Australia
Toyota Recalls Another 3 Million Cars Fitted with Takata Airbags
Toyota is expanding its Takata recall once again.
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Review
Tackling the Australian Outback in Toyota’s Iconic, Yet Forgotten, Land Cruiser
Mustang Already Sold Out Until 2017 in Australia
The new Ford Mustang is not even on Australian streets yet and it is already sold out through 2017.
Holden’s Exit May Put Australian Auto Industry in Peril
GM and Holden’s announcement yesterday that they’ll cease their Australian operations in 2017 could put the Australian automotive industry in jeopardy.
Holden to Cease Operations in 2017
General Motors’ Holden unit has confirmed that it will cease its Australian manufacturing operations in 2017.
Volvo Might Join Australian V8 Supercars Series
Volvo could be the next marque to begin competing in the Australian V8 Supercars racing series.
Ford Officially Shutting Down Australian Operations in 2016 – Video
Ford Australia has confirmed that it’ll be shutting down its operations from October 2016, costing nearly 1,200 jobs in Victoria.
Lexus IS F Race Cars Bought by Aussie Dealership
With whacky choices like the Holden Commodore Maloo available, it might take more than a powerful V8 to catch an Australian customer’s attention.
Limited Edition Ford Falcon GT is Australia’s Most Powerful Police Car
Boasting over 535 hp, a modified limited edition Ford Falcon GT is now the most powerful highway patrol car to ever roam Australian roadways.
Lexus RC 350 Trademarked in Australia, Could be Production LF-CC
A trademark Lexus filed in Australia might hint at the production version of its LF-CC coupe first seen in Paris earlier this year.
Mitsubishi Australian Line Decried by own CEO
You know there’s trouble in paradise when the newly-appointed Australian CEO of Mistubishi calls his company’s products overpriced and wonders why anyone buys them.
Lexus RX270 Expanding to New Markets
Making Lexus luxury more affordable in the crossover segment, the RX270 is expanding to new markets, though don’t look to find it at your local dealer – yet.
Chevrolet SS Performance Sedan Announced
Straight from the other side of the world, Chevrolet announced its SS Performance sedan today: a rebadged next-generation Holden VF Commodore, as expected.
Holden Commodore Expected to be Announced for US Soon
The latest rumblings from Down Under are suggesting that GM subsidiary Holden will soon announce its plan to export the V8 Commodore to the American market as the Chevrolet SS Performance sedan.
New Mad Max Movie Car “Gigahorse” Found On Set
When it comes to hero cars, Batman and his bat mobiles or James Bond and his Aston Martins don’t have anything on Mad Max and the devilish rides he and the lawless motor tribes drive. Thanks to leaked images from the set of the latest Mad Max: Fury Road, we get a sneak peek to see…
World’s Fastest Mercedes-Benz Vito Runs 9s [Video]
Mercedes-Benz drag cars are pretty rare. But how about a Mercedes-Benz minivan drag car? Down in Australia, one enthusiast was determined to go big, go bold and be different, and to do so he got his hands on a Vito van and turn it into a complete drag car. From there, it was gutted and…
Lexus LX570 To Debut Next Month
The Lexus LX 570, set to debut at next month’s Detroit Auto Show, will look different but remain almost identical beneath the skin, as Lexus spokesperson said in an interview with Autoblog.com. Bill Kwong, Lexus Communications Specialist, said the LX 570 and Toyota Land Cruiser will feature an updated body style, but that the interior and drivetrain…
Holden Commodore Production May Leave Australia
Between 250 and 300 engineering jobs in Australia may disappear in the next two years if Holden stops producing its Commodore at home. If the decision becomes final, it means a big change considering the company has designed, engineered and built the Commodore on Australian shores for 64 years. In an interview with OptusZoo News,…
Teenager Ends Driving Exam By Running Over His Own Mother
An Australian teenager ended his driving exam in disastrous manner, when he drove into his mother. The kid confused the gas pedal for the brake in his Toyota Hilux pickup truck and careened into his mother, who was sitting in front of the motor vehicle registry. The mother was pinned against the wall and thankfully…
Ford FPV Falcon GT Black Gets Green Light For Production
Ford’s Australian high performance FPV division Black Concept sedan has been given the green light for production after their a concept version was unveiled last month at the 2011 Australian Auto Show. Following the excitement and positive feedback received at the show, the company decided to produce the car. The concept is based on FPV’s existing Falcon-based muscle sedan….
Mercedes PR Stunt Backfires: G-Wagen Convoy Stranded In The Outback
And not the steakhouse either, where suburban G-Wagens are usually sighted. No, Mercedes-Benz is launching a rescue mission deep into the heart of Australia’s outback, where six of its off-roaders have been stranded. Five standard G-Class models and one “military-spec” example are stuck somewhere along the Canning Stock Route, where they blew their shock absorbers…
Car Theft Fail: Mitsubishi Thief Leaves Driver’s License In Showroom
A man in Sydney, Australia nearly got away with a stolen Mitsubishi Lancer—if he hadn’t left his driver’s license behind. D’oh! Snidely Whiplash here had his license photocopied by the sales manager prior to driving the 2007 Lancer with a salesman. On the road, the salesman pulled over to allow the man to take the…
Five Nissan Skylines Impounded After Posting Street Race on YouTube
Police have impounded five high performance Nissan Skyline’s after a YouTube video was shot of six cars racing through Adelaide’s Heysen Tunnel in Southern Australia. The sixth car involved was a light-coloured Skyline, and is still at large, but police are confident they will find the driver. The five men arrested, aged 21 to 34…
Australian V8 Supercars Might Be Headed To America
Move over NASCAR, some new V8 racing cars are coming to town, to show whose the new boss. We are talking about the possible introduction of the Australian V8 Supercar series to North America. Over the last decade, this Aussie racing series has expanded beyond its island home, having staged races in China, New Zealand…
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