2009 Mazda3 MPS and i-stop to debut at Geneva Motor Show

Mazda plans to debut two new models of the all-new Mazda3 (called Axela in Japan), yet to be released in Australia, at the coming Geneva International Motor Show, one environmentally friendly and the other enthusiast friendly.

The world premiere of the Mazda3 with i-stop, Mazda’s advanced fuel-saving start-stop system, will be shared with the all-new Mazda3 [...]

Hyundai reveals fuel-efficient six-speed auto

In the pursuit of economy, Hyundai has completed development of an all-new six-speed automatic transmission that will boost fuel economy by more than 12.2 percent.

With this latest endeavour, Hyundai becomes only the third company in the world to develop its own six-speed automatic transaxle, behind Toyota and a GM/Ford joint venture.

Petrol prices fair says ACCC

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have released their findings of the first annual report into petrol prices and say that prices here have closely followed international trends, and says they are indeed fair.
 
The report also suggested that Australian petrol prices were comparatively low by international standards.

HSV ponders diesel and LPG

It may seem to go against the grain of what a performance car company is about but Holden Special Vehicles is almost certain to be selling cars using LPG and even diesel fuel in the near future.

- David Twomey
British-born Managing Director of HSV, Phil Harding, told CarAdvice at a media briefing in Melbourne yesterday that [...]

2009 BMW 3 Series revealed

BMW has today revealed to the automotive media the latest versions of its extremely popular 3 Series range, which offer new styling, new features and a new price point.

- David Twomey
At the reveal at Phillip Island Race Track in Victoria we didn’t get to drive the new 3 Series cars, which come in Sedan [...]

Introducing the green Mini E

The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium vehicles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic to act as a test bed for the new technology.
 
Mini E will be powered by a 150 kW electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring [...]

Bike sales set another record

Maybe it’s the cost of petrol, or the lack of parking. But whatever the reason, it seems motorbike sales are soaring with a record number of bikes and scooters leaving showroom floors. Official Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries figures show sales up five per cent on the same period last year.
 
While road bikes [...]

Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler cars electrifying

Proudly proclaiming that “actions speak louder than words” Chrysler has announced that it and its ENVI organisation have new production-intent, advanced electric-drive technology packaged in three different vehicles – one for each of its brands, Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge.

Chrysler will select one electric-drive model to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, [...]

Common sense loses in LCT debate

Common sense is yet to prevail over the current Luxury Car Tax debacle, with the Senate rejecting an Opposition bid to raise the luxury price threshold to $90,000.
 
- George Skentzos
The proposal was an acceptable compromise, maintaining the current LCT rate of 25 percent for vehicles over the existing $57,180 threshold, and applying the proposed 33 [...]

Honda Accord most affordable large car

During its relatively short time on the market, the new Accord has accumulated some very impressive titles mostly thanks to its big car benefits and small car economy.
 
Overall, the four-cylinder Honda Accord has been named the most fuel efficient and affordable large car with a starting price tag of only $29,990.

Toyota adds LandCruiser 70 Series to capped price servicing program

Toyota Australia has extended its capped-price servicing program to the LandCruiser 70 Series, thus covering every vehicle in its range.

All LandCruiser 70 Series sold with a July 2008 service plate are now eligible to receive up to six capped price scheduled services for a cost of no more than $250.

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