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Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core Launched in Australia
Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core Launched in Australia

29 May 2013, 13:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Despite Ford's decision to stop making cars in Australia, the competition is getting heated in the Land Down Under. After Holder dropped the HSV bomb, Chrysler has decided to strip the luxury f...

 
2013 Toyota Corolla (Auris) Australia Review by CarAdvice
2013 Toyota Corolla (Auris) Australia Review by CarAdvice

27 May 2013, 16:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Toyota Corolla hatch sold this year in Australia is actually the car sold in Europe and Japan as the Auris hatch. With a significantly better design and a revised platform and some familiar touc...

 
Ducati Monster 659 ABS Learner Model Gets Discounted in Australia
Ducati Monster 659 ABS Learner Model Gets Discounted in Australia

27 May 2013, 12:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ducati is doing a hell of a job pushing their Monster bikes in almost every market they're present in, and Australia makes no exception. The Oz-specific learner model of the Monster, the 659 AB...

 
Holden to Continue Australian Manufacturing Despite Ford Exit
Holden to Continue Australian Manufacturing Despite Ford Exit

27 May 2013, 09:39 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The long-standing Ford - Holden Australian rivalry will be officially over in 2016, when the Blue Oval will cease all manufacturing operations on Aussie land. Despite Ford’s decision, Holden h...

 
Cars Guide Puts the Lexus LS 600h F Sport to the Test
Cars Guide Puts the Lexus LS 600h F Sport to the Test

24 May 2013, 15:06 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The LS 600 model represents the creme de la creme of Lexus’ luxury and an elegant means of transportation. Coming with even greater looks and features, the sedan is also economical and ecologi...

 
Australian Government Promises $50 Million Support for Workers Affected by Ford Shutdown
Australian Government Promises $50 Million Support for Workers Affected by Ford Shutdown

24 May 2013, 11:39 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The Australian government has announced that more than AU$50 million will be provided as support for the workers, businesses and regions affected by Ford’s decision to cease its Outback operat...

 
Holden Ute Goes Up in Flames During Insane Burnout
Holden Ute Goes Up in Flames During Insane Burnout

22 May 2013, 14:40 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Some say Australian motorheads are addicted to burnouts. Either that, or there’s nothing much else to do in the Outback. Whatever the case, we have stumbled on yet another insane burnout video...

 
How to Spot Unmarked / Undercover Police Cars in Australia
How to Spot Unmarked / Undercover Police Cars in Australia

21 May 2013, 15:43 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Being able to spot undercover police cars has always been a superpower drivers would definitely include on the list of wishes if they ever caught the golden fish. Well, we won’t take you fishi...

 
HSV Gen-F Lineup Revealed
HSV Gen-F Lineup Revealed

20 May 2013, 11:26 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Australian automaker Holden has revealed its range of high-performance HSV Gen-F models. Based on the current VF Commodore generation, the new Gen-F lineup is set to go on sale next month. Offere...

 
McLaren MP4-12C Gets Substantial Discount in Australia
McLaren MP4-12C Gets Substantial Discount in Australia

9 May 2013, 09:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We know that the luxury supercar segment is overpriced in Australia due to taxes and import fees. Now, McLaren wants to change the perception over that idea, by cutting the price of its MP4-12C and ...

 
Jaguar F-Type from AUD140,000 in Australia
Jaguar F-Type from AUD140,000 in Australia

6 May 2013, 09:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The gorgeous new Jaguar F-Type will hit the Australian outback in three versions, starting from $139,000 plus on-road taxes. It will be offered in three setups - F-Type, F-Type S and F-Type V8 S,...

 
Opel Mokka Goes to Australia
Opel Mokka Goes to Australia

1 May 2013, 16:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The German based automaker Opel has recently confirmed that the new Mokka SUV will join its range on the Australian market. The new Opel Mokka is set to reach Australian soil in the third quarter...

 
Tank Moto, Australia's Newest Independent Magazine
Tank Moto, Australia's Newest Independent Magazine

23 Apr 2013, 15:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Be prepared to welcome the first edition of Tank Moto, Australia's newest independent magazine for custom motorcycles. Tank Moto is the brain-child of Geoff, the editor of the amazing Return...

 
Australia Gets the Lotus Exige S
Australia Gets the Lotus Exige S

16 Apr 2013, 09:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / UK based sportscar manufacturer Lotus announced that the new Exige S has arrived in Australia, valued at AU$119,900 plus on-road taxes. The mid-engined Exige offers super-car performance at a low...

 
Spartan’s “Superlight Track Weapon” Is Almost Production-Ready
Spartan’s “Superlight Track Weapon” Is Almost Production-Ready

15 Apr 2013, 15:57 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Have you ever wondered whatever happened to the classic lightweight sportscar designed with a no-nonsense track purpose philosophy? If there’s one thing we can assure you of is that the concep...

 
New Volkswagen Golf Earns Fie-Star Safety Rating in Australia
New Volkswagen Golf Earns Fie-Star Safety Rating in Australia

15 Apr 2013, 13:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The seventh generation Volkswagen Golf is already a talented car. It's been well received across Europe since its launch last year and has been named both World and European Car of the Year for...

 
New Australian Raceway Planned for October
New Australian Raceway Planned for October

15 Apr 2013, 09:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A new race track is scheduled to open in Australia in October this year, located between Penrith and Liverpool, and known by the name of Luddenham Raceway. The track is part of a privately funded...

 
Nissan Dualis (Qashqai) Gets 1.6 dCi Diesel
Nissan Dualis (Qashqai) Gets 1.6 dCi Diesel

15 Apr 2013, 09:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / In 2011, Renault announced it was going to replace its 1.9 dCi diesel with a new, smaller engine with better economy. The unit known internally as the R9M was also adopted last year by the partner...

 
2013 Kia Cerato Launched in Australia
2013 Kia Cerato Launched in Australia

9 Apr 2013, 15:22 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Kia has recently launched their third-generation Cerato model in Australia, priced at AU$19,990 for the standard version. Kia world’s best-seller will be offered in three trim levels - S, S...

 
Holden to Cut 500 Jobs
Holden to Cut 500 Jobs

9 Apr 2013, 14:03 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Holden will axe 500 jobs from two of its Australian plants as the company tries to adjust to the high dollar and fierce competition from foreign rivals. After laying off 170 employees just five m...