Lexus filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicating it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 650 – early 2013 model year GS 350 F Sport Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles to update the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) electronic control unit (ECU) calibration.
On certain early 2013 [...]

The most popular small car in New Zealand is now available with the additional choice of a turbocharged diesel engine. The highly economical, low emission Suzuki Swift DDiS diesel five-door hatchback is expected to have special appeal to government, fleets and businesses and for motorists who do higher than average annual distances. Powered by a [...]

With sales up 140 percent in April and 70 percent for the year, the 2012 subcompact Toyota Yaris proves to be an outstanding choice for performance, comfort, fuel efficiency and safety. The all-new Yaris comes in three-door and five-door liftback models, with available five-speed manual or four-speed electronic automatic transmissions. Powered by an efficient 106-hp [...]

The Chevrolet Trax, an all-new small sport utility vehicle, will join the Chevrolet global portfolio and make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September.
With room for five passengers and class-leading cargo space, Trax will meet the needs of customers in more than 140 markets. Mexico and Canada will be the first [...]

BMW released the first images and information on the next generation BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon and announced that, as with the two previous generations, this model will be offered in the US. Unlike anything else on the market, the all-new 3 Series Sports Wagon will again offer the flexibility and utility one would expect [...]

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, announced that Vehicle Dynamics International magazine of UK-based UKIP Media & Events Ltd. elected the Subaru BRZ “Car of the Year” at the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International (VDI) Awards and named FHI’s Toshio Masuda “Dynamicist of the Year” for his leading role in the engineering [...]

Peugeot Sport’s three takes on the new model have been timed to correspond with the sales launch of the series production car. The first competition version to break cover is the 208 R2 which will serve as ‘zero’ car on this month’s Tour de Corse in the hands of Stéphane Sarrazin/Benjamin Veillas.
Competition versions of [...]

Audi will present a special themed vehicle at the Wörthersee Tour from May 16th– the Audi Q3 red track with an output of 250 kW (340 hp). This compact SUV couples its powerful nature with a sporty lifestyle. The Q3 red track is a highlight of the young model series that launched in 2011.
The Audi [...]

“The new Audi A4 with its progressive design, efficient driving dynamics and class defining interiors will take the driving experience to a new paradigm for all our customers. The young and sleek looks will appeal to the younger generation who have arrived in life and are looking to affirm their status and positions among their [...]

When engineers set out to make the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS as light as possible they used advanced materials to minimize weight throughout the compact luxury sports sedan but never compromised performance capability. Lightweight parts such as an aluminum hood and magnesium engine mounts help ATS achieve a curb weight less than 3,400 pounds, and [...]

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the launch in Japan of the redesigned “Corolla Axio” sedan and ‘”Corolla Fielder” 1 station wagon. The vehicles will be sold across Japan through “Toyota Corolla” dealers.
Since its debut in 1966, the Corolla has been designed to prioritize peace of mind, practicality, and ease of use with the aim [...]

Mazda Australia has continued on from its record first quarter sales performance with a best ever April total of 7,681 sales according to VFACTS figures released.
This represents a market share of 9.7 per cent and an increase of 21 per cent or 1,335 sales compared with the same month last year, a result which maintains [...]