Automotive
Unlike conventional GPS-based systems, the Australian designed and manufactured monitoring EziTraK system does not require any ongoing or back-to-base fees, providing direct access to tracking, emergency alert and tampering information and control over immobilsation of the vehicle via a phone line. Read More
Like most motor racing, the rules are simple: stay on the course and finish first within ten hours - oh, and no drivers and no remote control. This is a race for robots! Read More
BMW has announced the arrival of the BMW 6 Series Convertible, a variant on the 6 Series Coupe that incorporates a side fin roof designed to give the same visual impact as wide C-pillars and maintain the unique balance between coup'-like styling and the new 2+2-seater Convertible form. Read More
Mercedes-Benz has developed a scratch-resistant clearcoat using tiny ceramic nano-particles, each less than a millionth of a millimetre in size. The new clear lacquer is set to go into series production at Mercedes-Benz at the end of the year after four years of R&D with the E, S, CL, SL and SLK-Class series being first models to become in available with this new paint system. Read More
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA Selespeed revealed at Bologna Motor Show
The Bologna Motor Show (December 6-14) has been chosen by Alfa Romeo to showcase the 147 GTA Selespeed - a performance version of the 3.2 litre, 24 valve V6 147 GTA launched in Australia during August that's been given a Formula One Selespeed sequential manual gearbox for to bring its racetrack DNA to the fore. Read More
The new TVR Sagaris will be seen for the first time ever at Earls Court on the 11 December as part of the 2003 British Motor Show. The boutique UK engineering firm have a long-standing tradition of launching a new car at every Show and this year's offering is a 400 bhp motorsport design based on the T350. Read More
Mitsubishi to unveil Eclipse Concept-E at Detroit Motor Show
The attention of the automotive world will turn to Detroit in January for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) - and manufacturers are already providing a taste of what to expect. Among them, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have announced that the Eclipse Concept-E high-performance sports concept car will make its global debut... Read More
The smart roadster two-seater convertible will launch in Australia next month promising purists the chance to sample an "intensive open-air motoring experience". The diminutive roadster has an engine output of 60 kW, weighs only 790 kilograms and can accelerate from 0 - 100 kmh in 10.9 seconds. Read More
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S convertible has been voted the "world's most beautiful open sports car" by an international jury in Italy. The 235 kW (320 hp), all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4S convertible took the award in the "Convertible, roadster and convertible coupe" category. Read More
The Citro'n C-Airlounge has been named 'Concept Car of the Year' by European motoring and motor industry magazine Autocar. The aerodynamically advanced C-Airlounge features a unique interior lighting system that utilises fibre optics and projectors concealed in the armrest-covers and carpet to enable a choice of "interior graphics". Read More
