Car News
Recall in Europe begins for VW Golf manual with EA189 engine
Volkswagen has begun the recall for the “technical modification” of vehicles running the EA 189 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that sparked the dieselgate controversy.
New MG GS SUV teased
The new MG GS SUV has been teased ahead of its global reveal at the London Motor Show next week… and it could come to Australia.
Limited-run Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition revealed… on-sale now
The limited-run feature-packed Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition has been revealed with prices in Australia starting from $108,900 (+ORC).
Factory-backed Isuzu D-Max AT35 by Arctic Trucks revealed
Isuzu UK has teamed up with Norwegian off-road specialists, Arctic Trucks, to offer a factory-backed-and-sold Isuzu D-Max AT35…
Official Lego Porsche 911 GT3 RS revealed
Lego has revealed its latest automotive offering, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS which will go on-sale around the world from August.
Mitsubishi claims falsification of fuel economy data goes back to 1991
Mitsubishi Motors has revealed the falsification of fuel consumption data for a number of its mini cars sold in Japan goes right back to 1991.
Revised 2017 Holden Colorado teased
The refreshed 2017 Holden Colorado has been teased in Brazil overnight. It’ll be here later this year. Should you wait?
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman revealed
The Porsche 718 Cayman joins the drop-top 718 Boxster with Porsche promising it will “set the class benchmark for driving performance”.
Nissan drops Micra, Pulsar hatchback and Y61 Patrol…
Nissan Australia has announced it will pull the Micra, Pulsar hatchback from the Australian market, while it has put the ageing but effective Y61 Patrol into run-out.
Fuel and energy efficient Shell Concept Car revealed
Shell has bucked the technology trend by producing its Shell Concept Car that runs on petrol but promises massive energy production and fuel efficiency savings via “co-engineering”.
Commodore SV6 and SS based Commodore Black revealed
To maintain interest in the Commodore, Holden has released the Commodore Black which is available on SV6 and SS models from now, attracting a $1000 premium.
Refreshed 2017 Volkswagen Amarok teased in sketches
The 2017 Volkswagen Amarok has been teased overnight with VW releasing several design sketches of the its refreshed dual-cab ute which is due here by the end of the year.
New MINI convertible launched
The new 2017 MINI is bigger and more expensive, but also better value, and it’s priced from $37,900 (+ORC).
Rent yourself a new Mustang for the weekend
Hertz is offering Australians the chance to rent a new Ford Mustang, as part of their Adrenaline Collection… Sadly, it’s not the limited-ran Shelby-tuned one it rents in the US.
Aston Martin Vantage GT8 revealed
The limited-edition 328kW Aston Martin Vantage GT8 has been revealed overnight in the UK taking styling cues from the Aston Martin Vantage GTE race car.