is a European arm of General Motors, based in Russelsheim, […]
Holden Malibu prototypes testing for Australian conditions
Holden has just taken delivery of more Holden Malibu prototype vehicles for testing and develop work under Australian conditions. The cars are based on the Chevrolet Malibu from the US, also sharing the GM Epsilon II platform with the Opel Insignia and Buick Regal. The Holden Malibu will be a […]
Infiniti FX37, FX30d, FX50 Australian prices announced
Infiniti is gearing up to launch in Australia and has announced the pricing and specifications details for the new Infiniti FX and Infiniti M sedan ranges. The new FX is a large sports/luxury SUV ready to take on the German rivals. Starting with the FX (M sedan story to follow […]
2012 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo FG MKII review (video)
What we have here is the very impressive 2012 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo FG MKII. Think of it as an XR6 Turbo in a tux’ – it shares the same powertrain, but offers a more sophisticated in-car environment for those who like things more snazzy than sporty. 2012 FORD FALCON […]
Jamie Whincup dominates V8 Supercars at Townsville 400
In what seems to be a common theme in V8 Supercars in 2012, TeamVodafone has finished 1-2 in the Sucrogen Townsville 400 despite rivals Ford Performance Racing dominating qualifying. Reigning champion Jamie Whincup took victory in both races on the North Queensland street circuit, extending his championship points lead. In […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2012 – Toyota 86 hot favourite
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for June 2012 are out, with the Toyota HiLux once again out in front of the popular Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. According to the figures, 4308 2012 Toyota HiLux vehicles were registered last month (down from 4626 of May sales). This […]
2012 Holden Commodore SV6 Series II review (video)
The 2012 Holden Commodore SV6 Series II is the quickest Commodore this side of the snarling SS V 6.0 V8. It’s also the only V6 Commodore available with a six-speed manual transmission. So what’s it like? And does it provide the thrills of the SS, without the fuel bills? 2012 […]