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New Safety Standards for the European Union
Industry

New Safety Standards for the European Union

EU mandates stability systems and efficient tyres from 2011.

Credit crunch
Industry

Credit crunch

The fractured - nay, broken - American car market has forced Japan's big four to turn to its government for financial assistance.

2009 Melbourne Motor Show
Events

2009 Melbourne Motor Show

It's the only one left, so it better be good. Take the front seat with our features from the floor.

2009 Geneva show - Wrapped up
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2009 Geneva show - Wrapped up

Wheels' US correspondent trips over to the Swiss city for a shot of optimism in an otherwise dark car market.

2009 Geneva Show - Aston Martin Lagonda concept
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2009 Geneva Show - Aston Martin Lagonda concept

Apparently, this is the luxury car of the future ... We aren't so sure.

Richards hails lucky 13th
Motorsport

Richards hails lucky 13th

FPR driver Steven Richards is eyeing off the championship crown in 2009, after 13 years of V8 Supercar racing.

Brawn GP is the new Formula One team
Motorsport

Brawn GP is the new Formula One team

Honda's old F1 squad is saved, and gets a new name and new engines.

2009 Geneva Show - Ferrari 599XX
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2009 Geneva Show - Ferrari 599XX

The F1 of GTB Fioranos.

2009 Geneva Show - Giugiaro Frazer Nash Namir
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2009 Geneva Show - Giugiaro Frazer Nash Namir

The future of rotaries looks bright. Bright orange ...

2009 Geneva Show - Infiniti Essence
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2009 Geneva Show - Infiniti Essence

We keep saying it, and they listened - hybrids don't have to be boring. Or even sensible. But more people will drive them if they just looked like this.

Australian touring cars return to the island
Motorsport

Australian touring cars return to the island

The names on the doors are a hint at their history, but the drivers of these original Group A and Group C cars are happy to watch from the stands...

2009 Geneva Show - BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo
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2009 Geneva Show - BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo

A four-door, four-seat coupe-like sedan with flashes of X6 styling.

2009 Geneva Show - Tata Nano Europa
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2009 Geneva Show - Tata Nano Europa

It's as small as the Lotus of the same name, but this upspec Nano can fit a little bit more in - for a lot less.

2009 Geneva Show - Hyundai ix-onic crossover concept
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2009 Geneva Show - Hyundai ix-onic crossover concept

This is the next Tucson. Or is it a Mazda?

February vehicle sales down 21.9 percent
Industry

February vehicle sales down 21.9 percent

This month's VFACTS sales figures show more short-term doom and gloom for the local market, but spirits (and sales) should rise by June.

US Mail: The casualties of crisis
Industry

US Mail: The casualties of crisis

Wheels magazine's US correspondent John Lamm reports from the war zone.

Yaris recall is 45,000-plus cars
Industry

Yaris recall is 45,000-plus cars

Toyota Australia has confirmed that it's recalling more than 45,000 Yaris sedans and hatchbacks to rectify a potentially dangerous seat belt pretensioner glitch.

2009 Geneva Show - Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV
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2009 Geneva Show - Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV

The SuperVeloce returns like the prodigal son.

2009 Geneva Show - Bentley Continental Supersports
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2009 Geneva Show - Bentley Continental Supersports

2009 Geneva Show - Bentley Continental Supersports

2009 Geneva Show - EDAG Light Car-Open Source
Events

2009 Geneva Show - EDAG Light Car-Open Source

Rolling education for the tailgating masses.

2009 Geneva Show - Aston Martin One-77
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2009 Geneva Show - Aston Martin One-77

Bond's biggest beastie yet ...

Audi's high five
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Audi's high five

The four-ringed brand has returned to five cylinders and 2.5 litres with an RS version of the iconic TT coupe and cabrio.

Bana's debut on the mountain
Motorsport

Bana's debut on the mountain

Like some but not all of his films, there was a happy ending.

Later start for Oz grand prix
Motorsport

Later start for Oz grand prix

TV viewers win out as Network Ten will have two channels operating.