Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   November 2010 Home > News Kia Soul with "Flex-Fuel" 3rd November, 2010 Kia’s Soul Flex is the first Korean FFV (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) which can run on an ethanol-petrol mixture, 100% ethanol or 100% petrol. It is especially designed for the Brazilian market, where ‘flex’ models account for more than 85% of the new car sales ..... more Mazda updates the CX-9 3rd November, 2010 The Mazda CX-9 has been the beneficiary of upgrades that not only make it more fuel efficient but also improve ride quality and make it easier on the eye. The combined fuel economy figure for the Mazda CX-9 is now 11.3 litres per 100 km, a marginal improvement of 0.9 litres per 100 km ..... more Mercedes-Benz at London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 4th November, 2010 The first week-end in November hosts a firm fixture in the international classic car calendar: the world-famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run in England. At the 2010 event, to be held on 7th November, "Mercedes-Benz Classic" will be entering two vehicles – a 1902 Mercedes-Simplex racing car and a 1904 Mercedes-Simplex touring car ..... more Single Cab joins VW T5 line-up 4th November, 2010 This new addition to the Transporter range comes as a long wheelbase 2.0 TDI 103 kW 6-speed manual that can be optioned with Volkswagen’s 7-speed DSG gearbox ..... more Honda at SEMA 4th November, 2010 Twelve modified 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupes are featured at the Honda 'booth' at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, USA. As the first sport hybrid, the CR-Z demonstrates new opportunities for vehicle personalisation among the American 'import' tuner community ..... more Hyundai at SEMA 4th November, 2010 The DUB Edition Hyundai Equus will debut at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas this week. Featuring modifications to the exterior, interior and audio ..... more Chevrolet at SEMA 4th November, 2010 Two additional Camaro models will debut as SEMA concepts, the Camaro Red Flash and the Camaro SSX Track Car, each containing a blend of Chevrolet Accessories and new concepts from Chevrolet designers. Two Corvette concepts, the Z06X Track Car and Corvette Jake will debut ..... more Kia at SEMA 4th November, 2010 Arriving at the gateway to the 2010-2011 automotive show season, Kia Motors America (KMA) is ready to roll at this week's 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (USA) with a diverse and attention-grabbing line-up of concept and production-intent vehicles to further showcase Kia’s eye-catching new generation of vehicles ..... more Toyota at SEMA 4th November, 2010 The Toyota Yaris is well-known as a value-driven sub-compact car with proven reliability and excellent fuel efficiency. It has also proven in past SEMA shows to be very versatile when it comes to customisation. The little sub-compact returns to the 2010 SEMA Show, this time proving it can also be converted into a very capable race car ..... more Mazda at SEMA 4th November, 2010 Mazda’s product line-up of passenger cars, sports cars and cross-overs offers consumers a choice for their transportation needs. Showcasing the depth and breadth of the brand, Mazda will display a slew of products, each one demonstrating Mazda’s aftermarket capability and potential ..... more Mopar at SEMA 4th November, 2010 Mopar® is showcasing 35 vehicles at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) this week. Mopar filled its 4,660 square metres space with customised Jeep®, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler and Ram Truck vehicles ..... more Ford Police Interceptor at SEMA 4th November, 2010 Sleek, streamlined and slightly sinister, a specialised stealth concept version of Ford’s Police Interceptor made its debut at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show in Las Vegas this week ..... more Ford Mustang at SEMA 4th November, 2010 Ford Motor Company is tapping the 2010 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas, Nevada, to showcase nine customised versions of Mustang, displaying the vehicles alongside the new Mustang Boss 302 ..... more Toyota boosts HiAce diesel performance 5th November, 2010 Toyota has boosted the power of its popular HiAce turbo-diesel range by 25 per cent to 100 kW and increased active safety across the board ..... more Japan Post issue Mazda stamps 5th November, 2010 The postage stamps are available at all post offices (excluding contract post offices) in the regions of west Japan where Mazda has production facilities: Hiroshima prefecture and Hofu city in Yamaguchi prefecture ..... more VW Golf Cabrio for 2011 5th November, 2010 The Osnabrück plant with its workforce of over 1,000 will commence production of the new Volkswagen Golf Cabrio during the northern spring 2011 ..... more Skoda at London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 5th November, 2010 An example of the first Skoda model ever produced, the Voiturette A, is in the UK for the very first time this week-end to take part in the world famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) ..... more Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder makes UK debut 5th November, 2010 The 400 hp 4.2-litre V8-engined Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder concept – designed in The Netherlands – exhibits the exquisite aircraft-inspired signature detailing with which the Spyker brand is synonymous ..... more Germany's new Megacity EV by BMW 7th November, 2010 The BMW Group is expanding its plant in Leipzig to make it the first location in Germany equipped to handle the large-scale production of zero-emission electric cars ..... more Peugeot 408 production commences in Argentina 7th November, 2010 With the 408, Peugeot is manufacturing another "Series 4" vehicle at Palomar following on from the highly successful 403, 404 and 405. In their era, these emblematic models represented major milestones for the Argentina car industry ..... more Motor Racing Legends support Le Mans 7th November, 2010 Motor Racing Legends has announced the return of the Le Mans Legend historic support race to next year’s Le Mans 24 Hours week-end. For 2011, the race will be for cars that were eligible for Le Mans from 1949 to 1965 ..... more Toyota Museum re-opens in USA 7th November, 2010 The Toyota USA Automobile Museum marked its “Grand Re-Opening” last week, with more than 100 models on display at its new, expanded facility ..... more Buick Regal GS for North America 7th November, 2010 Buick has revealed the production version of the 2012 Regal GS, an even sportier expression of the Regal sport sedan that went on sale earlier this year across North America ..... more Lamborghini Murcielago production ceases 7th November, 2010 Lamborghini is ready to start the next all-new chapter in the story of the super sports car in 2011 with its Murcielago successor - perhaps welcoming the arrival of a new automotive legend? ..... more Renault Twingo Gordini for Europe 7th November, 2010 The appeal of Twingo Gordini R.S. and Clio Gordini R.S. to a younger market has seen sales of Renault Sport models increase. To build on this success, Renault has decided to extend its catalogue of 'French Touch' cars with the European introduction of Twingo Gordini ..... more Jaguar XF gets "Black Pack" in UK 7th November, 2010 The exclusive new Black Pack brings an added sense of power and purpose to the sought-after XF range, and follows closely in the wheel tracks of a similar option on the XK sports car which has aroused huge interest since its launch earlier in 2010 ..... more Mercedes-Benz CL-Class arrives this month 7th November, 2010 With a design perfected through an immaculate sense of style, highly exclusive appointments and cutting-edge technology, the extensively updated Mercedes-Benz CL-Class underscores its claim to supremacy as the summit of automotive refinement ..... more BMW confirms plug-in hybrid sports car 7th November, 2010 By developing a sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study for serial production, the Munich-based car manufacturer seeks to lift their position as a 'player' in the production of sporty vehicles ..... more Meet the world's fastest car 7th November, 2010 This incredible car pumps out a whopping 640 kw and has top speed approaching 400 km/h. It will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds ..... more An F1 on the road? 7th November, 2010 The car is named after New Zealand's ex-Formula One world champion Denny Hulme, honouring his great success in the American sports car CanAm series of the late 60s and early 70s ..... more Mitsubishi's 3-tonne towing capacity 8th November, 2010 Now, thanks to enhanced engineering, Mitsubishi’s Pajero, Challenger and Triton offer even more towing capacity, sitting at the top end of the class and ahead of Toyota’s Prado and HiLux ..... more Citroen C3 about to arrive 8th November, 2010 Citroen will release the new C3 at the end of November. The new hatchback will open its Australian "career" with an entry level price of $19,990* (MLP*) ..... more New Renault Megane Renault Sport 250 8th November, 2010 As the latest in a long line of sporting Renault cars, the new Megane Renault Sport 250 stands out through its exhilarating performance and handling, unique, eye-catching styling, bespoke cabin fittings and an extrovert 'character' that will quickly engender a strong and loyal following ..... more Audi A7 released in Europe 9th November, 2010 The company expects to sell roughly 200,000 units of the first-generation A7 Sportback ..... more Shooting Brake for Mercedes-Benz CLS 9th November, 2010 The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake will go into series production: As of 2012, the sporty four-door Coupé with sloping tail-end based on the CLS-Class will roll-off the assembly line ..... more Ssangyong Korando C due in January 9th November, 2010 The new Korando C, which has been penned by renowned Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and features a European designed two-litre turbo diesel engine, is set to be launched in Australia in January ..... more Wide-body for US Mitsubishi i-MiEV 9th November, 2010 Mitsubishi will give the world premiere of the North American version of its i-MiEV electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Motor Show (LAAS) held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre from Wednesday, 17th November to Sunday 28th November, 2010 ..... more Kia Sorento update 9th November, 2010 Kia's medium sized SUV, Sorento, has received a 2011 model year refresh across the range with a list of enhancements ranging from Bluetooth technology to leather wrapped instrument cluster housing ..... more The new Chrysler 200 9th November, 2010 The Chrysler 200 will arrive in North American dealerships later this year following its debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show on Friday 19th November, 2010 ..... more Renault Fluence released 10th November, 2010 In Australia, the all-new Renault Fluence will play a strong role in the revitalisation of the Renault brand, extending its reach into new areas of the market with a highly competitive offering. The all-new Renault Fluence will rank alongside the all-new Megane Hatch and Koleos compact SUV as the volume leaders ..... more Range Rover Evoque 5 door debut due in LA 10th November, 2010 The exciting 5-door version of the all-new Range Rover Evoque makes its global public debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show on 19th November, 2010. With its stylish and sporting appearance, enhanced by extra practicality and greater family appeal, the 5-door Range Rover Evoque joins the stunning coupé model to provide a highly desirable line-up that will transform the premium compact SUV segment ..... more South Africa's wild ute 10th November, 2010 Based on the already impressive Chevrolet Lumina Ute SS, (Holden Commodore SS utility in Australia) the 535 bhp 590 lb.ft 6-litre supercharged V8 SuperUte is a ute with super car credentials offering 4.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration ..... more Lexus IS 350 released 10th November, 2010 Lexus Australia has boosted the IS model line-up with the introduction of the powerful new IS 350 sedan. Slotting between the IS 250 and IS F variants, the new IS 350 will deliver 233 kW of power and 378 Nm of torque. The launch of IS 350 coincides with new styling and features for the IS sedan range ..... more Lamborghini's new V12 15th November, 2010 Automobili Lamborghini is embarking on a highly innovative chapter in the company's history with an all-new V12 power plant and a new, unique high performing transmission - the twelve-cylinder with 6.5 litre displacement ..... more FPV confirm 2011 Open Day 15th November, 2010 On 27th Sunday February at their Campbellfield headquarters, the performance powerhouse will once again open its doors for a day of fun for all the family ..... more Porsche at Los Angeles Motor Show 15th November, 2010 Porsche will present a world premiere at the Los Angeles Motor Show on 19th November, 2010. The mid-engine sports car, which will be unveiled to the world's media two days earlier, will put Porsche in the 'spotlight'. Stay tuned to Next Car for the details ..... more Fisker Karma now production ready 16th November, 2010 Designed and engineered by southern California car maker Fisker Automotive, the four-door Karma is the embodiment of the company’s firm belief that environmentally conscious cars need not sacrifice passion, style or performance ..... more Allard J2X 16th November, 2010 The original Allard J2X was a limited production road racing car which totalled only 83 cars during its original production run between 1951 and 1954 ..... more Nissan's new soft-top 16th November, 2010 The world’s first all-wheel drive cross-over convertible, delivers the open-air exhilaration of a convertible while extending the versatility of the Murano in exciting new ways ..... more Morgan Classic models return! 16th November, 2010 Whilst high volume has never been a Morgan objective, around 800 cars will leave the iconic Morgan factory at Malvern Link in rural Worcestershire, England in 2010 ..... more Holden Berlina International 18th November, 2010 Catering for motorists seeking great value, the Series II Berlina International delivers $9,500 of extra features including leather seat trim, twin-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and a rear-view camera ..... more Porsche Cayman R 18th November, 2010 The new Porsche Cayman R goes on sale in Australia late in the first quarter of 2011, priced at $165,000* with the standard six-speed manual gearbox ..... more Jeep's new variants for America 18th November, 2010 A pair of new Jeep vehicles – the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit and the Jeep Liberty Jet – make their public debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show in USA tomorrow ..... more Chevrolet Camaro convertible debut 18th November, 2010 The segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter as the production ready 2011 Camaro convertible premieres, to the public, at the Los Angeles Motor Show tomorrow. The new convertible begins production in January ..... more Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante 18th November, 2010 The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder is already at the peak of its game, bearing testament to the lightweight engineering approach pursued by the Lamborghini brand. Nevertheless, the engineers in Sant'Agata Bolognese managed to reduce the weight of the new Spyder Performante by a further 65 kilogrammes ..... more Volkswagen Eos updated model debut 19th November, 2010 The new Volkswagen Eos will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show (19th to 28th November). The internationally successful cabriolet coupé has been technically perfected, visually updated - front and rear - and refined with numerous new features ..... more Mercedes-Benz SLK for 2011 19th November, 2010 The agile sports car will feature a new, exciting design, exceptionally high levels of comfort for a roadster, as well as plenty of open-air driving pleasure. At the same time, it will also set new standards for open-top sports cars in terms of safety ..... more BMW 6-Series convertible update 21st November, 2010 A sweeping bonnet, set-back passenger compartment, long wheelbase and flat waistline embody the hallmark proportions of a BMW convertible. The new BMW 6 Series Convertible combines these features with a classic soft-top roof in customary “fin” design ..... more Renault Laguna for 2011 21st November, 2010 Europe's new Renault Laguna's more attractive front-end styling and new interior trims exude even more 'personality', in perfect keeping with the model's exceptional dynamics ..... more Dodge Journey for 2011 22nd November, 2010 For 2011, Dodge takes what was good and makes it better. The Dodge Journey receives a major overhaul with a completely redesigned and retuned suspension, a new V6 engine and a new interior ..... more Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG 22nd November, 2010 Exciting design, ultimate performance and groundbreaking efficiency: this is what the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG is all about. The top-of-the-range version of the four-door coupé is equipped with the newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine, featuring a peak output of up to 410 kW and 800 Nm of torque, as well as the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission ..... more New Ford Mondeo released 22nd November, 2010 The MC Mondeo range arrives in Australia with a host of specification upgrades, which will bolster its award-winning blend of style, comfort and performance. New, state-of-the-art safety features head the list of changes, along with new standard equipment and enhancements to exterior and interior styling ..... more Subaru Impreza Design Concept revealed 22nd November, 2010 Built to express possible future Subaru design elements, the Impreza Design Concept conveys a sporty and lively "four-door coupe" style ..... more Mazda MX-0 Design Study 22nd November, 2010 Safety has been addressed by providing an exterior airbag system that deploys an open-cell crumple zone when it senses an impending crash ..... more Volvo Air Motion design study 22nd November, 2010 Lighter than a Formula One racing car tipping the scales at under 1,000 lbs, the Volvo Air Motion Concept has been designed like a clam shell and sculptured from ultra light carbon fibre ..... more Volkswagen Caddy 4MOTION/DSG 23rd November, 2010 Caddy and Caddy Maxi, with a combination of 4MOTION and dual clutch gearbox, are now available in Europe. This match of maximum traction with absolute shifting comfort – without loss of power – puts the Caddy at the top of its class ..... more Audi's new RS 3 23rd November, 2010 In the tradition of the brand, its engine boasts five cylinders and turbocharging technology. From a displacement of 2.5 litres come 250 kW of power and 450 Nm of torque, with an average fuel consumption of 9.1 litres of fuel per 100 km ..... more Mitsubishi Pajero upgrade 23rd November, 2010 Mitsubishi has stepped up the safety equipment on its legendary Pajero four-wheel drive wagon, adding side and curtain airbags to every vehicle in the entire Pajero line-up. Further upgrades across the popular SUV range include ..... more Toyota RAV4 EV 25th November, 2010 A total of 35 vehicles will be built for a demonstration and evaluation programme through 2011, aiming at market arrival of a fully-engineered vehicle in 2012 ..... more Euro road trial for Toyota iQ EV 25th November, 2010 The iQ EV is scheduled to go on sale in the USA in 2012, but Toyota is looking at its potential in other markets, including Europe, Japan and China ..... more Honda Insight released 25th November, 2010 A 1.3-litre 4-cylinder i-VTEC petrol-electric engine, producing 72 kilowatts, forms the foundation of the IMA hybrid system. The electric motor, positioned between the engine and the continuously variable transmission, adds power during acceleration and in certain cruising situations as well as re-capturing energy from the vehicle’s forward momentum during braking ..... more Out the door: 5,000 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs 25th November, 2010 Mitsubishi announced this week that it has reached a production 'milestone' of 5,000 units* of its i-MiEV electric vehicle at its Mizushima Plant as of 23rd November 2010 ..... more Updated Mini Cooper released 25th November, 2010 The new Mini is now 99 mm longer whilst maintaining all other proportions, such as Mini’s short overhangs. The front apron has gained distinctive 'eyebrows' ..... more VW Polo GTI released 26th November, 2010 Since Volkswagen's very first GTI, the Golf GTI of the year 1976, the GTI nameplate has become one of the most familiar badges in the world of automotive sportiness. One of the typical visual insignias of this badge is the unmistakable front end ..... more Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Revised for 2011 28th November, 2010 Aston Martin Racing has built and sold more than 80 Vantage GT4s to customers around the world in the last two years and it has become the most successful car in its class ..... more Suzuki improves value of the Alto 28th November, 2010 At just $12,490 driveaway for the five-speed manual, there is no car that matches the Alto’s combination of four-star safety – including six airbags – and value ..... more Australian Army G-Wagon production begins 28th November, 2010 Mercedes-Benz will deliver 1,200 specially-built G-Wagons to the Australian Defence Force over the next three years ..... more GM's new car for China 28th November, 2010 Baojun is SGMW’s new brand of passenger vehicles that will be sold across China. The initial model, the Baojun 630, goes on sale in early 2011 ..... more Audi TT for GT4 racing 28th November, 2010 With the production-based TT GT4, Audi wants to offer potential customers a base option for affordable motor sport ..... more New smaller Porsche SUV 30th November, 2010 Presumably the new Porsche Cajun (series production name to be confirmed) will be based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ..... more GM's next Combo 30th November, 2010 Fiat Group and Adam Opel GmbH have signed a contractual agreement whereby Fiat will supply vehicles comprising of several variants to Opel commencing December 2011 ..... more Lexus RX updated 30th November, 2010 The new Advanced Pre-Collision Safety System, however, also applies the vehicle's brakes if the driver fails to do so ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more December 2010 News ..... here October 2010 News ..... here September 2010 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2010   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. 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