Blog Profile / The Motor Report
| URL : | http://www.themotorreport.com.au | |
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| Filed Under: | Vehicles / Cars | |
| Posts on Regator: | 7838 | |
| Posts / Week: | 39.8 | |
| Archived Since: | August 12, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
2014 BMW M5 Revealed, Competition Pack Launched For M5 And M6
BMW has given its updated-for-2014 M5 a proper unveiling today, following a handful of images that surfaced online last week. For the new model year, the M5 gets a subtle styling touch-up, with a revised M6-inspired grille and lightly updated lighting at both ends. Show More Summary
F1: Teams Can't Afford V6 Engines, Ferrari Joins Pirelli Protests - Report
Most formula one teams cannot afford to pay the prices quoted by engine manufacturers for next year's all-new turbo V6 engines. That is the claim of the German newspaper Bild, insisting that grandees Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes...Show More Summary
Aston Martin Celebrates Centenary With CC100 Speedster Concept: Video
Aston Martin has rolled out a wild new concept this week, designed to celebrated the company's 100th birthday. Dubbed CC100 Speedster - 'Concept Car 100 years' - the topless tracker is a one-off showcar inspired by the 1959 DBR1 race car. Show More Summary
The Week That Was: HSV Gen-F Revealed, EcoSport SUV Tested
It was a big week for HSV with the unveiling of its entire Gen-F range, on sale from next month. The GTS was the star of the show, now that the 430kW supercharged V8 has been confirmed. We know the GTS will be close to the $95,000 mark, but other models may receive a price drop in line with the regular VF Commodore range. Show More Summary
F1: Honda's Return To Formula One Continues Long Racing Tradition
Japanese carmaker Honda has a long, long history in Formula 1. Its return with McLaren in 2015 is not only a new chapter, but a reuniting of one of the most successful partnerships in Grand Prix history. Company founder Soichiro Honda is quoted as saying, "Racing improves the breed". Show More Summary
Lamborghini Concepts: The Favourites
The release this week of Lamborghini's bonkers Egoista concept has got us all nostalgic about the marque's past madnesses. And, while concepts are often little more than a headline-grabbing indulgence, Lamborghini's production cars can be so out-there that it's hard to tell the difference. Show More Summary
Ford EcoSport Crash: Emergency Assist Put To The Test
Ford's all-new 1.0 litre EcoSport, that we drove in India at its Australian media launch earlier this week, has unexpectedly had its 'Emergency Assist' feature already put to the test. Yesterday, our time, it would appear that one among the international media contingent - not from Australia - fell victim to India's unusually chaotic roads... Show More Summary
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Detailed
Porsche has released detailed new information about its hotly-anticipated 918 Spyder hypercar, spied and previewed more than a few times over the past year. Driving the rear wheels of the 918 is a a 447kW V8, partnered with a 115kW electric motor. Show More Summary
Mitsubishi Light Sedan Coming: Report
Mitsubishi will reportedly add a sedan model to its light car range in 2015, to be sold alongside the Mirage hatch already available in Australia. Details are thin on the ground, but reports out of the US this week suggest that dealers there have been shown images of the production model. Show More Summary
Holden Farewells VE As VF Commodore Production Begins
It was Holden's 'billion-dollar baby', and while its core architecture continues with the massively upgraded VF, the VE Commodore is now no more. You'll still find some in dealerships of course, but Holden has today waved goodbye to the last VE it will build: an automatic SS Z Series in the 'Chlorophyll' paint scheme. Show More Summary
Mercedes-Benz Showcases Google Services Integration At I/O
Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Google to integrate the internet giant's services into its next-generation COMAND infotainment system, this time for Android devices. Already available for iPhone owners in some markets, the service has this week been previewed at Google's I/O developers conference, pointing to an upcoming Android debut. Show More Summary
Honda Returning To F1 In 2015, McLaren Wants Button To Guide The Way
Honda on Thursday confirmed its 2015 return to formula one, announcing it will supply engines to its 80s and 90s works partner McLaren. "We're proud and thrilled to be joining forces once more to take on the world in formula one," said McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh in Tokyo. Show More Summary
Tasmania Speeding Fines Plummet, Concern Growing Over Road Safety
Tasmanian speeding fines have plummeted 33.5 percent in the twelve months to March 2013. From 36,475 fines issued in the twelve months to March 2012, the number of drivers caught speeding in the following 12 months has fallen to 24,261. Show More Summary
2013 Toyota RAV4 GXL 2.0 FWD Automatic Review
2013 TOYOTA RAV4 REVIEW Vehicle Style: Medium SUV Price: $34,990 (plus on-roads) Fuel Economy claimed: 7.4 l/100km | tested: 9.4 l/100km OVERVIEW There is a shake-up going on in the medium SUV segment. A brace of new and improved models...Show More Summary
F1: As Honda News Looms, Sato Rules Out Formula One
Honda is expected to announce before the week is out its highly anticipated return to formula one. Citing Honda sources, major Japanese newspapers including the Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri Shimbun, and the Kyodo news agency, are reporting that a formal announcement of the 2015 comeback is now imminent. Show More Summary
South Australia To Introduce Dangerous Driving Laws For Private Property
The South Australian Government has proposed a change to the wording of its dangerous driving laws to include actions on private property. In its current form, the legislation specifies harm to a member of the public, effectively excluding acts of dangerous driving committed on private property. Show More Summary
Opel Astra Gets New 1.6 SIDI Petrol Turbo, Australian Debut Confirmed
Opel has boosted the appeal of its Astra range in the European market this week, slotting its new 1.6 SIDI turbocharged petrol engine into the line-up. Announced in 2012 and detailed earlier this year, the new efficiency-focused 1.6 turbo will be offered in two states of tune and will replace Opel's existing 1.6 litre turbo engine. Show More Summary
Rendered: 2014 Honda Civic Type R
Honda Australia has already confirmed that the next Civic Type R will make its way into Australian showrooms - likely sometime in 2015 - but how will it look? TMR tasked digital art wizard Theophilus Chin to craft a look at the new performer, building on the confirmed five-door body with enhanced styling and aerodynamics. Show More Summary
Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party To Run In 2013 Federal Election
Outside of the political mainstream, there's a host of fringe parties that cater to what would seem to be very specific groups. There's the Australian Fishing and Lifestyle Party, the Pirate Party of Australia and the amusingly named Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party. Show More Summary
Gran Turismo 6 Video Hits The Net
Sony has unleashed the first video preview and screenshots for the upcoming Gran Turismo 6 game, bound for the PlayStation 3 (yes, the PS3) later this year. Released during a special 15th Anniversary event at England's Silverstone circuit, the preview revealed details of the new game, and boasted of the franchise's successes. Show More Summary