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>> 30/June/09 - Speed Limit Display Undergoes Australian Real-World Testing

BMW’s innovative speed limit display, which can read speed limit signposts and variable speed limit signs and show the limit in the instrument cluster, is one step closer to Australian introduction. Click here for more...

>> 23/June/09 - International Engine of the Year Awards 2009: Outright Win for Volkswagen TSI Engine Technology

Volkswagen’s 1.4 litre TSI engine has achieved the greatest success in winning the 2009 International Engine of the Year Award. Click here for more...

>> 16/June/09 - Australia's David Brabham Wins Le Mans 24 Hours with Peugeot

Australian David Brabham has won the world’s most famous motor race, the Le Mans 24 Hours, securing a  one-two finish for Peugeot. Click here for more...

>> 09/June/09 - Subaru Plug-in STELLA to Start Japan Sale

Subaru plan to sell 170 Plug-in STELLA's over the next financial year, with deliveries in Japan starting from late July. Click here for more...

>> 02/June/09 - New GM and Holden Australia

Holden Australia are confident that the new GM take over in the US will not have a direct impact on design, engineering and manufacturing operations here in Australia. Click here for more...

>> 27/May/09 - Volkswagen and BYD Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Chinese carmaker BYD "Build Your Dreams" and Volkswagen have signed a memorandum of understanding during an informational visit. Click here for more...

>> 26/May/09 - Hyundai’s New i30cw Wagon Wins First Australian Award

The new Hyundai i30cw wagon has been named this years ‘ECO Car of the Year’ by ECO Car magazine. Managing Editor and Publisher of ECO Car magazine Mr. Chris Mullett said “The contest this year has never been more intense.” Click here for more...

>> 21/May/09 - Global Car Market: 3 Years For Full Recovery

According to new data, global car markets aren't expected to fully recover from the current downturn until 2012 and Volkswagen will overtake General Motors as the world's second largest car maker. Click here for more...

>> 19/May/09 - Next Generation Ford V8 Engine Confirmed

In light of the curret ecomomic down-turn, most new car buyers are opting for smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. Yet Ford is pushing ahead with a new V8. Click here for more...

>> 18/May/09 - World's Largest Ambulance

The Government of Dubai will be taking receivership of three new large-capacity ambulances  which will be handed over to the Centre of Ambulance Services. Click here for more...

>> 15/May/09 - Ferrari To Quit F1

Along with a number of teams, Ferrari has threatened to quit the F1 Championship in 2010 unless the rules are changed. Click here for more...

>> 13/May/09 - Holden Small Car Gets 5-star Safety Rating

Holden's new small car, the Cruze, has been awarded a 5-star safety rating ahead of its June 2009 launch in Australia. Click here for more...

>> 7/May/09 - Holden Launches EcoLine Brand

EcoLine-badged Holdens - including Commodores, Utes, Statesmans, Epicas, Captivas and Astras - have begun arriving at dealerships, promising 'future friendly' low emission products. Click here for more...

>> 5/May/09 - Australian New Car Sales Plummet

New car sales in Australia have fell sharply in April, dropping by almost a quarter or 23.9% when compared to the same month in 2008 as motorists remain cautious about the global outlook. Click here for more...

>> 4/May/09 - World's Fastest Man Crashes BMW

Usain Bolt, triple Olympic gold medallist, crashed his BMW M3 with two female passengers on board. Click here for more...

>> 1/May/09 - Fiat & Chrysler Merge

Chrysler and Fiat have "reached an agreement in principle to establish a global strategic alliance ... to form a vibrant new company." Click here for more...

>> 29/April/09 - Ferrari F450 Revs Up

Ferrari is believed to have almost finalised testing of its new generation F430 model and is expected to unveil the new model later in the year. Click here for more...

>> 27/April/09 - 2010 Subaru Liberty Breaks Cover

The new 2010 Subaru Liberty is expected to be Subaru's biggest new car launch of 2009, sporting more luxury and safety when compared to the current model. Click here for more...

>> 24/April/09 - Stability Control Compulsory by 2012

The Australian Federal Government has plans to introduce new laws that will stipulate all new cars sold in Australia must be fitted with stability control by 2012. But few car companies are happy with the proposed legislation. Click here for more...

>> 8/April/09 - Gone Fishing - Back Soon!

Updates to the Motoring Channel will slow down over following couple of weeks. Two staff members are heading off to get married and most of the Motoring Channel crew will also take extended breaks. Click here for more...

>> 31/March/09 - US Government Fires GM's CEO

The Obama administration has sacked GM's CEO after having poured billions of dollars into America's largest carmaker to keep it afloat. Click here for more...

>> 30/March/09 - Australia F1 Grand Prix: Run and Won

The Melbourne F1 Grand Prix was a spectacular event. The sun was shining, the teams were primed and there were controversies galore. Click here for more...

>> 27/March/09 - Formula One News

It's all happening at the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix: Bernie Ecclestone confirms three new teams for the 2010 F1 season, three teams are accused of breaking the rules and Lewis Hamilton has considered switching teams. Click here for more...

>> 26/March/09 - Global Outlook Improves

The end of the global financial crisis could be closer than we first thought as car makers begin reporting positive news. Click here for more...

>> 24/March/09 - Formula 1 Stunt Drivers

In the lead up to the opening race of the F1 season, Toyota Panasonic driver Timo Glock was at Calder Park driving a V6 HiLux on two wheels! Click here for more...

>> 23/March/09 - Car Cancellations

BMW, Lamborghini and General Motors have confirmed the cancellation of cars in the last week, including the BMW Z4 M. Click here for more...

>> 20/March/09 - SUV Performance Kits

We take a look at two new performance kits, one of the Range Rover Sport, the other for the Toyota LandCruiser which transform them dull to dangerous. Click here for more...

>> 17/March/09 - BMW Z10 supercar

BMW has released its first official sketch of the new generation Z10 supercar, which will rival the Audi R8. Click here for more...

>> 13/March/09 - 4-cylinder Ford Falcon

Traditional large car buyers will be shocked by the idea, but momentum is building for a 4-cylinder Falcon. And a front-wheel drive setup could be on the cards as well. Click here for more...

>> 11/March/09 - Toyota Prius: Australia's Greenest Car

On sale in July, Toyota boasts that it's 3rd generation Prius will be the greenest car in Australia, using 3.9L/100km. Click here for more...

>> 10/March/09 - Kia Sorento Leaked

The design of Kia's next generation Sorento 4WD has been leaked weeks in advance of its official April launch at the Seoul Motor Show. Click here for more...