Electric-car Race Steps Up A Gear

General Motors says its plug-in hybrids will be in showrooms in 2010, but Toyota has some on the road, reports motoring editor Joshua Dowling.

Better Economy From Old Technology

WHILE the US car industry is stampeding towards hybrid and fuel cell drivetrains, European manufacturers are still examining ways to eke more life out of the internal combustion technology by using different fuels.

Falcon To Become A World Car

THE future of the Ford Falcon - Australia's second-biggest selling six-cylinder sedan - will be determined in the coming months by senior executives at Ford headquarters in Detroit.

V8s Drive Holden Sales

HOLDEN sold a record number of V8s last year, with one in five Commodores and Statesmans sold powered by a V8 engine.

Holden Unfazed By Us Backdown On V8

GENERAL MOTORS' decision to shelve a new V8 engine for its luxury car lines poses no threat to Holden, the company says.

Lexus Lights The Wick

LEXUS will challenge some of the world's best-established supercars with a 350km/h V10-powered sports car intended to change the way people consider the luxury brand.

Mitsubishi Concept With Cleaner Diesel Engine

MITSUBISHI will premiere its Concept-RA at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month.

It's Not Rocket Science

How much should it cost to service my car?