Australia

GM’s RWD Zeta platform will live on, but in smaller cars

General Motors’ RWD Zeta platform was pioneered in Australia for the locally built Holden Commodore sedan but right from the start Detroit had global intentions for the design. Today, Zeta running gear can be found in models sold in China, South Korea, the UK, and in North America - in cars...

March 31, 2009 by Jeremy Weber 5

One-two finish for Brawn GP in F1 season opener

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BMW to pit 135i against F1 car, V8 Supercar at Australian GP

Cruze global sedan launches in Australia, U.S. debut more than a year away

FPV combines performance with luxury for new F6 E Concept

While back in the U.S. Ford is canceling its future RWD program, powerful, rear-drive sedans are the order of the day for the company’s Aussie division and its Ford... February 23, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1

Report: Pontiac has killed the G8 ST

For many car companies, finding a clear and coherent brand identity isn't as easy as it might seem. Case in point: Pontiac. The rip-snorting G8 hasn't been the success it... January 6, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 9

HSV considering expanding range with new halo and entry-level models

Earlier this week we reported that GM's Australian performance arm, Holden Special Vehicles, had capped production of its Corvette LS7-powered HSV W427 super-saloon at just... December 19, 2008 by Kenneth Hall

HSV caps W427 production at 200 units

When Holden Special Vehicles announced its W427 - essentially a Commodore decked out with a performance suspension and a 505hp (375kW) 7.0L Corvette engine - many declared it... December 17, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 2

Australian-built hydrogen race car targets world speed record

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), an Australian university, has unveiled Australia's first hydrogen powered race car, dubbed 'Formula H' and developed in... November 7, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 2

Australia next to join project Better Place

Israel and Denmark have already started work to build the first nationwide infrastructures designed to support electric cars. Now Better Place has announced Australia will... October 23, 2008 by Kenneth Hall

Australia launches campaign against noisy vehicles

Noise cameras are ready to be deployed across Australia in an effort to ticket and hopefully deter the proliferation of noisy vehicles and machinery on the nation's streets... October 21, 2008 by Nelson Ireson 3