Archive for April, 2009

Mitsubishi recalls Lancer/Outlander

April 17, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Australia is to recall more than 20,000 Lancer and Outlander vehicles to repair a potential brake problem.

There have been no reported incidents of the problem within Australia and the national recall is precautionary.
The official recall posted on the Federal Government website says that “after starting, if the vehicle is [...]

Nissan GT-R sets new 7m 27s ‘Ring record

April 17, 2009

The Nissan GT-R has returned to its honorary birthplace at the famous Nordschleife circuit of the Nürburgring to settle a grudge by setting yet another personal best lap record.

The Japanese specification 2009 model GT-R recorded a blistering time of 7min 27.56secs, withering away at its previous best time by almost three seconds.
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Citroen DS 3 GT set to challenge mighty Mini

April 17, 2009

It’s a bold claim, but Citroen have indeed announced that its new rally-inspired hatch, likely to be named the DS 3 GT, is set to challenge Mini’s popular Cooper S as the new must-have hot hatch.

Featuring white alloys, a big rear wing, flared wheel arches and body kit with muscular bonnet [...]

Lamborghini Reventon Spyder revealed

April 16, 2009

Lamborghini has given the green-light to an “extremely limited” production run of Reventon Spyders.

The Spyder will be based on the LP670-4 SuperVeloce but will share the same aggressive form as the stealth-fighter Reventon hardtop.
Powered by the same 6.5-litre V12 as found in the LP670-4 SuperVeloce, the Revneton Spyder will develop 500kW [...]

Honda unveils Acura ZDX concept in New York

April 16, 2009

Honda has today unveiled a prototype of the provocative Acura ZDX luxury four-door sports coupe at the New York International Auto Show.

The production version of the dramatically styled prototype goes on-sale in the US some time towards the middel of the third-quarter of 2009.
The ZDX features stunning coupe-like styling with the [...]

Ford boss hints at FWD Falcon

April 16, 2009

The current Ford Falcon FG is almost certain to be the last of its line with Ford Australia giving increasing hints that the next Falcon will be a ‘world car’ and could be either front-wheel-drive or even all-wheel-drive.

In fact the next Ford Falcon could well be largely based on this FWD Ford [...]

Holden responds to industry collapse speculation

April 15, 2009

A spokesperson from Holden has issued a passionate response to recent comments made by Clive Matthew-Wilson, editor of the car buyers’ Dog & Lemon Guide, in regards to speculation that the Australian car industry is poised to collapse.

This genuinely sincere statement is far more profound than we have come to expect from [...]

Maserati Ghibli – 1967 Supercar

April 15, 2009

In 1967 you could buy a waterfront home on Sydney Harbour for around $16,900 but for the same money, you could also buy one of the most desirable GT cars ever to come out of Italy, a Maserati Ghibli.

Under that beautifully shaped bonnet sat a [...]

KIA Soul sales pass the 5000 milestone

April 15, 2009

The all-new Kia Soul has passed an important milestone this morning, and defying the current economic doom and gloom, selling 5000 units worldwide since its January release.

It’s an incredible effort for Kia, and one that has indeed proved exciting for the Korean manufacturer who said sales are 13 per cent higher than [...]

Volkswagen Golf wins World Car of the Year

April 15, 2009

Volkswagen’s latest Golf, the Mark VI, was honored today as the 2009 World Car of the Year.

A jury comprised of 59 international automotive journalists from 25 countries around the world chose this year’s World Car of the Year, which was announced at a news conference during the New York International Auto Show.
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