2010 Audi A8 details and Australian release...
Audi has released official information on the next generation flagship limousine, the Audi A8. It showcases an all-new aluminium body – know as Audi Space Frame which weighs 40 percent less than conventional structures – a revised 4.2-litre V8 – boasting more power and torque whilst... More »
DYP-DC dedicated car design college opens in India...
Want to learn how to draw and design cars? A joint initiative by DY Patil Group – renowned education institution – and car design guru Dilip Chhabria (pictured; left) – previous General Motors designer – has opened up a specialist automotive design school called DYP-DC Centre... More »
Porsche Leipzig factory produces 25,000th Panamera...
Porsche AG has announced it has built its 25,000th Panamera recently. The vehicle that marked the occasion was a ruby red 3.6-litre V6 variant, which was delivered to a customer in the US. Even though the design of the Panamera is a little controversial… or rather, bad, the big four-door luxury... More »
Hyundai wins Germany’s Autobild Quality Report 2010...
Last week, Hyundai was listed at the top of Autobild magazine’s annual Quality Report 2010. The report threw Hyundai in against Germany’s best manufacturers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, proving Hyundai can indeed excel, even amongst the best of them. The coveted award takes in many factors,... More »
Holden mid-year review 2010...
Holden’s John Elsworth, executive director of sales, marketing and aftersales, spoke with CarAdvice about the first half of 2010 and looked ahead to the rest of the year… The year so far Holden sales increased 22.3 percent in the first six of 2010, up more than 12,500 units compared with the... More »
BMW Speed Limit information technology headed for Australia...
BMW announced today that it will introduce its Speed Limit information system on certain models later this year. The system warns the driver of the speed limit within any given area, automatically. Using cameras mounted on the wing mirrors, the on-board computer picks up any roadside signs that display... More »
2010 Kia Cerato Limited edition...
Kia has released a limited edition Cerato to celebrate its end of financial year sale. Called simply the Kia Cerato Limited, the model is based on the SLi variant – with six airbags, ABS and parking sensors – but it also comes with added features. Inside, Kia has thrown in leather seats and... More »
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG local pricing announced...
Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced the official pricing of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – the modern interpretation of the classic Gullwing. The manufacturer’s list price for the all-new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG stands at $464,000 for Australian customers, excluding dealer delivery and all on... More »
Review: 2010 Honda Civic Si HFP not fast, is curious...
Filed under: Budget , Sedan , Performance , Honda , Reviews 2010 Honda Civic Si HFP – There was a time was when any serious discussion of “hot hatches” – small, lightweight economy cars pumped full of go-fast parts and body modifications of dubious taste – always included... More »
2011 Hyundai Elantra Official Images Surface...
We first noticed images of what could be the new 2011 Hyundai Elantra on AutoGuide.com sourced from Hyundai Blog . The images show a South Korean version of the Elantra called the Hyundai Avante. Reportedly the new Avante is set to hit showroom floors in Korea as early as next week. The question is,... More »
2011 Ford Explorer...
After months of teasing us, Ford has finally revealed the new Ford Explorer. Related posts:Ford Starts Production of Kuga Ford releases Pricing for Ford Ka in UK 2011 Ford C-Max preview Related posts: Ford Starts Production of Kuga Ford releases Pricing for Ford Ka in UK 2011 Ford C-Max preview
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Toyota Hybrid Camry On Track...
Toyota Hybrid Camry On Track and dynamically sound Location: State Motorcycle facility at Broadford, Victoria. I’ve got Australian Rally Guru Neal Bates riding shotgun with me (Rick Bates is here too), and my instructions for this braking test are to flatten the throttle in the Hybrid Camry from a... More »
Toyota Prius remodel to also be built in the US...
Toyota US has announced it could be building the next generation Prius somewhere in the US. Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation, Atsushi Niimi, said in a recent report that it’s unclear where abouts in the US the fourth-generation Toyota Pruis could be built, but expects production... More »
Porsche 918 Spyder green lit for production, official...
Following rampant speculation and numerous unconfirmed reports, Porsche has released a statement officially approving the development of the Porsche 918 Spyder. First showcased as a design study at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, overwhelming response from the public and prospective buyers have set Porsche... More »
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