FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition exterior 2012
Ford

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series features a significantly recalibrated suspension package, new wider 9inch rear wheels with 275/35 R19 Dunlop Sports Maxx tyres and, in an FPV first, Launch Control. Limited to a run of just 350 units, the GT RSPEC is available in four colour combinations. [Read More]

FPV Pursuit Ute 2012
4WD Dual Cab Ute Guide

FPV Pursuit Ute released

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has today launched a new look limited edition Ute. Powered by the impressive all-aluminium 315kW 5.0ltr supercharged V8 engine producing 545Nm of torque @ 2000-5500rpm, the Pursuit Ute will feature a GT colour-coded front bumper, GT RSPEC alloy wheels, and a striking accent and C-stripe decal.
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Peugeot 4008 AWD SUV
4WD & SUV Guide

Peugeot launches all new 4008

Peugeot Australia has released the all-new 4008 SUV. The new compact SUV goes on sale next month, priced from $28,990 for the 2WD manual and comes standard with a rear camera.The new 4008 comes in both two and four-wheel drive and the choice of two model grades – Active and Allure. [Read More]

Nissan Releases Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition Patrol
4WD & SUV Guide

Nissan Releases Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition Patrol

Nissan has released a special edition Patrol to commemorate its ground-breaking effort as the first vehicle to successfully cross Australia’s mighty Simpson Desert – the Simpson 50th Anniversary Edition Patrol. To mark the 50th anniversary of Reg Sprigg’s historic crossing of the Simpson in the G60 Patrol, Nissan is also re-enacting the momentous feat this July with a restored G60 [Read More]

EV Fast Charging at EVS26 2012
ENVIROCAR Guide

Global Automakers to Demo EV Fast Charging at EVS26

Global automakers from the United States and Germany will demonstrate fast-charging technology that will enable the recharging of most electrified vehicles with compatible systems in as little as 15-20 minutes. Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen have agreed to support a harmonized single-port fast charging approach – called DC-fast charging with a Combined Charging System [Read More]

Suzuki ambassador Lydia Lassila hot hatch challenge
Motorsports

Lydia Lassila world Cup and Olympic aerial skiing champion in Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge

Suzuki ambassador and aerial skiing champion Lydia Lassila has issued a challenge to would be hot hatch fans. The world Cup and Olympic champion has clocked a fast time in practise for the Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge and the race is on to find five challengers. [Read More]