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Range Rover Vogue Autobiography
6th January, 2009
With the introduction of Range Rover Vogue Autobiography the world's most complete Luxury SUV is now even
better. Autobiography offers even higher levels of luxury and refinement, combined with the ability to
personalise a Range Rover Vogue to suit one's own sense of taste and style .....more
Mahindra Pik-Up to ‘Power’ Staunch National Finals Rodeo
6th January, 2009
Tough, rugged and value-for-money brand of utility vehicles, the Mahindra Pik-Up range, will be a
major sponsor of the upcoming National Finals Rodeo to be held in the Gold Coast from 8th January, 2009 .....more
New
Land Rover Discovery 3 for 2009
23rd December, 2008
The Land Rover Discovery 3 has established a strong position for 'itself' as a premium, luxury, all-purpose vehicle since its launch, with an off-road pedigree which is unrivalled. The 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 continues this theme with incorporation of eye-catching exterior revisions, new interior trims and specification upgrades
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Land Rover G4 Challenge
Cancelled
21st December, 2008
Land Rover
confirmed on Friday that it
will cancel the Land Rover G4 Challenge programme in order to
focus more on product launches in 2009 ....
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Range Rover Sport For 2009
19th December, 2008
Continued enhancement and refinement best describes the changes
for the Range Rover Sport for 2009. These include a refreshed
exterior trim, new wheel designs and improvements to the
interior craftsmanship enhancing the premium feel....
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Land Rover Defender 110 SVX Arrives in Australia
4th December, 2008
The Land Rover Defender 60th Anniversary SVX 60th
Anniversary Limited Edition boasts distinctive exterior design and interior features, making it the
most sort after and stylish Defender ever produced .....
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Jeep J8 Not Coming To Australia
17th November, 2008
The Jeep J8 marks the Jeep brand's return to
commercial and military vehicle production with a thoroughly modern vehicle designed to
meet the needs of both non-government organisations and government agencies .....
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Ssangyong Distributorship Changes
9th November, 2008
Sime Darby Motor Group (Australia) Pty Limited has
announced the successful acquisition of the Australian distribution rights for Ssangyong motor
vehicles and spare parts by Sime Darby .....
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Mahindra & Mahindra Enters Joint Venture with Local Importer
7th November, 2008
The agreement will lead to the formation of a new
company called Mahindra Automotive Australia which will continue the marketing, promotion
and retail of Mahindra vehicles in Australia .....
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G-Class For Army
30th October, 2008
The Australian Defence Force (ADF)
yesterday signed a contract with Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific (MBAuP) for the
supply of 1,200 G-Class cross-country vehicles .....
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New Suzuki Grand Vitara Arrives
10th September, 2008
A new petrol engine line-up headlines the changes, with
an all-new 2.4-litre variable valve timing (VVT) four cylinder engine and an all-new 3.2-litre VVT
V6 .....
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Volkswagen Releases Sporty Touareg R50
24th August, 2008
Volkswagen’s most powerful diesel, the Touareg
R50, is easily recognisable with its 21-inch Omanyt alloy wheels with 295 tyres, blue
painted brake callipers, discrete wheel well flares and independent bumpers. Inside, the
features include a sports seat system in anthracite coloured Napa leather with integrated
R series logo in the headrestraints .....
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GM to Invest $445 Million in Thailand
15th August, 2008
General Motors is investing $445 million (USD)
to build an engine plant and upgrade an existing vehicle assembly plant in Thailand .....
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Nissan Crowns Navara Range with New King Cab
29th July, 2008
A trio of King Cab models is now available powered by a
2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering 126 kW power and 403 Nm torque in 4x4 models .....
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New Kia Sorento limited edition pack is perfect for your Global Circuit
28th July, 2008
Kia's popular Sorento mid-sized SUV, including
the sought-after 2.5-litre CRDi models, is now available for a limited time with $3,400
worth of extra equipment that makes Sorento perfect for your next trip, whether it's
circumnavigating the world or just going away for the weekend .....
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2008 Jeep Jamboree – The Ultimate 4WD Single Brand Event
28th July, 2008
Jeep enthusiasts, their families and friends will
flock to the 2008 Jeep Jamboree to explore a full range of activities, including off-road
driving trails, fun vehicle-related challenges and regional drives through the scenic NSW
central coast .....
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Mitsubishi’s Four-Wheel Drive Triton Utility Gears Up with Super Select
25th July, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited has announced the arrival
of an upgrade to its popular Triton four-wheel drive utility – the addition of the Mitsubishi Super
Select four-wheel drive system to diesel VR, GLX-R and GLS models .....
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Mopar Adventure Pack Now Available for Jeep Wrangler
24th July, 2008
Rugged. Durable. Capable. That’s Jeep Wrangler. And
now there’s hardcore Genuine Jeep Accessories from Mopar® that are as rugged, durable and
capable as the vehicle they were designed for .....
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2009 Mitsubishi Challenger Prepares For Debut
20th July, 2008
Mitsubishi will unveil its new Challenger at the Moscow
Motor Show to be held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow between 29th August and 7th September, 2008 .....
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Land Rover Took A Stand At Goodwood
14th July, 2008
Gerry Judah's largest and most impressive Central Display
structure was featured at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend .....
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Land Rover's TrackNAVCHALLENGE 2008
11th July, 2008
Months of dedication and team work paid off this month
for students from Chase Terrace Technology College, when they were crowned the winners of Land
Rover's TrackNAVCHALLENGE 2008 .....
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Strong May Sales for Mitsubishi
8th June, 2008
With sales of 4,716 imported vehicles during May, MMAL
registered an increase of 5.6 per cent for the month against static market growth. Year-to-date the
company recorded 24,271 imported sales, up 16.6 per cent on 2007 and well ahead of the market average
increase of 4.0 per cent .....
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May Madness a Success for Suzuki
8th June, 2008
A total of 2,287 Suzuki vehicles were sold last month,
far surpassing the 1,878 record set in 2007 and lifting Suzuki sales a remarkable 21 per cent
ahead of the same time last year .....
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More Value and New CRD Option for the Iconic Jeep Wrangler
2nd June, 2008
With record sales in the past 12 months, the Jeep
Wrangler will further stimulate the senses of the adventurous off-road driver with a host of
additions to the standard vehicle line-up .....
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Prince Of Wales Marks Land Rover's 60th Anniversary
14th May, 2008
Land Rover welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales (Prince
Charles) to the company's factory in Solihull, England, yesterday, as it celebrated its 60th
anniversary .....
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Soaring Suzuki Sales
5th May, 2008
The April sales result continued a remarkable run of 17 straight
months of increased sales and confirmed Suzuki Australia’s position as one of the fastest growing brands in
the country .....
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Land Rover celebrates production of 100,000th Freelander 2
1st May, 2008
The 100,000th car, a Rimini Red 2.2 litre diesel automatic, is
now en route to a customer in the city of Surgut, located on Russia's Central Siberian Plateau .....
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Happy 60th Birthday Land Rover
30th April, 2008
Today, the 30th April, 2008, the company that
pioneered go-anywhere transport, that helped to open up Australia and the world, turned 60 .....
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Holden Introduces Sporty Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Editions
28th April, 2008
GM Holden has introduced two Rodeo 60th Anniversary
Special Editions each offering over $3,000* worth of extra value and enhanced sports styling .....
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Land Rover Takes Up The Reins At Windsor
24th April, 2008
Land Rover will once again be the main sponsor of the
Royal Windsor Horse Show – taking place in Home Park, Windsor Castle, England, from 7th-11th May .....
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Land Rover Defender 110 SVX Special Edition Coming To Australia
21st April, 2008
Land Rover is marking its 60th anniversary with the
special edition Defender SVX model, which goes on sale in Australia in the second half of 2008.
The iconic Defender still bears a strong visual resemblance to its 1948 predecessor, but inside
the SVX model boasts an array of modern comforts and features, such as satellite navigation,
Recaro seats and iPod compatibility .....
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100,000 Land Rover Freelander 2s
9th April, 2008
Employees at Halewood Operations on Merseyside, in England, are
celebrating after producing the 100,000th Land Rover Freelander 2. The milestone vehicle has been built
just 17 months after Freelander 2 production started at Halewood .....
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Holden Colorado To Replace Rodeo
21st March, 2008
There is no news yet on why Holden wants to drop
the successful 'Rodeo' name and introduce a new nameplate like 'Colorado' to the market .....
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A Toy Like No Other
19th March, 2008
Hummer has converted the right-hand drive H3 into
the ultimate gadget for grown ups – a one-off life-sized remote controlled car that definitely
won’t be available in your local toy shop .....
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Mahindra's Great Escape
12th March, 2008
Mandawa, where this year’s Great Escape took place, is
situated near the administrative district of Jhunjunu in the Shekhawati district of Rajasthan
and is noted for its majestic medieval fort .....
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All-new Jeep Cherokee, a 4x4 for Everyday Life
11th March, 2008
The all-new Jeep Cherokee remains true to its
legendary 4x4 heritage while offering customers more on-road refinement and amenities. The new
Cherokee takes on the Jeep rugged exterior design and it now comes standard with the all-new
Selec-Trac II full-time four-wheel-drive system .....
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Mitsubishi Pajero Marks 25 Years In Australia
9th March, 2008
Next Car's favourite compact 4x4, the hardy, powerful
and almost unstoppable off-road, Mitsubishi Pajero is celebrating its twenty-fifth year of sales
in Australia. To commemorate one of its most successful models, Mitsubishi Motors Australia
Limited (MMAL) will be releasing a special anniversary limited edition .....
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Ninety Nine Years of Suzuki Excellence On Show
28th February, 2008
One of Australia’s fastest growing automotive
brands will unveil a new stand and some exciting new product at this year’s Melbourne Motor
Show .....
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Land Rover LRX Flies Into Melbourne
8th February, 2008
Smaller than a Freelander 2, its lower weight and reduced
aerodynamic drag are designed to give significant gains in fuel efficiency and reduced C02 emissions .....
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Nissan Launches Updated Turbo Diesel Navara D22 Range
4th February, 2008
Nissan's popular Navara D22 'workhorse' range now has a
new inter-cooled turbo diesel engine and revised model line-up .....
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Kia Quality And Value Now Matched By 5-Year Factory Warranty
4th February, 2008
Kia's rapid move to greater quality and reliability
as a match for its value has provided another reason for new car buyers to consider Kia with
the recent announcement that all Kia vehicles sold from 1st January, 2008, will be covered by
a standard, factory-backed five-year warranty .....
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Sensational Value in New Suzuki SUVs
3rd February, 2008
Suzuki has added more to its award-winning SUV line-up with
the addition of a Grand Vitara Trekker value pack and by launching one of its most famous nameplates –
the Jimny Sierra .....
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Nissan Announces The Arrival Of The Limited Edition Navara Outlaw
1st February, 2008
Powered by Nissan’s well-received YD25 diesel engine,
the new Navara Outlaw is based on the ST-X model and adds 17 inch alloy wheels, chrome side
steps, chrome bonnet protector, alloy nudge bar, fog lights, Bluetooth connectivity, soft
tonneau cover and an Outlaw decal .....
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TMI Pacific Announces New Mahindra Dealer Sites
30th January, 2008
TMI Pacific, the distributor of the Mahindra Pik-Up
utility from India, has started 2008 with an announcement of an additional four new dealers and
seven new dealer sites across the Queensland and Victoria markets .....
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New Suzuki Offers Maximum Muscle with Minimum Consumption
22nd January, 2008
The Grand Vitara turbo-diesel will pack a full
complement of safety equipment, including ESP with traction control, six airbags and ABS with
electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist .....
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HX Concept Provides Vision Of An Open-Air Hummer
17th January, 2008
With its unmistakable Hummer design and a compact,
go-anywhere driving ethic, the Hummer HX concept challenges the hierarchy of the trail. Hummer is
displaying the nimble, reconfigurable off-roader at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show .....
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Land Rover's Hat Trick
10th January, 2008
Land Rover has achieved its third successive record sales
year with 226,395 cars sold around the world in 2007. That's an increase of 17.6% on the previous
year .....
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