The launch of the Volkswagen Amarok early in 2011 changed the landscape of the 4×4 and 4×2 pickup segments in Australia. Volkswagen became the first European manufacturer to attempt a shakeup of the largely Japanese dominated sector for a slice … Continue reading →

Indian manufacturer Mahindra will make its first venture into Australia’s passenger vehicle market in 2012 when it launches the XUV500. The seven-seat SUV joins the Mahindra Pik-Up, which will continue in its single and dual cab chassis and cargo body … Continue reading →

The Land Rover Defender has long been an icon of the British auto industry, being designed and built in the country. Now under Tata ownership, production of the next-generation Defender is set to take place in India. Not due until … Continue reading →

Australia’s national road toll last year fell to its lowest level since 1946. In total, 1292 people were killed on Australia’s roads in 2011, down 4.4 per cent compared with 2010 and down almost 20 per cent from five years … Continue reading →

Italian design house Umberto Palermo Design has unveiled one of the more unique concepts of the 2012 Qatar motor show. The UP Design Vittoria is a futuristic supercar concept with a curvaceous body, a glass dome roof and a face … Continue reading →

The locally built Cruze was Holden’s big story in 2011, but this year it’s Chevrolet models that are imported – the Colorado ute, Malibu medium car and Volt electric car. There’s also a sedan version of the Barina city car … Continue reading →

Infiniti’s Australian launch is perhaps the most interesting event in the Australian automotive calendar in 2012. The Nissan owned luxury car maker is set to take on Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi as it opens up three bespoke custom-built dealerships … Continue reading →

Images purportedly revealing the look of the next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe have found their way online. The images – published by Hyundai-Blog and enhanced by Auto Evolution – show the large SUV with Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language. The curvy … Continue reading →

Driving while suffering from the common cold could be as dangerous as driving while under the influence of alcohol, according to a recent UK study. RealAge reports all the symptoms of the common cold contribute to slow reaction times, fatigue, … Continue reading →

BMW has released official images of the updated version of its flagship SUV – the BMW X6 – which will land in Australia in the middle of 2012. The big news for the upgraded, 2012 BMW X6 is the addition … Continue reading →