Car News
New Chevrolet Volt teased on social media
New Chevrolet Volt teased on social media ahead of its official reveal at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2015 – GM says it will no longer be a mainstream model.
Lexus NX production begins
Lexus has begun production of its NX SUV and crowed about the green credentials of its NX 300h model – deliveries begin in October.
Bespoke Q by Aston Martin models revealed
Aston Martin announces the launch of bespoke Q by Aston Martin models at Pebble Beach Automotive Week.
1 in 4 young drivers take a selfie while driving
Ford of Europe research for its Driving Skills for Life programme has revealed that 1 in 4 young drivers take a ‘selfie’ while driving.
Country drivers are more honest…
Country drivers are more honest than city drivers when it comes to car insurance, according to a survey by the Insurance Council of Australia.
Navdy head-up display for your smartphone
Technology start-up, Navdy, has released a smartphone-powered, portable, head-up display system that responds to hand gestures.
Video of 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport testing
More images and video of the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport testing. Land Rover says it wants ‘to open the door on prototype testing and development’.
Toyota updates the 86, Subaru tweaks the BRZ
A week after Toyota announced an update for its 86 sportscar, Subaru has announced similar changes to its BRZ – a twin of the Toyota 86.
2015 Kia Sorento interior revealed
Kia has released a design sketch of its soon-to-be-released third-generation Sorento, boasting of an enhanced ownership experience.
July 2014 new car sales
July 2014 new car sales have fallen just 0.4% (368 cars) shy of July 2013’s record with Australians purchasing 89,867 new passenger cars.
Hennessey Venom F5 revealed
Hennessey has released pictures of its Venom GT successor, the Venom F5 – it’s expected to become the world’s fastest road-legal production car.
Holden announces capped price servicing
Holden announces capped price servicing for three years or 60,000km on all new cars – part of its new Professional Care program.
29th All Holden Day
Tomorrow (3 August) the Hawkesbury Showground in New South Wales will rumble to the sound of 800 classic Holdens as the 29th All Holden Day kicks off.
All-new Hyundai i20 revealed
Hyundai has revealed sketches of the second-generation all-new i20, which will be revealed in the metal at the Paris Motor Show (October).
Range Rover Sport SVR sets Nurburgring SUV lap record
The Range Rover Sport SVR has become the fastest production SUV around the Nurburgring in Germany with a time of 8min:14secs.