2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK spy pics

It might seem too soon to talk about the next generation of Mercedes-Benz SLK, but some rumours already suggest the car could appear in showrooms as soon as late next year.

Looking at the rendering received today, the next-generation SLK looks a lot like a smaller version of Merc’s SL.
From the technical side of things, the [...]

Volkswagen to produce more engines, transmissions in China

Volkswagen will produce more engines and transmissions in China as part of its global expansion strategy to meet rising demand for fuel efficient vehicles.

The company – China’s largest foreign car manufacturer – will manufacture its TSI engines and DSG gearboxes in an attempt to reduce the fuel consumption of its locally made cars by 20 [...]

Hyundai unveils its first direct-injection petrol engine

Hyundai has unveiled its first ever petrol-powered direct injection engine.

Known as the Theta II GDI, the 2.4-litre 4-cylinder unit is the product of 46 months of research and development and expenses of more than 170 billion won (AUD$160 million).
The ideology for the new engine was simple: lower emissions, raise power output, improve fuel economy.
And Hyundai [...]

Renault-Nissan boss believes EV evolution will be slow

Renault-Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, says he expects the spread of electric vehicles around the world to be a gradual one, predicting internal combustion and hybrid units will continue to dominate for decades.

Ghosn, speaking in New York today, said he believed all-electric vehicles would make up just 10 per cent of the sales by 2020.
“[Electric cars] [...]

Audi A8 to be unveiled in 10 days time

Audi will continue to celebrate its 100th anniversary with the official unveiling of the new A8 in 10 days time.

In a move the German company is itself describing as “unconventional”, the A8 will skip both the upcoming Los Angeles and Detroit motor shows.
Audi has instead chosen Design Miami – a high-profile design event – on [...]

EV infrastructure gets a kick-start in the UK

The British Government is ramping up its push for electric vehicle infrastructure by today offering £30 million (AUD$54.4 million) grants to prospective pioneering cities.

The Plugged-In Places initiative will support the development of 3-6 electric car cities which will involve installing charging points in streets, car parks and in commercial, retail and leisure facilities.
In total the [...]

2012 Ferrari Scaglietti spy pics

Earlier this month Ferrari CEO, Mr Amedeo Felisa, confirmed that the 612 Scaglietti will be replaced by 2012, and this morning, CarAdvice have these renderings as proof of what the revised model is likely to look like.

The 612 Scaglietti has been on the market since 2004, and although very little is known about its successor, [...]

Two competitors killed in Classic Adelaide Rally

Two competitors in the Classic Adelaide Rally have been killed when their 1974 Porsche Carrera RS hit a tree on Hill Rd, Kersbrook, just after 3.30pm yesterday.

The two Victorians, Gary Tierney, 60 and David Carra, 43 will be honoured with a minute’s silence and prayer ahead of racing today. All cars will wear a black-tape [...]

Mini, Rolls-Royce collaboration set to go ahead

According to a report published by Autocar, BMW will give the green light to a project that will see a super-luxury version of  its Mini Cooper created by Rolls-Royce.

The report confirms news posted by CarAdvice back in June, and says that at least one prototype has already hit the road with the project likely to [...]

Ferrari preparing high-output 599 GTO

Ferrari is reportedly readying a high-output version of its already impressive 599 GTB Fiorano. The high-performance model is said to be based on the 599XX show car that debuted at last year’s Geneva Motor Show.

The new model, believed to be named the 599 GTO after the 250 GTO of the 1960s, will be a street-legal [...]

VACC calls for year-round vehicle safety assessments

VACC is reminding business owners that vehicle and fleet maintenance is an on-going process.

During the recent Safe Work Australia Week, employers and employees were encouraged to review their approach to ensuring safety within the workplace.
VACC, the peak Automotive Industry body in Victoria, is urging employers and employees to continue to review their approach to safety [...]

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