NSW tops the list of profit-motivated car thefts
Profit-motivated car thefts in Australia are rising with NSW topping the list according to figures released by the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council.
Ford releases Snowkhana 4: Ho Ho Hokhana [video]
Ford has released the latest instalment of its stop-motion Snowkhana series, Snowkhana 4, which also sees a ‘real-life’ Santa Claus pilot a Focus RS…
2017 Honda Ridgeline teased… Won’t come to Australia
The 2016 Honda Ridgeline has been teased again ahead of its global debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January next year… It won’t come to Australia
McLaren GT confirms Aussie racer line-up for Bathurst 12-Hour
The 2016 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12-Hour race in February will see three McLaren GT teams take to the grid with a bunch of Aussie racers in the mix.
New Australian Design Rule announced to improve side impact protection
The Australian Government has passed into law a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) setting performance criteria for side impact protection.
Jaguar announces return to motorsport via Formula E
Jaguar has announced its return to international motorsport via the FIA Formula E Championship as a manufacturer with its own team.
Suzuki Turbo Vitara 2WD and ALLGRIP AWD to launch here in 2016
The Suzuki Turbo Vitara will launch in Australia from around March next year and will be available in both 2WD and ALLGRIP AWD variants.
Mahindra buys Pininfarina
India-based Mahindra buys legendary automotive design house, Pininfarina, in a move that will boost both the design and engineering capability of Mahindra.
Janis Joplin Porsche 356 breaks auction records
Ex-Janis Joplin psychedelic Porsche 356 smashes estimate and sells at auction for a record AUD$2.2million…
VW says trying to meet “impossible” US NOx emissions is to blame for #dieselgate
VW chairman, Hans Dieter Poesch, has said that VW boffins installed illegal software on its EA189 diesel engines after it couldn’t meet US NOx emissions regulations legally.
Ford-licenced caravans to launch in the US
Ford to offer Ford-licenced range of caravans and slide-on campers in the US, fifth-wheel trailers and pop-up campers are also expected… won’t come to Australia.
Jeep C-SUV spied… will replace Patriot and Compass models
The soon-to-launch Jeep C-SUV, allegedly codenamed Jeep 551, has been spied being loaded onto a plane in South America ahead of testing… it will replace Jeep Patriot and Compass.
Jaguar XJR races Jetman in the Dubai desert
Ex-Formula One racer, Martin Brundle, driving a Jaguar XJR went head-to-head with self-proclaimed Jetman Dubai pilot, Yves Rossy…
Jaguar Land Rover to enter Formula E?
According to Sky News in the UK, Jaguar Land Rover is poised to announce it’s joining the Formula E fray for 2016…
Ford’s You Yangs Proving Ground turns 50
Ford’s You Yangs Proving Ground is celebrating 50 years of operation and is one of several fully equipped Ford proving grounds in the world.
