19 January 2009, 11:06 AM
Toyota Australia's best-selling car is now safer, with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC) available across the range. From today VSC and TRC are standard on Corolla Conquest hatch and sedan, Levin ZR hatch and Ultima sedan.
The enhanced passive safety package is included at no extra cost on these models.
VSC and TRC are optional on Corolla Ascent hatch and sedan, and Levin SX hatch, at $1500.
The safety pack also
19 January 2009, 10:51 AM
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of the Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 Smart Edition in Japan. This special edition Mazda Axela (known overseas as the Mazda3) goes on sale from today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers nationwide.
The 1.5 Smart Edition is based on the first generation Axela
16 January 2009, 11:43 AM
Citroën is introducing a nautical new special edition of the best selling sub 110g/km CO2 emitting car in Europe. The C1 Splash will benefit from extra equipment like air conditioning, front electric windows and remote control central locking, as well as two funky new body colours exclusive to Splash.
Customers can style their C1 Splash in the new colours – metallic Electra Blue or Lipizian White. In contemporary contrast to the striking body colours, the Splash will be fitted with custom coloured door
16 January 2009, 11:33 AM
So much for awards handed out by journalists. John and Jane Q Public, y'know, customers, have chosen the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country minivan as The Detroit News Readers' Choice Family Hauler.
For the fourth straight year the Town & Country minivan won the nod from a panel of 100 Detroit News reader-judges at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
“With more than 25 years as the leader in the minivan segment, we are honored to once again receive the Detroit News Readers’ Choice Awar
16 January 2009, 11:15 AM
To alleviate for nickel allergy-sufferers, all nickel containing parts are tested to ensure nickel leakage meats the requirements set by Volvo.
Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in the industrialised world. It is estimated that up to 15% of women, and up to 5% of men - up to 120 million people in the industrialised world - have nickel allergy. Those allergic to nickel may get an itchy rash when thei
16 January 2009, 11:04 AM
After nine months of hard work, challenges and successes the Nissan/PlayStation® race team have achieved what they always believed to be possible. GT Academy has found a talented virtual racer and turned him into a real racing driver with the skills, determination and talent required of a GT champion.
Having been de
16 January 2009, 10:53 AM
All prices listed are Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) and include a $775 destination and delivery charge. Tax, title, registration fees not included. Contact a local Land Rover retailer for further information on pricing.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: MSRP ($)
HSE LUX Pack $6,750
HSE Pack
19-inch alloy wheels – New 09MY slotted-seven spoke wheel design
Premium ruched leather seats
Bi-Xenon® headlamps
Adaptive front-lighting system
Center console cooler box
550-watt harman/kard
16 January 2009, 10:26 AM
The ADAC (German Automobile Association) has awarded its “Gelber Engel 2009” (Yellow Angel) to Daimler AG and its systems partner Continental in the Innovation & Environment category. The Stuttgart carmaker was selected for the award by Europe’s largest automobile club in recognition of its lithium-ion battery, the first such battery ever to be successfully integrated into a production passenger car. The Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID featuri
15 January 2009, 04:34 PM
Audi of America announced that it won two awards at the EyesOn Design Awards Ceremony at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
Four awards were given out, two in each category, recognizing design excellence for both concept and production vehicles. Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro with a V10 engine won one of the production vehicle category awards, while the four-door Sportback concept won in the concept category.
”The R8 illustra
15 January 2009, 02:21 PM
As Americans celebrate the inauguration of a new president of the United States next week, another new Cadillac will grace Pennsylvania Avenue to lead the proceedings. President Barack Obama will ride in an all-new Cadillac Presidential Limousine, continuing a long tradition of Cadillac limousines that have served many U.S. presidents.
“Cadillac is honoured to again provide a new Presidential Limousine,” said Mark McNabb, North America vice p
15 January 2009, 12:28 PM
First seen as a concept at last years Paris Motorshow – Prologue Hybrid 4 – Peugeot’s new 3008 cross-over vehicle can now be revealed in all its glory.
This new, compact and spacious cross-over, represents a totally new offering in the UK car market. It is aimed at sport-loving couples, modern families, senior citizens and active young people who desire a type of car which does not fall into existing categories, such as hatchbacks and MPVs. Due to this positioning; it was perfectly natural that the project origi
15 January 2009, 11:58 AM
Exclusive Wide Version, 23-Inch Wheels and Performance Tuning with Up To 550 hp (542 bhp). The Mercedes M-Class continues its success story in a redesigned version. BRABUS makes the updated SUV even more exclusive with an exciting custom wide version. Fitting additions are 23-inch forged wheels, sporty suspension modifications and power tuning for the entire engine lineup of this model series. The top-of-the-line engine is the ML63 with BRABUS B6
