The Australian V8 Supercars Car of the Future has been unveiled at the Sydney Telstra 500 V8 Supercar round in Homebush Sydney. The two prototypes (Ford and Holden) showcase independent rear suspension, bigger wheels and brakes, a new lighter weight chassis and a V8 engine. Australian V8 Supercars chairman Mark […]
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2011 Australia’s Best Cars winners announced
The 2011 Australia’s Best Cars award winners have been announced, with the Australian Ford Falcon EcoLPi coming out on top of its category, while most of the other categories are dominated by German makes such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz. Australia’s Best Cars awards are put together by an independent organisation […]
2013 Ford Mustang unveiled, GT500 gets 650hp (485kW)
Ford has unveiled the new 2013 Ford Mustang just ahead of its 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show debut. And straight off the bat, the Shelby GT500 version, with 650hp, hits a home run as the most powerful Mustang ever produced. The new 2013 Ford Mustang might not showcase a huge update […]
For Sale: 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution with 600hp
Anyone who remembers the crazy Group B rally days will recognise this beastly 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution up for sale. Yes, here’s your chance to own a slice of Group B awesomeness. The Ford RS200 was originally built by Ford in Europe for the sole purpose of passing homologation rules […]
Video: Ford Fiesta RS WRC testing with Ken Block
Ken Block has given the new Ford Fiesta RS WRC car a quick fang on the gravel stages of the Rally Great Britain in Wales. The tests were recorded by Block using a new GoPro Hero 2 helmet-mounted camera. It’s like a nimble mosquito through the bush the new Ford […]
For Sale: 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X, 1970 Ford XW GT Falcon, Charger, Holden Torana XU-1
Another 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X Hatchback is going to go under the hammer at a Shannons auction event this year. Later this month, three other classic Aussie muscle cars will also go up for auction, including a 1970 Falcon XW GT, a 1972 Holden LJ Torana XU-1, and a […]
Ford of Britain 100: Image of the Week – Ford Escort Twin Cam
Ford has found a rare image of a Ford Escort Mk I Twin Cam rally car as part of its Ford of Britain 100: Image of the Week centenary celebrations. As a way of celebrating the milestone, Ford of Britain is digging up some of its old image archives and […]
SPEED + STYLE + BEAUTY Brisbane show with Dick Johnson XC Falcon, BMW CSL Art Car
The SPEED + STYLE + BEAUTY Brisbane car show will present some the rarest and most highly sort after vehicles, including Dick Johnson’s 1977 Ford XC Falcon and the one-off 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL Art Car, later this month. The festival was scheduled for earlier this year but was postponed […]