Holden has already confirmed the Astra and Commodore will cease to exist in its dealerships from later this year, and now we hear a rumour that the Holden name will also be axed, potentially in favour of Chevrolet showrooms. We received a tip-off from a Holden dealership manager, who preferred […]
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We’re giving away ‘Summernats 33’ one-day passes – enter now!
As most people prepare for the festive season, buying Christmas presents and getting ready for New Year celebrations, it’s those of us with high-octane petrol running through our veins that are more excited by the fast-approaching opening of Australia’s biggest car festival. Yes, Summernats 33 is just around the corner. […]
Aussie-made Bolwell Nagari 500 to debut at Motorclassica
When it comes to bespoke sports cars made in Australia, the name Bolwell might ring a bell. Today it has confirmed it is planning to unveil a new vehicle called the Nagari 500 Preview at the Motorclassica event next week. It, as the name suggests, previews a new sports car […]
GM investing AU$28 million in Holden engineering
Holden’s parent company General Motors has announced nearly $30 million of extra investment in Australia, which could result in more than 150 new jobs. General Motors confirmed that it will be calling on Australian engineers and designers to spearhead part of its autonomous vehicle development, as well as design aspects […]
Australian Mint announces Ford & Holden 50c coins, limited edition
The Royal Australian Mint is celebrating the launch of a new series of automotive-themed fifty-cent pieces, with Ford or Holden to be decided via its first ever ‘reverendum’. What is a ‘reverendum’, you ask? Well, it’s a referendum on the new fifty-cent piece, with an automotive twist, to decide the […]
Survey uncovers dangerous driving habits of Australian motorists
The equivalent of 10.9 million Australians have admitted to risky behaviour behind the wheel, according to statistics published in a new survey. The 2018 Safe Driving Report , published by Finder.com.au, polled 1800 Australian drivers and found the majority of Aussies, 62 per cent, according to the results, have admitted […]
2018 Summernats 31: Event highlights & mega gallery
Another year and another Australian summer celebration of muscle cars and car enthusiasts. Yep, we’re talking about Summernats 31, which took place over the weekend at the Exhibition Park in Canberra. The 31st event was again a very popular one, following up on last year’s 30th anniversary special. This year […]
Rydges plans trackside hotel for new The Bend Motorsport Park
Rydges will soon open a brand new hotel right next to The Bend Motorsport Park in Adelaide, giving car enthusiasts the opportunity to book a room trackside, overlooking the pit lane. Called Rydges Pit Lane Hotel, the venue is planned to open in April in 2018, with bookings set to […]