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>> 17/November/09 - Toyota Camry Hybrid to save 1100 litres of fuel per year

Toyota has announced that its Hybrid Camry will save customers as least 1100 litres of fuel a year (during city driving conditions), compared with its locally built six-cylinder rivals. Click here for more...

>> 10/November/09 - Great Result for Suzuki in Green Car Challenge

VACC is reminding motorists that new road rules have come into effect and that it is the responsibility of every road user to be familiar with them. Click here for more...

>> 04/November/09 - Great Result for Suzuki in Green Car Challenge

The winner of the Light car division is also the most affordable car, the Suzuki Alto, putting in one of the best performances with the lowest recorded economy figure of any car at 2.0L / 100km. Click here for more...

>> 27/October/09 - Ultima claims Top Gear lap record

Small British car company Ultima is claiming to have beaten Top Gears test track lap record, without the shows knowledge. Click here for more...

>> 20/October/09 - Holden Ute - First Utility to Achieve 5-Star Safety in Australia

Holden’s VE Ute range has become the first utility in Australia to receive a maximum five star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) or the Euro New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP). Click here for more...

>> 13/October/09 - Motorcycle Buyers Encouraged to Take Advantage of Economic Incentives

Figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show 82,601 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were sold in the nine months to September – a 14.4 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2008. Click here for more...

>> 06/October/09 - Toyota Adds Stability

Toyota has extended the safety of vehicle stability control and traction control to its 1.5-litre Yaris models as standard equipment. Click here for more...

>> 29/September/09 - BMW M6 M And X5 M Set For Australian Debut

BMW Australia has released official pricing and specifications for its new X6 M, which is set to arrive in showrooms this December and will be priced from $179,900. Click here for more...

>> 16/September/09 - Lotus Returns To Formula One 2010

Lotus will be making it's return to Formula 1 after the FIA announced that it will be awarding the 13th entry for the 2010 season to the historic manufacturer. Click here for more...

>> 08/September/09 - Toyota To Unveil Two Hybrid Concepts

Toyota plan to debut two hybrid concept vehicles at this years Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany this month. In addition to unveiling it's Toyota Auris (Corolla) HSD Full Hybrid Concept, the car company will also showcase its new Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. Click here for more...

>> 01/September/09 - 2010 Suzuki Boulevard C109RT Available In Australia

Suzuki has officially announced that it's new 2010 Boulevard C109RT is now available in Australia. The touring version of the C109R cruiser will feature a two-tone paint scheme which will be available in Black / Grey and Red / White. Click here for more...

>> 25/August/09 - MINI Celebrates 50th In Style

To mark MINI's 50th birthday - one the world’s most iconic automotive brands are adding two new models to their Australian line-up. The MINI 50 Mayfair and MINI 50 Camden will go on sale for a limited time from November onwards. Click here for more...

>> 18/August/09 - Felipe Massa Return To F1 For Home Grand Prix

Ferrari's top driver Felipe Massa announced on Monday that he intends to return to competitive formula one action at his home Brazilian Grand Prix in mid October. Click here for more...

>> 11/August/09 - Mitsubishi i MiEV Early 2010

Mitsubishi President and CEO, Robert McEniry gave an optimistic speech of Mitsubishi Australia’s position in the market, which look to further strengthen their position with a full product launch strategy over the next six months.

>> 05/August/09 - Chrysler PT Cruiser Will Continue Production

Chrysler Group LLC announced that production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue. The Chrysler Group Toluca (Mexico) Assembly Plant - the exclusive home of Chrysler PT Cruiser - will continue to build the quality Cruiser.

>> 28/July/09 - Nissan Moving With The Times

Nissan has announce that it will be releasing an iPhone application that will allow owners to check and monitor their electric car battery levels. Click here for more...

>> 21/July/09 - BMW X5 M Confirmed For Australian Market

BMW has confirmed the new X5 M will go on sale in Australia some time next year. Customers able to take delivery of their vehicle as early as January. Click here for more...

>> 14/July/09 - Dodge Viper SRT10 Will Fight Another Day

Chrysler Group LLC has announced that the legendary Dodge Viper SRT10 will live on. The company plans to continuing production of the iconic model. To date, more than 25,000 Dodge Vipers have been built. Click here for more...

>> 07/July/09 - Best Ever Sales Month For Mazda

Mazda has shrugged off the challenging economic times, achieving its best-ever sales month in June. According to official VFACTS figures, Mazda retailed 8,406 vehicles last month - eclipsing its previous best of 7,565 set in March 2008. Click here for more...

>> 30/June/09 - Speed Limit Display Undergoes Australian Real-World Testing

BMW’s innovative speed limit display, which can read speed limit signposts and variable speed limit signs and show the limit in the instrument cluster, is one step closer to Australian introduction. Click here for more...

>> 23/June/09 - International Engine of the Year Awards 2009: Outright Win for Volkswagen TSI Engine Technology

Volkswagen’s 1.4 litre TSI engine has achieved the greatest success in winning the 2009 International Engine of the Year Award. Click here for more...

>> 16/June/09 - Australia's David Brabham Wins Le Mans 24 Hours with Peugeot

Australian David Brabham has won the world’s most famous motor race, the Le Mans 24 Hours, securing a  one-two finish for Peugeot. Click here for more...

>> 09/June/09 - Subaru Plug-in STELLA to Start Japan Sale

Subaru plan to sell 170 Plug-in STELLA's over the next financial year, with deliveries in Japan starting from late July. Click here for more...

>> 02/June/09 - New GM and Holden Australia

Holden Australia are confident that the new GM take over in the US will not have a direct impact on design, engineering and manufacturing operations here in Australia. Click here for more...

>> 27/May/09 - Volkswagen and BYD Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Chinese carmaker BYD "Build Your Dreams" and Volkswagen have signed a memorandum of understanding during an informational visit. Click here for more...

>> 26/May/09 - Hyundai’s New i30cw Wagon Wins First Australian Award

The new Hyundai i30cw wagon has been named this years ‘ECO Car of the Year’ by ECO Car magazine. Managing Editor and Publisher of ECO Car magazine Mr. Chris Mullett said “The contest this year has never been more intense.” Click here for more...

>> 21/May/09 - Global Car Market: 3 Years For Full Recovery

According to new data, global car markets aren't expected to fully recover from the current downturn until 2012 and Volkswagen will overtake General Motors as the world's second largest car maker. Click here for more...

>> 19/May/09 - Next Generation Ford V8 Engine Confirmed

In light of the curret ecomomic down-turn, most new car buyers are opting for smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. Yet Ford is pushing ahead with a new V8. Click here for more...

>> 18/May/09 - World's Largest Ambulance

The Government of Dubai will be taking receivership of three new large-capacity ambulances  which will be handed over to the Centre of Ambulance Services. Click here for more...

>> 15/May/09 - Ferrari To Quit F1

Along with a number of teams, Ferrari has threatened to quit the F1 Championship in 2010 unless the rules are changed. Click here for more...

>> 13/May/09 - Holden Small Car Gets 5-star Safety Rating

Holden's new small car, the Cruze, has been awarded a 5-star safety rating ahead of its June 2009 launch in Australia. Click here for more...