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FORD’S AUSSIE PULLOUT: HEAR THE FULL MEDIA CONFERENCE

24. May 2013

In case you missed it, here is the full audio of the Ford Australia media conference announcing the company’s decision to end manufacturing in Australia. ford-press-23rd-may-2013ford-press-23rd-may-2013

THE FALCON IS DEAD! FORD TO END AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING

23. May 2013

NO DECISION ON MOTORSPORT FUTURE, YET! Ford Australia have announced their decision to withdraw from manufacturing in Australia with both Geelong and Broadmeadows plants to close in October 2016. Rumours of the withdrawal have been rife within the local car industry for several years now, with most talk centring around the future of the iconic Ford Falcon. The move comes after years of declining sales for the Falcon and the failure of other nameplates to capture the market. Bob Graziano, president and CEO of Ford Australia, told the media that the company had lost $144 mil. Last year alone making a loss of $600 mil. Over the past five years. Mr Graziano confirmed that the Falcon nameplate would cease when production of the car ends in 2016. He sais the the decision to end local production followed a comprehensive review process of the companies operations in Australia. In it's media staement Ford said: "Given the changing dynamics of the auto industry, a number of business scenarios were reviewed during the past year to determine next steps for Ford’s Australian business....

THE RETURN OF THE IN PIT LANE PODCAST

6. March 2013

[podcast format="video"]https://archive.org/download/IPLPodcastAudio030213/IPLPodcastAudio030213.m4a[/podcast]

HONDA CR-Z IS AUTOCAR ASEAN CAR OF THE YEAR

28. December 2012

The Honda CR-Z has been crowned Car of the Year and Best Hybrid in the Autocar ASEAN Car of the Year Awards 2012 in Malaysia. In its ninth year the awards aim to recognize and award the best new cars in Malaysia as chosen by a panel of expert judges. The Autocar ASEAN Car of the [...]

THERE’S MORE TO LE MANS THAN LE MANS

22. November 2012

One of the great pleasures of going to Le Mans has been the opportunity to spend some time in the town and the surrounding regions. We've never been able to stay long enough to see and experience everything but this film gives you an idea of what the region has to offer apart from the world's greatest car race. <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/53663755?autoplay=1" width="398" height="224" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>

FORD’S FOCUS ON HOT NEW SMALL CAR

1. August 2012

Ford Australia have released details of the new Ford Focus ST which will be released in October into the local market. The ST is Ford’s first global performance car; delivering an outstanding package of performance, handling, refinement and style to more than 40 countries around the world, including Australia. “Keen Australian drivers have a real love of the ‘hot hatch’ genre,” according to David Katic, General Marketing Manager, Ford Australia. “Focus XR5 and Focus RS were tremendously successful vehicles for Ford Australia and carved out a cult following. The Focus ST not only continues this tradition of hot hatches from Ford, but takes it to a new level.” Equipped with a 184 kW 2.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine, the new Focus ST provides uncompromising performance complemented by enhanced dynamics and a comprehensive range of driver assistance features. The frugal EcoBoost unit also means Focus ST is expected to return 7.4 litres/100 km* and deliver CO2 emissions of 172 g/km*; a 20 per cent improvement over the previous European Focus ST. “This is the car that Ford enthusiasts across the world have been waiting for,” said Matthias Tonn, chief program engineer, Ford of Europe. “We’ve worked hard to make sure drivers will experience the true essence of what the ST badge means - wherever they are.” The ST (Sport Technologies) badge was introduced first in Europe in 1997 and is reserved for sports-tuned variants of key Ford models. Customers have come to appreciate that cars carrying the unique Ford ST badge balance high performance with real-world practicality and refinement.

NEW MAZDA TO DEBUT IN MOSCOW

26. July 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the all-new Mazda6 sedan (known as Mazda Atenza in Japan), totally redesigned for the first time in five years, at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show. The Moscow Motor Show begins August 29 and runs through to September 9, 2012. The new Mazda6 is the second of Mazda’s [...]

AUDI UNLEASH UPDATED SUPERCAR

25. July 2012

Audi have unveiled their updated flagship performance model the R8. The new top model the R8 V10 plus, comes with a new 7-speed S tronic gearbox, new LED headlights and indicator lights with dynamic display as standard. According to the company, new details lend an even sharper design. The single-frame grille with the beveled upper corners is painted high-gloss black, with horizontal chrome inserts adorning the struts on the V10 variants. The bumper is also new, with the air inlets bearing three crossbars each. As an option, Audi installs a front splitter made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). The splitter is standard on the new R8 V10 plus. LED headlights with a new technology are now standard on all variants of the Audi R8. The light-emitting diodes for the high and low beams have been placed above and below the strip-shaped daytime running lights, which are specially actuated to serve as indicators. In addition, static turning lights are integrated in the headlights. The housings of the outside mirrors and the side blades, the lateral air inlets on the Coupé, are made from CFRP on the new R8 V10 plus top model. In the 10-cylinder variants the blades extend outwards farther than on the V8 and have special edging; small marks of distinction also occur at the sills. The vent louvres next to the rear window have an aluminium look on the R8 V10 Coupé (matt black on the R8 V8 Coupé and R8 V10 plus). As an option, LEDs illuminate the engine compartment; in the R8 V10 plus this illumination as well as a partial CFRP lining for the engine compartment are standard.

PHILLIP ISLAND CRUISE FOR A GREAT CAUSE

13. July 2012

Car and Bike clubs from all over Victoria have been invited to a very special event at Phillip Island on August 26th. The Beau Vernon All Makes Car and Bike cruise will be run to assist young local footballer Beau Vernon who was severely injured while playing for Leongatha in the local football competition. Vernon, who played [...]

CHRYSLER AUSTRALIA LAUNCH NEW 300, BUT IT’S NO TO V8 SUPERCARS

11. July 2012

Chrysler Australia have released their new 300 range including the improved high performance SRT8 model. Australian Journalists were invited to test the new cars at Phillip Island. (No we weren’t invited) The SRT8 features an all-new 6.4-litre Hemi V8, ensuring the 300 SRT8’s status as one of the most powerful factory-fettled sports saloons on the planet. According to Chrysler [...]

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FORD’S AUSSIE PULLOUT: HEAR THE FULL MEDIA CONFERENCE

THE FALCON IS DEAD! FORD TO END AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING

THE RETURN OF THE IN PIT LANE PODCAST

HONDA CR-Z IS AUTOCAR ASEAN CAR OF THE YEAR

THERE’S MORE TO LE MANS THAN LE MANS

FORD’S FOCUS ON HOT NEW SMALL CAR

NEW MAZDA TO DEBUT IN MOSCOW

AUDI UNLEASH UPDATED SUPERCAR

PHILLIP ISLAND CRUISE FOR A GREAT CAUSE

CHRYSLER AUSTRALIA LAUNCH NEW 300, BUT IT’S NO TO V8 SUPERCARS

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