The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for April 2012 are out, and it’s the Toyota HiLux that has come back on top, overtaking the much-loved Mazda3. According to the figures, 3565 2012 Toyota HiLux vehicles were registered last month (up from 3561 of March), comprising of 881 […]
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2012 Ford Falcon EcoBoost FG MkII now on sale
It’s official, the 2012 Ford Falcon EcoBoost FG MkII is now on sale in Australia. The new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder is available in the XT, G6, and G6E at no extra cost over the current six-cylinder models. This is the first ever four-cylinder Falcon to be released. The engine is […]
V8 Supercars returns to Eastern Creek Raceway in 2012
The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) has today announced the V8 Supercars series will return to Eastern Creek Raceway. The rebuilt Sydney circuit will host round nine of the 2012 Championship in late August. The last time V8 Supercars was held at Eastern Creek was back in 2004. After seeing […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2012 shows steady growth
The official VFACTS figures for March are out, and it’s the Mazda3 out in front once again. The popular small car went to 3818 new homes last month, followed by the Toyota HiLux (4×2 and 4×4 combined), with 3561 sales, and the Holden Commodore, going to 3187 drivers. Perhaps the […]
Holden secures $275 million deal, two all-new global models planned
A couple of months ago, Holden’s future was treading around on thin ice. Thanks to the Federal Government and the South Australian Government, a new $275 million deal will see the company out tens years into the future. Two all-new global vehicles are also part of the deal, which will […]
Holden Commodore gone in six years? – report
The Holden Commodore will be replaced in the next six years with a global platform underpinning various international GM vehicles, according to the Australian Financial Review. The iconic Australian Holden Commodore has been loved by many Australian motorists since it was born in 1978, with the VH Commodore. And it’s […]
Ecurie25 Supercar Club opens first clubhouse in Australia
Ecurie25 Supercar Club has just been introduced in Australia, with the first clubhouse opening up in Brisbane. The club kicks off with five exotics, including a Lamborghini, Maserati, and a Ferrari. This is the first and only – so far – Ecurie25 club in the country. We all want to […]
Nissan to join V8 Supercars in 2013 – UPDATE: NISMO involvement
Nissan is set to join the V8 Supercars in 2013, breaking the usual fight of Holden versus Ford. Kelly Racing – current Holden team – will pair up with Nissan, entering four cars. Unlike in the early Nineties, Nissan won’t be competing in the series with the awesome all-wheel drive […]