The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for September 2013 show some big moves in various segments.
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – first plug-in hybrid rally car?
There’s no doubt hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, even in motorsport with big championships such as F1 adopting the technology. Now it seems the sport of rallying is getting its first taste with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. A racing version has successfully taken part in the 2013 Asia Cross […]
Video: Mercedes-Benz showcases S 500 ‘Intelligent Drive’ prototype
Have you always thought automated cars were a thing of science-fiction? Think again. Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new S 500 Intelligent Drive prototype, which is capable of driving all by itself. It’s no secret that Mercedes-Benz has been developing autonomous vehicle driving technologies for some time. The latest prototype showcases […]
2014 Holden VF Commodore SS review (video)
The humble SS Commodore has been around for over 30 years now. Does the 2014 Holden VF Commodore SS carry on the nameplate with pride and pedigree? Here we have what could be the bargain performance sedan of the decade; a bog-standard (aside from a $500 optional rear spoiler) VF […]
Bugatti Veyron GS Vitesse ‘Jean-Pierre Wimille Legend Edition’ unveiled
Bugatti has unveiled its latest iteration of the epic Veyron hypercar at the Pebble Beach weekend in the US. Called the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Legend Edition, the special is a tribute to Wimille; a famous Bugatti race car driver of the 1930s. The car features a unique […]
Saleen George Follmer Edition Mustang debuts at Laguna Seca
Ford Mustang specialist Saleen has shown its latest project at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca. Called the Saleen George Follmer Edition Mustang, the muscle car is the first of a special trio planned for the Saleen Heritage Collection. The special edition is a tribute to George Follmer, […]
BMW M4 Concept Coupe revealed
BMW has unveiled the new Concept M4 Coupe; the preview to the next-gen M3 and M4. It will make its public debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event in the US.
For sale: Schumacher’s Benetton B191, scored his first F1 points
Michael Schumacher’s original Benetton B191 Formula One car from 1991 will go up for auction this weekend at the COYS sale at the Nurburgring in Germany. This is the car that Schumacher earned his first ever Grand Prix points in. Featuring a 3.5-litre V8 Ford Cosworth powerplant and a Benetton […]