Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for November 2014 are out, giving us a clear indication on what will be the best-selling vehicles of the year. On initial glance, Mercedes-Benz is storming through the mid-size premium segment with the sleek new C-Class, while the new Lexus NX SUV was in […]
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2015 Honda CR-V Series II on sale in Australia from $27,490
The new Honda CR-V Series II has arrived in Australia, introducing a host of new technologies, styling upgrades, and variant changes over both two- and four-wheel drive petrol models. New to the 2015 Series II model is front and rear bumper bar styling, new LED daytime running lights, a new […]
2015 Ford Shelby ‘GT350R’ Mustang heading to Detroit show?
Ford is reportedly planning a special Shelby GT350R variant for the upcoming 2015 North American Auto Show in Detroit, potentially showcasing vast aero and performance enhancements. According to a Road & Track report, Ford is planning an ‘R’ version of the Mustang-based GT350. Specific details are still quite coy at […]
2015 Honda Civic Type R will go on sale in Australia – report
The highly anticipated, high-performance 2015 Honda Civic Type R will go on sale in Australia, the local arm has confirmed. It’s expected to be the fastest front-wheel drive car on the market. Speaking with CarAdvice, Honda Australia director Stephen Collins said it’s a matter of when and not if the […]
Toyota RAV4 celebrates 20th anniversary, special colours announced
Toyota has introduced a fiery Inferno orange colour scheme to help celebrate the nameplate’s 20th anniversary. The RAV4 is currently on track to post its highest yearly sales figure ever in Australia. The RAV4, standing for Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive, is now on its fourth generation. It’s available […]
Virtual tours of Skoda Museum now on Google Maps
The most ardent fuel freaks among us presumably know that they don’t have to buy wallet-hijacking plane tickets in order to visit the Lamborghini Museum (Italy) and the Honda Collection Hall (Japan). After all, good ol’ Google Maps offers virtual tours of them – 24/7, free and perfectly accessible from […]
2014 Women’s World Car of the Year winners announced
Given the rise of female car purchasers world-wide, the female voice is more important than ever. That’s why it is crucial for businesses to know which cars appeal to women. This year, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the supreme winner of the Women’s World Car of the Year voting. Apart from […]
BMW to introduce plug-in hybrid version of every model
Following the unveiling of two unique plug-in hybrid prototypes last week, BMW has confirmed it is planning to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of every one of its core models in the future. The idea is to share technologies developed by the BMW ‘i’ brand, so far responsible for the […]