AUDI HAS BEGUN testing the next-generation A3 in Germany, transplanting the new hatchback’s mechanical package into the body of the closely-related Golf VI in an attempt to keep prying eyes away.

But despite the unassuming facade of the Golf, our spy photographers weren’t fooled by the prominent wheel arch flares that have been grafted onto the [...]

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For a long time now Toyota has enjoyed a virtual monopoly over the hybrid market. Sure, there was the first-generation Honda Insight and the current Civic Hybrid, but those models never really posed much of a threat to the dominant force of Toyota and its Prius and Lexus hybrids.

However, that’s all set to change. Automakers [...]

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Honda has revealed its Insight Concept Hybrid, which will preview the company’s upcoming five-seater petrol-electric hybrid car and is set to make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 2.

Okay, first things first: yes, it looks remarkably similar to Toyota’s Prius, the current dominant force in the hybrid market. Yet, while the silhouette [...]

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Ford has commenced production on the all-new 2009 Ford Fiesta at the Cologne assembly plant in Germany, with other Ford factories around the globe gearing up to produce the automaker’s latest small car offering.

Built off the same B-car platform that underpins the Mazda2, the seventh-generation Fiesta will spearhead Ford’s new One Ford business plan, which [...]

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Last week I was overjoyed to hear that my 63-year-old mother was finally in the market for a new car. My secret master plan was to pick out a future classic for her so that when she was ready to sell it, I’d have a golden opportunity to buy the mintest little-old-lady car on Earth.

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With the R35 Nissan GT-R now old news (at least until it finally lobs in Australia next year), one of the more compelling elements of the rumour-mill and spy-photo circuit is Honda’s upcoming NSX replacement.

As is expected with just about any highly-camouflaged test car, speculative illustrations have begun to surface.  AutoExpress have a pair of [...]

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Saab have shown up at this years Geneva Motor Show with their 9-X BioHybrid concept, a car that they believe will appeal to the priorities of youthful customers, seeking progressive looks, responsible performance and high-tech communications.

The 9-X BioHybrid is based on GM’s ‘Delta’ global compact car platform that will also be the basis for [...]

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The new Mazda2 is proving to be a sales success for Mazda and why wouldn’t it. Sporting attractive and distinctive styling, a five-star Euro-NCAP safety rating and a plethora of Car of the Year awards across the globe it would be hard to go past if you were in the market for this type of [...]

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In an effort to connect a little more with the average Joe, General Motors in the States is marking its 100th anniversary by “reaching out”, in the form of an online forum. Dubbed “GMnext” the forums goal is to promote discussion regarding future transportation ideas and aside from making you feel all warm and fuzzy, [...]

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The most important Australian new car release in 2008 will be the Ford Falcon, codenamed Orion. With sales of the current model Falcon on the slide in the face of stiff competition from a brace of next-gen models including VE Commodore and Toyota’s Aurion, Ford Australia, their dealers and fans must be counting down the [...]

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Mazda’s concept cars of late have been interesting to say the least. The Mazda Taiki Concept is no exception and is the fourth in a consecutive series of concept vehicles based around the original ‘Nagare’ design.

Nagare is Japanese for flow, and Taiki means atmosphere, put the two together and you have a futuristic front engined, [...]

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Ford Australia has just reported an after-tax loss of $40.3 million for the 2006 calendar year. This represents a significant profit down-turn on recent years. In 2004 Ford posted a $192.3 million profit which dropped to a still respectable $148.2 million for 2005.

Ford Australia have attributed the loss to its significant investment in the next-generation [...]

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