1963 Porsche 356C cutaway graphic
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in Porsche | No Comments »While googling away for some AUSringers articles I came across this interesting graphic of a 1963 model Porsche 356C (click on the image above for a 2450x870px version). I especially like the comment that reads, "Note leg room—comfortable even for ...
Top Gear - Series 11, Episode 2
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in Mercedes Benz, Top Gear | No Comments »Episode 2 of Top Gear's Series 11 aired in the UK last night and the show closed with this great clip of Jeremy Clarkson behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK Black Edition. The episode began with a comparison ...
Top Gear Australia magazine - now on sale
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in News, Top Gear | 1 Comment »BBC Magazines, the publishers of Top Gear magazine, have done a deal with Australian Consolidated Press to bring an Australian version of the mag to our newsstands. Edited by Ewan Page, the launch issue is on sale now. Looks like ...
Volkswagen to launch ‘Twin Drive’ Hybrid by 2010
Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in News, Volkswagen | No Comments »Volkswagen is set to launch a 'Twin Drive' electric-diesel hybrid Golf by 2010. Hinting at the future of the automotive industry Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn stated, "the future belongs to all-electric cars." In a switch to existing hybrid technology, the ...
2008 MINI Challenge - Round 4 TV highlights
Friday, June 27th, 2008 Posted in MINI, Motorsports | No Comments »What better way to beat the end of financial year blues than with a healthy dose of hot MINI CHALLENGE action! Coverage from the fourth round of the Series from Sandown International Raceway will be on Australia’s Olympic Network, Seven, this ...
TimesOnline drives all new Volkswagen Scirocco
Thursday, June 26th, 2008 Posted in Volkswagen | 1 Comment »Gavin Conway from TimesOnline has recently filed a report on the all new Volkswagen Scirocco (also reviewed by Greg Kable in the July 2008 issue of Wheels). The car is now available for order in the UK, but the car's ...
1939 Auto Union “Silverarrow” Type D
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 Posted in Audi | No Comments »Here is some footage discovered on YouTube of the replica 1939 Auto Union "Silverarrow" Type D built in England by Roach Manufacturing. This car will be driven at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed, for the first time, by Pink ...
Audi welcomes the machine at Goodwood
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 Posted in Audi, News | 1 Comment »The 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed (11–13 July) will see the world debut of an "all-new" Auto Union "Silverarrow" Type D. An authentic reconstruction of the 1939 dual-compressor model, the car will be driven at the event by Pink Floyd ...
Volkswagen Australia confirms MkVI Golf plans
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 Posted in News, Volkswagen | No Comments »Newly appointed General Manager of Press and PR for Volkswagen Group Australia, Karl Gehling, has denied claims that the MkVI Golf will not be coming to Australia. A recent report suggested that the MkVI Golf would not be sold in ...
NSW Government to trial ‘Big Brother’ speed limiters
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 Posted in News, Safety | No Comments »The use of GPS devices to monitor speeding motorists is set to be trialled by the New South Wales Government. Approximately 100 cars in the New South Wales Illawarra region will be fitted with the 'Big Brother' style device. The ...
Top Gear - Be a star in a reasonably priced car
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 Posted in Top Gear | No Comments »Ever wondered how fast you could go around the Top Gear test track in their reasonably priced car? Why don't you check out their website and have a go! The current record is 1:44.4—it's safe to say I won't be ...
Top Gear - Series 11, Episode 1
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 Posted in Top Gear | 2 Comments »Joy to the world—Top Gear is back! With talk of new Australian and US versions in production, I guess there is now a need to specify just which Top Gear is being referred to. Of course, it is the original ...
MotoringFile drives MINI John Cooper Works
Monday, June 23rd, 2008 Posted in MINI | No Comments »The team from MINI specialist website MotoringFile have given us a great teaser of the upcoming MINI John Cooper Works. The new top of the line MINI will be in Australian showrooms in August, but if you can't wait, here's ...
BMW M3 Convertible and Sedan
Friday, June 20th, 2008 Posted in BMW | No Comments »BMW Australia has lifted the lid off its new M3 Convertible and Sedan models. Both feature the 309kW V8 from the M3 Coupé and the Convertible will be the first BMW in Australia to offer the company's new seven-speed double-clutch ...
Top Gear Series 11 premieres this Sunday
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 Posted in Top Gear | No Comments »Just in case you had forgotten, the latest series of the original Top Gear—Series 11—airs in the UK this Sunday 22 June. Stay tuned for highlights and more updates. In the meantime, enjoy this teaser.
