The Mazda3 has overtaken the Aussie Holden Commodore as Australia’s most popular vehicle, according to official 2011 VFACTS figures. The Commodore has been the country’s best-selling vehicle for the past 15 years. Holden made 40,617 Commodore sales in 2011, while Mazda sold 41,429 examples of its Mazda3. Both figures are […]
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Summernats 25 starts today with reintroduced Citycruise event
Just a friendly reminder to all the street machine and four and rotary enthusiasts out there, Summernats 25 kicks off today! In case you forgot. Summernats will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, kicking off with the reintroduction of the Citycruise today at 12pm noon. So if you’re in […]
2012 Holden Calais V Series II preview
PerformanceDrive is preparing its quick spin review of the new 2012 Holden Calais V Series II, fitted with the revised 3.6-litre SIDI V6 engine. The 2012 Calais features the least update changes of all the new 2012 VE Series II Commodore variants. As previously reported, the 2012 Holden Calais V […]
Video: BMW 1 Series involved in carjack and police chase
A couple has been arrested after fleeing police in the Hunter region of NSW. The couple were involved in a police chase after carjacking a BMW 1 Series hatch earlier today. According to the reports, the police chase started at around 9am this morning when the couple were seen in […]
We don’t need another hero: Police testosterone reaches anabolic new level
Do you ever get the feeling the Government just keeps telling you what to do? Don’t smoke. Don’t drink. Eat more bananas. Exercise now, but don’t exercise now. Support the mining industry (even though it’s soon to be digging up your backyard). And most of all, don’t ever watch the […]
HSV Clubsport R8 SV-R Queensland Police vehicles unveiled
In conjunction with the Queensland Police Fleet Management Branch, Queensland Police Service has unveiled four HSV ClubSport R8 SV-R (Special Vehicle Response) vehicles. They feature power boosts and will be used for highway patrol duties this Christmas. The Christmas Road Safety Campaign hopes these new HSV Clubsport R8 SV-R additions […]
2012 Ford FPV FG MkII range prices announced
FPV has released prices for the new 2012 Ford FPV FG MkII range. All models will feature a new touch-screen 8.0-inch Interior Command Centre (ICC) infotainment interface, some exterior styling tweaks, and a no-cost optional six-speed automatic transmission. Kicking off the range will be the new 2012 Ford FPV FG […]
2012 Ford FG Falcon MkII EcoBoost prototypes tested
Ford Australia has invited a select group of journalists to try out some pre-production versions of the 2012 Ford FG Falcon MkII EcoBoost at the company’s test facilities. The EcoBoost technology in the Falcon will lead a range of new models that Ford plans to release over the next year […]