Kiwi track star to fly the Ford flag
FORD V8 Supercar young gun Shane van Gisbergen will be a VIP guest at next weekend's All Ford Day in Cairns. more
Blue spectacular
FANS of the Blue Oval are revved up for their annual day of adoration next weekend.
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Hit for a six
AFTER driving the new FG Ford Falcon around Cairns last weekend I know there's still life in the old dog yet. more
$2 tag could save millions
A cost-effective security device could tackle car theft and save the Australian community millions of dollars every year. more
VE wagon has the edge
Holden is confident its new Euro-style sporty wagon will draw buyers back to the fold. more
Gas converter
Chrysler Australia has begun offering Parnell-supplied LPG Autogas engine conversions on its 300C and Jeep Grand Cherokee models. more
Showcase coup for local dealer
MITSUBISHI'S performance halo car is being fast tracked to Cairns to star at the city's annual show next week. more
Spin doctor
A midlife makeover brings a fresh three model range to the only rotary-powered production car in the world.
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Rubber smells sweet
We have all experienced the smell of burning rubber. Some like it, most don't.
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Colorado heralds new era
A facelift and a new name herald the arrival of Holden's new light commercial range. more
7 Series uncovered
BMW has revealed the first images and technical specifications of its fifth-generation 7 Series flagship ahead of its expected public debut at the Paris motor show in October. more
Monaro and Kingswood steal hearts
Carsguide continues its historic series on the Red Lion with a look at the Holden HK. more
Record sales defy rates squeeze
The Australian motor vehicle market has set new half year and fiscal year records despite rising interest rates and fuel prices. more
Our tragic road toll
Peter Roggenkamp makes a desperate plea for the community to lobby their MPs to do something about the horrific speed-related road toll. more
HSV gift pack goes to a Cairns North winner
NATHAN Partyka of Cairns North is the winner of the HSV 20th anniversary limited edition anniversary memorabilia pack worth $195. more
Stability control is key
Queensland's peak motoring body is renewing its call for life-saving Electronic Stability Control (ESC) technology to be fitted to all new cars sold in Australia. more
A screaming family addition
The third edition of the BMW M3 range arrives in Cairns in December. more
Drop-head gorgeous
Not only does BMW's M3 Convertible look the part, it matches the svelte styling with performance and technology too. more
Chooka's last ride
Celebrated Cairns car collector Chooka is the first person in the Far North to order Holden's most expensive car. more
Ownership costs soar
It is costing owners of large, powerful four-wheel drives more than $400 a week to pay for the privilege. more
Added extras
Lower, wider and longer with improved performance and more luxury are features of the second-generation Honda Accord Euro. more
All Audi Affair
A million dollars worth of luxury Audis roll into Cairns today for the annual 10-day Audi Roadshow. more
C-Class Estate wagons roll
The Estate version of Mercedes-Benz's C-Class is being rolled out with a price tag of $1800 more than the sedan. more
Enduring Citroen
Citroen is celebrating 85 years in Australia which it says is the longest continuous presence on the local market of any brand. more
Hoops of joy
Like many "unsung" brands, for more than 137 years Continental Tyres have continued to let their great products do the talking. more
Scaglietti made to order
Buyers of Ferrari's luxurious 612 Scaglietti can make it unique to them as part of the Ferrari One-to-One program. more
Holden heroes
More action is promised at this year's annual All Holden and GM Day next weekend. more
Birth of an Aussie icon
It is 60 years since Australia's first car, the Holden 48-215, made motoring history. more
Sporty steeds up to speed
Porsche is promising an even more sporting and dynamic driving experience when the next generation 911 model series goes on sale in Australia later this year. more
$35m secures hybrid future
Australia's first hybrid car will be in production within 18 months after Toyota committed to building 10,000 petrol-electric Camry models each year in Melbourne from 2010. more
Pure bliss
Two weeks behind the wheel of a Porsche was pure bliss for motoring editor Nick Dalton. more
Rover's Disco beat
In the mid-1980s, Land Rover began to explore the idea of a junior Range Rover, effectively filling the shoes of the original, which had gradually shifted upmarket. more
Hybrid cost daunts
Greener motoring is a turn-off to most Australians because of unreliable public transport and the high scot of hybrid cars. more
Gas makes "cents"
Motorists who have converted their vehicles to run on LPG Autogas are saving up to 50 per cent off their petrol fuel bills.
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Enter the Tiguan
Volkswagen is entering the thriving compact SUV market for the first time with the Tiguan. more
Luxury car tax hike
The proposed Luxury Car Tax increase is not impacting on top-end vehicle sales in Cairns. more
Falcon soars
Ford is confident the new FG Falcon range will see its numbers fly up the sales charts this year. more
Kurrimine cruise
The owners of American muscle cars converged earlier this month for the 11th annual Kurrimine Beach Cruise. more
New 'Blade on fire
Honda's new flagship sportsbike, the highly anticipated 2008 Fireblade has been officially released. more
Back behind the wheel
Ravenshoe businessman Lobo Lancaster is heading off on a 2000km-plus double solo crossing of the Simpson Desert. more
Commodore 4 revival
Remember that dog of a car, the Holden Commodore four cylinder of the early 1980s? more
FPV: badge to honour
Ford's performance arm has rebadged and restructured prices of its new range of FPV vehicles. more
Power up for Indy
For only the second time since its inception, a Queenslander will be competing in the Indianapolis 500, writes Peter Roggenkamp. more
Lion celebrates time
GM Holden is celebrating 50 years of its Holden Vehicle Operations on the Philip Highway, Elizabeth, South Australia. more
Medium hot
When your new Mazda6 looks more expensive than it really is, that's a big bonus in the neighbourhood envy stakes. more
Join the sporty bandwagon
Station wagons are making a comeback, but not as traditional load luggers. more
Baby beamers debut
The latest editions to the BMW family will be unveiled in Cairns this weekend. more
Quattro Cup contenders
Kenn Audi owners and golfers took part in the annual Audi Quattro Cup golf tournament at the Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club recently. more
Luxury car tax fury
The motor industry is preparing to fight the luxury car tax which could see some top level models rise by $18,000. more
Holden's FX secret
As GM gets ready for its 60th anniversary, we go back to 1948 when Holden rolled off its first Aussie-made car Down Under. more
New Ford range has ute to suit
Ford is mixing business with pleasure with its new FG Falcon Ute range. more
4WD rovers on for years
IF anyone epitomises British four-wheel-drive marque Land Rover, it is Cairns project manager Trevor Lowmass. more
In a league of it's own
It's big, brawny and brazen and Lexus says the LX 570 is in a league of its own. more
Eighth generation Audi launched
Audi is expecting a big boost to sales of its latest A4 sedan following the Far North launch of its eighth generation last week.
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Does my bum-per look big?
A LONDON car dealer has created a "changing room" for buyers wanting to see what they look like behind the wheel of their new vehicle before they sign the deal. more
Compact trail blazer
Nissan brings its first turbodiesel versions of the X-Trail to Australia from late July. more
GS twin is a sleeper
AS if to confound motorcyclists everywhere, BMW's new F 650 GS has an 800cc twin, writes Steve Rothwell. more
