Cars ID Australia

Land Rover has been spotted testing a prototype of the upcoming 2013 Range Rover Vogue. The new model is expected to be much lighter and more fuel efficient than the current model, which at its lightest weighs 2.6 tonnes and … Continue reading →

The New South Wales government has backflipped on its decision to ban standard unleaded petrol following criticism that it would increase motorists’ fuel bills. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell last night confirmed the controversial plan – which was to be introduced … Continue reading →

The launch of the Volkswagen Amarok early in 2011 changed the landscape of the 4×4 and 4×2 pickup segments in Australia. Volkswagen became the first European manufacturer to attempt a shakeup of the largely Japanese dominated sector for a slice … Continue reading →

Indian manufacturer Mahindra will make its first venture into Australia’s passenger vehicle market in 2012 when it launches the XUV500. The seven-seat SUV joins the Mahindra Pik-Up, which will continue in its single and dual cab chassis and cargo body … Continue reading →

The Land Rover Defender has long been an icon of the British auto industry, being designed and built in the country. Now under Tata ownership, production of the next-generation Defender is set to take place in India. Not due until … Continue reading →

Australia’s national road toll last year fell to its lowest level since 1946. In total, 1292 people were killed on Australia’s roads in 2011, down 4.4 per cent compared with 2010 and down almost 20 per cent from five years … Continue reading →

Italian design house Umberto Palermo Design has unveiled one of the more unique concepts of the 2012 Qatar motor show. The UP Design Vittoria is a futuristic supercar concept with a curvaceous body, a glass dome roof and a face … Continue reading →

The locally built Cruze was Holden’s big story in 2011, but this year it’s Chevrolet models that are imported – the Colorado ute, Malibu medium car and Volt electric car. There’s also a sedan version of the Barina city car … Continue reading →

Infiniti’s Australian launch is perhaps the most interesting event in the Australian automotive calendar in 2012. The Nissan owned luxury car maker is set to take on Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi as it opens up three bespoke custom-built dealerships … Continue reading →

Images purportedly revealing the look of the next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe have found their way online. The images – published by Hyundai-Blog and enhanced by Auto Evolution – show the large SUV with Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language. The curvy … Continue reading →