Mercedes-Benz Australia has just re-launched the G-Class for the local market. Literally, too, as the image above shows. There’s two models on offer, the G 350 Bluetec ($161,680*) and the G 55 AMG ($217,230*). The G 350 is powered by a 3.0 turbo diesel and is good for 155kW/540Nm, while the mad-as-a-cut-snake G 55 AMG [...]

At the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month Audi revealed its design direction for the third generation A3. The A3 concept is quite a smart looking design, and the first time we’ve seen an official sedan version of the A3. However, it’s the hatchback market on which the A3 has cut its teeth, so we [...]

In December last year McLaren announced they would be making a return to GT racing. Now that the launch of the MP4-12C road car is out of the way they can focus on the launch of the MP4-12C GT3. And that’s exactly what has transpired when the 12C GT3 was given its first outing last [...]

Chris Harris has been given some time in a pre-production BMW M5, internally known as the F10M. There’s a brief video clip for you after the break as well. So what’s this F10M like, then? Here’s what Harris reckons so far: “Is turbocharging a highlight? When it makes a car this flexible and plain accelerative, [...]

Above is a video of the moveable rear wing on the Sauber C30. It’s one of the best demonstrations yet of how the new aero feature works on the 2011 Formula One cars. It all looks good in theory, but the operation and guidelines for using the rear wing are complicated. Each car has a [...]

Word from Geneva says Volkswagen is getting ready to send the Bulli concept into production. The small six-seater would be based on what’s now being called the MDS (modular design system) platform. Previously, the MDS was known as the MQB platform and this will first see production form with the new Audi A3. With adaptable [...]

In a couple of days there’ll be a steady stream of pics, info and reviews about the new Ferrari FF. The Maranello manufacturer is about to launch it’s first four-wheel drive car to the world’s media (well, except Chris Harris). And, of course, they’re choosing to do that 2350m above sea level in the stunning [...]

Like Ferrari, Lamborghini is paying tribute to Italy’s 150th anniversary of unifcation. Not having their own F1 team, though, Lambo has painted some Italian-flag inspired stripes on a crisp white Gallardo. While the paint scheme is arguably one colour better than the Bicolore, revealed last month, it’s unclear at this stage what state of tune [...]

First filed 6 March. On Saturday 19 March, one week before the Australian Grand Prix, Mark Webber will drive a Red Bull F1 car across Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge. It will be Webber’s second F1 bridge crossing down under, after he drove across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in his BMW Williams back in 2005 (more after [...]

Word via WorldCarFans suggests Audi has a more powerful TT RS in the works, called the TT RS Plus. Currently the 2.5 litre inline five turbo in the regular TT RS produces 250kW (340PS). According to a screen grab from an Audi parts catalogue (see below) the TT RS Plus, still with a 2.5 litre [...]

Thanks to BMW USA you can now build your own 1 Series M Coupé. For many Australians this may be as close as they get to owning a 1M, as well. Word coming through to AUSmotive suggests the local allocation of the 1M could sell twice over. Those of you reading this who have secured [...]

UK website Carbuzz brings us this very cool info graphic, which they claim shows all of the cars on display at the Geneva Motor Show. All 706 of them! Further enhancing the graphic, they have arranged the cars by colour. With 200 cars in Geneva painted white it is easily the most popular colour on [...]

Group Lotus recently released this video, which can only be taken as the next move in the Lotus v Lotus debacle. From afar, it would seem the potential moral victors, the Tony Fernandes led Team Lotus, will be affected by this promo. The appearance and ongoing support of Clive Chapman, Colin’s son, right at the [...]

Autocar has just filed its first drive report on the 250kW five-pot Audi RS3. It’s the TT RS for the family buyer, with four doors and reasonable boot space. However, it’s heavier than the TT RS and expected to be less lively. Here’s a sample of what Autocar reviewer Mike Duff had to say: “Dynamically [...]

MINI and Prodrive have been promoting their WRC partnership with this video at the Geneva Motor Show. They say the legend is back. It’s not clear if the Countryman-based racecar will be a success on the world rallying stage, but it is great to see MINI back in the game that’s for sure. For the [...]