Archive for November, 2008

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More of the 2010 Ford Mustang

The new Ford Mustang was released into the wild last week and from the outside it certainly is a nice looking piece of machinery.

The front end has been refined to improve drag and reduce lift. The engine output has been increased by 15 horsepower and just to add a touch of class to the beast [...]

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A Sign of the Times

Here in Australia the 2009 Brisbane Motor Show has been cancelled and in America more and more manufacturers are withdrawing from the motor show circuit.
The Detroit show is considered to be THE motor show of the year in the United States but already Suzuki, Nissan, Land Rover, Rolls Royce and Mitsubishi have decided not to [...]

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The Brisbane Motor Show Has Been Cancelled for 2009

In a move that’s hardly surprising the organising committee of the Brisbane Motor Show has announced that the 2009 show has been cancelled.
The organising committee says that the show will be back in 2010 but it seems that some exhibitors think that there are too many car shows and the cost of exhibiting at all [...]

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Finally Some Good News for the Aussie Car Industry

For Australia have announced that they have now changed their minds about closing the engine plant in Geelong.
Not only will the plant stay open but Ford will invest $21 million to upgrade the plant to the point where its products will meet tough European standards.

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The 2010 Ford Mustang

There’s a new Ford Mustang due out in America next year and Ford are beginning to tease us with a few tantalising photos. Here, courtesy of the Ford Motor Company are a few of the latest teases.

The dashboard design looks a little dated to me.

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Bad Economic News Continues for the Car Industry

In America General Motors is expected to announce the suspension of development work on a range of future models. One of Ford’s biggest parts suppliers has announced the closure of five plants as demand for its products dries up.
The big three manufacturers in the US are reported to be planning on approaching the White House [...]

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Australian New Car Sales Fall by Over 10%

With the slow slide into recession that we’ve been experiencing here in Australia it was only a matter of time before the impact was felt by car makers here in Australia and October was the month that it all began.
A drop in new vehicles sales during October reflects the broader slowdown in the Australian and [...]

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Can Things Get Worse for Ford and GM in America?

Ford in the United States recoreded a 30% drop in sales for October and General Motors reported a 45% drop in sales for the same period.
Can things get any worse for Ford and General Motors? I’m sure they can and I’m sure they will.

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Porsche 993 Twin Turbo for Sale

Porsche 993 Twin Turbos like this one don’t come up for sale very often … and unless you live in the United States this one could be a bit far away. But if you’re in the United States then this 1997 Porsche 993 could definitely be your next classic sports car.

This Porsche 993 Turbo for [...]