Fix fringe benefits for charities and carsThe government is investigating how to give charities the best deal on fringe benefits tax. If we give charitable organizations the best possible deal (and why shouldn't we?), someone has to pay to match the lost...
Does the tax system make any sense?FIRST-TERM governments can't help themselves. Bob Hawke, John Howard and Kevin Rudd all made big tax reform announcements in their first term - or in Rudd's case, his only...
One clunk or two?The Labor Party's version of the US government's cash-for-clunkers scheme is, like the original, intended to help the local car industry while pretending to help the...
Audi A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI QUATTROFour Star Bruce Newton, The Sydney Morning Herald, July 24, 2010 The diesel version of the five-door coupe is the best vehicle to wear the A5 badge. Good Rides, handles and steers with the best balance of any A5 strong...
The Audi A7 — Elegance and EfficiencyIngolstadt, Germany — Emotion-packed design, sporty character and innovative technology: Audi is targeting a new market segment with the A7 Sportback. The large five-door model with the dynamically accentuated rear end...
Gillard vows direct action, tooBusinesses that voluntarily make their buildings greener would receive generous tax concessions from a re-elected Labor government. From July 1 businesses that improved the energy efficiency rating of their buildings...
Clearner Car Rebate to Lower Emissions and Improve Vehicle SafetyAustralia will move towards lower vehicle emissions with the implementation of today's policy announcement by Federal Labor to introduce a $2,000 Cleaner Car Rebate for motorists trading in older cars for new,...
Super Trucks bring big rig mayhem back to Queensland racewayThe mighty Super Trucks will unleash their thunderous big rig mayhem upon Queensland Raceway for the first time since 2001, to headline an all-action round four of the 2010 Queensland Racing Drivers Championship (QRDC)...
Suzuki Partners With Ski & Snowboard Australia - NewsSuzuki Australia has teamed up with Ski & Snowboard Australia as the official vehicle sponsor for the upcoming National Snowsport Championships. Held throughout August, the series represents the highest level of...
BMW surfs the in-car-netBMW to offer an in-car wireless internet system for just $200. BMW Australia is set to offer wireless internet access in its cars before the end of this year.
Citroen wants you to enjoy a European autumn for less - NewsAutumn is one of the best times of the year to enjoy Europe. The summer crowds have gone home, the summer heat has died down, but it’s still warm and sunny and some of Europe’s sights, such as the Alps, are at their...
Kumho Tyres Now Available At Bob Jane T-Marts - NewsAustralia's largest and best known tyre retailer, Bob Jane T-Marts has embraced Korean tyre technology and is now selling and recommending Kumho tyres through its Australia wide network of more than 130 tyre...
BMW To Launch In-car Internet Access In AustraliaBMW Australia today announced plans to offer wireless internet functionality in its vehicles, making it the first car manufacturer to offer this ground-breaking technology.
Vic tax ‘clears roads’PRINT EDITION: A $45 million a year tax on Melbourne’s downtown car parks is set to stay after a state government review credited the charge with helping reduce traffic congestion in the CBD.
Ford Australia Signs Up As Key Sponsor For CARnivalFord Australia has signed up as an Associate Partner of the inaugural CAMS CARnival to be held this October in Echuca-Moama. CAMS Carnival is expected to attract up to attract up to 2,000 entrants who will participate...
Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L 'R' Highlander - What's Benny been up to now?On the weekend we finally got the chance to try out Benny’s off-road credentials. We headed down to my local offroad playground to have some fun and for a bit extra I loaded him up to the gunwales with people, three...
Lotus Evora 414E Showcases Hybrid TechnologyHybrid performance also translates to highly intelligent performance with the unveiling of the environmentally focused Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid. So named because of its plug-in hybrid driver system and 414PS (306kW), the...