The Australian motor industry may be given a new lease on life, if a number of proposals by different companies are realised. With a change in government, a falling Australian dollar, support from independent senators and component manufacturers, conditions are not as hostile as they were when the closure announcements […]
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Volkswagen to cut certain variants from lineup to save money
Volkswagen is set to cut trim levels and variant variety in the near future to help save money as it continues to rectify vehicles and pay fines following the emissions scandal. Speaking with media on Friday, VW’s labour representative Bernd Osterloh said the works council has long flagged the huge […]
Bentley Bentayga production officially starts, first example rolls out
The first Bentley Bentayga has rolled off the production line in Crewe, UK, marking a significant milestone in the company’s so far SUV-less history. For those who haven’t heard of it, the Bentayga is not only Bentley’s first-ever SUV, it will also be the most expensive, most luxurious, and most […]
2016 Kia Cerato revealed in sedan form in South Korea
Kia has revealed the new-look 2016 Cerato in the form of the South Korean K3. It comes with an updated exterior design to match other recently-updated showroom models. The new Kia Cerato, or K3 as it’s known in its home country, is going for a much more prominent front end […]
Abarth versions of Fiat 124 Spider & 500X to help boost sales
It’s been rumoured and talked about for a while now but it seems there will definitely be an Abarth version of the new Fiat 124 Spider. Abarth is on track to see a 50 per cent increase in global sales this year. So far the Fiat performance sub-brand only offers […]
Paul Walker’s father suing Porsche, ‘lack of safety features’ on Carrera GT
Paul Walker Senior is suing Porsche for the death of his son, the Hollywood star known his roles in Fast & Furious movies, following a tragic accident in a modified Porsche Carrera GT in 2013. According to Walker Sr. the Porsche Carrera GT that his son was riding in lacked […]
Tesla unlikely to hit sales target for 2015
Tesla Motors has under-performed this year according to reports, with information suggesting the manufacturer is well under its sales projections for 2015. Tesla issued a letter to shareholders earlier in the month explaining that it predicted at least 50,000-52,000 units to be shipped in 2015. In reality however Tesla is […]
Ford dealer slaps $20,000 mark-up on Shelby Mustang GT350
A Ford dealer in the US has been caught out trying to sell a 2016 Shelby Mustang GT350 with a modest $20,000 mark-up. A photo of the classified was recently posted up on Reddit. The dealership in question, All Star Ford in Los Angeles , California has listed a GT350 […]