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Suzuki Announces New SX4
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Holden's 2006 Model Changes
31st December, 2005
Holden also announced model changes to its 2006 line-up of locally produced vehicles in preparation for an all-new Commodore which is expected to be launched in the second half of the year ..... more

The Top Drive of '05
30th December, 2005
Next Car Pty Ltd, a leading Australian automotive news journal, has announced the Volkswagen Golf GTI is their choice as the "Top Drive of 2005" ..... more

GM Reaches New Milestone in Asia Pacific
29th December, 2005
With the purchase of a midnight black Chevrolet Optra 1.8 LT, H.E. Manaspas Xuto recently became the 1 millionth buyer of a General Motors vehicle in Asia Pacific in 2005 ..... more

Game, Set And Match – To Peugeot
28th December, 2005
The Cliff Richard Tennis Classic used five vehicles loaned by Peugeot at the recently staged event ..... more

Record Year For Skoda
28th December, 2005
As early as a month before the end of the year, Škoda Auto managed to break its own annual sales record achieved last year ..... more

Kia Sorento Completes Expedition
28th December, 2005
Christer Gerlach, the record-breaking Swedish driver and adventurer, successfully completed the Sorento Around the World Expedition¡ - a 27,000-kilometre global adventure ..... more

World’s Most Powerful Series Production Car
28th December, 2005
The top-of-the-line model of the brand new S-Class delivers 450 kW and reaches peak torque of 1000 Nm – more than any other vehicle in this segment ..... more

New Audi RS 4 Supercar
27th December, 2005
Audi’s high-performance range will feature as the hero models at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show, with the company displaying its new RS4 supercar alongside the superlative new Audi S8 ..... more

Japan's Mazda MX-5 Commemorative Edition
27th December, 2005
To mark the Roadster, known as MX-5 in overseas markets, winning the 2005-2006 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) Award, Mazda will launch a special edition Roadster, called the 'Japan Car of the Year Award Commemorative Edition' in Japan ..... more

New Chrysler 300C "Heritage Edition"
26th December, 2005
Paying homage to the great Chrysler 300s of the late 1950s, the Chrysler Group announced the new 2006 Chrysler 300C "Heritage Edition," will debut on 4th January, 2006, at the Los Angeles Motor Show ..... more

Kia's New Grand Carnival
26th December, 2005
With the launch of the Grand Carnival on 1st January 2006, Kia will start the new year with another assault on the people mover market with an all-new vehicle that is larger in every way ..... more

Volkswagen Back In First Place In Europe
26th December, 2005
Volkswagen is back in first place in Europe. Measured by the number of new vehicle registrations, the brand has regained first place in 2005 ..... more

Mustang Lets Kids Put The Pedal To The Metal
25th December, 2005
Just as the 1965 Mustang was a runaway hit, so was its counterpart pedal car. Four decades later, the pedal car with the Mustang logo is back ..... more

Audi S8 is Show-Stopper for Melbourne 2006
23rd December, 2005
Audi will pull out all stops for the 2006 Melbourne Motor Show, displaying its superb S8 sports limousine for the first time in Australia ..... more

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production,
Sales and Exports for November 2005

23rd December, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results for November 2005 ..... more

Maybach 57 S Coming to Australia
23rd December, 2005
DaimlerChrysler has confirmed that the latest addition to the Maybach model line-up, the newly developed 57 Special, will be available in Australia from mid 2006 ..... more

Jaguar XK Production Begins
22nd December, 2005
The first production all-aluminium XK sports car rolled off the Castle Bromwich production line this week ..... more

Discovery 3 S – Amazing Drive Away Pricing
22nd December, 2005
Land Rover Australia has announced outstanding drive-away prices on the Discovery 3 S model in both V6 and TDV6 ..... more

Good Demand For Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
22nd December, 2005
The Mercedes-Benz CLS Class is performing well a little over one year after its market debut. More than 50,000 units of the four-door coupe have been delivered worldwide ..... more

New Peugeot 307CC Lands in Time for Summer!
21st December, 2005
The first shipments of the new Peugeot 307CC (Coupe Cabriolet) have arrived in Australia; just in time for summer ..... more

Aussie-Built V6 Engine Delivers Most Powerful Rodeo
21st December, 2005
Holden will match its high-tech Global V6 engine to the Rodeo to produce the most powerful V6 offering in the light truck’s distinguished 25-year history in Australia ..... more

Saab Announces New Pricing For 9-3
21st December, 2005
Saab Australia has realigned its 2006 pricing, reducing the recommended retail prices of its vehicles by up to $8,000 ..... more

Commodore Out In Force For Victoria Police
21st December, 2005
GM Holden and Victoria Police have collaborated in the design of 20 striking Commodore SS models to join the police fleet as state-of-the-art SMART cars (Special Mobile Anti-Road Toll Cars), to reduce the road toll and increase road safety during the 2005/2006 Christmas/New Year period ..... more

Lotus Europa S - ‘Business Class by Lotus’
20th December, 2005
The new Lotus Europa S, a Grand Tourer (GT) inspired two-seater will provide Lotus customers with a spectacular sportscar with significantly enhanced levels of touring and cruising capability ..... more

Volkswagen Crafter LCV Coming In 2006
20th December, 2005
Power on four wheels: Powerful and extremely frugal engines underline this new vehicle's confident character. A full engine range means that the right engine for the job is always available ..... more

Fiat Produces The Three Millionth Ducato
20th December, 2005
The three millionth Fiat Ducato has rolled down the production line in Italy ..... more

Rolls-Royce Commemorates 2,000th Phantom
20th December, 2005
Employees at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated the production of the 2,000th Phantom earlier this month ..... more

Audi's Capital Expenditure To Remain High
19th December, 2005
Audi is to invest considerable capital in expanding its model range significantly over the next few years. The company plans to invest a total of EUR 10.8 billion between 2005 and 2010 ..... more

Mazda RX-8 Revelation
19th December, 2005
Mazda’s latest addition to its sports car line up is a limited edition RX-8. Known as the RX-8 Revelation, it exudes luxury and exclusivity, with the added enticement of only 100 vehicles available in Australia ..... more

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in a Class of its Own
19th December, 2005
It isn’t often that a car is made that is so superior that it is deemed to have no competition at all, but this year, the Automobile Journalists of Canada declared the Corvette Z06 to be just such a car ..... more

Jaguar World-First Safety Acknowledged
19th December, 2005
The all-new Jaguar XK was awarded the Engineering and Technology Award at the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards in London ..... more

GM Engines Named Among Industry’s Best
18th December, 2005
Two of GMs newest engines – the 2.0-litre Ecotec Supercharged and 2.8-litre V6 Turbo – have been named among the industry’s 10 best engines of 2006 by Ward’s Communications ..... more

Honda Wins Two Awards In USA
18th December, 2005
Car and Driver Magazine has named the 2006 Honda Accord as the "Best Family Sedan," and the Acura TSX (Accord Euro) as the “Best Sports Sedan” in its annual "10 Best Cars" award ..... more

Limited Edition Outlander Released For Summer
17th December, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors is releasing a limited edition Outlander with a host of desirable features for the summer period ..... more

Kia Takes The Soul Train To Detroit
17th December, 2005
The Kia Soul concept car will be revealed to the world when America's biggest car show opens its doors in Detroit on 9th January 2006 ..... more

Apple iPod Bites Into Volvo
17th December, 2005
Now it is possible for Apple iPod users to plug their entire music archive into their Volvo’s audio system ..... more

VW EcoRacer Successfully Finishes First Test
16th December, 2005
Volkswagen's EcoRacer sports car has successfully completed its racetrack debut: 34 journalists from 9 countries gave the concept car a thorough test on the racetrack in Pau in the South of France ..... more

Nissan Urge Concept Car
16th December, 2005
Set to make its world debut in early January 2006 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the dynamic Nissan Urge concept ..... more

BMW Obtains Car of The Year Award
16th December, 2005
The BMW 3 Series Sedan has obtained the “Automobile of the Year” title for 2006 by Automobile Magazine in the United States ..... more

Australian Know-How Behind India's New Ford Fiesta
15th December, 2005
The latest model in Ford's Fiesta range has just commenced sales in India – and it's thanks to a team led by Ford Australia engineers and designers that motorists in the sub-continent have a car designed specifically for their local conditions ..... more

Black Taxi is "the glory of London"
15th December, 2005
London’s iconic black cab has been hailed as "the glory of London" in a House of Lords debate ..... more

Chrysler’s 300C Australian Connection
15th December, 2005
The path to the development of the recently launched, Chrysler 300C has turned up a little-known connection with Australia ..... more

Mazda Kabura and Mazda CX-7 For Detroit
14th December, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda Kabura sports coupe concept vehicle, and the Mazda CX-7, a crossover sports-utility-vehicle (SUV), at the 2006 NAIAS ..... more

Audi To Compete With Diesel At Le Mans
14th December, 2005
Audi will become the world’s first car manufacturer to fight for overall victory with a diesel-engined sportscar in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours ..... more

Limited Edition For 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
13th December, 2005
One of the coolest vehicles in modern motoring has received a boost to its status with the introduction of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the addition of a limited edition ‘Route 66’ model ..... more

Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Arrives In Australia
13th December, 2005
Full deliveries of the Alfa Romeo 147 JTD, a car that offers better acceleration than its larger engined petrol counterpart while using little more than half the fuel, won't start until January ..... more

Kia Sidewinder Hits L.A.
12th December, 2005
Kia Designer, Marc Mainville, has entered his radical design for the Kia Sidewinder concept into the Los Angeles Automotive Show design contest ..... more

Mitsubishi Outlander Tops 10,000 Orders
12th December, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced that it has received 10,000 orders for the new Outlander in less than two months since its launch, in Japan, on 17th October ..... more

Global V6 Turbo Power For Saab 9-3 Aero
12th December, 2005
Powered by Saab’s 2.8 litre V6 Turbo, the 9-3 Aero Sport Sedan is the fastest accelerating car to carry the Saab badge ..... more

Pricing For 2006 Ford Fiesta
11th December, 2005
Ford Australia has released pricing details of its new Fiesta range, which goes on sale from January 2006 ..... more

Audi On Target For New Record
11th December, 2005
Audi sold almost 767,000 vehicles worldwide between January and November, an increase of 8.8 percent on the corresponding prior-year period ..... more

Nissan Releases the 2006 350Z
11th December, 2005
Nissan's iconic 36-year-old flagship sports car, the 350Z, has been released with new features including a more powerful engine and enhancements to its exterior and interior ..... more

Porsche Enjoys Continued Growth
9th December, 2005
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG enjoyed continued growth in fiscal year 2004/05 (to 31st July). The manufacturer of sporty premium vehicles once again succeeded in selling more vehicles ..... more

The Big, New Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
9th December, 2005
Mercedes-Benz is to unveil a new Sport Utility Vehicle: the GL-Class. The big seven-seater off-roader pampers occupants ..... more

Swift Awarded Britain's Car Of The Year
8th December, 2005
In the UK, Car magazine has just named the Suzuki supermini its ‘Car of the Year’ ..... more

Holden Takes On Global Design Role
8th December, 2005
Holden will significantly expand its Port Melbourne design centre to design vehicles for General Motors markets around the world ..... more

Small Cars Push Motor Vehicle Market Towards Record Year
6th December, 2005
Another record month of small and light car sales has all but ensured that the Australian motor vehicle market is heading for its fourth straight annual sales record ..... more

Peugeot 407 Coupé – 5 Stars for Euroncap
6th December, 2005
Elegance, power and outstanding handling and dynamics, the 407 Coupé is also distinguished by its high levels of passive safety ..... more

Eclipse Spyder to Debut at NAIAS
6th December, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will push the limits again with the debut of two more vehicles that thrill – the 2007 Eclipse Spyder and the Concept-CT MIEV ..... more

World First For Citroën C6
6th December, 2005
The new Citroën C6, which is set to arrive in Australia in the middle of 2006, has become the very first car in the world to be awarded a maximum four star Euro NCAP pedestrian safety rating, as well as a maximum five stars for occupant protection ..... more

Ford's New Rally Challenger Launched
5th December, 2005
Ford of Europe has unveiled the new Ford Focus RS World Rally Car at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy. The car will be Ford's challenger in the FIA World Rally Championship from 2006 onwards ..... more

X-Jack Wins Major Award in the USA
5th December, 2005
Innovative Australian off-road accessory company Bushranger has won a major accolade at the world’s largest aftermarket product expo, during the recent SEMA Show in Las Vegas ..... more

Max-Air at the Top of Air Compressor Field
5th December, 2005
Leading Australian off-road accessory company Bushranger has scooped the pool in a major test of aftermarket portable air compressors ..... more

Meet The Bambino's Big Bro
5th December, 2005
So you thought Fiat only made small cars that are an essential part of any image of a European city, especially one sitting by the Mediterranean? ..... more

World Debut Of Ferrari FXX
4th December, 2005
The Bologna Motor Show has provided the venue for Ferrari's unveiling of the Ferrari FXX, a car aimed exclusively at a selected group of its most dedicated and passionate clients ..... more

Safer car design has cut road casualties
4th December, 2005
Car makers deserve real credit for dramatic improvements in safety trends over the last 10 years ..... but there are duds, such as Landwind, a Chinese import into the EU ..... more

Holden Celebrates Four Millionth Export Engine
4th December, 2005
Holden has produced a range of four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines for export at Port Melbourne since 1981, and currently holds contracts to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America ..... more

Tune Into Citroen's New C-AirPlay
4th December, 2005
Citroën has premiered its brand new two-seater concept car, the C-AirPlay, at the 2005 Bologna Motor Show in Italy ..... more

Morgan 4/4 70th Anniversary Model
3rd December, 2005
In 2006, the Morgan 4/4 celebrates its 70th Anniversary and to mark the occasion, the Morgan factory has come up with a unique Anniversary version of the iconic 4/4 model ..... more

Peugeot Round Australia Trial 50th Anniversary
3rd December, 2005
In April 2006, to mark the victory of a Peugeot 403 in the first Ampol Trial in 1956, Peugeot Automobiles Australia will sponsor the Peugeot Round Australia Trial 50th Anniversary Re-run ..... more

Mazda Secures A Record November
2nd December, 2005
The year 2005 is on track to be Mazda Australia’s best ever sales year with November recording yet another record result ..... more

Volvo Driver Alert System
2nd December, 2005
Volvo Cars' long-term research and engineering innovation into occupant protection have taken a decisive turn toward crash avoidance ..... more

Volkswagen Dominates "Auto Trophy"
1st December, 2005
This year's "Auto Trophy" produced some remarkable results: Volkswagen Group products were voted onto the podium 23 times by the readers of "Auto" magazine ..... more

Europe's Fiat Sedici 4x4xSuzuki
1st December, 2005
The Fiat Sedici marks a veritable leap in the compact SUV scenario because it is the result of a style and design approach whose distinguishing feature is freedom of choice ..... more

Suzuki Announces New SX4
1st December, 2005
Following the recent success of the new Suzuki Swift and new Grand Vitara, Suzuki Motor Corporation has today announced it will start production of the all new SX4 at their Hungarian plant in December 2005 ..... more

Morgan "drive-away" Prices
30th November, 2005
Consistent with the ACCC’s desire for “drive-away” car prices to be advertised, prices of all Morgan cars have been adjusted to reflect the “drive-away” price in Victoria ..... more

Return of the Blue Arrow Name
30th November, 2005
Mercedes-Benz Light Commercial vehicles today announced a limited edition of one hundred Blue Arrow Vito vans, to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz van manufacturing ..... more

Jeep Introduces the Most Prized of Birds
30th November, 2005
The Golden Eagle, which has been introduced to meet record demand for the iconic four-wheel-drive, comes complete with exclusive styling and bold graphics ..... more

Volvo Gets Top Scores in Whiplash Tests
29th November, 2005
Volvo has achieved top scores in the latest 2006 model year new car whiplash ratings by the UK's Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre in Thatcham ..... more

Cayman S is now at German Porsche Dealers
29th November, 2005
The new Cayman S is revving up its engine: the sporty two-seater, developed from the Boxster series as a mid-engine coupé, started arriving at the 85 German Porsche dealers over the weekend ..... more

Nissan Launches D40 Navara Dual Cab Range
28th November, 2005
Nissan’s Navara line-up of utilities gains a new look dual cab range with the release of the D40 Navara ..... more

New Look for Honda Accord Euro
28th November, 2005
Honda’s Accord Euro range receives a facelift for 2006 with a series of subtle improvements ..... more

Land Rover G4 Challenge
Australian Representatives Selected

28th November, 2005
Three outstanding world class competitors have been selected to represent Australia at the International Land Rover G4 Challenge selections event to be held at Eastnor Castle, UK in January 2006 ..... more

Monaro In Force for Queensland Police
28th November, 2005
Holden and the Queensland Police Service have joined forces in an effort to reduce the road toll and increase road safety leading up to the holiday season ..... more

Mazda Bravo Gets More Grunt
25th November, 2005
Mazda’s rugged B Series Bravo range has expanded with Freestyle and Dual Cab models now available with a powerful 154 kilowatt 4.0-litre V6 engine ..... more

Melbourne's Suzuki Night Markets
25th November, 2005
Suzuki Australia have joined the organisers of Melbourne's Wednesday evening market, in an sponsorship deal earning the car manufacturer naming rights to the 'Suzuki Night Market' ..... more

Top Safety Rating For Saab Active Head Restraints
25th November, 2005
Saab vehicles have been awarded top marks for neck injury protection by the UK’s Thatcham insurance research centre ..... more

BMW Confirms Z4 Coupé for Australia
25th November, 2005
BMW Group Australia has confirmed it will bring the just announced Z4 Coupé and Z4 M Coupé to Australia in the second half of 2006 ..... more

VW Golf GTI Wins
25th November, 2005
On the back of what has been a very successful period since the launch in May of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, it has been awarded Australia's Best Car in the category of Best Sports Car Under $57,000 ..... more

Land Rover Announced as Best Cars Winner
24th November, 2005
Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain 4WD" award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV in Melbourne ..... more

Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart Bids
For Sixth Successive Dakar Rally Win

24th November, 2005
The Mitsubishi Motors factory team has entered four cars in the 2006 Dakar Rally, as it bids to become the first team in history to win six successive Dakar rallies ..... more

German Debut For Volkswagen Race Touareg 2
24th November, 2005
The new Race Touareg 2, with which Volkswagen will compete in the 2006 Dakar Rally, will be unveiled to the public in Germany at the world’s largest exhibition for sports cars and tuning specialists, the Essen Motor Show ..... more

50% of Volkswagen Golf Sales TDI (Diesel)
24th November, 2005
For the first time, in the months of September and October, over 50% of all Golf models retailed were TDI ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Confirms Diesel Expansion Plans
24th November, 2005
Mercedes-Benz, the brand that seven decades ago introduced the world’s first diesel passenger car, has announced its intention of doubling the availability of diesel models in Australia over the next twelve months ..... more

Audi A6 TDI Is Australia's Best Luxury Car
23rd November, 2005
Audi’s A6 3.0-litre TDI has won ‘Best Luxury Car over $57,000’ at the annual Australia’s Best Cars awards. This is the third consecutive year that Audi has won ‘Best Luxury Car’ ..... more

Honda Stars In Australia's Best Cars Awards
23rd November, 2005
Honda has been named twice in the 'Australia’s Best Cars' awards, with the Accord Euro winning the Best Mid-Size car over $28,000 segment and the Odyssey Luxury taking the Best People Mover ..... more

Subaru Liberty Wins Australia’s Best Cars Award
23rd November, 2005
The Subaru Liberty 3.0R has been named Australia’s Best Luxury Car under $57,000, by Australia’s combined motoring organisations ..... more

CLK-Class Named Australia’s Best Sports Car
23rd November, 2005
The CLK-Class has won honours at the annual Australia’s Best Cars Awards, with judges voting it the best sports car over $57,000 ..... more

More Success for Ford in Best Car Awards
23rd November, 2005
Australia's state motoring organisations have named Ford as winner in two categories in, what they call, 'Australia's Best Cars' ..... more

Volkswagen CrossPolo
23rd November, 2005
This attractive and progressive Volkswagen has running gear raised by 15 millimetres, new 17-inch alloy wheels, robust bolt-on parts in a contrasting colour and re-designed bumpers in off-road style ..... more

Mitsubishi 380 Wins Best Large Car Award
23rd November, 2005
The newly released Mitsubishi 380 has added another prestigious award to its growing trophy cabinet with the announcement yesterday that it has been awarded Australia's Best Cars "Best Large Car" ..... more

Volkswagen Touareg Experience 360° Back
22nd November, 2005
After travelling 76,451 kilometres, through 26 countries and six continents, one of the most exciting adventures of our time has come to a close: the Touareg experience 360° – a journey round the world in the Volkswagen Touareg ..... more

Volvo Cars – 40 Years In Ghent
21st November, 2005
Forty years ago this month, Volvo started producing cars in Ghent, Belgium ..... more

New 2.0 TDI Engine For Audi A4 Range
21st November, 2005
Audi’s new A4 2.0 TDI with 7-step multitronic, priced at $56,990, is now available in Australia ..... more

Bionic Car Laps Mercedes-Benz World
21st November, 2005
Mercedes-Benz 'Bionic Car' completed the first lap of one of the tracks at the 'Mercedes-Benz World' site at Brooklands ..... more

Cadillac Wins Manufacturers’ Titles
18th November, 2005
With a total of four victories, two pole positions and nine podium finishes, the CTS-V racers of Team Cadillac claimed a clean sweep of both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships in the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT series ..... more

Mazda Chief Named RJC Person of The Year
18th November, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation’s President and CEO, Hisakazu Imaki, was named 2006 Person of the Year by the Automotive Researchers’ & Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) ..... more

Suzuki Swift: Awarded RJC 2006 Car of The Year
18th November, 2005
Suzuki's popular compact car, the Swift has taken out top honours at the prestigious Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC), 2006 Car of the Year awards ..... more

Monster Miles for Micro Car
18th November, 2005
A Smart Fortwo (is it For Two or is it Fort Wo?) has clocked up over half a million kilometres, equal to more than 13 times around the equator ..... more

New Volkswagen Passat Clinches Prestigious Award
17th November, 2005
Upholding the tradition of all its predecessor generations, the new Passat again takes the honours as winner of the Bild am Sonntag newspaper’s “Goldenes Lenkrad” (golden steering wheel) award ..... more

Ford Invention Wins Award
17th November, 2005
The UK's Autocar magazine has presented Ford with the "Idea Of The Year Award" for its Easy Fuel Concept, a simple device that prevents drivers from accidentally filling their diesel car with petrol ..... more

Porsche Again Makes A Record Profit
17th November, 2005
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG turned in the highest profit in its corporate history during the 2004/05 fiscal year ..... more

Repsol Team Takes Win in UAE Desert
17th November, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Repsol Team driver Stéphane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret clinched their third UAE Desert Challenge victory in four years ..... more

Green Light For New Audi R8 Sports Car
17th November, 2005
It’s official. The new 2007 sports car from Audi has been named the Audi R8 ..... more

Mika Häkkinen Continues in The 2006 DTM
17th November, 2005
Mika Häkkinen has extended his contract and will race again in the 2006 DTM, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport announced this week ..... more

New Audi S4 Launched in Australia
16th November, 2005
The new Audi S4, now in its third generation, is instantly recognisable thanks to a completely new exterior design and a dynamic front end dominated by the brand’s formal design idiom, the single-frame grille ..... more

Honda Achieves a Sales Milestone
16th November, 2005
After record sales in 2003 and 2004 Honda Australia announced yesterday it has achieved another milestone, selling its 40,000th vehicle in one year for the first time ..... more

Grand Sports Tourer Gets AMG Makeover
15th November, 2005
The new Mercedes-Benz Grand Sports Tourer (the R-Class), due to arrive in Australia next year, has been given an AMG makeover ..... more

Porsche: Turbo Driving Force
15th November, 2005
The very concept of turbocharger technology is linked inseparably with the name Porsche and the Porsche brand ..... more

Renault Clio III: Car of the Year 2006
15th November, 2005
The Renault Clio III has been voted Car of the Year 2006. This is the sixth time Renault has won this prestigious and much-coveted award ..... more

Mercedes-Benz G-Class To Continue
14th November, 2005
DaimlerChrysler will continue to produce the G-Class in the coming years and the hot version, the G 55 AMG may come to Australia ..... more

Suzuki Swift: A Whole Lot of Fun!!!
14th November, 2005
Suzuki’s popular small car, the Swift has been awarded "Most Fun to Drive" at the annual Japanese Car Of The Year awards for 2005-2006 ..... more

DaimlerChrsyler Selling Mitsubishi Shares
14th November, 2005
DaimlerChrysler AG has agreed to sell its remaining equity interest in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) ..... more

Porsche To Build New Drive Centre
14th November, 2005
The town council of Weissach authorised the application for planning permission by Porsche AG, for a new drive centre ..... more

New Fiat Ducato SWB Delivers For $35,990
14th November, 2005
The Fiat Ducato van range has proven to be a success in Australia, with sales up 62 per cent so far this year and 80 per cent in October alone ..... more

Peugeot Welcomes UK Bio-Fuel initiative
13th November, 2005
Peugeot is keen to make customers aware that their HDi diesel cars are already capable of operating on this environmentally friendly fuel ..... more

Ford Drives UK Transport Secretary
13th November, 2005
The Ford Focus Flex Fuel Vehicle was the UK's Transport Secretary's chosen car to travel to the Environment Friendly Vehicle Conference, ..... more

UK Requires 5% Renewable Fuel By 2010
13th November, 2005
The UK's Transport Secretary has announced new measures to make transport fuels 'greener' by requiring 5% of all fuel sold on UK forecourts to come from a renewable source by 2010 ..... more

UK Crackdown On The Uninsured
11th November, 2005
In the UK, tough new enforcement action to crackdown on uninsured drivers has been unveiled. From yesterday, police forces across the UK can use automatic number plate recognition cameras to spot and ultimately seize and destroy cars being driven without insurance ..... more

Audi: Sweaty Overalls Off, Italian Fashion On
11th November, 2005
Following a gruelling season of the German Touring Car Masters series (DTM), Audi drivers swapped their sweaty racing overalls for renowned Italian fashion label, René Lezard ..... more

Award For Fiat Punto Grande
11th November, 2005
The Fiat Punto Grande has won a “2005 Golden Steering Wheel”, one of Germany’s most prestigious automotive prizes ..... more

Prince Andrew Visits Bentley Motors
11th November, 2005
Bentley Motors welcomed HRH Duke of York to their factory yesterday, in his capacity as Special Representative for UK Trade and Investment ..... more

Mitsubishi Upgrades Outlander & Pajero
11th November, 2005
Two of Mitsubishi’s popular models – Outlander and Pajero – have received upgrades to enhance their popularity ..... more

Europe's VW Touareg W12 Sport Edition
10th November, 2005
A sporting look and dynamic performance with outstanding comfort. The Touareg W12 Sport Edition with an extensive package of equipment is available now in Europe ..... more

Ford Unveils America's New V-6 Engine
10th November, 2005
Ford yesterday unveiled its new 3.5-litre V-6 engine, a more powerful and cleaner engine that, eventually, will be under the bonnet of one in five Ford products in North America ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters
9th November, 2005
Australian customers snapped up more than 1,000 second-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK roadsters in the car’s first year on sale ..... more

Mazda Roadster Wins Japan Car of The Year
9th November, 2005
Mazda announced today that the Mazda Roadster, known as the MX-5 in overseas markets, has won the Japan Car of the Year Award for 2005-2006 ..... more

Twenty Four Million Golfs
9th November, 2005
The world’s 24 millionth Golf was produced yesterday at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg. The anniversary model is a 2.0 litre TDI, 103 kW Golf Comfortline in tornado red ..... more

Best October For Chrysler Jeep In 4 Years
9th November, 2005
Capping off five consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains, Chrysler Jeep achieved its best October performance since 2001 ..... more

Fiat and Ford Sign Small Cars Agreement
8th November, 2005
Fiat and Ford announced yesterday that they have signed a definitive agreement to cooperate on the joint development and production of vehicles in the European small car (sub-B) segment ..... more

Honda Passion Shines Through
8th November, 2005
After months of searching and assessing candidates Honda has found the most passionate Honda motor vehicle owner in Australia ..... more

Summer School Chevrolet Chevelle
8th November, 2005
Their (the students) goal: have it (a '70 Chevelle) ready in time to be revealed in the GM display at the 2005 SEMA show in Las Vegas ..... more

Volvo At SEMA
8th November, 2005
Volvo Cars of North America pulled the covers off two new concept cars at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week ..... more

Mercedes ML 320 CDI Arrives
8th November, 2005
The all new V6 diesel-powered ML 320 CDI is now available in Mercedes-Benz showrooms across the country, priced from $82,900 ..... more

Honda at SEMA 2005
8th November, 2005
Honda showed more than 50 vehicles at this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas, including nineteen 2006 Civic Si coupes ..... more

Mitsubishi 380 ‘On Track’
7th November, 2005
Mitsubishi’s all-new 380 sedan is ‘on track’ after its release at Sydney's Motor Show. Although it was only a couple of weeks since the car’s release 2,186 cars have been wholesaled in that time ..... more

Holden Barina Ushers in New Era
7th November, 2005
Holden is set to shift the balance in Australia ’s light car market with a new Barina starting below $13,000 with air conditioning as standard ..... more

Volkswagen California and California 4MOTION
7th November, 2005
The Volkswagen California has been synonymous with freedom and leisure since the late fifties. Many other car manufacturers have tried to copy the original, but none have succeeded in capturing the true essence of the ‘VW Bus’, nor its derivative, the all inclusive, kitchen sink as standard, Volkswagen Camper ..... more

Volkswagen Kombi Beach
7th November, 2005
Volkswagen’s new Kombi Beach will strike a familiar note with Volkswagen enthusiasts. This four-seater, based on Volkswagen’s T5 Multivan, quickly converts to a day-trip or overnight camper ..... more

Volkswagen Caddy Life + Weekender Package
7th November, 2005
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting a new concept in leisure travel - the Weekender Package ..... more

Mercedes-Benz in New Dimensions
7th November, 2005
This new model is now available in the B 200 and B 200 TURBO variants in Mercedes-Benz showrooms around the country ..... more

Industry Gears Up For End Of Year Sales Push
6th November, 2005
Australian motor vehicle sales dropped slightly in October, interrupting a run of record monthly results that have pushed the market to new heights this year ..... more

Strong Demand For Boxster In North America
6th November, 2005
Porsche’s sports cars posted another considerable increase in sales in October 2005. The strongest rise in Boxster shipments was recorded in North America ..... more

Peugeot’s Carbon Sink in the Amazon Forest
5th November, 2005
The CEO of PSA and the Director of France’s Office National des Forêts (ONF), traveled to the São Nicolau tree farm in Brazil for a review of their experimental carbon sink project ..... more

The Last Rover
5th November, 2005
The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust has discovered the mystery surrounding the very last car built at the MG Rover Longbridge plant in Birmingham ..... more

China Will Be World's No.1
5th November, 2005
Dr. Feng Fei, an economist at the Development Research Centre of China’s State Council, has forecast that China will become the world's largest vehicle manufacturer by 2020 ..... more

Volkswagen At SEMA 2005
4th November, 2005
Volkswagen of America Inc. has hosted its first display in the 42-year history of the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) annual exhibition ..... more

BMW Group Opens Up Indian Market
4th November, 2005
BMW Group has announced its intention to formally enter the Indian market ..... more

2006 Fiat Punto Grande
3rd November, 2005
Fiat has long been renowned for lifting small cars above the mundane, turning basic transport into something special, into virtual works of art ..... more

GM Moves to Speed Pontiac Solstice Production
3rd November, 2005
General Motors has announced that it plans to add a third shift at its Wilmington, Delaware (USA), car assembly plant which currently manufacturers the Pontiac Solstice roadster ..... more

Another Sales Record For Mazda
3rd November, 2005
Mazda Australia has maintained its exceptional sales performance for another month achieving a record October result of 6,001 retail sales, an increase of 46 per cent from this time last year ..... more

Audi Hits 4,000 Units in Australia
3rd November, 2005
Following the company’s 10th consecutive month of record sales, Audi Australia has leapt the 4,000 units year-to-date hurdle following October sales results ..... more

U.S. Debut of 2006 Toyota RAV4
3rd November, 2005
Toyota unveiled the all-new third-generation RAV4 at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. We show the first images in Australia ..... more

Mitsubishi 380 Most Secure Local Car
3rd November, 2005
Mitsubishi’s all-new large car, the 380, has been announced as the most secure locally manufactured car by NRMA Insurance in its 2005 Car Theft Ratings just released ..... more

Range Rover Sport At SEMA
3rd November, 2005
Land Rover North America is presenting the first Range Rover Sport to appear at the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show, in Las Vegas, USA ..... more

Sales of Daewoo-Sourced Vehicles Rise 41%
2nd November, 2005
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) announced yesterday that 112,631 of the Incheon-based car maker's vehicles were sold globally in October ..... more

Hummer To Sponsor Team Dakar USA
2nd November, 2005
Hummer and Robby Gordon Motorsports have joined together to take on the Dakar Rally, widely considered to be the most grueling off-road race in the world ..... more

GM'S 2005 SEMA Showcase
2nd November, 2005
GM will make a big impact at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, proving that with the right combination of technology, great products and accessories, it's possible to pack performance, style and fuel economy into one exciting package ..... more

Ford GTX1 Roadster At SEMA
2nd November, 2005
With the 1966 Sebring-winning Ford GTX1 roadster as inspiration, Ford SVT's Kip Ewing unveiled his take on that legendary racer at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas ..... more

Europe's New SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1st November, 2005
SEAT is bolstering its reputation for offering attainable performance cars with the European launch of the new Leon 2.0 TFSI ..... more

Fiat Croma Gets Euro NCAP 5-Star Rating
1st November, 2005
The Fiat Croma has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the European New Car Assessment Programme crash safety ..... more

Alfa Romeo 159 Arrives Mid-2006
1st November, 2005
Due to arrive in Australia next year, the Alfa Romeo 159 is the latest in a long line of cars produced by Alfa Romeo that have stirred the soul ..... more

Mini Cooper S With JCW GP Kit
1st November, 2005
From July 2006, the Mini Cooper S with John Cooper Works (JCW) GP Kit will realise a power output of around 218 bhp ..... more

Bentley Celebrates The Blue Train Race
1st November, 2005
Some 75 years since the adventurer and Le Mans winner Woolf Barnato raced and beat the famous Blue Train on its journey across France ..... more

New Sparkle for 2006 Fiesta
31st October, 2005
Ford's small car range, Fiesta, is set to receive a distinctive new look ..... more

CLS 55 AMG 'IWC Ingenieur' Sells Out
31st October, 2005
Seven Australians have secured an order for one of the unique four-door coupes, which were developed by Mercedes-AMG in cooperation with the Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen ..... more

Mazda CX-7 Australia Bound
31st October, 2005
The MX-Crossport concept will be displayed at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show, as Mazda Australia has been given the green light to import the all-new crossover SUV, the CX-7 ..... more

VW Touareg Tow Ball Down Weight Now 350kg
31st October, 2005
Volkswagen has now increased the tow ball down weight of the Touareg from 140 kilogrammes to 350 kilogrammes ..... more

Ferrari Completes 25,000 km Tour Of China
31st October, 2005
Ferrari has completed its 25,000 km tour of China, taking two Ferrari 612 Scagliettis to places that rarely see a car ..... more

Smart Signs Up For Mitsubishi Engine
30th October, 2005
Mitsubishi and Smart have signed an agreement on engine supply ..... more

Chrysler 300C Goes On Sale In Australia
30th October, 2005
Following its success in the US, the Chrysler 300C has arrived in Australia, priced from $53,990 ..... more

Volkswagen EcoRacer Concept Car
28th October, 2005
Its basic data: average fuel consumption of 3.4 litres per 100 km, a top speed of 230 km/h. Its name: EcoRacer ..... more

Thailand Important For Ford's Growth
28th October, 2005
Ford Chairman, Bill Ford shared the company’s global vision on Innovation when he visited the Ford Jor Charoen Prachuabkirikhan dealership in Hua Hin, Thailand yesterday ..... more

Porsche Looks For New Record In China
28th October, 2005
Porsche AG, wants to further strengthen its sales success in the world's most populous country ..... more

Škoda Sales Success
28th October, 2005
Škoda continues its positive sales trend. A total of 369,652 customers bought Škoda Fabia, Octavia and Superb cars over the first nine months of 2005 ..... more

GM's Global Growth Continues
27th October, 2005
General Motors reported calendar year-to-date sales (January - September) of 7,066,774 vehicles around the world – a 3.7 percent increase over 2004 ..... more

4MOTION For New Volkswagen Passat
27th October, 2005
The new generation Passat can now be ordered with permanent 4MOTION four-wheel drive in Europe ..... more

Extra Spice for Benz A-Class
27th October, 2005
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is sporting a little extra spice with the introduction of a new sports package ..... more

Bill Ford Hosts Debut Of Ford Fiesta In India
26th October, 2005
Ford Motor Company took another step forward in the important and growing Indian automotive market ..... more

GM Opens Russian R&D Science Office
26th October, 2005
General Motors will open a new R&D science office in Moscow in order to leverage Russian science institutes and universities on a broad array of technologies ..... more

Mastering Germany's Nurburgring In An MX-5
26th October, 2005
Mazda developers fine-tuned the new Mazda MX-5’s chassis systems at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, pushing components like brakes, tyres and dampers to their limits ..... more

BMW Z4 M Roadster
26th October, 2005
BMW will release its Z4 M Roadster, together with a revised Z4 range, in Australia early next year ..... more

Volkswagen Multivan Business
26th October, 2005
The Volkswagen Multivan Business, now available to order, made its Australian debut at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

Caterham Dominates Monte Carlo 2005
26th October, 2005
One of the ultimate tests of endurance and reliability, the Monte Carlo Sports Car Challenge, has been dominated by the legendary Caterham Seven ..... more

Porsche Sells 3,000+ Vehicles In Japan
26th October, 2005
Porsche announced at the Tokyo Motor Show, that customer deliveries in fiscal year 2004/05 (to 31st July) increased to 3,045 units ..... more

Kia Hatches A New Cerato
25th October, 2005
Kia is looking to boost its Cerato sales in Australia with the launch of a five door hatch ..... more

All-New Jaguar XK – The Full Story
25th October, 2005
Next year's launch of the all-new Jaguar XK marks a new era for Jaguar in terms of both design and engineering ..... more

Scottish Sports Car Of The Year
24th October, 2005
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has voted the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX as Sports Car of the Year 2005 ..... more

Honda Sports 4 Concept Car
24th October, 2005
The Sports 4 Concept is Honda's vision of a sports car of the future, a vehicle that allows anyone, not just expert drivers, to experience a high-performance automobile ..... more

Volkswagen's Latest Hot Hatch
21st October, 2005
Volkswagen Group Australia introduces the latest "Hot Hatch" to the Volkswagen range and confirms that Australia will be the first country in the world to sell the new Polo GTI ..... more

New Volkswagen Polo
21st October, 2005
The new generation Volkswagen Polo has received a fresh and dynamic re-design, reflecting a more modern appearance and building upon the Polo’s vivacious and unique shape ..... more

Nissan Tiida To Replace Pulsar
21st October, 2005
Nissan is showing its Pulsar replacement, the all-new Tiida compact sedan and hatch, at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

Audi Shooting Brake Concept For Tokyo
20th October, 2005
An Audi sports car of the future may possibly have just started the journey from drawing board to driveway in the shape of the Audi Shooting Brake Concept, a convention-challenging, technology-laden design study destined for the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show ..... more

Volkswagen Wins Grand Challenge 2005
20th October, 2005
Volkswagen won the American Grand Challenge 2005 with a Touareg TDI ..... more

Mazda at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
20th October, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the Mazda SENKU concept vehicle, as well as the Japanese debut of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept ..... more

Nissan Unveils the GT-R PROTO
20th October, 2005
With the launch of the production model just two years away, the development of the new GT-R has moved ahead again with the revealing of the GT-R PROTO ..... more

Tokyo Debut For Division Wall Phantom
19th October, 2005
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil at the Tokyo Motor Show a new division wall package, fitted to an extended wheelbase Phantom ..... more

Citroen DS Is 50 Years Young
19th October, 2005
Classic car enthusiasts were blowing out the candles last weekend at a special party to celebrate the 50th birthday of one of the world’s most famous cars, the iconic Citroën DS ..... more

The New Audi S8
19th October, 2005
Distinct sports appeal and supreme comfort – these are the two defining characteristics of the Audi A8. At the time of its market launch three years ago, this large saloon shot straight to the top of the luxury segment thanks to its dynamic qualities. The brand with the four-ring emblem is now unveiling a sporty top model of the very highest calibre in the luxury segment: the new Audi S8 ..... more

Japan's Mazda RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited II'
19th October, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of two upgraded versions of its RX-8 sports car in the Japanese market ..... more

Start Of Building For New Porsche Museum
19th October, 2005
With the installation of an unusual construction site sign, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, started construction of its new museum ..... more

Toyota Infringement Of Antonov Patents Update
19th October, 2005
Update: The case received its preliminary hearing on 22nd September 2005 having previously been postponed by the company to allow further negotiations with Toyota ..... more

Nissan Show-Cases All-New Navara Dual Cab
19th October, 2005
Nissan's popular Navara line-up of practical and rugged utilities gains a new look dual cab range with the soon-to-be released D40 Navara ..... more

Avanti Takes A Big Step With New V-6
18th October, 2005
Georgia (USA) based independent car maker, Avanti Motor Corporation, is introducing the first Avanti built with a 210 horsepower V-6 engine ..... more

FPV Shifts into Top Gear with New BF Range
18th October, 2005
Ford Performance Vehicles unveiled its bold new range of high-performance vehicles at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

Alfa Romeo Brera at Sydney's Motor Show
18th October, 2005
Alfa Romeo has provided a preview of the Alfa Romeo Brera, at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

New VW Jetta Visits Sydney's Motor Show
17th October, 2005
The new Volkswagen Jetta has just been launched in Europe. Jetta is a sporty but elegant compact sedan and will be a great value proposition, suiting the Australian market ..... more

New Focus XR5 Turbo to Join Ford Line Up
17th October, 2005
Ford has revealed its latest performance vehicle – the five cylinder Focus XR5 Turbo, equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox ..... more

Honda's Diversity on Show in Sydney
17th October, 2005
Attractions on Honda's stand at Sydney's Motor Show include the 30th Anniversary Accord and CR-V Special Edition, the all-new Legend ..... more

New Baby quattro for Audi
16th October, 2005
The 2005 Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) marks the local introduction of Audi's smallest quattro model – the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro ..... more

S3X From Daewoo For Holden
16th October, 2005
Holden is showing the striking S3X concept SUV at Sydney's Australian International Motor Show, as the preview for a Daewoo-sourced seven-seater Holden destined for Australia next year ..... more

Mazda's Diesel Car Push
16th October, 2005
Mazda announced at the Australian International Motor Show, in Sydney, that they plan to launch a diesel Mazda 6 next year ..... more

New Subaru Liberty GT
16th October, 2005
Subaru Australia is adding a new turbocharged Liberty GT to its performance stable with the introduction of a variant tuned by Subaru Tecnica International (STI) ..... more

Nissan Previews 2006 350Z Roadster in Sydney
14th October, 2005
Nissan's iconic 36-year-old flagship sports car, the 350Z, goes on show at the Australian Motor Show with new features ..... more

New Peugeot 307 Debuts In Sydney
14th October, 2005
A new look and new features for the new Peugeot 307, which has been launched at the 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

Mitsubishi's Completely New Look for Motor Show
14th October, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors’ stand has a completely new look for this year’s 2005 Australian International Motor Show, and it is not only due to the newly released and exciting Mitsubishi 380 ..... more

New Volkswagen Beetle Face Lift and TDI
14th October, 2005
The New Beetle receives a subtle re-styling in both the hardtop and the cabriolet models for summer. In addition New Beetle also receives the option of a TDI (diesel) engine for the first time ..... more

Saab 9-3 SportCombi Shows Its Face
14th October, 2005
Saab has launched into the premium, mid-size wagon market with the unveiling of the 9-3 SportCombi for the first time in Australia ..... more

The New Volkswagen Caddy Life
14th October, 2005
With up to seven seats and two sliding doors, the Volkswagen Caddy Life opens up a whole new world of practical and exciting people moving innovation in the compact van class ..... more

Maybach Exelero Show Car in Sydney
14th October, 2005
The Maybach show car "Exelero" is on display at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney ..... more

Holden's Wild Hot Rod Brings FJ Back to Life
13th October, 2005
A wild 21st Century hot rod reinventing one of Australia ’s most famous cars, the FJ Holden, was unveiled today at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney ..... more

New Audi A4 2.0 TDI Now Available
13th October, 2005
The 2005 Australian International Motor Show will mark the Australian launch of Audi's latest hi-tech turbo diesel engine for the best-selling A4 ..... more

New Audi S4 Makes Its Australian Premiere
13th October, 2005
Audi's new S4 will be unveiled for the first time in Australia at the Australian International Motor Show, ahead of its mid-November 2005 launch ..... more

Audi Q7 Breaks Cover
12th October, 2005
Audi’s long-awaited Q7 SUV will make its Australian debut at Sydney's Motor Show on Friday, just weeks after its international unveiling in Frankfurt ..... more

New Volkswagen Polo GTI To Debut In Tokyo
12th October, 2005
VW will introduce the Polo GTI during a world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show next week. With 110 kW/150 hp it is the strongest Polo since the series was first introduced 30 years ago ..... more

Historical Brazilian Truck's Driving Odyssey
12th October, 2005
An intrepid group of eight passionate Brazilian adventurers traveled nearly 19,312 kms (12,000 miles), crossing two continents, eleven countries and the Amazon River ..... more

Maserati Quattroporte GTs For Sydney
12th October, 2005
Maserati has announced that two new versions of the Maserati Quattroporte, the Sport GT and the Executive GT, will be displayed at Sydney's Motor Show ..... more

New World Blind Land Speed Record
12th October, 2005
England's Mike Newman and his Speed of Sight team have rewritten the Guinness Book of World Records, again! ..... more

Mitsubishi Grandis Gets Luxury Treatment
12th October, 2005
Mitsubishi’s Grandis people-mover has had a luxury make-over as part of a model upgrade, and now offers even better value for money in its new guise ..... more

Ford Equator Concept
11th October, 2005
Ford Motor Company has announced that a world premiere concept - the Ford Equator - will join the all-new Focus and Explorer at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show ..... more

Suzuki Jimny Receives Minor Upgrade
11th October, 2005
Suzuki’s popular 4WD, the Jimny JLX, will receive a minor upgrade, further enhancing the vehicle's appearance ..... more

Aston Martin wins 2005 Luxury Briefing Award
11th October, 2005
Aston Martin was recognised in the annual Luxury Briefing Awards with the 2005 ‘Award for Excellence’ in the luxury arena ..... more

Christer Gerlach has arrived in Korea
11th October, 2005
Kia Motors Corporation announced yesterday that Christer Gerlach, the pioneering Swedish driver and adventurer, has arrived in Korea ..... more

Porsche Secures Stake In Volkswagen
11th October, 2005
After already purchasing 10.26 per cent of VW’s common stock, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has now secured another 8.27 per cent of the common stock of Volkswagen AG ..... more

Record Month As Small Car Sales Boom
10th October, 2005
The Australian motor vehicle market continues to head towards a new annual record, driven by a big increase in demand for smaller cars and light trucks ..... more

Mitsubishi Announce 380 Pricing
10th October, 2005
MMAL has announced the pricing for its new 380 range, and to compliment the stylish 380’s extensive range of features and industry leading 5/10 warranty, Mitsubishi is adding another industry first to the 380 range – the provision of 5 years' roadside assistance as standard with all 380 models ..... more

Viva is Holden's Big News
10th October, 2005
Holden has launched Viva – a new nameplate, for the Holden brand ..... more

America's Avanti For 2006
10th October, 2005
The legendary and resilient Avanti Motors will make its mark this month with the redefined and redesigned coupe and convertible models ..... more

Dodge Nitro For Australia
10th October, 2005
At the California International Motor Show on Thursday, the Chrysler Group confirmed production of the Dodge Nitro mid-size SUV ..... more

Subaru and GM Walk Away From Each Other
7th October, 2005
Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru cars, released its plan of their alliance changes ..... more

Peugeot at Sydney's Motor Show
6th October, 2005
The 2005 Australian International Motor Show will prove to be one of the biggest ever shows for the Peugeot brand in Australia ..... more

Audi launches new TDI engine for A4
5th October, 2005
Next week’s 2005 Australian International Motor Show, in Sydney, will mark the Australian launch of Audi’s latest hi-tech turbo diesel engine for the best-selling A4 ..... more

Mazda Has Record September
4th October, 2005
Record September retail sales of 4,931 have encouraged Mazda Australia to revise its2005 sales target to a benchmark 67,000 ..... more

Australian Debut for Saab SportCombi
4th October, 2005
The all new Saab 9-3 SportCombi will make its first appearance in Australia next week at the Australian International Motor Show ..... more

Nissan Sport Concept Coming To Sydney
3rd October, 2005
The Nissan Sport Concept, which will make its Australian debut at the 2005 Australian International Motor Show, is the latest in a series of dynamic performance/youth concept vehicles ..... more

The 100,000th Audi Cabriolet
2nd October, 2005
The 100,000th Audi Cabriolet was produced at the company’s Karmann facility last week ..... more



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