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VF Commodore: coming down the line ..... more

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VF Commodore: competitively priced! ..... more

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Mitsubishi's new little sedan
The Attrage will bring styling befitting a next-generation global compact sedan, featuring: an outstanding forward field of view, superior manoeuvrability and interior space among the most generous in its class ..... more

Alfa Romeo Giulietta line-up expanded
Fiat Chrysler Group today announced details of an expanded Alfa Romeo Giulietta range with the introduction of four new variants that deliver an improvement in affordability for the stylish Italian small car ..... more

Holden announce VF ute prices
Holden has added cutting-edge technology and features to its ute line-up and reduced the manufacturer's list prices* by up to $5,500 across the range ..... more

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept
The 6.0-litre V12-powered concept car made its world debut by completing a lap of the famous Nordschleife at Germany’s ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring race ..... more

First VF Commodore rolls off 'the line'
Just days after the final VE Commodore was driven off the production line, the first VF Commodores are now being made for customers at Holden’s vehicle assembly facility in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more

Audi's new 3.0 diesel for A6 and A7
This performance orientated TDI engine propels two of Audi’s larger cars from 0 – 100km/h in under 5.5 seconds – performance that is highly rated for a diesel-powered vehicle ..... more

HSV Senator Signature and Grange due
As part of the launch of its new GEN-F range, HSV has released details of its luxury/sport models – Senator Signature and Grange. Both models will be available from mid-June ..... more

Jaguar XKR-S GT for USA only
Stunning performance is provided by Jaguar's proven 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine. The result in straight-line terms is a 0-60mph time of 3.9 seconds ..... more

End of the line for VE Holden
Sold on six continents and recording production numbers exceeding 520,000 for both local and global markets during its lifecycle, the VE Commodore and its variants have cemented a place in Australia’s history ..... more

Citroen mark 45 years of the Mehari
To celebrate the occasion, an area at Citroën C_42 showcase, Citroen's brand experience showroom, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris has been dedicated to moments from Méhari’s history ..... more

HSV's new ClubSport
Available in three variants – ClubSport, ClubSport R8 and ClubSport R8 Tourer, each vehicle receives a raft of new technologies and features including the availability of an optional power and torque upgrade to 340kW and 570Nm. ..... more

This truck comes in a 'flat pack'
Simplicity is the guiding principle behind every aspect of the OX, and notably it is the world’s first flat-pack vehicle. Most panels are interchangeable from one side to the other, while the fewest possible components are used to give it a fast build-up time ..... more

Honda NSX to be made in USA
Honda has announced that the all-new NSX super car will be made at a new Performance Manufacturing Centre in Ohio, USA, commencing 2015 ..... more

Holden Caprice prices announced
Holden has added cutting-edge technology and luxury appointments to its long wheelbase Caprice and Caprice V models and rolled back the manufacturer's list prices* by $10,000 ..... more

Ford's new Kuga released
Apart from a range of new features and enhanced driving ability, the Ford Kuga has much improved packaging and more interior space, which has been achieved with the same 2,690mm wheelbase as the previous model ..... more

Infiniti Q50 production commences
It sets fresh benchmarks in the areas of emotive styling, advanced technology and performance. Premiered at the Detroit Motor Show in January, the Q50 is at the heart of Infiniti's bold new model line-up ..... more

Peugeot 5008 arrives locally
The Peugeot 5008 is a car designed to set the benchmark in seven seat family wagon category and represents a very solid addition to the Peugeot product line-up in Australia. It offers a responsive drive and a quality interior, that is versatile and spacious ..... more

Lamborghini Egoista
If Lamborghinis are cars for the few, this one goes further. It is a car for itself, a one-off gift from Lamborghini to Lamborghini ..... more

Peugeot 308 for 2014
With its compact length of 4.25 metres and well-balanced proportions, the new Peugeot 308 projects a classy and sophisticated presence. The front is dominated by an evolutionary reinterpretation of the brand’s ‘floating’ front grille ..... more

Honda CR-V at #1
The CR-V, launched in late 2012, has sold 4,737 units for the first four months of 2013 and has proved to be a popular choice for buyers in this growing segment ..... more

Holden announce VF prices
In announcing the prices* for the new VF model Commodore will commence at $34,990*, Holden has confirmed increased value will be a key component of the new model. Commodore now comes in priced between $5,000 and $9,800 less than the soon to be discontinued VE models ..... more

One million Volkswagen Sciroccos since 1974
The Scirocco Million, painted exclusively in “Deep Black Metallic”, can be recognised by its sporty accent strip, the exterior rear mirror caps painted in “Galvanic Grey” and its “Interlagos” 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/40 tyres ..... more

Mercedes-Benz release new GL-Class
The imposing road presence of the GL 63 AMG is fused with the 5.5 litre AMG Bi-turbo engine, which delivers 410kW of power and up to 760 Nm of torque, affirming it as one of the most rapid seven seat vehicles on the market (0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds) ..... more

Honda's new Accord release imminent
“This ninth-generation Accord is more luxurious and sophisticated and performs better than any of its predecessors throughout its 37-year history.” said Honda boss Stephen Collins ..... more

Peugeot RCZ updated
The new RCZ delivers the same high level of handling and driving dynamics as its predecessor, while matching its elegance. But, it also boasts a new 'face', harder lines and darker highlights to provide a more aggressive, performance-oriented look ..... more

Chevrolet's new Corvette Stingray to act as Pace Car at 2013 Indy 500
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will serve as the Pace Car leading the field at the start of the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, 26th May, in USA ..... more

Porsche's new 911 Turbo & Turbo S for 2014
New all-wheel drive, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED headlights and up to 412 kW from the flat six-cylinder engine with bi-turbo charging underscore the role of the new generation 911 Turbo ..... more

Audi SQ5 arrives locally
The fastest diesel SUV on the planet is now in Australia, arriving on the market at a competitive $89,400*. The Audi SQ5 TDI is the first diesel "S" model from Audi ..... more

Nissan Pulsar hatch release imminent
Scheduled for local release early in June, Nissan has given its all-new hatchback line-up a starting price of $18,990* and packed each model grade with generous standard equipment inclusions ..... more

Jaguar announce F-TYPE prices
The Jaguar F-TYPE's Australian release is getting closer, now that the new sports car has been released in the United Kingdom ..... more

Honda Jazz Hybrid released
The recently released Honda Jazz Hybrid is Australia’s most affordable hybrid at just $22,990* ..... more

Recall: thousands of VW Transporters
Some 3,524 Volkswagen Transporters are the subject of a recent recall in Australia ..... more

Suzuki Australia introduces "Capped Price" servicing
From today, all new Suzuki customers^ can enjoy peace of mind motoring with a new programme that guarantees service pricing for five years ..... more


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