Ferrari’s compact V8 supercar gets new name, more powerful engine, clever gearbox and more performance yet is kinder to the environment. And it’s here in mid 2010.
The world’s most famous red sports cars are continuing their quest to become ‘greener’ with a new supercar that is kinder to the environment than its predecessor.
Ferrari has [...]

Despite the Australian International Motorshow cutting down on shows, a deal has been signed that will see the Brisbane Motorshow return to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in February 2010.
Expertise Events and event organiser the Motor Traders Association of Queensland (MTAQ) have signed a 10 year agreement for a five day event which Gary [...]

Seriously injured Brazilian Formula One driver Felipe Massa has been able to communicate with his family “adequately”, chief surgeon Dr Lajos Zsiros has said.
“(Massa) is sleepy but can give adequate answers to questions and can move his limbs,” Zsiros told the press in front of the AEK hospital where the Ferrari driver was brought after [...]

A Missouri car dealer is receiving national attention for an unusual promotion.
Max Motors in Butler, Missouri, is giving an AK-47 assault rifle to every customer who buys a new vehicle.
More than 90% of the calls and emails the dealer is getting enthusiastically support the rifle giveaway.
“Just remember God, Guns and Guts are what made this [...]

Suzuki has beaten Proton to the punch by launching its new Alto with a sub $13,000 price tag.
Suzuki claims the new Alto offers the fuel economy of a hybrid for around one third of the price.
“At the heart of the concept is Suzuki’s belief that people should be able to choose economical, eco-friendly motoring without [...]

Last month’s RTA plate auction has exceeded expectations, and the $2 million dollars in sales mark.
RTA General Manager of the Special Number Plates division Geoff Drummond says the “choose your own” rare plates auction held by Shannons for the RTA, raised $2.4m.
“The $2.4 million included three “choose your own” plates, the first ever numeral only [...]

ROLLS ROYCE has today revealed more details on its upcoming Ghost entry-level model, despite the luxury ‘Roller’ being still a year away from its showroom debut.
The fact that the Ghost will be powered by a 6.6 litre V12 engine mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission is no longer big news, but until now, Rolls [...]

Calls for fairer franchise agreements to be legislated by the government
A NSW dealer has been elected as head of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association for the first time in two decades.
Sydney dealer Michael Tynan is managing director of the Tynan Motor Group representing 12 different franchises with seven locations situated to the south of Sydney.
He [...]

Lexus IS 250C will come to market with three model grades, priced from $79,900.
That will get buyers into the Prestige model – while the Sports and Luxury models will retail for $84,900 and $99,900 respectively.
Lexus Australia chief executive John Roca says that IS 250C is a welcome addition to the Lexus range.
“The luxury convertible market [...]

An estimated 631,000 Australians intend to buy a new car in the next 12 months (excluding fleet, government and rental buyers), according to the Roy Morgan Automotive Leading Indicators report.
This is well above the May 2009 figure of 611,000 and remains significantly above the five year low of 489,000 recorded in December 2008.
The number of [...]