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10,000 Hybrid Camrys – ambitious or genius?
A few numbers just keep popping up whenever Toyota’s Hybrid Camry is mentioned: 2010, February – launch date $35 million – taxpayer-funded investment from the Federal Government’s Green Car Innovation Fund $35 million – taxpayer-funded in...
Lexus allocates five LFA supercars for Australia
Lexus Australia has confirmed that it has secured a limited run of just five LFA supercars for the local market. With only 500 examples of the 413kW supercar to be sold worldwide, it is remarkable that Australia has been allocated any at all, surpri...
GM management shakeup continues
Following the departure of GM’s CEO, Mr Fritz Henderson last week, high-profile vice chairmen Bob Lutz will receive new duties and titles. General Motors has also named Mr Lutz’ replacement for his marketing roles as Susan Docherty. Vice chairma...
Busted: Holden VF Commodore spy photos
It has been over three years since Holden launched its VE Commodore range. The MY10 upgrade was focused on upgrading the engine range to the latest SIDI offering, but neglected any form of styling revision. Dubbed the ‘VF’ Commodore, Hold...
Auto industry welcomes port monopoly crackdown
The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) decision to impose tough new conditions on port facilities opera...
Update: Saab deal with Koenigsegg terminated
General Motors has released a statement today confirming that the proposed sale of its Saab subsidiary to fellow Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg has been terminated. According to the GM, the deal was cancelled at the discretion of Koenigseg...
Carbon Emissions Report – Australia way behind
The National Transport Commission (NTC) today released the ‘Carbon Emissions from New Australian Vehicles’ report, and its data shows that Australia is a long way behind European countries in terms of CO2 emissions. Last year just 0.6 per cent o...
Holden Caprice US police deal threatened by Ford’s new Taurus
Holden’s opportunity to export its Caprice model to police in the US is under threat as Ford’s American division plans a replacement for the popular Crown Victoria. Chevrolet last month unveiled the Caprice PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle) and annou...
Holden reintroduces second shift as V6 demand grows
Holden has today reintroduced the second shift at its Port Melbourne engine plant on the back of rising local and global demand for its 3.0 and 3.6-litre V6s. Production has increased from 240-320 to 440 units per day, a move that Holden powertrain ...
