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Lotus Exige S Roadster: Brit's quickest convertible here in 2014

The Lotus Exige S Roadster has been released in the UK, becoming the British brand's fastest ever convertible. A drop-top version of the current Lotus Exige S, the Lotus Exige S Roadster joins the lightweight sports cars line-up alongside the...

Government pledges $50M to support workers affected by Ford closures

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has pledged more than $50 million to support the workers, businesses and regions affected by Ford Australia's decision to close its Victorian manufacturing plants in October 2016.

Auto industry can survive: Holden MD

Holden managing director Mike Devereux has responded to this morning's announcement that Ford will close its Australian manufacturing operations, saying that he "truthfully believe[s] that not only can auto making in this country survive, but...

Ford Australia to cease local production in October 2016

Ford Australia has confirmed it will end local vehicle production in October 2016, signalling the death of the Ford Falcon and Territory and the loss of 1200 Victorian jobs.

Ford Australia to make major manufacturing announcement

Speculation is rife that Ford Australia is set to announce today the closure of its Broadmeadows and Geelong production plants. The local car maker issued a statement at 9:15am today alerting the media to a press conference at 10:45am, in...

Qoros to feature cloud-based infotainment service as standard

New Chinese automotive brand Qoros has announced it will introduce a cloud-based infotainment service as standard equipment on all its future models. Dubbed 'QorosQloud', and developed in collaboration with Microsoft, the system allows drivers...

Peugeot to shut 30-year-old plant, save jobs

Peugeot is planning to shut down and sell off a 30-year-old French plant while vowing to save its more than 600-strong workforce. The Financial Times reports that PSA Peugeot Citroen, Europe's second-biggest car maker by sales, plans to shut...

2014 Volkswagen Polo: spy shots reveal subtle facelift

The 2014 Volkswagen Polo has been spied completely undisguised undergoing testing in Europe. The images, captured by CarAdvice's spy photographers, reveal a subtle facelift for theVolkswagencity car, with the only visible changes being a...

Infiniti aiming to become quality leader among luxury brands

Infiniti says becoming a leader in vehicle quality is fundamental to the brand's goal of tripling global sales within five years and establishing itself as a serious player in the luxury market.

Mazda MX-5 drops top for Frisbee fun

Mazda UK has released a clip showing one of the coolest games of Frisbee ever played. Using two Mazda MX-5convertible sports cars, two stunt drivers, two quality Frisbee players and one old fashioned plastic throwing disc, Mazda has put a...

Citroen DS5 HDi: diesel crossover wagon added to local line-up

The diesel-powered Citroen DS5 DSport HDi has been added to the local crossover wagon line-up, giving buyers an alternative to the existing petrol variant. Priced from $51,990 and powered by a 120kW/340Nm 2.

Schumacher drives Nurburgring, Hamilton and Rosberg drive A45 AMG

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher has lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in an F1 car as part of a demonstration event in Germany. An event announced by Mercedes-Benz last month as a thank you to Schumachers...

Forza Motorsport 5 teased for XBox One

Forza Motorsport 5 has been teased at Microsoft's official unveiling of its new gaming console, the Xbox One. The latest iteration of the video game that Microsoft claims is the highest-rated racing franchise of the past 10 years, Forza...

Saab executives arrested in accounting fraud investigation

Three former Saab executives, including the company's past CEO, have been arrested by Swedish officials as part of an accounting fraud investigation. The Swedish Economic Crime Authority's chief prosecutor, Olof Sahlgren, confirmed three...

Ferrari 458 Scuderia expected at Frankfurt: report

A lightweight Ferrari 458 Scuderia with up to 450kWis expected to be revealed at September's Frankfurt motor show, according to a US report. Car and Driver reports that sources in Italy have suggested the Ferrari458 ItaliaScuderia will...

2014 Toyota Corolla sedan teased ahead of June 6 debut

The 2014 Toyota Corolla sedan has been teased for the first time ahead of its world premiere on June 6. The tightly cropped image reveals part of the rear corner of the new Toyota Corolla sedan, and confirms the production model will draw...