Archive for September, 2009

2011 BMW X5 facelift spy pics

September 30, 2009

BMW has been spied testing a subtly revised version of its X5 SUV which is set to arrive for the 2011 model year.

The redesign will consist of mainly minor cosmetic changes ? basically and nip tuck here and there ? and will incorporate new front and rear bumpers.
Also an inside source has speculated [...]

Bathurst 12 Hour regulations expand vehicle eligibility

September 30, 2009

With the V8 Supercars resembling their road-going counterparts in silhouette alone – although even that is arguable – the Bathurst 12 Hour Showroom Enduro is quickly earning a reputation as one of the highlights of the Australian motorsport calendar.

Now organisers have tweaked the rules in order to increase the range of eligible vehicles which [...]

Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary celebrations from Japan

September 30, 2009

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Mazda Roadster (known here as the MX-5), Mazda Motor Corporation hosted a special commemorative event last weekend at its Miyoshi Proving Ground in western Japan.

First launched in 1989, Mazda?s two-seat lightweight open-top sports car is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. To commemorate the milestone, over [...]

Hyundai drops out of Tokyo Motor Show

September 30, 2009

Just a day after attendance figures for one of the world’s largest motor shows, Frankfurt, show a serious decline in numbers comes news that Hyundai will pull out of next month’s Tokyo International Motor Show.

Administrator of international exhibitors for the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Mr Toyokazu Ishida, described the last minute decision as “unbelievable”.
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Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum Edition

September 30, 2009

Despite the tough times in August over 400 Australian took home a Mitsubishi Pajero, giving the Japanese medium sized SUV a 7.3% share of the market. Currently the Pajero sits behind the Ford Territory, Holden Captiva, Toyota Kluger and Prado. To give buyers more reason to pick a Pajero, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has [...]

2011 Volkswagen Touareg spy photos

September 30, 2009

We’ve seen mules of the next generation Volkswagen Touareg for some time but now we’ve got our hands on the very first photos of an actual next-generation Touareg prototype testing somewhere in the United States.

Sources are suggesting the new 2011 Touareg will be significantly lighter, rumors suggest up to some 300 kilograms than the [...]

Jaguar Land Rover plant to close in UK

September 28, 2009

One of Jaguar and Land Rovers plants in the UK is destined for closure, the company said today. The firm, which is now owned by Indian manufacturer Tata Motors said 2010 will see the closure of either its Castle Bromwich factory in the West Midlands which produces Jaguars or its operations in Solihull, which makes [...]

Jaguar Land Rover plant to close in UK

September 28, 2009

One of Jaguar and Land Rovers plants in the UK is destined for closure, the company said today. The firm, which is now owned by Indian manufacturer Tata Motors said 2010 will see the closure of either its Castle Bromwich factory in the West Midlands which produces Jaguars or its operations in Solihull, which makes [...]

Video: Lamborghini Reventon Roadster the chosen one

September 28, 2009

How fortunate would you have to be to own Lamborghini’s latest and most exclusive creation – the Reventon Roadster?

Very, according to this simple yet highly effective promotional video from Lamborghini made for the car?s debut at the Frankfurt auto show.
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Video: Lamborghini Reventon Roadster the chosen one

September 28, 2009

How fortunate would you have to be to own Lamborghini’s latest and most exclusive creation – the Reventon Roadster?

Very, according to this simple yet highly effective promotional video from Lamborghini made for the car?s debut at the Frankfurt auto show.
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