MINI are presenting their new four-door Countryman model to the press in Germany this week. The somewhat radical format for MINI goes on sale in overseas markets later this year, with the Australian launch expected in early 2011. Despite the reservations of many readers, the Countryman gets a tentative thumbs up from AUSmotive. Okay, I [...]
Peugeot has just released these images of their new 508 saloon and wagon. The 508 will be launched in 2011 and Peugeot say this is the first of their models to take styling cues from the SR1 Concept (well, they both have four wheels I suppose). A mix of petrol and diesel e-HDi engines will [...]
Last week BMW brought us news about the iconic M3 celebrating 25 years. There’s been just four generations of M3s in that time; if you compare the original E30 to the current E92 you begin to appreciate how long 25 years is in the life cycle of the modern car. At launch the E30 hit [...]
With victory at Silverstone overnight Mark Webber became the first driver to win three races in 2010. And, following that qualifying wing-swap controversy with teammate Sebastian Vettel, what a satisfying win it was too. Webber was determined to take the lead by the first corner and after the race he explained, “It was pretty straightforward. [...]
Mark Webber has won his third Grand Prix of the 2010 Formula One season at Silverstone this evening. Webber started from second on the grid, behind his Red Bull Racing teammate Sebastian Vettel, but was able to edge ahead of Vettel into the first corner. Through the next series of corners Vettel ran wide and [...]
As the door for a new M model opens, the door for the mighty E60 M5 has closed. With 373kW (507bhp) from its normally aspirated 5.0 litre V10 the most recent M5 was properly quick. In the opinion of AUSmotive it was also the best looking M5 ever made. By far. In all, a total [...]
BMW were kind enough to give us an official tease of the 1 Series M Coupé on Friday. However, aside from the name, they’ve not given much else away, especially in the case of the car’s specification or equipment. That means we need to take a closer look at the pics available and start the [...]
Over at Spyshots.nl they have a new video of an Audi RS3 test mule flying around the Nürburgring. Definite sounds of S tronic farting at gear changes can be heard. It also sounds very much like the five cylinder growl from the TT RS can be heard. You can check out the clip for yourself [...]
The Ferrari F1 team unveiled a new logo at Silverstone yesterday. The image above is the one made available from the Ferrari media portal. You’d reckon they’d take a bit more time to prepare something a bit better than a happy snap of a logo glued to a wall. Perhaps they’re too busy trying to [...]
BMW have made their first official announcement about the M-powered 1 Series. In doing so they have ended the “M1″ naming speculation by confirming the name of the new hero model will be the 1 Series M Coupé. The teaser video published today, available after the jump, features Dr Kay Segler from BMW M Division [...]
It doesn’t matter what criteria you judge it against, the BMW M3 is a genuine motoring icon. The M3 nameplate is about to turn 25. Four generations on the reputation carved by the original E30 M3 has been upheld at every step. AUSmotive will be adding a large image gallery soon. In the meantime you [...]
After being Australian teammates back in June Chris Alajajian (left) and Paul Stokell resume hostilities as the two leading drivers in the 2010 Hertz MINI Challenge. Round 4 action takes place as part of the Sucrogen Townsville 400 this weekend. Speaking before the event series leader Alajajian said, “Paul and I had a pretty fierce [...]
A small, but excellent, selection of images from the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed has been posted online by Frozenspeed Motorsport Photography. Above you see Bruno Senna driving a McLaren MP4/8 used by his uncle in 1993. There’s some other gems available, too, so follow the source link below to see more. [Source: frozenspeed]
The end of financial year saw some big numbers in terms of new vehicle sales in Australia. In fact, the final sales tally of 108,722 vehicles is the highest selling month on record. It betters the previous monthly high by over 2000 sales, set back in June 2008. “The record June result is a clear [...]
Virgil Tracy drives the latest machine in the Thunderbirds garage. It’s otherwise known as the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell and Virgil reckons it has some mojo, too. Check out the video after the break.