Everyone has their favourite form of motor sport, right? Some prefer Nascar. Others prefer their touring cars. Some prefer Indy and here in Australia, it’s the V8 Supercars. The good thing is that we don’t have choose between one or the other. We can watch it all. If we did have to choose, though, I’m sure it’d be Formula 1 […]
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[hr] Here’s the very best of automotive reading from around the web over the weekend. Well, what I think was the best reading. Let’s see what you think. — Congratulations to Volvo on increasing its sales in 2013. Volvo sold 427,840 vehicles in 2013, a small increase over 2012. The boost came thanks to large rise in Chinese sales and
Monday Reading – Classic Mercs, Fiat, Goodwood, Saab + Volvo Sales and Maserati Read Post »
[hr] [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s time for a little mid-week reading, combing through the more interesting news and entertainment from the automowebopshere. This week, Ford and Audi take interior functionality in two different directions. Volvo and Mercedes Benz show some new product, both real and imagined. And there’s a couple of nice Saab stories, too. — Let’s start with one of those Saab
It’s been quiet around here because there are a few things on my mind. First, we have a federal election going on here in Australia. The poll itself will be held on September 7. I don’t want to be consumed by it, but I am. I’m doing my best to keep the election off this website, however. You’re welcome. Second,
Back in the 1970s, a car sold in Australia was luxurious if it had velour seats and a radio. Those two features meant you didn’t burn your legs on vinyl seats after a day at the beach and you had some music on your way home. Today, we’ve got so many interior amenities it’s hard to know the difference between
Mercedes Benz S-Class – Are Interiors The Last Great Differentiator? Read Post »
The car in the picture has a two-litre turbo, a (small-ish) hatchback, a well sorted suspension setup delivering good FWD handling and a nicely appointed interior. It’s young, edgy and it’s a Merc. Yes, a Mercedes Benz. Whilst all the world’s a-flutter about the AMG A45 that’s going to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show next month, there’s a
