The BMW Group is once again celebrating a premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in launching the BMW Z4 M Coupé and the BMW Z4 Coupé 3.0si. BMW is presenting the two cars to the public for the first time at the 76th Geneva Show. At the same time this special event, so rich in tradition, is again setting the stage for the BMW Z4 Roadster and the BMW Z4 M Roadster following their world debut just a short time ago at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

 The third world premiere is the presentation of the BMW 320si coming in a special limited edition and serving as the base car for the racing model to be entered in the 2006 World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).

The first major European car show in the year also marks the presentation of numerous innovations in technology: From 2nd–12th March 2006, visitors from all over the world will be able to see how BMW can successfully overcome and eliminate the apparent contradiction in terms between dynamic performance and superior fuel economy. For apart from efficient petrol and diesel engines already built in series production, BMW is also presenting some brand-new, cutting-edge developments in engine technology in Geneva.

Indeed, one of BMW’s world debuts at this year’s Geneva Show is the first straight-six power unit with biturbo technology, high-precision direct gasoline injection, and an all-aluminium crankcase. This highly innovative power unit combines exceptional power and performance with a standard of economy never seen before on an engine of this calibre and with this technology, making the new power unit a par­tic­ularly fascinating example of efficient dynamics.

The new turbocharged engine once again extends and broadens BMW’s range of outstanding drive units which, through its diversity and supreme technical standard, has fascinated both customers and experts alike time and again.

BMW is also presenting the latest engines in all of the Company’s power and performance classes in Geneva, among them several power units lauded only recently by the “Engine of the Year Award”.

The Highlights at a Glance.

World debut: the new BMW Z4 M Coupé.
Particularly this uncompromising Sports Coupé from BMW M GmbH will appeal to the really sporting, ambitious driver. Through its 3.2-litre straight-six power unit alone (252 kW, 365 Nm), this new model guarantees exceptional per­formance and supreme driving pleasure all in one. Accelerating to a maximum speed of 250 km/h or 155 mph, this supreme sports car with its high-performance chassis and suspension completes the sprint from 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.

World debut: the new BMW Z4 Coupé 3.0si.
This two-seater with its classic coupé silhouette and 195 kW straight-six power unit combined with a truly supreme chassis and suspension offers dynamism and agility of the highest standard. And despite its sporting qualities (0–100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, top speed 250 km/h), the BMW Z4 Coupé 3.0si requires just 8.6 litres/100 km in the composite EU cycle.

BMW Z4 M Roadster:
The 3.2-litre straight-six (252 kW, 365 Nm) rock­eting this two-seater to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds guarantees open-air driving pleasure of the highest calibre. And at the same time the BMW Z4 M Roadster gives the driver truly unique handl­ing in every respect. From the outside this outstanding model is clearly distinguishable above all by its front air dam with huge air intake scoops and bi-xenon headlights, the individual design of its 18-inch wheels, and the rear end in typical BMW M style with four tailpipes.

BMW Z4 Roadster:
The BMW Z4 Roadster featured in Geneva comes with discreet refinements in its design and looks as well as innovative en­gines covering the entire range from 110 kW (BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i) to 195 kW (BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0si) as new highlights in the 2006 open-air season.

World debut: the new BMW 320si.
Available in a Limited Edition of just 2,600 units, this special ver­sion of the BMW 3 Series Sedan features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder power unit developing maximum output of 127 kW at 7,000 rpm. Further special features are the M Sports Package and 18-inch wheels in the design of the WTCC racing version. Top speed is 225 km/h, with acceleration to 100 km/h in this motor­sport-based Sports Sedan coming in just 8.1 seconds. The BMW 320si is the base car for the competition model to be raced in the 2006 WTCC Series.

World debut: the new straight-six turbo engine.
Even more dynamic, even more efficient: BMW is presenting the first straight-six power unit with bi-turbo technology, high-pre­cision fuel injection, and an all-aluminium crankcase. This inno­vative engine with maximum output of 225 kW and peak torque of 400 Nm combines supreme power and performance with all-round up-to-date economy and leaves the former weaknesses of turbocharger technology far behind. Already developed to pro­duction standard, this new power unit is being presented to the world public in Geneva for the first time.

Prize-winning: BMW’s engine range.
BMW is presenting its entire range of engines at the Geneva Motor Show, thus clearly substantiating the Company’s inno­va­tive power also in the area of engine technology. Visitors will be able to admire both petrol and diesel engines in all classes.

Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
23rd February, 2006
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Audi RS 4 now also in Avant and Cabriolet
22nd February, 2006
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22nd February, 2006
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Mini Record Breaker Arrives in Australia
22nd February, 2006
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Forester’s Millionth Milestone
21st February, 2006
Subaru Forester production has passed the one million mark just nine years and three months after the first model was made in December 1996 ..... more

Shepparton's Moke Muster
21st February, 2006
The 40th anniversary of Australian Moke production is being celebrated with the first National Moke Muster ..... more

McNish Bids To Make History In Audi's Diesel Racer
21st February, 2006
Allan McNish will aim to become the first Briton to win the Le Mans 24 Hour race driving a diesel-powered sportscar ..... more

UK Competitor Selected For 2006 G4 Challenge
21st February, 2006
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Ford's S-Max And Galaxy For Geneva
20th February, 2006
Ford Motor Company today announced the arrival of two all-new interpretations of the modern people carrier. The sporty new Ford S-Max and the spacious new Ford Galaxy ..... more

Mazda Starts Production of the CX-7
20th February, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation today held a ceremony to mark the start of production of the all-new Mazda CX-7 ..... more

BMW's New Biturbo 6-Cylinder Engine
20th February, 2006
BMW is set to tear the wraps off a production-ready biturbo version of its acclaimed petrol-powered six-cylinder at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Citroen At Brisbane Motor Show
20th February, 2006
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North America's New Hummer H3 X
19th February, 2006
Less than a year after the H3 went on sale, Hummer has announced, at the Chicago Motor Show, a new model called H3 X, based on the H3 Street Concept ..... more

Audi S6 V10 for Australia
19th February, 2006
The new Audi S6 is characterised by a refined flow of power in conjunction with superlative comfort and an elegantly understated appearance ..... more

Dodge At Geneva Motor Show
19th February, 2006
The introduction of the Caliber and Nitro marks the arrival of two new contenders in the competitive C- and mid-size SUV segments ..... more

Holden's First Barina Sedan
19th February, 2006
Holden’s light car line-up has a new addition - and it is made in communist China! ..... more

Volkswagen's Compact AWD Concept Vehicle
17th February, 2006
Volkswagen has revealed its latest design study, the Concept A, a crossover between a sports car and a compact SUV ..... more

Ford Territory SR
17th February, 2006
Ford unveiled a special edition model of its popular award winning Territory at the Melbourne Motor Show – the Ford Territory SR ..... more

Europe's Seat Ibiza For 2006
17th February, 2006
The new Seat Ibiza has now arrived in Seat’s European dealer network. Seat's most successful model has undergone a major styling transformation ..... more

Kia Cee’d Concept Car
17th February, 2006
Kia will unveil a new concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. The show car, named Cee’d (pronounced ‘seed’) ..... more

Maserati Celebrates With A New GranSport
17th February, 2006
Maserati is celebrating its victory in the 2005 FIA GT Manufactures' Cup with a limited edition Maserati GranSport ..... more

Wraps Come Off New Mazda Tribute
16th February, 2006
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Mercedes-Benz At The Geneva Motor Show
16th February, 2006
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16th February, 2006
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High Performance Maybach 57 S
16th February, 2006
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Falcon SR & New E-Gas Model Range Revealed
16th February, 2006
A new special edition Falcon was revealed at the Melbourne Motor Show, alongside an expanded range of dedicated E-Gas Falcons ..... more

Audi Launches ‘Audi Exclusive Line’
16th February, 2006
Audi has launched a new interior trim package ‘Audi exclusive line’ for the A3, A4 and A6 model range in Australia ..... more

Honda Updates Sports Models
15th February, 2006
Honda Australia has unveiled a sports variant of its Accord Euro sedan and a facelifted S2000 at the Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Opel GT: A European Legend Returns
15th February, 2006
The new two-seat GT features an exciting design with sharply cut lines, rear-wheel drive and a potent petrol-fuelled 2-litre four-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection ..... more

Suzuki WRC Concept To Debut At Geneva
15th February, 2006
Suzuki's concept for a world rally car will be appearing at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It is based on the new SX4 ..... more

Land Rover Worldwide Sales Boom In January
15th February, 2006
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Ferrari At Brisbane Motor Show
15th February, 2006
Ferrari importers, Ateco, will display the F430 and the 612 Scaglietti at the Brisbane Motor Show in March (3rd-12th March, 2006) ..... more

New Special Edition BF Falcon XR6 Cab Chassis
14th February, 2006
Only 300 of the new special edition models will be made, to go on sale in May ..... more

America's Honda Civic Si Sedan Concept
14th February, 2006
The Civic Si Sedan Concept provides strong hints of the styling and performance for a production Civic Si Sedan scheduled to go on sale across America later this year ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class
14th February, 2006
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has made its Australian debut at the Melbourne Motor Show and will be arriving in Mercedes-Benz dealers this month ..... more

Porsche 911 Turbo For Geneva Motor Show
13th February, 2006
Porsche is extending its current product range with the addition of a new 911 Turbo. The sixth generation of the 911 series’ top-of-the-range model will be celebrating its world premiere on 28th February, 2006 ..... more

Mazda 3 MPS To Debut At Geneva Motor Show
13th February, 2006
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance Mazda 3 MPS, as well as present the European debut of the Kabura concept vehicle, at the 76th annual Geneva International Motor Show ..... more

Audi Quickens Heartbeats With New RS 4
13th February, 2006
The hero of the A4 range is Audi’s all-new RS4 supercar, which is displayed alongside the superlative new Audi S8 sports luxury limousine at Melbourne's Motor Show ..... more

Fiat Grande Punto For Brisbane's Motor Show
13th February, 2006
Following its Australian debut at Melbourne's Motor Show, the Fiat Grande Punto will, also, be on display at Brisbane's Motor Show in March ..... more

Thai-built Mitsubishi Truck Exports To Increase
13th February, 2006
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced today that the export of the new Triton trucks produced at Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., are to move onto a full-scale footing in the second half of 2006 ..... more

Subaru B9 Tribeca: Here Within A Year
12th February, 2006
Subaru’s B9 Tribeca – which goes on sale in Australia late this year or early next year, at the latest – has been awarded top crash test ratings by America’s NHTSA ..... more

England's Freestream T1 Design Issues
12th February, 2006
As the world’s first road car to exceed 1,000bhp-per-tonne the Freestream T1 is perhaps bound to grab the headlines ..... more

Ford Territory Turbo
12th February, 2006
The all new turbo Territory models are a Ford Australia engineering innovation – it's no small task mating one of Ford's most popular engines to Australia's most successful Sports Utility Vehicle ..... more

Renault Commitment 2009
12th February, 2006
Renault's President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn announced "Renault Commitment 2009," a growth plan whose ambition is to make and sustain Renault as the most profitable European volume car company ..... more

Legendary Caterhams go under the hammer
12th February, 2006
Never ones to follow tradition, British sports car manufacturer, Caterham, are to auction a selection of their most celebrated used Sevens ..... more

Mazda CX-7: Arriving Late 2006
12th February, 2006
The all-new CX-7 will go on sale in November, making Australia the first market outside of North America to receive the Mazda crossover SUV ..... more

NISMO 350Z at the Melbourne International Motor Show
12th February, 2006
Nissan unveils the NISMO 350Z sports coupe fitted with racing and styling parts designed by Nissan’s famed motorsport arm ..... more

Subaru’s Liberty Blitzen
12th February, 2006
Subaru unveiled the limited edition Liberty Blitzen at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Pricing Announced
10th February, 2006
The latest addition to Ford Australia's high performance arsenal, the new Focus XR5 Turbo, will go on sale in May with a recommended retail price of $35,990 ..... more

New Saab 9-5 Fresh Face, Bold Styling
9th February, 2006
The new Saab 9-5 made its first appearance in Australia today at the Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

Holden History And Future Unveiled At Melbourne
9th February, 2006
Holden pays homage to an Australian icon at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show with a specially customised Monaro, while the T2X concept, with its compact SUV style and bold coupe lines, point to possible future design cues ..... more

S8 Tops Audi’s Melbourne Motor Show Line-Up
9th February, 2006
Audi’s race-bred S8 supercar heads up an impressive display of performance cars at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

Chrysler To Expand Model Range
9th February, 2006
Chrysler yesterday confirmed the pending arrival of four new vehicles including a diesel within six months ..... more

Jeep To Expand Model Range
8th February, 2006
Jeep is planning a greater presence in Australia this year with the company confirming two new models for 2006; the Grand Cherokee SRT-8 and the Commander ..... more

Europe's New Chevrolet Epica From Daewoo
8th February, 2006
Europe's new Chevrolet Epica, sourced from Daewoo, is the brand’s first mid-size model to be launched in Europe and will come with a choice of two transversely mounted engines ..... more

Porsche Cayman For Melbourne Motor Show
8th February, 2006
Porsche is back at the Melbourne Motor Show for 2006 with its brand new Cayman S coupe, which will be the centrepiece of the Porsche show stand ..... more

All Time Record Sales for Honda
7th February, 2006
After recording its third year of record sales of 28% in 2005, Honda has started 2006 recording its highest ever monthly sales of 4,751 units ..... more

Subaru's new Impreza 2.0i Luxury
7th February, 2006
Subaru has launched a special edition Impreza 2.0i Luxury that offers more than $6,300-worth of extras for a price premium of just $2,000 (RRP) above the entry level Impreza 2.0i ..... more

Ford Reveals a Stylish New Escape
7th February, 2006
"The Melbourne International Motor Show marks the first time this new vehicle is being shown before going on sale throughout Asia Pacific later this year," said Ford Australia President Tom Gorman ..... more

‘Auto Motor Und Sport’ Readers Vote Audi Models Top
7th February, 2006
Audi was victorious three times in the recent "auto motor und sport" (ams) readers' poll ..... more

Dodge Introduces All-new 2007 Dodge Nitro
7th February, 2006
The Dodge brand — which is coming to Australia — is spicing up the American mid-size SUV segment with the 2007 Dodge Nitro ..... more

Freestream T1: Britain's new sports car
7th February, 2006
Developed for road and track, the ultra lightweight British 2-seater will offer a near Formula One performance experience ..... more

Focus Claims Ford's 50th World Rally Win
6th February, 2006
Marcus Grönholm and Timo Rautiainen scored Ford's 50th world rally victory when they won the Swedish Rally in a Ford Focus RS World Rally Car at the weekend ..... more

The Very Last Monaro
6th February, 2006
The last VZ Monaro coupe built by Holden has been painted with a custom colour and modified by Holden's Design and Engineering departments to reflect its iconic place in Australian automotive history ..... more

Smallest Cars Biggest Winners in January Sales
6th February, 2006
Sales of the smallest passenger cars boomed in January as the Australian motor vehicle market continued on its record-setting way ..... more

New from Mercedes-AMG: SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG
6th February, 2006
The SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG are now even more sporty and exclusive. Both high-performance AMG Roadsters have made further gains in terms of technology, design and appointments ..... more

Kia at Geneva Motor Show
6th February, 2006
Kia Motors Corporation will reveal three new vehicles when the 76th Salon de l’Automobiles, one of Europe’s most prestigious motor shows ..... more

Boost to Porsche Carrera Cup in UK
6th February, 2006
Competitors in the 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship, will not only enjoy the thrill of racing the new Type 997 911 GT3 Cup but will also be racing for longer and for bigger cash prizes ..... more

Mitsubishi and Proton sign memorandum
5th February, 2006
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Proton Holdings Berhad (Proton) have signed a memorandum of understanding for wider areas of corporation ..... more

Five Awards For The Maserati Quattroporte
5th February, 2006
The Maserati Quattroporte has won five automotive awards in the first four weeks of 2006 ..... more

Audi Continues 2005 Success
5th February, 2006
Audi Australia has recorded an all-time sales high for the month of January 2006, up 40% on its January 2005 sales result ..... more

Renault Altica Concept Car
5th February, 2006
Renault has taken the wraps off its new concept car, Altica, a sporty estate that combines flowing lines with a spacious interior. Its dynamic stance is underpinned by a long bonnet and curved forms ..... more

Honda Launches All-New Civic Range
5th February, 2006
Honda Australia has launched the eighth-generation Civic with new levels of power, fuel economy, refinement and comfort ..... more

Volkswagen Jetta Arrives In Australia
5th February, 2006
This dynamic new sports sedan is an important addition to the Volkswagen model range in Australia and will be a significant sales volume contributor ..... more

Mitsubishi At The Geneva Motor Show
2nd February, 2006
Mitsubishi Motors Europe unveils two radical new concept cars – Concept-EZ MIEV and Concept-X – as well as the striking new Colt CZC convertible at the Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Volvo Reveals Details Of All New S80
2nd February, 2006
Volvo has released the first details of its all new S80 saloon prior to its world debut at the 76th International Motor Show in Geneva (2nd - 12th March, 2006) ..... more

London's Design Museum Chooses The Citroen C6
2nd February, 2006
The Design Museum has already played host to a display dedicated to the Citroen DS and its influences on a wide range of car designs and now its successor, the Citroen C6 ..... more

Nissan At The Geneva Motor Show
2nd February, 2006
The Geneva Motor Show represents the world premiere of the Nissan Terranaut, a 4x4 vehicle which is intended for explorers and those customers with a spirit of adventure who want to travel to the extreme corners of the globe ..... more

Porsche 911 and Carrera GT are Germany's Best Sports Cars
2nd February, 2006
The "best sports cars" are Porsches again this year. Readers of "auto motor und sport" magazine voted the 911 (type 997) and the Carrera GT in the top two positions of "the best cars" in the "sports cars" category ..... more

Audi R10 Clocks Fastest Time
1st February, 2006
The new Audi R10 has proven successful after three days of extensive Winter Testing at Sebring, Florida, making AUDI AG’s ambitious target of taking victory at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race with a diesel-powered sports car all the more promising ..... more

Flagships star in GM Holden's export record
1st February, 2006
GM Holden has set a new vehicle export record for the company, breaking through the 60,000-vehicle barrier for the first time in 2005 ..... more

Citroen C4 Goes Diesel Hybrid
1st February, 2006
Citroen has released details of the Citroën C4 Diesel Hybrid, which adds remarkable fuel economy and low emissions to the Citroën C4's catalogue of technical advances ..... more

Mazda 3 Leads Strong Mazda Sales
1st February, 2006
Strong sales of the Mazda 3 sedan and hatch ensured a buoyant start to the new year for Mazda, with the importer achieving 5,384 sales last month ..... more

Peugeot Unveils Diesel Hybrid Technology
1st February, 2006
Peugeot has unveiled a 307 concept vehicle, featuring a diesel-electric hybrid power train, the Peugeot 307 ‘Hybride’ HDi ..... more

Saab 9-3 SportCombi Arrives
1st February, 2006
Saab is hoping to attract new customers from the traditional SUV segment with the launch of its European sport wagon, the all new 9-3 SportCombi ..... more

LOOKING BACK - 1946 Volkswagen Beetle
1st February, 2006
Production numbers were tiny by comparison when the incredible story of Volkswagen’s success began 60 years ago ..... more

Alfa's New Spider and 159 Wagon
31st January, 2006
The forthcoming Geneva Motor Show will see the world debut of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon and the Spider, thus completing the range set to take Alfa Romeo into the future ..... more

WRC Leader Ford Heads To Snowy Sweden
31st January, 2006
Rallye Monte Carlo winner Ford takes its FIA World Rally Championship lead to the Swedish Rally with an opportunity to build on its victorious start to the season ..... more

Ferrari 599 GTB To Debut In Geneva
31st January, 2006
With the release of the 599 GTB, Ferrari is presenting its most powerful V12-engined production car of all time ..... more

Nissan X-Trail For 2006
31st January, 2006
Nissan will release a special edition X-Trail to celebrate 40 years of Nissan in Australia ..... more

Phantom Cements Market Leadership In 2005
31st January, 2006
Another strong year of sales has confirmed the position of the Rolls-Royce Phantom as the world’s leading super-luxury car ..... more

Fiat Australia Sales Up 76.4%
31st January, 2006
The Fiat Ducato has continued to drive sales upwards in 2005 with a sales increase for Fiat's van range of 76.4 per cent and this is predicted to continue in 2006 ..... more

Two Historic Support Races At Le Mans 2006
30th January, 2006
The support race at the Le Mans 24 Hours has become an jewel in the crown of this endurance event – and one of the world’s greatest historic races ..... more

Ferrari Superamerica For Melbourne
30th January, 2006
Australian deliveries of the Ferrari Superamerica may now be underway, but the Melbourne International Motor Show may be most people's only opportunity to see this car ..... more

The 75 Most Significant ’32 Ford Hot Rods
30th January, 2006
After nominating 474 individual cars and completing 3 rounds of balloting, a blue ribbon panel of hot rod authorities has selected America's 75 most significant ’32 Ford hot rods ..... more

35th success for the Porsche 911 at Daytona
30th January, 2006
With the GT class victory in their TPC Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car, Ian Baas, Randy Pobst, Spencer Pumpelly and Michael Levitas (all USA) secured a record 35th win for the Porsche 911 at the traditional 24 hour race at Daytona ..... more

Prize-giving ceremony Renault Clio III
30th January, 2006
On Friday, 27th January, 2006, Renault President and CEO Carlos Ghosn was officially handed the Car of the Year 2006 award for Clio III by the President of the Car of the Year Jury, Ray Hutton ..... more

Nissan Maxima For 2006
29th January, 2006
The 2006 model year Nissan Maxima will be available with a new continuously variable transmission and an updated exterior and interior design ..... more

GM Sells More Than 9 Million Vehicles
27th January, 2006
General Motors sold 9.17 million cars and trucks around the world in 2005, up 2 percent from the 8.99 million vehicles sold in 2004 ..... more

Škoda Roomster To Debut At Geneva Motor Show
28th January, 2006
Škoda Auto has revealed the first pictures of the new Škoda Roomster, the brand’s fourth model line. Not only does the Roomster represent Škoda’s move into a new market segment, but also a new development stage as the century-old brand starts on its next hundred years ..... more

Audi R10 Proves To Be A Sensation At Sebring
28th January, 2006
The impressive Audi R10 with a V12 bi-turbo TDI engine, has proven to be a huge sensation at Sebring’s “Winter Test” of the American Le Mans Series ..... more

Caterham Wins Prestigious MIA Award
28th January, 2006
British sports car manufacturer, Caterham Cars, has received the prestigious Export Achievement Award at the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) Business Excellence Awards 2005 ..... more

Nissan Tiida Arrives Next Week
27th January, 2006
Nissan’s Pulsar replacement, the all-new Tiida compact sedan and hatch, arrives in Australia on 1st February, 2006 ..... more

BMW Z4 Coupes to Arrive In H2 2006
25th January, 2006
The new two-seater Z4 Coupe and Z4 M Coupe are destined for Australia, with a release due in the second-half of 2006 ..... more

Citroen C4 Adds Personal Security
24th January, 2006
The Citroen C4 has matched its occupant and pedestrian safety performance with class-leading personal safety and security, according to independent test results ..... more

Porsche Achieves Record in Germany
24th January, 2006
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, posted another new record for registrations in Germany in 2005. A total of 16,565 Porsche vehicles were registered ..... more

Ford Wins 2006 Monte Carlo Rally
23rd January, 2006
Marcus Grönholm and Timo Rautiainen claimed a masterful victory on their debut in the new Ford Focus RS World Rally Car on the Rallye Monte Carlo over the weekend ..... more

Mercedes Confirms May Arrival For R-Class
23rd January, 2006
Mercedes-Benz today confirmed the new R-Class Grand Sports Tourer will be available in Australia from May this year. Starting from approximately $85,000 ..... more

Peugeot 206 Shaping Up For 2006
23rd January, 2006
The year 2006 is shaping up as a great year for the Peugeot 206. With increased specification and lower prices across the range ..... more

Honda Achieves Record European Sales
23rd January, 2006
Honda achieved record automobile sales in Europe, reaching a high of 285,924** units during 2005 against a downturn of 0.7%* ..... more

C4 Yourself What The Citroen C4 Can Deliver!
22nd January, 2006
The Citroën C4 HDi, the turbo diesel variant of Citroën's mid-size hatchback, is now on sale in Australia, delivering a unique combination of economy, performance and safety ..... more

Four Millionth Ford Focus Produced In Europe
22nd January, 2006
The Ford Focus, one of Europe's most popular cars, reached another milestone last week when the four millionth example produced in Europe, a Colorado red, 136 PS TDCi Ford Focus 4-door, was driven off the line at Ford's assembly plant in Valencia, Spain on Thursday ..... more

Volkswagen Passat is Germany's Favourite Car
21st January, 2006
It was a clear-cut decision: more than 320,000 votes were counted in the ADAC (General German Automobile Association) reader's choice awards for the "Gelber Engel 2006" prize. There were 54 models to choose from in the "Cars" category. In the end, the winner was the Volkswagen Passat ..... more

Pontiac Adds A CC
21st January, 2006
After closing 2005 with brisker sales than the rest of the mid-size car segment, the Pontiac G6 family of vehicles is expected to continue its growth in 2006 with a game-changing new entry - a G6 retractable hardtop convertible ..... more

Extra Statesman Luxury Now Standard
20th January, 2006
Statesman buyers receive even more luxury features as standard with the WL series 2006 Statesman International, on sale from this month ..... more

Jaguar XJ Wins UK's First Award Of 2006
20th January, 2006
The Jaguar XJ has already collected its first award of 2006, topping the Luxury Car category at the Fleet Excellence Awards, voted for by readers of Fleet Week and Fleet Management magazines ..... more

Renault's Limited Edition Mégane Coupe-Cabriolet
20th January, 2006
Renault has released a limited edition version of the Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet LX packed with over $1,500 of additional features ..... more

Suzuki Grand Vitara Catches A Wave
20th January, 2006
Suzuki unveiled its Suzuki Wave concept, a specially modified version of the new Suzuki Grand Vitara at the 2006 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Land Rover G4 Challenge UK Finalists
20th January, 2006
Counting down to one of the world's toughest driving and multi-sport adventure challenges, Scotsman and 2003 Land Rover G4 Challenge veteran, Tim Pickering, last week visited the Land Rover Experience in Dunkeld, Perthshire to administer some gruelling training on the three 2006 UK finalists ..... more

Dodge Re-introduces Performance Nameplate
20th January, 2006
A pair of names familiar to many automotive enthusiasts are again part of the Dodge performance line-up with the return of the Super Bee nameplate for the 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 and the "TorRed" exterior colour for the 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T ..... more

Learn To Drive The Maserati Way
20th January, 2006
Maserati has launched its 2006 Master GT driving course programme which provides a unique opportunity to hone existing driving ability and learn new skills under the tuition of an ex-Formula One driver whilst behind the wheel of a Maserati ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
19th January, 2006
Four years on from its launch, the successful Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has undergone a number of enhancements ..... more

Audi Unveils Dazzling Array of Firsts in Detroit
19th January, 2006
Audi treated visitors to the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with its presentation of three world firsts ..... more

Europe's Mitsubishi Colt CZC coupé-cabriolet
19th January, 2006
Two years after the launch of the Colt hatchback and a year after the introduction of the Colt coupé, Mitsubishi will unveil the third variant of the European Colt family at the 76th Geneva Motor Show: the sporty Colt CZC coupé-cabriolet ..... more

Daewoo's New AWD To Debut At Geneva Motor Show
18th January, 2006
GM has issued the first details of its all-new compact SUV, the Chevrolet Captiva, which makes its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March ..... more

Ford Ready For WRC
18th January, 2006
The opening of the FIA World Rally Championship season on the Rallye Monte Carlo (19th - 22nd January) heralds a new era for Ford ..... more

Mazda to Add Second Vehicle Test Track in Japan
18th January, 2006
In early March 2006, Mazda Motor Corporation will establish its second vehicle test track in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, to complement its Miyoshi Proving Ground facility ..... more

More Go For Holden's Performance Heroes
17th January, 2006
The most powerful standard engine ever offered by Holden will be installed in all 2006 model year Holden V8 vehicles. A new 6.0-litre alloy engine will deliver 260kW ..... more

Porsche: Exchange of exhaust tailpipes
17th January, 2006
Porsche AG, is having the exhaust tailpipes exchanged worldwide on 18,627 units of the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S ..... more

The new Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
17th January, 2006
Mercedes-Benz has shown its new entrant in the luxury Sports Utility Vehicle market segment at the 2006 Detroit Motor Show: the GL-Class ..... more

America's new Chrysler Aspen
17th January, 2006
“The all-new 2007 Chrysler Aspen offers customers guilt-free indulgence,” said a wishful thinking Jeff Bell, Vice President – Chrysler, Chrysler Group ..... more

Subaru Forester X Luxury
17th January, 2006
Celebrating its success as the best selling Compact Sports Utility Vehicle in 2005, Subaru has launched a special edition Forester X Luxury ..... more

25 new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Cars Arrive
16th January, 2006
Carrera Cup racing in Australia will shoot for a world record for the most number of brand new race cars of the same type ever to line up on a starting grid when 25 of the new 997-based Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars take to the track in Adelaide in March ..... more

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Edition + Expands
16th January, 2006
Following the success of the limited edition C 200 KOMPRESSOR Sport Edition, Mercedes-Benz announced today an enhanced version of the limited edition package can now be ordered across the entire C-Class Saloon and Estate model range ..... more

IIHS Ranks Volvo XC90 at Top in Whiplash Test
16th January, 2006
In an American test of whiplash protection systems in SUVs and light trucks (utes), the Volvo XC90 is one of few models to achieve the top rating ..... more

Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart’s Sixth Successive Dakar Rally Win
16th January, 2006
Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart Team driver Luc Alphand and co-driver Gilles Picard clinched victory in the 28th Dakar Rally yesterday (Sunday). The feat marked a record-breaking 11th win for the Japanese automotive manufacturer ..... more

Dodge Challenger Concept Flexes Some Muscle
15th January, 2006
In developing the new Dodge Challenger concept car the designers at Chrysler Group’s West Coast Pacifica Studio knew they had a rich heritage to draw upon ..... more

Ford Transit Gets Better
14th January, 2006
The most successful commercial vehicle range in Europe – the Ford Transit – enters a new era in its long and successful life, with a series of extensive improvements to keep it modern and relevant ..... more

Alfa 159 Awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
14th January, 2006
Alfa's 159 has been awarded a five-star rating from Euro NCAP. It is an important achievement, which underlines the attention that Fiat Auto pays to the protection of its drivers and passengers ..... more

Peugeot 207 – The Next Generation
13th January, 2006
Peugeot announces the Peugeot 207, the newest member of the legendary 2 series dynasty. When the Peugeot 206 replaced the legendary Peugeot 205, nobody could have known what a success it was going to be. With over 5.4 million Peugeot 206s produced, it has become the best selling Peugeot ever ..... more

Ford Shelby GT500: Most Powerful Mustang Ever
13th January, 2006
After 40 years, racing legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Mustang are back together with the introduction of America's 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 ..... more

2005: 10th Successive Record Year for Audi
13th January, 2006
Audi was able to set a new record for vehicle sales in 2005 for the tenth year in succession: 829,100 vehicles (2004: 779,441)* were handed over to customers worldwide ..... more

Chevrolet Camaro Concept Car
13th January, 2006
Combining dramatic design and exciting performance, the Chevrolet Camaro Concept recaptures the spirit of one of the most popular sport coupes of all time and redefines the Camaro for new generations of fans ..... more

Passat "Individual" – Enhanced aesthetics edition
12th January, 2006
Europe's Volkswagen Passat "Individual" combines outstanding design and an exclusive equipment specification. From the outside the special edition already catches the eye with luxury chrome trim and 18-inch alloy wheels ..... more

Liberty 2.0R Limited Edition Sparks Interest
12th January, 2006
A limited edition Double Overhead Camshaft 2.0 litre Subaru Liberty is now on sale in Australia, sporting a unique spark yellow colour scheme ..... more

Another Record Year For Citroen
12th January, 2006
Citroen set another record in 2005 with over 1.3 million products finding new owners, boosting Citroen's European market share to 6.7 per cent ..... more

Mitsubishi Concept CT at NAIAS
12th January, 2006
Mitsubishi has unveiled, at the Detroit Motor Show, the Concept-CT, a groundbreaking concept for a hybrid-powered small car that may influence development of future “Driven to Thrill” Mitsubishi models ..... more

Dodge Caliber For Global Markets
12th January, 2006
Dodge has revealed a production version of the Dodge Caliber at the Detroit Motor Show, the vehicle that will launch the brand in Australia in the third quarter of 2006 ..... more

Audi Hits All-Time Record in Australia
12th January, 2006
Audi has recorded an impressive 30 percent growth in sales during 2005, selling more than 4,800 units in Australia ..... more

Jaguar Posts Strong Finish to 2005
11th January, 2006
Jaguar Australia's December sales result was the strongest for three years. According to VFACTS, Jaguar delivered 104 vehicles in December 2005, thus putting a positive spin on the year's sales results ..... more

Chrysler Imperial Concept
11th January, 2006
Attractive or unattractive? You decide! But the Editor asserts this is one of the most unattractive cars at the 2006 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Mini's Growth Prompts Bigger Model Range
11th January, 2006
Mini brand will grow to three distinct models within three years as the Mini Concept Detroit is confirmed for future production ..... more

Volvo C30 Concept At Detroit Motor Show
11th January, 2006
Volvo has revealed a two-door concept car at the Detroit Motor Show, which gives a strong indication of the design of a new smaller Volvo C30 model which will be launched later this year ..... more

Jeep Reveals Two New Vehicles For Australia
11th January, 2006
Jeep has unveiled two brand new production cars at the Detroit Motor Show aimed at younger customers, the Jeep Compass and Jeep Wrangler – and both will be coming to Australia within the next 18 months ..... more

Morgan 4-seater To Return
11th January, 2006
The Morgan 4-seater is coming back! The new model is due to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2006. The new and significantly revised 4-seater ..... more

Aston Martin Rapide Concept Car
10th January, 2006
The Aston Martin Rapide concept is a four-door, high performance coupé of remarkable grace and poise. Based on Aston Martin's unique VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture, the Rapide combines the company's commitment to power, beauty and soul with space and practicality for every eventuality ..... more