Hyundai Australia has introduced the all-new 2012 Hyundai i30 hatch. It’s available in petrol and turbo-diesel form, with prices starting at $20,990 for the petrol, and $23,590 for the diesel. The Hyundai i30 has been one of the most popular hatches in the small car segment since being launched in […]
Lotus CEO Dany Bahar suspended after expenses dispute
Lotus parent company DRB-Hicom is said to be investigating CEO Dany Bahar after a recent complaint about his expenses, and has apparently suspended him from his service. The period of suspension has not been revealed. Full details are still a bit hazy, however, Automotive News reports that Lotus has temporarily […]
2014 Lexus GS 350 coupe to replace old SC 430 – report
Lexus is said to be working on a new sports touring coupe to fill the spot that was left by the old SC 430. Dubbed the 2014 Lexus GS 350 coupe, the new model is expected to hit the showrooms some time next year. According to a recent report by […]
Aston Martin One-77 crash in Hong Kong
It’s always a shame reporting on car crashes, but when it’s an Aston Martin One-77 crash, it almost becomes too painful to bear. One such incident recently happened in Hong Kong. It’s believed the rare and extremely expensive Aston Martin One-77 is from China, however, it’s unknown just how the […]
Sebastian Loeb wins 2012 WRC Acropolis Rally in Greece
World Rally Champion Sebastian Loeb has extended his lead in the 2012 points standings with a comfortable victory in the Acropolis Rally despite a tyre puncture. The Frenchman finished 40 seconds ahead of second placed Citroen teammate Mikko Hirvonen. Ford driver Jari-Matti Latvala completed the podium. Loeb lost three minutes […]
Ferrari SP12 EC one-off special created for Eric Clapton
Remember the special Ferrari 458 one-off that was spotted a few months ago? Ferrari has now revealed the model, called the Ferrari SP12 EC. The special creation has been built for world-famous guitarist Eric Clapton. Previous reports indicated that the model could have a V12 mid-mounted engine, however, it’s understood […]
2012 Porsche 911 Club Coupe celebrates 60th anniversary
Porsche has revealed a bespoke new model to celebrate 60 years of Porsche Clubs; the 2012 Porsche 911 Club Coupe special edition. Just 13 editions will be made. It’s certainly not a high volume production car this one. Porsche will be using a lottery system to determine which lucky buyers […]
Video: Will Power taken out as Dario Franchitti wins Indianapolis 500
Australian Will Power has crashed out of the famous Indianapolis 500. Will Power’s terrible luck at ‘the Brickyard’ continued after being caught up in another driver’s accident midway through the race. On lap 78 of 200, A.J. Foyt Racing’s Mike Conway crashed into a wall as a result of breaking […]