Entrants in the 2009 Classic Outback Trial from August 31-September 5 will share some of the marquee stages of Repco Rally Australia with competitors in the World Rally Championship round as a fitting climax to their event.
After five days and 18 timed stages from the trial’s start in Forbes, Classic Trial entrants will conclude their [...]

Skoda has introduced a new flagship model to its Australian range.
Although new to Australia, the Skoda Superb has a long history – there has been a Superb in the Skoda line up at one stage or another, since the 1930s.
The new Superb features a number of technologies available in its VW and Audi brethren, while [...]

The competition regulator has dropped explosive claims of price fixing over vehicle imports at the nation’s ports and agreed to settle a court case for a $3.8 million fine and an admission that Patrick Stevedores and P&O Australia entered into a 2001 deal that was “likely” to lessen competition.
Legal action against former Patrick boss Chris [...]

One of Australia’s oldest new car dealerships, Worrells Motors, has commenced a new phase in its almost 90-year history.
The famous Toorak (Melbourne) luxury car dealership has changed its name to Mercedes-Benz Toorak. 
Worrells Motors was established in 1921 alongside another local icon, the Toorak Hotel (known affectionately as the Tok H). It moved to its current [...]

VICTORIA POLICE MINISTER Bob Cameron has warned today that drivers caught speeding more than 70km/h over the limit could lose their cars immediately for three months, according to laws under discussion between the State Government and police.
Currently, this penalty exists for second offence incidents, while cars of first-time offenders are impounded for 48 hours.
“For those [...]

Australians trust Toyota more than any other automotive brand to deliver vehicles that offer quality, durability and reliability.
That’s the verdict of a poll, published in the latest issue of Reader’s Digest, which found Toyota is the most trusted automotive brand in Australia.
Respondents said Toyota consistently produces top-quality vehicles and delivers reliable, long-lasting and fuel-efficient cars [...]

GMAC is gone and GE is gone. Ford Credit is in trouble and many dealers are in need of government backing for their finance – but BMW’s finance operation says the future is looking great.
BMW Financial Services Australia is celebrating its 20th anniversary  and says it is in a strong position and has a positive [...]

Not every 16-year-old is cut out for higher education and South Australian trucking company boss Lynton Mackenzie holds himself up as an example.
Driving long-distance trucks non-stop in his late teens produced a career path and business which now employs 250 people and turns over more than $40 million a year.
Mr Mackenzie’s colourful career began after [...]

Sales of passenger cars in China are set to touch the 11 million unit mark for 2009, according to the China Passenger Car Association
The association raised its forecast for the automobile industry this week on the back of a robust growth in vehicle sales in May - the fifth consecutive month sales have climbed this [...]

Lexus RX 450h will become Australia’s first hybrid vehicle to be exempt from the Federal Government’sluxury car tax (LCT).
The qualification comes after RX 450h set official Australian Design Rules (ADR) figures of 6.4L per 100km - 0.6L per 100km under the required 7L per 100km benefit cut-off.
The LCT exemption, which equates to more than $4000, [...]