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July 2008 News Index

 

 

 

 

 

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BMW Museum Re-Opens After Total Refurbishment
1st July, 2008
After a two and a half year refurbishment project, visitors can look forward to more than 120 exhibits in museum space covering 5,000 square metres ..... more

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Continues To Produce Record Results
1st July, 2008
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand reports a rise in deliveries worldwide of light and heavy commercial vehicles by 13.2 per cent to 216,133 and thus confirms record results for the first 5 months of the year ..... more

Ford At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
1st July, 2008
Ford Motor Company, a major sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed since its inception in 1993, will again be supporting this prestigious event to be held over the weekend of 11th-13th July, 2008 ..... more

Skoda at the Tour de France for the Fifth Time
9th July, 2008
Skoda Auto is acting as the Main Partner of the Tour de France for the fifth time this year ..... more

Jaguar XKR Portfolio Returns
9th July, 2008
The cabin is characterised by craftsmanship and premium quality materials, from the Alston headlining to the Engine Spin Aluminium veneers ..... more

Kia Motors celebrates opening of US corporate HQ and design centre
9th July, 2008
It consists of a design studio, a modeling studio that allows up to eight vehicle models to be worked on simultaneously ..... more

Fifty Million Peugeots – 1891 TO 2008
9th July, 2008
Peugeot demonstrated its strength and experience by producing its 50 millionth vehicle, a Peugeot 308 SW, last month ..... more

Suzuki Trials SX4-FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle On Japanese Roads
9th July, 2008
The SX4-FCV delivers superior running performance by means of a GM-made high-performance fuel cell, a Suzuki-developed 70 MPa hydrogen tank and a light, compact capacitor that recovers energy during brake application and uses it to reduce fuel cell loading during acceleration ..... more

BMW Reveals The New Seven
10th July, 2008
The fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series delivers a new interpretation of style, luxury and driving enjoyment. It will feature two new engines that are relativebly frugal, clean, powerful and satisfying in their performance ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Sportier than Ever
10th July, 2008
Mercedes-Benz continues its long tradition of producing legendary sports cars with the launch of the new SL-Class roadster, now available in Australia ..... more

Mitsubishi’s Outstanding Lancer Evolution on Sale in Australia
10th July, 2008
The wait is over for power-hungry sports car fans – the all-new Lancer Evolution X has arrived in Australia and with its stunning good looks, blistering performance, cutting edge technology and sure-footed dynamics ..... more

Low Emission Honda Sports Car Study To Be Unveiled
11th July, 2008
The striking two-seat roadster aims to couple sleek looks with exciting driving dynamics and more efficient engine technology, to give lower exhaust emissions ..... more

Ferrari At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed
11th July, 2008
Ferrari will be present at the Goodwood Festival of Speed once again this year with a diverse array of cars on display, including the UK debut of the 430 Scuderia in Fiorano Ferrari livery ..... more

Subaru's Plug-in STELLA Concept
11th July, 2008
FHI has announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle ..... more

Land Rover's TrackNAVCHALLENGE 2008
11th July, 2008
Months of dedication and team work paid off this month for students from Chase Terrace Technology College, when they were crowned the winners of Land Rover's TrackNAVCHALLENGE 2008 ..... more

Jaguar Celebrates 60 Years Of XK At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
11th July, 2008
Jaguar will this weekend be celebrating 60 years of the iconic XK nameplate as a collection of models from the 1950s to present day take to the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, in England ..... more

Peugeot Reveals Details Of New 308 CC
11th July, 2008
As the pioneer of “folding roof cars” with its elegant 401, 601 and 402 “Eclipse” models from the 1930s, Peugeot now reveals details of its latest coupé cabriolet, the 308 CC ..... more

Debut For SEAT Ibiza This Week
14th July, 2008
SEAT will be taking the wraps off one of its most important new models in years as it gears up for the world debut of the stunning new Ibiza SportCoupé this week ..... more

Land Rover Takes A Stand At Goodwood
14th July, 2008
Gerry Judah's largest and most impressive Central Display structure was featured at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend ..... more

Goodwood Festival Welcomes VW Scirocco GT24
14th July, 2008
The Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 made its UK debut racing up the hill in front of crowds at The Goodwood Festival of Speed, in England, this past weekend ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
14th July, 2008
Sensational appearance, unique performance data, with light-weight design throughout and total exclusivity - that's the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series ..... more

Dynamic Stability Control to be Introduced on Ford's FG Falcon Ute
14th July, 2008
Ford Australia has announced it will progressively introduce Dynamic Stability Control across the petrol FG Falcon Ute range from September ..... more

Mazda Kazamai Concept To Premiere In Moscow
16th July, 2008
Mazda has confirmed it will unveil an all-new concept – a sporty, compact crossover vehicle, called the Mazda Kazamai – at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) ..... more

Jaguar Celebrates 60 Years Of XK
16th July, 2008
Jaguar will showcase a new look for XK in celebration of 60 years of the iconic nameplate. The new XK60 will take pride of place alongside a display from the full Jaguar model range, in England next week ..... more

Mitsubishi Lancer Register Breaks World Record For Largest Ever Parade Of Evos
16th July, 2008
Some 273 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions drive on track at same time in England ..... more

VW To Return To US Manufacturing
16th July, 2008
Volkswagen is setting out to build a plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, where vehicle production will be due to commence in early 2011 ..... more

New Lotus: Distinctive, Mid-Engined, 2+2 Sports Car
17th July, 2008
The first all-new car from Lotus since the Elise in 1995 will enter the sports car market in 2009, following its British debut next week ..... more

Mazda Drop Price Of The 6
17th July, 2008
Mazda is dropping the price of the mid-size Mazda 6, as the ultra competitive Australian new car market continues to force manufacturers to offer value-for-money ..... more

BMW Reveals New 3 Series Sedan and Touring
17th July, 2008
The new BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring models will deliver more driving pleasure, quality and technology than existing models, when they arrive in Australia in early 2009 ..... more

Mopar Reveals Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package
17th July, 2008
Mopar is bringing the iconic Dodge Challenger muscle car to America's National Hot Road Association (NHRA) drag-racing competition ..... more

UK’s First Electric Taxi
18th July, 2008
The electric taxi will be available from October 2008 and is the result of three years research and development by Allied, which is already looking for local authority partners to install recharging networks locally to help drive down urban emissions ..... more

Diesel Added To Revised Holden Epica Line-Up
18th July, 2008
GM Holden’s mid-size Epica sedan just got even better with the introduction of a new fuel efficient four-cylinder diesel engine plus six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP®) and six airbags standard across the range ..... more

New Kia Soul to feature choice of three engines
18th July, 2008
Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that its all-new production model, the Kia Soul, will be marketed globally with a choice of three highly efficient engines (depending on individual markets), when it goes on sale in early 2009 ..... more

One million Minis exported from Plant Oxford
20th July, 2008
Since production began in 2001, Mini's Plant Oxford has seen over one million Minis leave the UK plant destined for customers around the world ..... more

Skoda Auto's sales over the first six months have grown by 17.9%
20th July, 2008
Skoda Auto's sales over the first six months of 2008 have grown by 17.9% as compared with last year, reaching 366,686 vehicles in total ..... more

Go Mexico: Mastretta MXT Tries UK Market
20th July, 2008
Bristling with design flair, the all-new Mastretta MXT is an exclusive new sports car that may put Mexico on the automotive map ..... more

Success For The 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed
20th July, 2008
The 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed was deemed by many of the 140,000+ spectators as the best one yet ..... more

2009 Mitsubishi Challenger Prepares For Debut
20th July, 2008
Mitsubishi will unveil its new Challenger at the Moscow Motor Show to be held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow between 29th August and 7th September, 2008 ..... more

New Citroen C4 For 2009
21st July, 2008
As world sales of the Citroen C4 approach 900,000, the first details of the new C4 have been released ahead of its world debut at October’s Paris Motor Show ..... more

Mitsubishi Releases Lancer Ralliart in Japan
21st July, 2008
Mitsubishi has announced the Japanese release of the premium sporty 4WD Ralliart trim level to the Lancer line-up ..... more

All New Laguna: Driving Pleasure and Peace of Mind
21st July, 2008
Equipped with the very latest in European diesel and safety technology, the all-new Laguna is the most sophisticated car ever produced by Renault ..... more

BMW X6 Arrives Next Month
22nd July, 2008
The drive train, incorporating the latest BMW technologies, ensures the BMW X6 delivers reasonable fuel consumption figures in conjunction with suitable output and acceleration performance. All that in a none too-attractive coupé-like body shape that is unique in the premium segment ..... more

Chevrolet Camaro Readies For North America
22nd July, 2008
Chevrolet introduced the production 2010 Camaro overnight. It is a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21st century, combining great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency ..... more

Volkswagen Group delivers 3.27 million units worldwide in H1 2008
22nd July, 2008
The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.27 million vehicles worldwide (+5.8 percent) from January to June 2008, the highest figure ever for the first six months of a year. Group worldwide deliveries in June also reached a new record ..... more

Project Eagle Becomes Lotus Evora
24th July, 2008
With its visual impact, exhilarating performance, innovative chassis technology and high levels of luxury, packaging and convenience, the Evora heralds a new era for Lotus ..... more

Audi's New Q5 For 2009
24th July, 2008
Audi is entering a new market segment with their new Q5, a new performance SUV based on the new Volkswagen Tiguan ..... more

Mopar Adventure Pack Now Available for Jeep Wrangler
24th July, 2008
Rugged. Durable. Capable. That’s Jeep Wrangler. And now there’s hardcore Genuine Jeep Accessories from Mopar® that are as rugged, durable and capable as the vehicle they were designed for ..... more

XK60 Marks 60 Years Of The Jaguar XK
25th July, 2008
The XK60 customer will benefit from dramatic 20-inch Senta alloy wheels, a sporty alloy gear knob and selector-gate surround, plus distinctive body enhancements ..... more

Mitsubishi’s Four-Wheel Drive Triton Utility Gears Up with Super Select
25th July, 2008
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited has announced the arrival of an upgrade to its popular Triton four-wheel drive utility – the addition of the Mitsubishi Super Select four-wheel drive system to diesel VR, GLX-R and GLS models ..... more

Bentley Looking To The Future
25th July, 2008
Sales in the BRIC markets – Brazil, Russia, India and China – will total around 1,000 this year – more than 10% of total Bentley sales ..... more

Renault Unveils Megane RenaultSport R26.R
25th July, 2008
The Megane Renaultsport 230 F1 Team R26 was launched in November 2006 and has enjoyed great success. Using this base, Renaultsport has launched an extreme version, the Megane Renaultsport R26.R in Europe this week ..... more

Audi Release The A3 Cabriolet Locally
28th July, 2008
Priced from a highly-competitive $49,900, this head-turning compact Cabriolet, which seats four adults, is now available locally ..... more

2008 Jeep Jamboree – The Ultimate 4WD Single Brand Event
28th July, 2008
Jeep enthusiasts, their families and friends will flock to the 2008 Jeep Jamboree to explore a full range of activities, including off-road driving trails, fun vehicle-related challenges and regional drives through the scenic NSW central coast ..... more

New Kia Sorento limited edition pack is perfect for your Global Circuit
28th July, 2008
Kia's popular Sorento mid-sized SUV, including the sought-after 2.5-litre CRDi models, is now available for a limited time with $3,400 worth of extra equipment that makes Sorento perfect for your next trip, whether it's circumnavigating the world or just going away for the weekend ..... more

Nissan Crowns Navara Range with New King Cab
29th July, 2008
A trio of King Cab models is now available powered by a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering 126 kW power and 403 Nm torque in 4x4 models ..... more

Tesla Electric Sports Car To Run In Britain's Arrive ‘N’ Drive Event
29th July, 2008
Former Formula One World driver, Damon Hill, will be driving the Tesla Roadster, the first electric sports car to go on sale in Europe, in England's GreenFleet Capital Arrive ‘N’ Drive 08 event ..... more

Russia's New Volga Siber
29th July, 2008
The GAZ Group launched the series production of its new car, the Volga Siber, last week. The company's production facilities are capable of manufacturing up to 100,000 cars per annum ..... more

Suzuki Broadens SX4 Range
30th July, 2008
The SX4 AWD will now be available in two specification levels – SX4 AWD and SX4 AWD ‘S’ – mirroring the SX4 two-wheel drive range ..... more

Mercedes-Benz “Road to the Future”
31st July, 2008
Fuel-efficient and environmentally-sustainable premium automobiles from Mercedes-Benz, without the need to forego the characteristic brand features - safety, comfort and refined driving pleasure. This is the strategy of the Stuttgart based vehicle manufacturer ..... more

Nissan sets fastest lap for fuel cell vehicle at Nurburgring
31st July, 2008
Eickholt was impressed with the X-Trail FCV which clocked in at 11:58 minutes and zero emissions ..... more

Goodwood Revival Revives Earls Court Motor Show
31st July, 2008
Goodwood has announced the 'revival' of the classic London Motor Show, as held immediately post-WWII at Earls Court. Goodwood’s Earls Court facility will add an exciting new element to the annual Goodwood Revival meeting, the world’s most authentic historic motor race meeting ..... more




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