News15th Feb 20182 min readFord Focus RS Heritage Edition revealed, not for Oz…News15th Feb 20182 min readFord Focus RS Heritage Edition revealed, not for Oz…
News15th Feb 20186 min readBMW, Nissan lead criticism over lack of government support for EVs…Mike CostelloTwo pioneering manufacturers in the electric vehicle (EV) market, BMW and Nissan, have called on the Australian Federal Government to incentivise buyers of low-emission cars, citing evidence from Europe, Asia and North America. BMW Australia boss Marc Werner teed off again this week, saying he was sick of carmakers and independent bodies “doing the heavy lifting” on EVs and hybrid vehicles, and calling the government short-sighted for not offering tax breaks to buyers. …
News14th Feb 20182 min readYoung drivers still wildly over-represented in road fatalities…Scott CollieYoung drivers are almost twice as likely to be killed in a traffic accident than their parents, according to new data from Australian Roads. The research says traffic injuries are the second-biggest killer of people aged between 15 and 24 in Australia. It also said the ability to perform basic safety checks is "becoming extinct" among younger drivers. …
News14th Feb 20181 min readGoodwood Festival of Speed to feature Porsche…News14th Feb 20181 min readGoodwood Festival of Speed to feature Porsche…
News14th Feb 20182 min readFord: Raptor to boost 4x4 Ranger sales further beyond HiLux…Anthony CrawfordWhile the Ranger still trails the Toyota Hilux in overall sales, Ford will be hoping the all-new Raptor will help it pull further ahead of its Toyota rival in 4x4 sales. Last month, Ford sold 2892 4x4 Rangers – 12 more than Toyota sold 4x4 HiLuxes – for a 23.7 per cent share of the hotly-contested segment. HiLux is well ahead in the 4x2 category, with January sales of 980 compared to the Ranger’s 368 units, though the vast majority of those are fleet sales. …
News14th Feb 20181 min readPanel Beaters — Episode 3: Watch it live from 8PM AEDT right here…Paul Maric
News14th Feb 20182 min read2018 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revealed…Scott CollieMercedes-Maybach has refreshed its ultra-luxe version of the S-Class, ahead of a Geneva motor show debut. The high-end limousine has been treated to a number of subtle exterior upgrades, led by a new pinstriped grille – inspired by suits, no less – and two-tone paint finishes. If you recognise that grille, it's because a similar design debuted on the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept in 2016. Alternatively, it could be because you've been watching too many mobster movies. …
