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All-new FPV Range
2008-05-13 19:35:00 As our team spend the day at the official FPV launch, check back regularly for updates, drive impressions and more details. While you’re waiting, check out the articles below: 2008 FPV GT-E Launch 2008 FPV F6 Launch Ford Performance Vehicles ? The Wait is Almost Over 2008 FPV Utes Deliver High Performance Read more… ... More About: Falcon , Range
2008 FPV GT-E Launch
2008-05-13 17:57:00 FPV?S stylish new GT-E In a move that?s designed to take on the prestige European sports sedan Ford Performance Vehicles has launched the ultimate executive express the all-new GT-E as the pinnacle of its V8 powered GT range. Powered by the upgraded 5.4-litre Boss V8 engine, the GT E produces a massive 315kW of power at ... More About: Falcon , Launch , 2008
2008 FPV F6 launch
2008-05-13 16:45:00 With an awesome 310kW of power, Ford Performance Vehicles? (FPV) new turbo-charged F6 sedan is one of the best performing six-cylinder vehicles on the Australian market. ?The F6 is a phenomenal car with performance equal to or better than many European sports cars, but at a fraction of the price,? Ford Performance Vehicles General Manager Rod ... More About: Safety , Falcon , Launch , 2008
Ford Performance Vehicles ? The Wait is Almost Over
2008-05-13 16:02:00 Ford Performance Vehicles ? The Wait is Almost Over Only one more sleep until we get to drive the very latest in local high performance cars ? the new range of Ford Falcon based Ford performance Vehicles, but already we have all the technical information on the cars. In a move mirroring ... More About: Ford
2008 FPV Utes Deliver High Performance
2008-05-13 16:01:00 The new range of FPV utilities, which besides the renamed F6 continue the previous naming styles of Pursuit and Super Pursuit, promise to be work horses that deliver high performance. ?We are proud to launch our line-up of FPV Utes with amazing power outputs, maximum ride comfort and awesome pulling power,? said FPV General Manager ... More About: Ford , Performance , Falcon , High
Ford FG Falcon Wagon CGI
2008-05-13 16:00:00 We’re not sure who the source of this picture is, however it’s not a bad effort. Certainly sportier than the current wagon range, this blue example takes on the swooping, coupe-like shape first seen in the Chrysler 300C, and then the new Holden Commodore Sportwagon. How accurate do you think this is? Is this the way ... More About: Ford , Falcon , Wagon
MiTo and 8C, Alfa?s hot new twins
2008-05-13 15:59:00 The Alfa Romeo MiTo has joined its big brother the 8C Competizione for a striking family portrait. They may come from totally different worlds - one is an ultra-exclusive supercar, the other a mainstream hatchback - but the resemblance between the pair is uncanny, a fact Alfa Romeo is only too eager to show-off. Read more… ... More About: Twins , Gallery , Mito
Ferrari?s beautiful new ?California?
2008-05-13 15:01:00 ?Even if you have a thing for Lamborghini, and I do, you have to like the new Ferrari California ? - By Anthony Crawford You all know what the original Ferrari California looks like, right? That is, those of you who have seen that iconic American comedy movie, ?Ferris Bueller?s Day Off?, and who hasn?t. Read ... More About: Beautiful
Ferrari?s beautiful new ?California?
2008-05-13 15:01:00 ?Even if you have a thing for Lamborghini, and I do, you have to like the new Ferrari California ? - By Anthony Crawford You all know what the original Ferrari California looks like, right? That is, those of you who have seen that iconic American comedy movie, ?Ferris Bueller?s Day Off?, and who hasn?t. Read ... More About: Beautiful
2009 Renault Koleos 4×4 crossover
2008-05-13 04:26:00 Earlier in the year we saw the first glimpse of Renault ’s 4×4 crossover and now it’s coming to Australia. According to Renault, the Koleos is the first car of the Renault-Nissan global alliance. It’s styled by Renault but developed by Nissan and manufactured in Renault Samsung Motors’ Busan plant in Korea. Read more… ... More About: Crossover
Prius patent appeal rejected
2008-05-13 02:30:00 A microprocessor is at the heart of a court case involving intellectual property rights. Toyota had been slapped with a US$4.3 million infringement, for using another company’s technology in its hybrids. Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Toyota Motor Corp against the decision, leaving the huge fine in place. Read more… ... More About: Rejected , Prius , Patent , Appeal
GT-R?s 7.29 ?ring time - how?
2008-05-13 01:42:00 We all know the story of the blisteringly quick Nurburgring lap time which the new GT-R has set. At 7 mins and 29 secs, the flagship Nissan is arguably the world’s best priced supercar. But little, apart from standard tyres and a dryer surface, was known about the reason behind the increase in pace, from its ... More About: Time , Ring
Luxury brands insulted by tax rise
2008-05-12 16:26:00 Luxury car manufacturers have today responded to the Government’s proposal to increase the luxury car tax from 25 percent to 33 percent. Porsche , BMW and Audi have all released statements openly criticising the tax rise which has been labeled as counter-productive and harmful and that it will add to Australia’s inflationary burden. Read more… ... More About: Safety , Luxury , Supercars
HSV R8 ?Tourer? unveiled
2008-05-12 15:20:00 HSV has announced the arrival of a new addition to its performance garage with the new HSV R8 ‘Tourer’, set to be released this October. Official pricing and final specifications will be confirmed closer to the sale date, however HSV has said it will feature equipment levels similar to the ClubSport R8. Read more… ... More About: Holden
Pricing announced for Audi A3 Cabriolet
2008-05-12 15:19:00 Audi Australia has today announced official pricing for the all new A3 Cabriolet which made its Australian debut at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show earlier this year. The compact convertible features a semi-automatic lightweight soft top that easily opens and closes in a class-leading nine seconds Read more… At ... More About: Audi
Honda Civic Type R Rally Debut
2008-05-12 15:00:00 Honda Australia has made a strong debut in the Rally of Canberra, finishing in 5th place overall on Day 1 with a specially prepared Civic Type -R. Unfortunately it was the close-ratio six-speed gearbox in the Civic which let the team down, forcing its retirement on Day 2 of the rally. Read more… ... More About: Honda , Motorsport , Debut
New Ferrari to be a ?net reveal
2008-05-12 01:37:00 Ferrari is to reveal its newest road car on the internet with a new web site appearing on the weekend. During the coming week the first pictures will appear followed by the revelation of the Ferrari supercar?s name. Ferrari is confident that the web site - www.ferrarigtcountdown.com ? will become one of the world?s most viewed ... More About: Ferrari
HSV W427 with $168,000 price tag?
2008-05-11 10:54:00 HSV has sent a letter out to customers who have lodged an expression of interest for the 7.0-litre V8 powered HSV W427 which outlines the expected price range for the ’super car’. This letter confirms the production model will carry the W427 namesake as well as the red leather interior as seen at the Melbourne ... More About: Holden , Price
Ford FG Falcon TV Ads
2008-05-11 10:20:00 Ford has definitely taken a unique approach in advertising its new FG Falcon range, presumably deterred by the number of complaints ‘enthusiastic’ car commercials tend to attract. Personally I preferred the Falcon burnout in the RTA ad - which was for safe driving, go figure. Read more… ... More About: Videos , Ford
2009 Renault Megane III spied
2008-05-11 08:28:00 Under this elaborate camouflage is actually the new third generation Renault Megane slated for launch in 2009. This versatile little hatch will eventually be offered in both a 3- and 5-door guise as well as sedan, coupe, convertible, station wagon and possibly crossover variants. Read more… The new generation of ...
2009 Opel Insignia Fastback spied
2008-05-11 08:14:00 Now that the Opel Insignia has been unveiled to the world, the previously unseen Fastback edition has been caught testing without a single piece of camouflage by our spy photographers. The Holden Vectra-equivalent which will join the saloon and estate variants when it arrives in Europe in 2009. Read more… ...
Lexus IS facelift/hybrid spy photos
2008-05-11 05:48:00 Our European photographers took these photos of what appears to be a heavily disguised Lexus IS undergoing speed tests at the German Nürburgring. Although similar in shape to the current model, there are hints of differentiation, the current IS series, which in Australia only includes the IS250, has been on the market since late 2005 ... More About: Photos , Hybrid , Facelift
2008 Lexus LS600hL review
2008-05-11 04:01:00 2008 Lexus LS600hL Road Test Model tested: Lexus LS600hL Recommended Retail Price: $240,000. Options fitted: None fitted. Standard equipment, fuel economy, subtle ride. Handling, looks too much like the LS460, boot room. CarAdvice rating: (4.00) - Photographs and review by Paul Maric and Anthony Crawford ?There are thirty-two advanced automotive systems listed under the LS 600hL?s Technical Glossary. Lexus ... More About: Hybrid , Review , Behind the Wheel , 2008
Luxury car tax set to rise
2008-05-11 03:59:00 Vehicles that cost $57,000 or above (classified as luxury vehicles) are set to cost even more with the announcement of the new federal budget this Tuesday night. Around 105,000 new ‘luxury’ vehicles are sold each year and buyers will now have to pay an additional 8 per cent tax - 33 per cent, up from 25 ... More About: Luxury , Rise , Luxury Car
Ford Australia post $87.2m loss for 2007
2008-05-09 09:25:00 Ford Australia has today released its financial results for the 2007 fiscal year and has outlined an impressive strategy to improve the brands profitability in 2008. In 2007, Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited posted a net after-tax loss of $87.2 million from net sales revenue of $3.3 billion representing 108,071 total vehicle sales. Read more… ... More About: Ford , Post , Falcon , Loss
2008 Ford FG Falcon Ute range
2008-05-09 08:15:00 Ford Australia has release details on the all-new FG Falcon Ute range and the news is promising. Besides the all-new exterior and interior look, the ute receives an all-new front suspension, new engines with more power and torque, and a host of unique Ute features. The Falcon ute will go on sale next month (June) following ... More About: Ford , Range , 2008
2008 Ford FG Falcon XR8 Ute
2008-05-09 08:14:00 With the XR6 Turbo variants outselling the XR8 in the previous generation XR range, Ford has decided the XR6 Turbo is just as important as the XR8, so both models shares major equipment specifications. The main difference is of course the signature bonnet power bulge which hints at the new and powerful 5.4-litre four-valve V8 engine, ... More About: Falcon , 2008
2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute
2008-05-09 08:01:00 As with the XR6 Turbo sedan, the XR6 Turbo ute will be specified to the same level as the XR8 Ute. The main difference between the two performance models being the engines. The car which is sure to prove popular with Ford fans around Australia builds on the equipment levels of the XR6 with a host ... More About: Falcon , 2008
2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Ute
2008-05-09 07:47:00 The entry model into the XR range sits above the R6 and below the XR6-Turbo. Building on the specification levels of the R6, the XR6 is available in Cab Chassis and Styleside Box body styles. Engine wise, it comes standard with the I6 petrol with six-speed manual. It can be optioned with a five-speed automatic transmissions. ... More About: Ford , Falcon , 2008
2008 Ford FG Falcon R6 Ute
More articles from this author:2008-05-09 07:33:00 A new entry for the Falcon Ute range, the new R6 model sits between the XR and the base range. According to Ford , the R6 delivers key sports features to give the vehicle a sportier look, feel and drive. Including all the features of the base model FG Falcon Ute, the R6 comes with sports suspension, ... More About: 2008 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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