Not for U.S.: Subaru Launches 259HP Forester S-Edition in Australia

First unveiled in the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney last October, the Subaru Forester S-Edition has now gone on sale in Australia, alongside the revised lineup of the Japanese compact SUV. Boasting a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer engine delivering 259HP (193kW) and 347 Nm (256 lb-ft) of torque, the new range-topping model is the most powerful Forester ever to be sold

Not for U.S.: Subaru Launches 259HP Forester S-Edition in Australia

First unveiled in the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney last October, the Subaru Forester S-Edition has now gone on sale in Australia, alongside the revised lineup of the Japanese compact SUV. Boasting a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer engine delivering 259HP (193kW) and 347 Nm (256 lb-ft) of torque, the new range-topping model is the most powerful Forester ever to be sold

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback: Production Version's Shape Trademarked

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show in early September, General Motors unveiled a near-production version of the Chevrolet Cruze five-door hatchback. Now, the Detroit automaker has registered trademark filings with the European patent office revealing the shape and details of the actual production model which is set to reach dealerships in Europe as a Chevrolet and in Australia as a Holden, in mid 2011.

2011 Ford Territory: Redesigned Australian Crossover Teased

Ford Motor Corp.'s Australian division has released a teaser illustration of its new-look 2011 Territory, some six months ahead of the crossover's market launch. The current Territory is based on the underpinnings of the local market Falcon sedan and was first introduced in Australia in 2004 having received some subtle updates throughout its production life. It is believed that the 2011

Toyota Breaking Every Sales Record in Australia

Toyota has set two new sale records in Australia. First of all, it became the first carmaker in the land down-under to surpass the 25,000 sales mark in a month as it sold 25,600 vehicles in June. The previous record of 24,539 sales was set again by Toyota last June. Additionally, for the financial year that ended yesterday, June 30, 2008, Toyota said it sold more than 247,500 vehicles. That’s

Toyota Breaking Every Sales Record in Australia

Toyota has set two new sale records in Australia. First of all, it became the first carmaker in the land down-under to surpass the 25,000 sales mark in a month as it sold 25,600 vehicles in June. The previous record of 24,539 sales was set again by Toyota last June. Additionally, for the financial year that ended yesterday, June 30, 2008, Toyota said it sold more than 247,500 vehicles. That’s

Australia Testing GPS System That Slows Cars Down

Oh (big) brother; Australian officials in the state of New South Wales (NSW) will trial a GPS system with a mind of its own that will not only notify drivers of the speed limit and warn them when they are going too fast, but if they choose not to listen, then the system will limit the supply of fuel to the engine, forcing a reduction in the vehicle's speed. And how about if there’s an emergency

Australia Testing GPS System That Slows Cars Down

Oh (big) brother; Australian officials in the state of New South Wales (NSW) will trial a GPS system with a mind of its own that will not only notify drivers of the speed limit and warn them when they are going too fast, but if they choose not to listen, then the system will limit the supply of fuel to the engine, forcing a reduction in the vehicle's speed. And how about if there’s an emergency

Toyota to Produce Camry Hybrid in Australia

Toyota confirmed today that it will build the Camry Hybrid sedan at its Altona plant in the State of Victoria in south-eastern Australia from the beginning of 2010. Currently, the hybrid Camry is produced only in Japan and the United States. The Japanese carmaker plans to produce 10,000 hybrid Camry vehicles each year for the Australian market. This will add to the existing four-cylinder Camry

Toyota to Produce Camry Hybrid in Australia

Toyota confirmed today that it will build the Camry Hybrid sedan at its Altona plant in the State of Victoria in south-eastern Australia from the beginning of 2010. Currently, the hybrid Camry is produced only in Japan and the United States. The Japanese carmaker plans to produce 10,000 hybrid Camry vehicles each year for the Australian market. This will add to the existing four-cylinder Camry

Toyota to Produce Camry Hybrid in Australia

Toyota confirmed today that it will build the Camry Hybrid sedan at its Altona plant in the State of Victoria in south-eastern Australia from the beginning of 2010. Currently, the hybrid Camry is produced only in Japan and the United States. The Japanese carmaker plans to produce 10,000 hybrid Camry vehicles each year for the Australian market. This will add to the existing four-cylinder Camry

Australia: SUV and Truck Sales Boom in May, Cars Drop

Talk about everything being down under… Whereas in the States the market turned upside down in May with cars sales booming in the expense of SUV/Pick-Up trucks, in Australia, where gas prices are significantly higher, sales of SUVs were up by 2.3% in May while passenger cars were down by 2.5%. In particular, the medium SUV segment saw its sales rise by 16.8% compared to May 2007 and the large

Australia: SUV and Truck Sales Boom in May, Cars Drop

Talk about everything being down under… Whereas in the States the market turned upside down in May with cars sales booming in the expense of SUV/Pick-Up trucks, in Australia, where gas prices are significantly higher, sales of SUVs were up by 2.3% in May while passenger cars were down by 2.5%. In particular, the medium SUV segment saw its sales rise by 16.8% compared to May 2007 and the large

Australia: SUV and Truck Sales Boom in May, Cars Drop

Talk about everything being down under… Whereas in the States the market turned upside down in May with cars sales booming in the expense of SUV/Pick-Up trucks, in Australia, where gas prices are significantly higher, sales of SUVs were up by 2.3% in May while passenger cars were down by 2.5%. In particular, the medium SUV segment saw its sales rise by 16.8% compared to May 2007 and the large

Australia: Proton Satria Buyers Get $1,200 Of Gas For Free

Chrysler and its “Let’s Refuel America” campaign which locks gas prices at $2.99 for three years isn’t alone in its gas incentive battle. In Australia, Malaysian carmaker Proton is offering $1200 AUD worth of fuel in the form of twelve Caltex $100 fuel cards for those who buy a Satria 1.6 during May. According to Proton’s calculations based on the Satria’s avg. fuel consumption (7.2 lt / 100km)

Australia: Proton Satria Buyers Get $1,200 Of Gas For Free

Chrysler and its “Let’s Refuel America” campaign which locks gas prices at $2.99 for three years isn’t alone in its gas incentive battle. In Australia, Malaysian carmaker Proton is offering $1200 AUD worth of fuel in the form of twelve Caltex $100 fuel cards for those who buy a Satria 1.6 during May. According to Proton’s calculations based on the Satria’s avg. fuel consumption (7.2 lt / 100km)

Australia: Proton Satria Buyers Get $1,200 Of Gas For Free

Chrysler and its “Let’s Refuel America” campaign which locks gas prices at $2.99 for three years isn’t alone in its gas incentive battle. In Australia, Malaysian carmaker Proton is offering $1200 AUD worth of fuel in the form of twelve Caltex $100 fuel cards for those who buy a Satria 1.6 during May. According to Proton’s calculations based on the Satria’s avg. fuel consumption (7.2 lt / 100km)

Australian Government to Impose More Taxes on Luxury Cars

The Australian federal government is planning to increase tax on luxury cars priced over $57,000 AUD from25% that it is today, to 33%. The announcement was made by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan who said that an increase in tax on luxury cars is fair because people who buy them can afford it. "We don't think it is unreasonable for people who have done well in recent years from government

Australian Government to Impose More Taxes on Luxury Cars

The Australian federal government is planning to increase tax on luxury cars priced over $57,000 AUD from25% that it is today, to 33%. The announcement was made by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan who said that an increase in tax on luxury cars is fair because people who buy them can afford it. "We don't think it is unreasonable for people who have done well in recent years from government

Australian Government to Impose More Taxes on Luxury Cars

The Australian federal government is planning to increase tax on luxury cars priced over $57,000 AUD from25% that it is today, to 33%. The announcement was made by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan who said that an increase in tax on luxury cars is fair because people who buy them can afford it. "We don't think it is unreasonable for people who have done well in recent years from government