2015 Kia Optima teased in official sketches
The 2015 Kia Optima has been teased in two design sketches ahead of its reveal at the New York Motor Show next month.
Nicolas Prost wins fifth Formula E round
Nicolas Prost has won the fifth round of the Formula E Championships in Florida which has seen him take the top spot in drivers’ standings.
New Jaguar XF will attempt high-wire crossing of the Thames
The 2015 Jaguar XF will on 24 March, as build-up to its New York Motor Show debut, attempt to drive cross the Thames River in London on two wires.
Hyundai Santa Cruz could enter production
A senior Hyundai R&D director has suggested the Hyundai Santa Cruz concept could lead to a production version, although there are still “hurdles” to overcome…
5 stars for 2015 Ford Mondeo, Toyota Prius V and Lexus NX
ANCAP has awarded the 2015 Ford Mondeo (launching in May), Toyota Prius V and Lexus NX which was launched last year with 5 star ratings.
How to change gears the right way (part 2)
Last time we looked at how to change gears the right way, we covered the art of skip shifting. This time we’re on the way down, which is more difficult.
2015 Peugeot 508 preview
The refreshed 2015 Peugeot 508 has arrived in Australia sporting styling tweaks inside and out, as well as a new engine option and increased standard specification.
2015 Toyota HiAce gets a new engine and a price cut
Toyota HiAce gets a new engine and a price cut of up to $1000 for LWB diesel vans and sees a new five-seat crew van added to the line-up for 2015.
NSW clamps down on odometer tampering
From today car dealers and repairers that interfere with a car’s odometer will face a $22,000 fine as NSW Fair Trading clamps down on odometer tampering.
Ford quits V8 Supercars
Ford Australia has announced it will no longer support Ford Performance Racing beyond the end of the 2015 V8 Supercars season.
You’ll want this: Local Motors Verrado Drift Trike
Forget drifting your car… it’s dangerous, expensive and a little hoonish. Enter the Local Motors Verrado drift trike which allows you to get sideways without being a hoon.
World’s first Batmobile for sale
Officially recognised as the world’s first Batmobile, this 1963 Batmobile references the caped crusader’s car from the comics of the 1940s and ’50s.
Buy this ‘field found’ 1964 volkswagen split window kombi
A rusting, non-running, field found 1964 volkswagen split window Kombi will go under the hammer at the Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on December 8. It’s expected to start a bidding war.
Subaru Forester tS revealed in Japan
Subaru and Subaru Tecnica International have revealed the limited-run Subaru Forester tS, sadly it won’t come to Australia.
Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet caught testing
An eagle-eyed Autocar reader has snapped a pic of a Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet suggesting the launch of a topless Evoque might be only 12 months away.
SA Police get new highway patrol cars
South Australia Police announce a fleet of new high-visibility highway patrol cars, while German police get an AC Schnitzer-tuned BMW X4.
Lexus details 2014 Lexus RC F V8 engine
Lexus announce performance and fuel efficiency details of its 2014 Lexus RC F V8 sports coupe which boasts 351kW and 530Nm.
Facelifted 2015 Ford Ranger teased
Ford Asia Pacific has released a short teaser video of the facelifted 2015 Ford Ranger which clearly takes its styling cues from the 2015 Ford Everest.