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Spiders in downtown Tokyo
Alfa Romeo’s gorgeous 8C Spider has landed in Tokyo and already the order book is starting to fill up.
Adventurous antidote for tough economic times
Mercedes-Benz Oz takes to the track for an expensive but priceless week of excitement in Melbourne. Peter McKay takes a spin around Albert Park.
BUZZ: GM in ‘intense’ preparations for bankruptcy
A source close to GM says the carmaker is preparing to file for the big B.
Prius vs Insight in greenback war
Toyota has fired the latest shots in Japan’s new and increasingly contentious green car wars, claiming that the next gen Prius boasts nothing less than ‘the world’s best fuel efficiency’.
Mazda’s designs on the future
Its first Australian design forum gave an up-close-and-personal look at Mazda’s next-gen cars via head designer, Laurens van den Acker.
More good news from Ford: debt down by US$9.9 Billion
There’s still a long way to go for the Blue Oval, but restructuring initiatives will reduce its overall debt by 28 percent.
Less pay, but jobs stay at Holden Oz
Holden has decreased its production to a single shift, but says it has done so to protect its Elizabeth plant and retain its employees.
New design chief at Mazda…
Laurens van den Acker, the man who brought a smile to Mazda’s latest generation, is rumoured to be returning to Europe as new design head Ikuo Maeda takes to the drawing board.
Holden EcoLine gets the green light
Social, environmental and ethical acceptance at the flash of a badge.
Button down the hatches!
GP Wrap: Brawn, Williams and Toyota bring home a monsoonal Malaysian GP in Sepang.
Brabham wins ALMS race on the streets of St Petersburg
Acura posts its first LMP1 victory with an Aussie behind the wheel …
Keeping up with the Raymonds
ARC Wrap: Brothers Glen and Matt Raymond take their first stage, Heat, and round win in a tough ARC Quit Forest Rally in Western Australia.
Sube kicks on with big March
What downturn? Rex and Forester cut fine figures in latest sales results.
Aussie Brabham drives toward Sebring victory
Sebring reeks of history, but the books may be rewritten this year if David Brabham and Acura continue their current course.
US MAIL: Detroit’s dramas continue …
Days of our Lives – eat your heart out. Wheels US correspondent John Lamm is on the edge of his seat as the drama unfolds in front of a damning global audience.
And now for some good news from Ford…
Ford Australia has improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions on the locally-built Falcon and Territory, while the entire Falcon range is now rated at five stars.
Carbon trading
Tesla expands with the Model S four-door sedan. Wheels US correspondent John Lamm reports.
2009 Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVI review
Will the latest iteration of the iconic Golf GTI live up to its genius genealogy? Dep-Ed Jesse Taylor reports from the international launch in St Tropez.
FIRST DRIVE: 2010 Lambo Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder
Drop-dead gorgeous drop-top draws the birds in the Canary Islands. Wheels’ US correspondent John Lamm drives the latest Lamborghini.
Not good enough: US Government rejects GM and Chrysler viability plans
UPDATED: Wagoner walks away with US$20 million while his company is left with another 60 days of conditional life support; Chrysler told to band with Fiat, or fail.
Benz boss parks the crystal ball
Uncertain year ahead but von Sanden remains positive in the face of the economy.
BUZZ: Wagoner steps down
GM’s Chariman and CEO is the latest victim of the Motown meltdown, as the US President demands his resignation before more money is lent.
Aussie F1 driver powered by FPV
Mark Webber swaps Renault power for Ford during last weekend’s AGP …
F1’s brave new world – a smashing triumph for Brawn
AGP RACE WRAP: Fairytale as Brawn and brains delivers stunning one-two in AGP. Peter McKay reports from Melbourne.