Peugeot Clears the Air
31st October, 2007
Driven under everyday conditions, the 207’s averaged a realistically achievable 3.9 litres per 100 km, while the 307 achieved a figure of 5.1 litres per 100 km. Producing only 118 and 154 grammes of CO2 per kilometre respectively, Peugeot diesels also reduce particulate emissions to barely measurable levels, via the standard fitment of an innovative particulate filter on all their vehicles ..... more

Nissan GT-R Shakedown In Suzuka
31st October, 2007
Nissan's GT-R race car for the GT500 class of Japan’s SUPER GT series underwent a shakedown at the renowned Suzuka Circuit on 29th-30th October supervised by NISMO (Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd) ..... more

Lamborghini Confirms Gains In Market Growth
31st October, 2007
After strong sales and profit growth during previous years, Automobili Lamborghini is heading for another record year in 2007 ..... more

Ashok Leyland and Nissan Sign Agreement for LCV Partnership
31st October, 2007
India's Hinduja Group flagship company, Ashok Leyland and Japan's Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have this week signed a binding Master Co-Operation Agreement (MCA) for the formation of three joint venture companies supporting the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business ..... more

HSV Records 12 Consecutive Months of Record Sales
31st October, 2007
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has posted another record individual month of sales, with 432 vehicles delivered to Australian, New Zealand and export markets in September ..... more

Smart Fortwo Takes Class Honours in the 2007 World Solar Challenge
30th October, 2007
The Smart Fortwo has again shown its impressive credentials in both fuel efficiency and ecologically sound engineering by being awarded the overall winner of the Greenfleet Technology Class’s segment for commercially available vehicles in this year’s World Solar Challenge ..... more

New Audi A3 1.9 TDI e Uses Just 3.3l/100km From Darwin to Adelaide
30th October, 2007
The new Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e has achieved an outstanding fuel consumption result of just 3.3l/100km following its maiden World Solar Challenge voyage from Darwin, NT to Adelaide, SA ..... more

Chrysler Group's Line-Up for 2007 SEMA
30th October, 2007
Chrysler will debut eight ultra-customised Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show ..... more

Volkswagen Group Continues Success Story
30th October, 2007
The Volkswagen Group is again reporting significant progress: deliveries, sales revenue and earnings all rose substantially in the first nine months of 2007 ..... more

Worldwide Recall Issued on Ford Model Ts
30th October, 2007
The recall is, of course, voluntary and all part of the fun of the 2008 Model T Ford Centennial T Party being held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and Exposition Centre in Richmond, Indiana, USA ..... more

Bentley turnover reaches €1 billion after third quarter
30th October, 2007
Bentley reports continued worldwide success in its third quarter results with increases in sales volume, revenue and operating profit ..... more

Chrysler LLC Launches Production of New 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
29th October, 2007
Chrysler LLC last week announced the manufacturing launch of the new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10®, which is being built at the company’s Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit (USA) ..... more

New Ford Focus Range Delivers Choice & Value
29th October, 2007
Increased safety levels, white-hot pricing, a powerful yet economical diesel engine, two new body configurations and revised styling are among the raft of changes providing a greater level of choice and value for customers in the 2007 Ford Focus line-up ..... more

Caddy Maxi is Volkswagen's Next Success Story
29th October, 2007
The VW Caddy Maxi will be released in Australia around May next year. Given the fact that the Caddy van is quite a success for Volkswagen, the expanded line-up will add more depth to the highly regarded Volkswagen commercial vehicle range ..... more

Europe's New Renault Kangoo Express Compact
29th October, 2007
Renault is strengthening its number one status in the European LCV segment withthe addition of a new concept in commercial vans ..... more

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Deliveries Commence
29th October, 2007
Alfa Romeo has commenced customer deliveries of the 8C Competizione, its attempt of a super car, but don't expect to see one on a road near you anytime soon ..... more

Volvo Cars' Child Safety Manual Best In Sweden
29th October, 2007
Volvo Cars' manual on child safety - has been awarded "The best information manual in Sweden" in 2007 ..... more

Ford Mondeo Scoops Top Scots Award
28th October, 2007
Ford’s new Mondeo has collected a top motoring accolade after triumphing at the 2007 Scottish Car of the Year awards ..... more

Škoda Fabia Snaps up Scotland’s Small Car of the Year Award
28th October, 2007
The “small but perfectly formed” Škoda Fabia impressed the judges of the 2007 Scottish Car of the Year Awards so much that they crowned the new stylish super-mini their Scottish Small Car of the Year ..... more

Nissan Qashqai Scoops Diesel Category Win At Scottish Car Of The Year Awards
28th October, 2007
The Nissan Qashqai (Dualis in Australia) has been named Scottish Diesel Car of the Year 2007, its second award in as many months and its third since it went on sale in March ..... more

Land Rover Freelander 2 Voted Scottish SUV of the Year 2007
28th October, 2007
The Land Rover Freelander 2 has won the title of Scottish SUV of the Year at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers’ (ASMW) annual awards ceremony in St. Andrew’s last Friday night ..... more

BMW Convertible For The Little Ones
28th October, 2007
This is the only BMW convertible (see image) that is worthy of my appreciation ..... more

Smiles for Caterham
28th October, 2007
UK days may be shorter, but recent crisp mornings and blue skies have continued to drive demand for new and used examples of the evergreen Caterham Seven ..... more

New Nissan GT-R
25th October, 2007
The Nissan GT-R was developed with a understanding and appreciation of the forces which are an integral component of creation – gravity, inertial force and aerodynamics – and translates those forces into a completely new design, maximising tyre grip and airflow ..... more

Mitsubishi Staff Help Salvos Go The Extra Mile
25th October, 2007
The Salvation Army help people in many ways, but last Friday they received some much appreciated assistance of their own ..... more

World Premiere In Tokyo: Volkswagen Space Up! Concept
25th October, 2007
Europe's largest automobile producer is now introducing the second member of the "New Small Family" at the Tokyo Motor Show: The space up! concept car ..... more

Audi metroproject quattro Concept Car
25th October, 2007
This week, at the Tokyo Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the metroproject quattro, an original, characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment ..... more

BMW Concept 1 Series tii
25th October, 2007
BMW Concept 1 Series tii offers a rendition of the brand’s sporting genes, at the same time endeavouring to support the not-so-highly desired 'character' of BMW’s compact two-door ..... more

Subaru Showcases STI in Tokyo
25th October, 2007
The new Subaru Impreza WRX STI will go on sale in Australia in the first quarter of 2008, just ahead of the local release of the highly anticipated Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X ..... more

Ford Announces Bold New Look On Falcon XR
24th October, 2007
The new look Falcon XR sedan includes a new body kit and revised exterior mirror treatment, along with a revised alloy wheel design on premium XR sedan models ..... more

Nissan's Youth-Oriented Compact Convertible Concept - Round Box
24th October, 2007
The Nissan Round Box, with its compact convertible design, represents a new take on open-air motoring, providing exhilaration for all passengers - not just the driver ..... more

World Record at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
24th October, 2007
The Mercedes-Benz Museum is now officially home to the "strongest artificially generated tornado in the world" ..... more

Audi Q7 V8 Diesel Coming
24th October, 2007
The Audi Q7 4.2 TDI V8 will be in Australian Audi showrooms by the end of 2007 ..... more

Kia plans to market 'eco' versions of cee'd models for Europe
24th October, 2007
Kia Motors has confirmed that it will add 'eco' versions of the Kia cee'd model to its European product line-up early in 2009 ..... more

Citroen's C5 For 2008
24th October, 2007
Citroen has revealed the first pictures of it's all-new C5, which is set to debut in Australia in the third quarter next year ..... more

New Lancer Evo X To Debut As Course Car In Rally Japan
22nd October, 2007
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that their new-generation high-performance 4WD sedan, the Lancer Evolution X (X being the Roman numeral for ten) is to be used as the course cars for the Japanese round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) ..... more

Volkswagen Celebrates “60 years of the Bulli”
22nd October, 2007
An official event to celebrate 60 years of Volkswagen vans held in Hanover, Germany, earlier this month (5th-7th October) attracted 71,000 visitors with an amazing selection of over 5,000 Transporter vans and campers ..... more

Skoda Octavia: Exclusively European, Ultimately Affordable
19th October, 2007
The Octavia is Skoda’s top-selling model and, now, the popular mid-size hatchback and wagon is available in Australia ..... more

Black Friday – the UK's worst congestion of the year
19th October, 2007
Millions of UK motorists risk being caught in the worst traffic congestion of the year tonight (local time) ..... more

Nissan NV200 - A Revolution For The Commercial Van Market
19th October, 2007
A typical small van is little more than an empty box on wheels: functional, certainly, but seldom innovative or smart. But designers from Nissan Design Centre (NDC) in Japan and Nissan Design Europe in the UK had other ideas ..... more

All-New Renault Laguna For 2008
19th October, 2007
Laguna II secured a five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests. To maintain this leadership, new Laguna has had to innovate with even more demanding specifications ..... more

Honda To Release New Jazz In Japan
19th October, 2007
Honda will release the Honda Fit (known as Jazz in Australia) in Japan on next Friday, 26th October, 2007 ..... more

Increased GVM announced for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
19th October, 2007
Mercedes-Benz has announced that two models from the popular Sprinter range will soon be available with even greater carrying capacity ..... more

BMW M3 Released Locally
19th October, 2007
The first-ever BMW M3 with an eight-cylinder engine is now on sale in Australia, bringing BMW up to Audi standards for high-performance compact sized cars ..... more

FPV Unleashes New F6 X
19th October, 2007
The new F6 X is the first non-Falcon based vehicle introduced by FPV, which will extend the FPV brand into new markets and offer customers a unique opportunity in Australian performance motoring ..... more

Saab Launches Australia’s First Ethanol Car
19th October, 2007
Saab, a global leader in renewable fuels, has launched Australia’s first ethanol-fueled production car ..... more

Smart Bolsters Market Launch in the US with a Unique Concept in L.A.
19th October, 2007
An exclusive studio building on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice Beach, California has been transformed into the “Smart House” to serve as the springboard for the US market launch of the Smart Fortwo ..... more

Nissan Micra Arrives Locally (Again)
18th October, 2007
With a zippy and economical 1.4-litre engine matched to a standard four-speed automatic the new five-door Micra competes in the light car segment with a remarkable entry price of just $14,990 (RRP) ..... more

Holden Rodeo Special Edition
18th October, 2007
Holden has released a special edition Rodeo Sports Accessory Pack offering enhanced sports styling and more than $3,500 extra value* ..... more

Audi Introduces First ‘E’ Model To Australia
18th October, 2007
The new A3 Sportback 1.9 e is the latest generation of highly fuel efficient vehicles from Audi, developed as a result of the brand’s desire to achieve maximum efficiency for everyday driving situations ..... more

Silverados And Sierras Launched In Australia
17th October, 2007
Queensland-based Performax International has launched the first fully-complianced 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra utes in Australia, offering handsome new styling, outstanding comfort, improved refinement and a huge 4.5 tonne towing capacity ..... more

Porsche extends relationship with Valmet Automotive
17th October, 2007
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is maintaining its successful relationship with Finnish production partner Valmet Automotive for the mid-engine Boxster and Cayman models ..... more

Ford's Cabrio Arriving Next Month
17th October, 2007
Coupé-Cabriolet is the sophisticated new star of the Focus range and will become the hero car in terms of luxury flair and elegance, just as the Focus XR5 Turbo represents performance said Ford Australia President Tom Gorman ..... more

Diesel Boost for Suzuki Grand Vitara
16th October, 2007
The acclaimed Suzuki Grand Vitara range will receive a welcome boost next year when a turbo-charged diesel version joins the range ..... more

DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific Named Preferred Supplier for Major Australian Defence Force Contract
16th October, 2007
The contract in the Lightweight/Light category would see DCAuP supply the ADF with 1,100 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons and provide the logistic support for these vehicles for 15 years with an option for a further 15 ..... more

New Impreza WRX STI Will Debut at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
16th October, 2007
It is quite obvious that the styling departments at Mitsubishi and Subaru took a different path. Mitsubishi, for example, has styled the new Evo X to be an exciting and attractive car. No doubt, many will thinking that Subaru should have done the same! ..... more

New Ford Mondeo More Than Just Good Looks
15th October, 2007
Dramatic design, state of the art safety, innovative features and an attractive recommended retail price will see the new model enjoy the same success in Australia as it has already experienced in Europe ..... more

Skoda Roomster Released Locally
15th October, 2007
The ultimate practical family car? Since its international launch last year in Geneva, the Roomster has been critically acclaimed across Europe. It has won Car of the Year in Estonia, Finland and Bulgaria, and Family Car of the Year in Sweden and Belgium. Production capacity is currently being ramped up to meet global demand levels ..... more

New Peugeot 308 On Show At Sydney Motor Show
15th October, 2007
The new Peugeot 308 is being previewed at the Sydney Motor Show, little more than a month after its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show ..... more

Jaguar Reveals The New Generation X-TYPE
15th October, 2007
The Jaguar X-TYPE will get a fresh new look for 2008, along with a host of new features inside and outside the vehicle and a new automatic transmission in the 2.2 diesel ..... more

Rolls-Royce At Full Production To Meet Unprecedented Demand
15th October, 2007
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that the manufacturing plant at Goodwood is working at full production to meet unprecedented customer demand ..... more

New Audi A4 Makes Australian Premiere
15th October, 2007
Arriving in Australian showrooms around April 2008, the all-new A4 is amongst an impressive array of new Audi models on display at the 2007 Sydney Motor Show, including the new A5 and S5 Coupe, and the just-released R8 sports car ..... more

Touareg R50: Volkswagen's First World Premiere In Australia
14th October, 2007
In a world premiere, Volkswagen is presenting the new Touareg R50 at the Sydney Motor Show. Serving up a powerful 258 kW (at 3,500 rpm), this new Volkswagen is one of the most powerful SUVs in the world. It was developed by a team of specialists at Volkswagen Individual GmbH ..... more

More For The Mercedes-Benz R-Class
14th October, 2007
The versatile and spacious R-Class SUV tourer will be joined by a new model powered by the marque’s celebrated 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6. Additionally, a host of revisions are included, designed to further enhance the flexibility and driving enjoyment this unique luxury sports tourer offers ..... more

Skoda Arrives In Australia
14th October, 2007
"Škoda will re-engineer the value equation surrounding the European driving experience," said Head of Škoda Australia Matthew Wiesner. "Our vehicles are engaging, refined and packed with exactly the kind of equipment today's discerning buyers demand. Add ultra-sharp pricing and Škoda's underlying value is unbeatable." ..... more

Nissan To Introduce World’s First Around View Monitor
14th October, 2007
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd will introduce the world’s first Around View Monitor, which offers the driver a bird’s eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings in real-time ..... more

Saab Turbo X Touches Down in Australia
14th October, 2007
Making its first appearance in Australia, Turbo X, Saab’s exciting new all-wheel drive performance car, made its local debut on Thursday at the Sydney Motor Show ..... more

Holden Special Vehicles celebrates 20th Anniversary with limited edition ClubSport R8
14th October, 2007
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has unveiled a new model; the special commemorative ClubSport R8 as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations ..... more

FPV Unveils The Cobra
12th October, 2007
The iconic Cobra name has returned to Australian motoring, with Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) unveiling its new special edition GT Cobra and Cobra Ute ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Confirms the Turbo-Diesel S 320 CDI for Australian Showrooms
12th October, 2007
Mercedes-Benz yesterday confirmed the inclusion of the luxurious S 320 CDI turbo-diesel into its Australian passenger car range ..... more

Nissan X-Trail For 2008 Arrives
12th October, 2007
The X-TRAIL continues the styling themes set by the highly successful original, but is now larger in all dimensions ..... more

New Land Rover Defender - 59 Years In The Making
12th October, 2007
Greater ability both on-road and off-road plus increased comfort, performance and refinement are among the major improvements introduced for the Land Rover Defender for 2007 ..... more

Kia Rondo - The "Urban Recreation Vehicle"
12th October, 2007
Kia is previewing the forthcoming Rondo at the 2007 Sydney Motor Show in response to a new segment dawning in the Australian car market - the "crossover" ..... more

New Addition to the Successful Peugeot 207 Range
12th October, 2007
The Touring completes the 207 range and is introduced in Australia just 8 months after the launch of the hatchback ..... more

Renault Clio RenaultSport 197 - Performance, Passion and Pleasure
12th October, 2007
Performance, passion and driving pleasure were all key priorities for RenaultSport engineers when they started work on the Clio RenaultSport 197. The result is a car engineered to set pulses running ..... more

Audi Launches R8 Sports Car in Australia
12th October, 2007
Audi has launched its new R8 sports coupe in Australia ..... more

Holden Captiva Enhanced By Extra Features
12th October, 2007
Holden's popular mid-size SUV, the Captiva, is about to get even better with a range of new standard features that will enhance its position as a highly specified, flexible package that offers outstanding value for money ..... more

Nissan Pivo 2 Concept
12th October, 2007
Nissan has released details on the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show ..... more

Jaguar XKR Portfolio
12th October, 2007
Jaguar Cars is adding more appeal to the XKR with the release of the all-new special edition Portfolio model ..... more

Volvo Refines S40 & V50
12th October, 2007
A number of design cues position the Volvo S40 sedan a visual step nearer to Volvo's S80 large sedan ..... more

Hummer H3 Now In Australia
11th October, 2007
The striking Hummer H3 has secured more than 400 pre-launch customer orders ahead of its official launch this week ..... more

Ford Announces Limited Edition "XR by Craig Lowndes"
11th October, 2007
Ford Australia has announced details of its unique limited edition "XR by Craig Lowndes" Falcon Ute, which is due for release this week ..... more

Mitsubishi Launches Lancer Evolution X In Japan
11th October, 2007
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation launched the Lancer Evolution X high-performance 4WD sedan in Japan on Monday, 1st October, 2007. It's the newest of the company's legendary vehicles ..... more

Suzuki sees big future in small cars at Tokyo
11th October, 2007
Riding the crest of a sales boom around the world, Suzuki will have a major presence at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show later this month ..... more

Audi Launches New S5 in Australia
11th October, 2007
Audi’s sporty S5 Coupe has arrived in Australia, spearheading the all new A5 model range ..... more

New BMW 1 Series Convertible
11th October, 2007
BMW has announced the first details of the new BMW 1 Series soft-top. This new model will compete against established coupe/cabriolets, such as the highly desirable Peugeot 307 CC and the soon to be released Peugeot 308 CC together with the recently released and outstandingly successful Volkswagen Eos ..... more

Skoda Yeti Coming In 2009
1st October, 2007
Production of Škoda’s fifth model line is due to start in 2009 and many new jobs will be provided in the firm’s home country following the announcement ..... more

MG 7 Series Launched in China
1st October, 2007
Nanjing MG has launched the MG 7 series in China ..... more