Hyundai Sonata to be i45

The decision to run with the alpha-numeric nomenclator is a victory for commercial commonsense and will allow Hyundai to leverage off the huge buyer goodwill already created by the award-winning i30 small car. “There has been a great deal of discussion with Hyundai head office over how we would market the YF (Hyundai’s internal designation [...]

Porsche 911 hybrid may go on sale

The potent Porsche 911 is currently a track car only but the technology that gives it a boost comes straight from Formula One and has clear potential for go-faster road use. The latest GT3 R Hybrid is fitted with the Kinetic Energy Recovery System developed by Porsche for Williams Grand Prix, although it was not [...]

Industry urges ‘green’ incentives

His views have the support of the peak motoring body the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Nissan Patrol revealed

Following in the footsteps of the new V8-powered, independent suspension in the Toyota LandCruiser, Nissan has revealed its seventh-generation Patrol in the Mid-East. Drivetrain and equipment The new Patrol is powered by a V8 – which will be the first in a Patrol for the Australian market — a 5.6-litre direct-injection engine has 400 horsepower [...]

Volkswagen Touareg unveiled

The latest Touareg unveiled in Europe, looks sharper and introduces its first hybrid version powered by the pairing of an electric motor and new supercharged 3.3-litre V6.