New Volkswagen Caravelle Released Locally
2nd March, 2008
The Caravelle is being reintroduced to the market after its long people mover tradition which first started in Australia in 1991. After it was briefly taken off the market in 2004, the Caravelle now is available again for Australian customers ..... more

April Arrival For New Chrysler Grand Voyager
2nd March, 2008
The all-new Chrysler Grand Voyager features an all-new interior and exterior design. Debuting for the first time is the six-speed automatic transmission that will be available in Australia with both the 3.8-litre V-6 petrol and the 2.8-litre turbo diesel engines ..... more

Holden Coupe 60 Celebrates 60 Years of Holden Cars
2nd March, 2008
Coupe 60 celebrates the six decades since GM Holden built the 48-215 at its Fishermans Bend plant in Port Melbourne, Victoria, and provides a glimpse of Holden’s future directions in design, engineering and emerging engine technologies ..... more

Jaguar Reveals The New Generation X-Type
3rd March, 2008
The Jaguar X-TYPE gets a fresh new look for 2008, along with a host of new features inside and outside the vehicle, including the new 2.2 diesel ..... more

The Legendary VW Scirocco Is Back
4th March, 2008
It is back: 34 years after the world premiere of the first Scirocco at the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen is now presenting the Scirocco of the new era in the same venue. Now as before, the coupé embodies the fascinating strategy of putting a sports car on wheels that is fit for use every day of the year at affordable prices ..... more

Small Jeep SUVs Tested For Fuel Economy
5th March, 2008
John and Helen Taylor, Australian fuel economy enthusiasts, drove a Jeep Compass and a Jeep Patriot, both standard production vehicles equipped with 2.0-litre turbo diesel engines and carrying two people and their luggage, from London to Berlin on less than a single tank of fuel each ..... more

Aston Martin Outsources Rapide Production
5th March, 2008
Aston Martin has announced a partnership with automotive production specialists Magna Steyr which will see the company’s new four-door Rapide built at a dedicated facility in Graz in Austria ..... more

Chrysler 300C Receives Enhancements For 2008
5th March, 2008
The dramatic exterior design of the Chrysler 300C has been refreshed with minor changes to the rear fascias and tail lamps. The 300C Sedan features a boot lid with an SRT-inspired integrated spoiler and high-mounted stop light ..... more

Saab 9-X BioHybrid Boosting Efficiency in Compact Design and Performance
5th March, 2008
The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept is a vivid vision of what a future compact car from Saab could look like. It is designed to reflect the priorities of youthful customers who seek progressive looks, responsible performance and high-tech communications, all in a sporty, fun-to-drive package ..... more

Subaru Liberty GT Special Edition Coming In April
6th March, 2008
Subaru has announced a special edition turbocharged Liberty GT that adds a variety of performance technology is about to be released locally ..... more

Mercedes-Benz: Official Vehicle Supplier for World Youth Day Sydney 2008
6th March, 2008
There will be two Mercedes-Benz M-Class based Popemobiles used during WYD08 ..... more

Australian Premiere Of The Volkswagen Tiguan
6th March, 2008
The Tiguan is a completely new development from the ground up and can be recommended to all those drivers who enjoy the individual visual appearance and versatility of an SUV, but also expect a premium level of comfort and agility ..... more

Ford Model T Turns 100
7th March, 2008
The car that put the world on wheels, the Ford Model T, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2008 and Ford is planning a year-long series of celebrations to honour the pioneering vehicle ..... more

All-New Peugeot 308 Released Locally
7th March, 2008
The stylish design not only looks good but contributes to reducing fuel consumption and emissions, due to its class leading aerodynamics – Cx of 0.29 – enabling the 1.6 litre XS HDi model to emit only 130 g/km of CO2 ..... more

Melbourne Motor Show Review
7th March, 2008
The big news of the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show is the fact that fifteen brands are not on display at Melbourne's annual automotive exposition. There are some big names missing from the list of exhibitors ..... more

Volvo Shows Another Hot Rod
9th March, 2008
Just a few days ago, this unique car was unveiled at the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden. Parked side by side, the similarities between old and new are remarkable ..... more

2008 Honda Accord Released
9th March, 2008
More power, more spacious and more technology herald the arrival of the eighth-generation Honda Accord and indicate that Honda remains a tryer in the Australian large car segment ..... more

Aston Martin Racing Completes Pre-Season Test
9th March, 2008
Aston Martin Racing has hosted a pre-season test for both the factory team and private outfits at the Paul Ricard circuit in the south of France, following in the footsteps of the first such event that took place last year ..... more

Six Airbags Standard For Holden Commodore Sedans
9th March, 2008
GM Holden has announced its top-selling VE Commodore range now has six airbags and air-conditioning as standard on all sedan models, from Omega to the range-topping SS V ..... more

Mitsubishi Pajero Marks 25 Years In Australia
9th March, 2008
Next Car's favourite compact 4x4, the hardy, powerful and almost unstoppable off-road, Mitsubishi Pajero is celebrating its twenty-fifth year of sales in Australia. To commemorate one of its most successful models, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) will be releasing a special anniversary limited edition ..... more

Kia SOUL Concepts And eco_cee'd Appear In Geneva
10th March, 2008
The concept cars - SOUL Diva, SOUL Burner and SOUL Searcher - were designed by Kia's European design team under the guidance of Kia's Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer. The trio of concept cars is closely related to a new production car which will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October ..... more

Lotus Exige S Powers Up For 2008 With New Packages
10th March, 2008
Partly due to customer demand and partly due to airbags now being standard across the Elise and Exige ranges worldwide (previously part of an option pack in the UK), the number of trim option packages has been reduced in Australia from four to two, a Touring and a Sport pack ..... more

Mazda 2 Three-Door Hatchback Revealed
10th March, 2008
One of the keys to Mazda's growth in Europe and around the world has been a strategy of expanding the line-up with vehicles that appeal to an ever-wider group of customers ..... more

Audi R8 TDI Le Mans
10th March, 2008
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class – the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high performance road-going sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six litres powers a concept car based on the Audi R8. This unit generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-metres of torque ..... more

Citroen C5 Tourer Revealed
11th March, 2008
The Citroen C5 Tourer, the wagon variant of Citroen's new C5, has made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show with a unique blend of style, comfort and load carrying ability ..... more

Hamilton and Moss confirmed for the Brooklands Motoring festival: The Double Twelve
11th March, 2008
Motor racing drivers Lewis Hamilton and Sir Stirling Moss are making driving appearances at this year’s Brooklands Motoring Festival: ‘The Double Twelve’ in England ..... more

The New Keating: Will It Be The Super Car We Had To Have?
11th March, 2008
A new British super car is to be launched on 23rd April, 2008 (St George’s Day) ..... more

All-new Jeep Cherokee, a 4x4 for Everyday Life
11th March, 2008
The all-new Jeep Cherokee remains true to its legendary 4x4 heritage while offering customers more on-road refinement and amenities. The new Cherokee takes on the Jeep rugged exterior design and it now comes standard with the all-new Selec-Trac II full-time four-wheel-drive system ..... more

Jaguar XF Pricing Announced
12th March, 2008
Jaguar has announced pricing for the new XF that will go on sale in June in Australia. Starting from $105,500 (RRP), the new XF is a dramatic expression of the bold new Jaguar design language ..... more

“Power and Splendour – Carriages for State Occasions”
12th March, 2008
The Audi museum mobile is holding a special exhibition entitled “Power and Splendour – Carriages for State Occasions”. It consists of a cavalcade of eleven vehicles such as have never before been gathered together at one place in Germany ..... more

Skoda Auto Manufactures Its Two Millionth Octavia
12th March, 2008
On Monday 10th March, 2008, Škoda Auto produced its two-millionth Škoda Octavia, at its factory in Vrchlabí ..... more

Mahindra's Great Escape
12th March, 2008
Mandawa, where this year’s Great Escape took place, is situated near the administrative district of Jhunjunu in the Shekhawati district of Rajasthan and is noted for its majestic medieval fort ..... more

New BMW Museum Set to Open Soon
13th March, 2008
After a construction period of around two and a half years, BMW will once again be opening the doors to the BMW Museum on 19th June, 2008 ..... more

Subaru Releases New Forester
13th March, 2008
Subaru's best-selling vehicle is expanding its appeal with a new look featuring cabin refinements, enhanced efficiency and comfort ..... more

25,000 Vipers Loose
13th March, 2008
Chrysler LLC's Conner Avenue Assembly Plant reached a manufacturing milestone yesterday, building its 25,000th Dodge Viper ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Recognised as Europe's Best Convertible
13th March, 2008
The Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster has won the cabriolet and roadster category of the prestigious "Auto 1 von Europa" ("Europe's No. 1 Car") awards organised by European car magazine AUTO BILD ..... more

Europe Votes For Volkswagen Tiguan As "Best SUV"
14th March, 2008
Europe's toughest jury has made its choice. This year's coveted Auto 1 Trophy in the category "Off-Roaders and SUV" goes to the Volkswagen Tiguan ..... more

Oddly Named Alfa Romeo Mi.To On The Way
14th March, 2008
With the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo offers a new generation of Alfa aficionados its most compact sports car ever ..... more

HSV W427 Marks 20 Years
14th March, 2008
Holden Special Vehicles has unveiled a seven litre programme in Melbourne, the last instalment of the company's 20th anniversary celebrations ..... more

Breakthrough in Battery Technology by Daimler
14th March, 2008
Daimler AG has achieved a crucial breakthrough in battery technology. The Stuttgart based car maker is the world’s first manufacturer to have succeeded in adapting lithium-ion technology to the demanding requirements of automotive applications ..... more

Avro’s 720 Mirage Ford GT: The Ultimate Limited Edition!
17th March, 2008
Just as the Ford GT becomes a legend in its own time, Avro Motor Cars, the Brooklands (UK) based super car specialist, has joined forces with Roush Technologies in the UK to provide a further strictly limited edition of the car ..... more

FPV Reveals New FG Range
17th March, 2008
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has unveiled its new Falcon-based range, having recently lifted the covers off the latest evolutions of its performance GT sedan, F6 sedan and Super Pursuit Ute ..... more

Holden's New Pontiac
17th March, 2008
General Motors has announced that GM Holden will export a new top-of-the-line version of the Pontiac G8 to North America, to join the already existing Australian manufactured Pontiac G8 sedans ..... more

Europe's SEAT Leon Gains State-Of-The-Art Turbo Power
19th March, 2008
SEAT is planning on increasing its share of the European new car market. The broadening of the Leon range with the delightful new TSI engine from Volkswagen will, no doubt, play a part in boosting sales ..... more

Chinese Junk
19th March, 2008
Next Car's Editor, Stephen Walker, has indicated he believes the 'Made In China' tag is quite uninspiring. On that basis he believes those trying to sell Chinese cars will be viewed as opportunists just wanting to make a quick 'buck' out of those who cannot afford a 'real' car ..... more

A Toy Like No Other
19th March, 2008
Hummer has converted the right-hand drive H3 into the ultimate gadget for grown ups – a one-off life-sized remote controlled car that definitely won’t be available in your local toy shop ..... more

Nissan's 2009 Maxima Debuts In New York
20th March, 2008
The 2009 Nissan Maxima, which makes its world debut at the 2008 New York Motor Show this week, marks a return to more conservative 4-door sedan styling ..... more

Audi Confirms Line-Up for Adelaide Motor Show
20th March, 2008
Audi’s presence at the annual Adelaide Motor Show in April has been confirmed. Key models will include the all new Audi A4, the R8 sports coupe and the elegant, yet potent Audi S5 ..... more

Nissan’s Denki Cube Electric Vehicle Concept Debuts In New York
21st March, 2008
New York City is about to get a lesson in what happens when geography meets geometry – specifically, when the world, which is round, meets the Nissan Cube, which is essentially square ..... more

Holden Colorado To Replace Rodeo
21st March, 2008
There is no news yet on why Holden wants to drop the successful 'Rodeo' name and introduce a new nameplate like 'Colorado' to the market ..... more

Skoda Wins 'Driver Power' Again
21st March, 2008
The UK seems to enjoy Škoda. The Czech brand has scooped first place in the Auto Express Driver Power survey… for the second year in succession ..... more

Think Electric Car Powers Up For Expansion To UK
23rd March, 2008
UK motorists will soon be able to place orders to buy the UK's first fully electric powered car later this year, when the new so-called TH!NK city electric vehicle (EV) goes on sale ..... more

SEAT Leon TDI to make history at 2008 BTCC opener
23rd March, 2008
Racing history will be made at Brands Hatch (England) on Sunday 30th March, when SEAT becomes the first manufacturer to race a diesel engined car in the British Touring Car Championship ..... more

Kia KOUP Concept Revealed In New York
23rd March, 2008
Kia Motors Corporation pulled the covers off its latest design statement in New York. Originating from the Kia Motors America Design Centre in California, the striking KOUP concept demonstrates Kia’s ‘Power to Surprise’ philosophy ..... more

Vehicles at Heritage Afloat
23rd March, 2008
Not surprising, we were distracted by some nice old cars. There were not many cars on display, just a couple of dozen. Our photographic essay features some of them ..... more

Ford To Introduce New BF Falcon Wagon Mk III
24th March, 2008
Ford Australia has announced an update to the current BF series Falcon wagon, with the introduction of a new model name, new features and additional safety equipment ..... more

Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 New York Motor Show
24th March, 2008
Mercedes-Benz is presenting three new SUVs equipped with the world’s latest and cleanest diesel engine at the 2008 New York Motor Show. The new R 320 BlueTEC, ML 320 BlueTEC and GL 320 BlueTEC use the highly efficient AdBlue exhaust after treatment system and are able to undercut the stringent Bin 5 limits applicable in the USA, with the potential to meet the coming EU6 standards ..... more

Mitsubishi at the 2008 New York Motor Show
24th March, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is displaying the i MiEV new generation electric vehicle at the 2008 New York Motor Show. The company plans to use the vehicles in a joint fleet testing programme in cooperation with select U.S. power companies in the (northern) autumn of this year ..... more

Kia Debuts 2009 Magentis In New York
24th March, 2008
Kia Motors America (KMA) has unveiled the 2009 Magentis mid-size sedan at the New York Motor Show. The refreshed Magentis (Optima in US) offers a completely modified exterior, which offers a more aggressive, dynamic style than previous models and is outfitted with a new engine that provides more power and better fuel economy ..... more

BMW Group Invests US$750 Million in US Plant
25th March, 2008
After the expansion, the Spartanburg plant will manufacture the BMW X3, X5 and X6 models for world markets ..... more

Mitsubishi's Stunning Lancer Ralliart For Later This Year
25th March, 2008
The newest member of the all-new Lancer sedan family, the Lancer Ralliart has been specifically designed to provide an exciting new stepping stone between Mitsubishi's acclaimed Lancer ES, VR and VRX sedans and the blistering performance of the soon-to-be-released Lancer Evolution line-up ..... more

Suzuki Concept Grabs New York Limelight
26th March, 2008
A production version of this exciting concept car is due to arrive on Australian shores late next year. The Suzuki Kizashi 3 concept car reveals the sports sedan version of a vehicle line-up that will also include a cross-over sports wagon ..... more

Audi R8 Named World Performance Car & World Car Design of the Year
27th March, 2008
The super sports car from Audi was chosen for these awards by 47 World Car jurors from 24 countries throughout the world ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz M-Class: More Dynamic, More Powerful
27th March, 2008
The new generation of the dynamic, stylish SUV now has even more distinctive characteristics and looks even sportier and more powerful. The front-end of this off-roader is now defined by a redesigned bumper, recontoured headlamps and a larger, even more dominant radiator grille ..... more

New Kia K2900 CRDi - New 'Workhorse'
27th March, 2008
With more than 4,200 units sold in Australia since introduction, the K2700's popularity demanded that any replacement for that truck would need to promise something fairly special. The new K2900 CRDi delivers on that promise - it's the new age workhorse for tradespeople and small fleet users ..... more

Tata Motors To Purchase Jaguar & Land Rover
27th March, 2008
Tata Motors, of India, yesterday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Ford Motor Company, of USA, for the purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover, comprising brands, plants and Intellectual Property Rights ..... more

Final Mitsubishi 380 Produced In Adelaide
28th March, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited has announced the production of the final 380 sedan at its Tonsley Park, South Australia plant, following the company’s decision in February to cease local manufacture of the large passenger vehicle and pursue a full-line importing strategy in the Australian market ..... more

Ford Announces Pricing for All-New FG Falcon
28th March, 2008
Ford Australia yesterday announced the recommended retail pricing for the all-new FG Falcon range, including both sedan and utility models, along with the new BF Falcon Wagon Mk III ..... more

All-New Chrysler Grand Voyager Sets a New Standard
30th March, 2008
The all-new Chrysler Grand Voyager has an all-new interior and exterior design and more than 30 new or improved features including a reversing camera as standard across the range ..... more