Mercedes Benz

Mercedes Benz ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle

The Beltbag, one of the highlights from the ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle, is due to go into production in a luxury-class model from Mercedes-Benz. The inflatable seat-belt strap is able to reduce the risk of injury to passengers in the rear in a head-on collision by lessening the strain placed on the ribcage. [Read More]

Learn, Earn, Legend! Kia Sorento Platinum Mark Ella and Jim Williams
Kia

Kia Steps Up for Learn, Earn, Legend!

Kia Motors Australia has stepped up to provide logistical support for the Learn, Earn, Legend! initiative which helps indigenous students finish school, move on to further study or work, and become a positive role model in their community. The program _ an initiative of the Federal Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations supported by NSW Rugby. [Read More]

David Coulthard Golf AMG SLS Roadster
AnyAutoTV

David Coulthard Catches Hole in One with SLS AMG Roadster

Captured on film, the SLS AMG Roadster landed the record of ‘farthest golf shot to be caught in a moving car, ever’. Professional golfer Jake Shepherd hit a golf ball at 286kph into the Mercedes-Benz supercar, which was moving at a rate of 193kph when it caught the ball 275 meters away from the tee. [Read More]

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV
ENVIROCAR Guide

2012 Paris Motor Show Mitsubushi New Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV World Premiere

MMC announced today that later this year at the 2012 Paris Motor Show* (“Mondial de l’Automobile*), Mitsubishi Motors will continue its roll out of ambitious, global and green new product generation, with a series of significant premieres. The highlight of this offensive will be the world introduction of the all-new Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV. [Read More]

Lexus IS F CCS-R for Pikes Peak 2012
Lexus

Lexus Unveils LEXUS IS F CCS-R Pikes Peak Hill Climb Contender

Lexus has unveiled a modified IS F sedan that will race at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb next month.
Known as the IS F CCS-R, which debuted at the Tokyo Auto Salon in 2010, it features a number of modifications from the standard IS F road car to enhance performance and satisfy racing safety regulations. [Read More]

2012 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD side
4WD & SUV Guide

2012 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD Review

We drive the 2012 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD for review. The Mazda CX5 is the new kid on the block in the highly competitive SUV market. The Mazda CX5 is taking the fight to the Koreans who have been kicking the Japanese in the bollocks for a while now with the Sportage and the ix35. [Read More]

Pikes Peak 2012 i-MiEV Evolution
ENVIROCAR Guide

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution to tackle Pikes Peak

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), will enter two all-electric vehicles (EVs) in the Electric Class of thelegendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Entering is the i-MiEV Evolution, a specially-prepared competition version based on the i-MiEV all-electric vehicle. MMC is also entering a regular production i-MiEV in the event. [Read More]