Ford GT orders open
Those wanting to hang their fluffy dice in one of Ford’s new GT supercars can officially apply from today.
Ex-car dealer admits part in money laundering scheme
A former Gold Coast used car dealer has walked free from court after admitting he laundered cash that he “ought to have known” was dirty. The man admitted he received a $5000 fee for agreeing to clean the cash, reported Brisbane's Courier Mail newspaper.
NAIAS highlights
It isn’t every day that you see the gentlemen of Aston Martin take off the kid leather driving gloves in favour of something with a bit more punch, and start swinging wildly at the competition - especially in full public view.
ANCAP ‘disappointed’ with Tucson
ANCAP says it is disappointed with the results for the new Hyundai Tucson SUV, which has received four stars. The rating applies to the 2.0 litre GDi petrol two-wheel drive variants that have been available to the Australian and New Zealand markets since August 2015.
Nissan takes itself for a test drive
Nissan intends to release a car that will drive itself in heavy highway traffic conditions by the end of next year. Intelligent vehicles will be able to recognise other cars, pedestrian and even the stupidity of other drivers.
Shameless shill’s Nae Nae sales stunt
A US car dealer's joke television ad has made him in an internet star - possibly for all the wrong reasons.
Maize maze tribute to truck
An Ohio farm has paid tribute to Ford’s F-150 truck - in corn. Leaders Farms near Napoleon, Ohio, has made the seven-acre maze to entertain locals - who have been tackling the family’s mazes for nearly two decades.
Subaru shows fresh designs at Tokyo Show
Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), the maker of Subaru vehicles, has unveiled its Impreza five-door hatch design concept as well as a new-look SUV at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Mazda concept will pack new rotary engine
Mazda will lift the lid on a new rotary engine this week at the Tokyo Motor Show. The SkyActiv-R will slot into the sports car silhouette that the rotary pioneer has been teasing in the build-up to the show.
French commitment to real world diesel tests
PSA Peugeot Citroen has stated it has never lied to its consumers about its diesel vehicles, taking a swipe at Volkswagen as the German rival reels in the aftermath of its emissions cheating scandal.