ANCAP announces 5 star rating: VW Polo, Lexus CT200h & IS
ANCAP awards Volkswagen Polo and Lexus CT200h and IS with 5 star safety rating, but is critical of key safety tech not being available on entry-level models.
First ever Right-Hand Drive Ford Mustang produced
Ford Mustang engineers have completed the first ever right-hand drive sixth-generation Mustang prototype ahead of its global market introduction in 2015.
Car buyers in Victoria to save $1 million…
The Victorian Government claims car buyers in Victoria will be better off to the tune of $1 million and better protected due to a reduction in “red tape”.
2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat revealed
Dodge unveils the world’s fastest four-door sedan, the 2015 Dodge Charger Hellcat – 331kW/881Nm and a quarter-mile time of 11.0seconds at 331km/h.
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO auction record
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO breaks auction records by selling for US$38 million, with Ferrari sales at this week’s Moneterey Car Week totaling US$65 million.
2015 Renovo Coupe all-electric supercar
Start-up electric car maker debuts 2015 Renovo Coupe at Pebble Beach – $567,000 price tag, 372kW and 1300Nm-plus and a driving range of 160km.
Toyota FT-1 inspired by superhero costumes
Following the recent release of the Toyota FT-1 ‘Vision GT’ concept, the brand has released a ‘real-world’ version inspired by superhero costumes.
2016 Chevrolet Niva teased
Chevrolet Russia has teased an image of its upcoming 2016 Niva to be revealed in full on August 27 at the Moscow Motor Show.
Skoda Superb 4×4 Outdoor wagon revealed
Special edition Skoda Superb 4×4 Outdoor Wagon added to updated Superb range – Available form October it sells from $52,690(+ORC).
Commodore replacement already known by dealers
General Motors Holden has made its decision on its Commodore replacement, and it’s already told a number of key Holden dealers in Australia.
Vehicles most vulnerable to hacking revealed
2014 Jeep Cherokee and Infiniti Q50 top list of vehicles most vulnerable to hacking, according IOActive security professionals presenting at 2014 DefCon. But, what could hackers actually do if they took control of your car?
All-new Volvo XC90 and its scalable platform
Volvo has released details on its Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), the platform the all-new XC90 and other future Volvos will be built on. It’s also shown the face of the new SUV. A bit of it, anyway.
Track-only McLaren 650S Sprint revealed
Track-only McLaren 650S Sprint revealed ahead of its public debut at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Jaguar reveals new Lightweight E-type
Jaguar has revealed the prototype of its ‘new’ Lightweight E-type – six more will be built, representing the ‘missing’ six ‘Special GT E-type’ cars.