Blog Profile / The Motor Report
| URL : | http://www.themotorreport.com.au | |
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| Filed Under: | Vehicles / Cars | |
| Posts on Regator: | 8016 | |
| Posts / Week: | 39.9 | |
| Archived Since: | August 12, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Maserati GranSport Will Use Ghibli Platform, Spawn New GranCabrio: Report
New details of Maserati's upcoming GranSport coupe have come to light this week, with new reports out of the US pointing to a Ghibli connection. According to website Motor Trend, Maserati boss Harald Wester has reportedly hinted at the source of the new model's underpinnings, highlighting the Ghibli and the new Quattroporte. Show More Summary
F1: Williams Switching To Mercedes Engines, Renault Unfazed
Williams has announced a "long-term" engine deal with Mercedes, beginning in 2014. The great British team is currently powered by Renault's V8 engine, but - as F1 switches to new regulations at the end of the season - the French marque is charging more than Mercedes and Ferrari for its turbo V6. Show More Summary
Vauxhall VXR8 GTS Order Book Opens In United Kingdom
It's not slated to start production until the end of August, but impatient V8 enthusiasts in the UK are already able to slap some money down on HSV's most powerful car ever - the GTS. The HSV GTS will be exported to the United Kingdom...Show More Summary
Holden VF SSV Ute Launch Review
What’s hot: Sharp handling, absolutely hauls, and amazing buying-value What’s not: Looks too much like a VE with a front clip; V8 has lost some raucous edge X-Factor: A thumping drive with surprising finesse - the Australian interpretation...Show More Summary
Bathurst-winning Group A GT-R For Sale
The phrase Group A Nissan GT-R is rarely typed, written or said without the prefix "all-conquering." If you're a fan, the phrase "mouth-watering" may shortly spring to mind: there's one for sale. This particular example is the 1992 Bathurst-contesting...Show More Summary
2015 Toyota Prius Hatch Spied Testing
The 2015 Toyota Prius hatch has been spied testing in heavy camouflage this week, but it's clear from that near-iconic profile what lies beneath the black. The coming model will bring new styling elements of course, and one photo of the spied mule testing alonside a current Prius helps to highlight some key differences. Show More Summary
Porsche Macan Bound For LA Auto Show In November: Report
Porsche's mini Cayenne, the upcoming Macan SUV, will reportedly make its global debut at November's Los Angeles Auto Show. Once known as the Cajun - "Cayenne Junior" - the Macan will enter as a new volume-boosting model in the growing Porsche line-up. Show More Summary
2015 Mazda2 To Make Use Of CX-5 Platform: Report
Mazda's new SkyActiv chassis architecture is designed to be versatile. It already underpins the CX-5 and the new Mazda6, not to mention the upcoming 2014 Mazda3, but is it flexible enough to accommodate a car as small as the Mazda2? The folks at industry mag Just-Auto seem to think so. Show More Summary
Transformers 4 Gets New Cast Members, Updated Optimus Prime
Filming for the next Transformers movie is now underway, plus fans of the series will be treated to two new cast members and a refreshed Optimus Prime. The film's newest cast members are a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. Show More Summary
2014 BMW X5 Revealed, On Sale In Australia From Fourth Quarter
BMW's new 2014 X5 SUV has been given an early unveiling today, a few months out from its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The online debut of the new X5 also confirms the authenticity of images that surfaced online earlier this year, offering a first look at the 2014 model's X3-inspired styling. Show More Summary
2013 VF Commodore Review: SV6, SS, Evoke Ute and Calais
NEW HOLDEN VF COMMODORE REVIEW What's hot: Massive leap in quality and refinement, great auto gearbox, good handling, huge list of included features What's not: Manual V6 transmission not so great, Cruze-ish steering wheel and stalks...Show More Summary
New Commodore Evoke Review
COMMODORE EVOKE REVIEW What’s hot: Superior ride and handling, quality feel and high-end features at an unexpected price What’s not: Curious ‘soft panel’ dashboard trim, external styling carryovers X-Factor: The quality, capability and...Show More Summary
Chevrolet Confirms Corvette Figures
Chevrolet has released technical details for its 2014 Corvette Stingray, revealing that power outputs will be slightly higher than first thought. The 6.2 litre direct-injection V8 will produce 339kW and 624Nm of torque whilst a sports exhaust package will add 5kW and 6Nm to those figures respectively. Show More Summary
Honda Walking Assist Device To Be Leased To Hospitals
We’re not sure the acronym will catch on, but the technology certainly will: Honda has announced it will lease 100 of its Walking Assist Devices (WADs) to hospitals across Japan. The WAD is a computer-controlled, motorised walking-assistance apparatus designed for patient rehabilitation and physical therapy. Show More Summary
Tesla To Target Budget Buyers With Affordable EV Model: Musk
Although the debut of its Model X crossover has been delayed until the end of 2014, Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk has confirmed that the EV automaker is planning to add a third - much more affordable - model to its range in the near future. Show More Summary
Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core Performer Hits Australia At $56,000
Chrysler has added a more affordable option to its performance-focused 300 SRT8 sedan range, with the launch of the new Core model. Entering at $56,000 plus on-roads, the new 300 SRT8 Core cuts $10,000 from the full-spec SRT8's price and comes in well under the Luxury Car Tax threshold. Show More Summary
Mercedes SLC Will Replace SLS: Report
Last year, the rumour was that Merc's so-called SLC coupe would enter as a more affordable sports model below the hero SLS AMG. Later, it was reported that the new model had been shelved due to high development and production costs.Show More Summary
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Revealed, On Sale In Australia From Late 2014
Out with the old, in with the... massively updated. This is the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. Teased in a short video last week, the S replaces the existing V12 Vantage globally, and what a replacement it is. It's not all-new, but it's not short on appeal either. Show More Summary
Holden Rules Out Diesel For Commodore, Paddle Shifters May Come
Holden has ruled out the possibility of a diesel engine for its big new VF Commodore, pointing to a lack of options and an already efficient petrol range. Speaking with TMR this week, VF program engineering manager Andrew Holmes said that after lengthy consideration, a suitable diesel option has not been found. Show More Summary
Classic Le Mans Ferrari Sells For $12m
Once again, RM Auctions has sold a classic sports car for a number that has more zeroes in it than Celebrity Apprentice. The auction took place on the same weekend as the 2013 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa D'Este and featured a number of Ferraris including a 288 GTO, Enzo and a 599XX that you're not allowed to take home. Show More Summary