Cairns' All Ford Day attracted rising star Shane van Gisbergen.

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

One of the star cars at the Cairns All Ford Day.

Blue spectacular

FANS of the Blue Oval are revved up for their annual day of adoration next weekend. 
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The new FG Ford Falcon is in Cairns.

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

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is now available in Cairns.

Show stopping Evolution

The Evo has landed, reports Nick Dalton. more

Available in Cairns...the Audi A8 V8 sedan.

$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

The sporty Commodore VE sportwagon is available in Cairns.

VE wagon has the edge

Holden is confident its new Euro-style sporty wagon will draw buyers back to the fold. more

Cairns vehicle gas converter Mark Somers.

Gas converter

Chrysler Australia has begun offering Parnell-supplied LPG Autogas engine conversions on its 300C and Jeep Grand Cherokee models. more

The Mitsubishi Lancer: the star car of the Cairns Show.

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

Available in Cairns, the Mazda RX8 remains without a direct rival.

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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Sweet smelling Kuhmo tyres.

Rubber smells sweet

We have all experienced the smell of burning rubber. Some like it, most don't. 
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The Holden Colorado LT-R is well equipped with sports bars, soft tonneau, side steps and sports interior trim, available in Cairns.

Colorado heralds new era

A facelift and a new name herald the arrival of Holden's new light commercial range. more

First look: The fifth generation 7 Series is expected to arrive in Cairns in late in 2009.

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

There's sure to be a Monaro or two in Cairns...

Monaro and Kingswood steal hearts

Carsguide continues its historic series on the Red Lion with a look at the Holden HK. more

Available in Cairns - Renault's Laguna.

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

Rare 2007 model Ford Cobra, owned by Cairns lady Jodi Levy.

Ford's rare Cobras are hot

THE Far North has become a haven for a modern-day collectable Ford. more

The Audi S6 can be ordered through a Cairns dealer.

Quiet achiever

Beneath the subtle chiselled looks of the Audi S6 beats an Italian heart. more

Let's decrease the road toll in Cairns and in Australia.

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 memorabilia winner Nathan Partyka from Cairns North.

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

The Hyundai Elantra is available in Cairns.

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

Available in Cairns, the Ford Focus XR5 Turbo.

X-hilarating Ford hatch

Ford has tweaked its hot hatch with new looks and more gear. more

The BMW M3 family avaiable in Cairns.

A screaming family addition

The third edition of the BMW M3 range arrives in Cairns in December. more

BMW’s M3 Convertible.

Drop-head gorgeous

Not only does BMW's M3 Convertible look the part, it matches the svelte styling with performance and technology too. more

HSV W427

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

Expensive four-wheel-drives.

Ownership costs soar

It is costing owners of large, powerful four-wheel drives more than $400 a week to pay for the privilege. more

Honda Accord Euro

Added extras

Lower, wider and longer with improved performance and more luxury are features of the second-generation Honda Accord Euro. more

Busted for speeding

I was booked for speeding last week, an unfortunate occupational hazard. more

Mark Weinert.

Mitsubishi winner

Mark Wernert has taken delivery of his new Mitsubishi Triton dual cab ute. more

Audi S6

All Audi Affair

A million dollars worth of luxury Audis roll into Cairns today for the annual 10-day Audi Roadshow. more

Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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

Citroen.

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

Audi e

e-conomy drive

More economical diesel Audis have started arriving in Australia. more

Continental Tyres.

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

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

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

The $920,000 Holden HRT 427.

$1 million Holden

Shorts and thongs wearing rare car buyer is from Cairns! more

Caprice V8.

Golden Holden

At $71,990, Holden's flagship Caprice is a relative bargain. more

Peter Thompson in his SLR 5000 Holden Torana.

Holden heroes

More action is promised at this year's annual All Holden and GM Day next weekend. more

Holden sedan prototype No. 1.

Birth of an Aussie icon

It is 60 years since Australia's first car, the Holden 48-215, made motoring history. more

Porsche 911.

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

Petrol-electric Camry.

$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

Porsche Boxster S.

Pure bliss

Two weeks behind the wheel of a Porsche was pure bliss for motoring editor Nick Dalton. more

Land Rover.

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 cars.

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

LPG Gas.

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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Volkswagen Tiguan.

Enter the Tiguan

Volkswagen is entering the thriving compact SUV market for the first time with the Tiguan. more

Mary Taylor.

Mary's driving odyssey

At 90 years of age, Mary is still addicted to driving. more

BMW sales at Westco Motors Cairns.

Luxury car tax hike

The proposed Luxury Car Tax increase is not impacting on top-end vehicle sales in Cairns. more

FG Falcon.

Falcon soars

Ford is confident the new FG Falcon range will see its numbers fly up the sales charts this year. more

Top Gear.

Trio shift into Top Gear

The Australian version of Top Gear is coming soon. more

Diesel v. Petrol.

Diesel confusion

Motorists are still reluctant to embrace diesel vehicles because of FBT. more

Kurrimine Cruise.

Kurrimine cruise

The owners of American muscle cars converged earlier this month for the 11th annual Kurrimine Beach Cruise. more

Honda Fireblade

New 'Blade on fire

Honda's new flagship sportsbike, the highly anticipated 2008 Fireblade has been officially released. more

Lobo Lancaster.

Back behind the wheel

Ravenshoe businessman Lobo Lancaster is heading off on a 2000km-plus double solo crossing of the Simpson Desert. more

Subaru WRX.

The joy of Rex

Like a rebellious teenager, Subaru's WRX hot hatch has grown up. more

Holden Commodore.

Commodore 4 revival

Remember that dog of a car, the Holden Commodore four cylinder of the early 1980s? more

Holden FPV.

FPV: badge to honour

Ford's performance arm has rebadged and restructured prices of its new range of FPV vehicles. more

Luxury-car tax.

Luxury tax sales fears

A tax rise on luxury cars has industry leaders dreading the worst. more

Will Power.

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

Holden's Jubilee.

Lion celebrates time

GM Holden is celebrating 50 years of its Holden Vehicle Operations on the Philip Highway, Elizabeth, South Australia. more

Mazda6.

Medium hot

When your new Mazda6 looks more expensive than it really is, that's a big bonus in the neighbourhood envy stakes. more

Mazda6 wagon.

Join the sporty bandwagon

Station wagons are making a comeback, but not as traditional load luggers. more

BMW 135i.

Baby beamers debut

The latest editions to the BMW family will be unveiled in Cairns this weekend. more

Quattro Cup contenders.

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

Mercedes-Benz S Class.

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 FX.

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

Falcon ute.

New Ford range has ute to suit

Ford is mixing business with pleasure with its new FG Falcon Ute range. more

Land Rover Defender.

4WD rovers on for years

IF anyone epitomises British four-wheel-drive marque Land Rover, it is Cairns project manager Trevor Lowmass. more

Lexus LX 570

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

Audi A4.

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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A new "changing-room" for car buyers.

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

Toyota Hilux

HiLux hijacks market

A utility was the best seller last month for the first time. more

Nissan X-Trail.

Compact trail blazer

Nissan brings its first turbodiesel versions of the X-Trail to Australia from late July. more

BMW's new F 650 GS.

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