BMW Z4 EfficientDynamics technologies announced

BMW Australia has confirmed the raft of EfficientDynamics technologies which will come standard with the BMW Z4 Roadster when customer deliveries begin in November.

Aimed at improving fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the changes are headlined by the adoption of Brake Energy Regeneration across the entire Z4 range.

The result is fuel efficiency improvements of [...]

2009 Audi Q7 V12 TDI unleashed in Australia

The flagship Audi Q7 performance SUV has arrived in Australia as the brand introduces its entire range of newly-style Q7 models for the local market.

The Audi Q7 V12 TDI is the most powerful diesel SUV on the road, with 368kW of power and an incredible 1000Nm.
Its twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre diesel engine is related to the powerplant [...]

Bugatti Veyron lagoon crash aftermath gallery

With the crash and recovery efforts both captured on film, it was only a matter of time before the aftermath of the Veyron plunging into the lagoon found its way onto the web.

Aside from sustaining heavy water damage, the black-on-silver Veyron appears to have come off relatively unscathed with only minor panel damage.
Although the quad-turbocharged [...]

Video: Ken Block Gymkhana anniversary special

It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since Ken Block’s first Gymkhana film made its debut on the web, attracting more than 24 million views and even a video game spin-off.

To celebrate this milestone, Ken Block himself has addressed many of the questions posed by fans about the first video, including his major [...]

Video: Bugatti Veyron plunges into lagoon in the US

With 1001hp at its disposal and a price tag well into the millions of dollars, the Bugatti Veyron certainly demands attention wherever it goes.

Unfortunately for one Veyron owner in the United States, this meant his most disastrous moment was caught on tape as his hypercar plunged into two feet of saltwater.
Earlier reports stated that the [...]

2010 Volvo S60 first official images

Almost a year after the original concept version was unveiled; Volvo has today released the first official images of the all-new S60.

Promising to be sportier and more dynamic than any Volvo to date, the new S60 remains largely identical to the concept from which it was derived.
While details are still emerging, Volvo has so far [...]

Chevrolet Camaro Concepts at SEMA 2009

Chevrolet has yet again showcased a series of unique Camaro concepts at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.

In total there were five specialised Camaros on the show floor, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance.
The first and perhaps most exciting Camaro concept was purpose-built for Jay Leno and is powered by a [...]

Video: Ken Block teases the TRAX STI

Gymkhana hero Ken Block is at it again with his highly tuned Subaru Impreza WRX STI, this time turning it into the world’s fastest snow car.

Dubbed the TRAX STI, this is a new teaser video from the test session shows the car churning through deep snow and up ski slopes with ease – now we [...]

FCAI report car sales rise for first time in 16 months

The latest VFACTS figures released today for October reveal that the Australian new car market is showing signs of economic recovery with sales up on a year ago for the first time in 16 months.

Official data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 80,813 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold [...]

Tesla Roadster sets EV distance record during Eco Challenge

While the HSV Maloo may have claimed top honours, another stand out entry in the 2009 Global Green Car Challenge has been the Tesla Roadster which set a new distance record for an electric vehicle.

The Tesla Roadster, piloted by owner Simon Hackett and co-driver Emilis Prelgauskas, completed 501km on just a single charge between Alice [...]

HSV Maloo wins Global Green Car Challenge

An unlikely winner has taken out the 2009 Global Green Car Challenge with the new HSV E Series 2 Maloo claiming top honours by achieving a 48.76 per cent reduction in fuel consumption when compared to its fuel rating label figure.

Over the entire trip, the Maloo had a combined average fuel consumption of 7.74 litres [...]

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