Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   April 2011 Home > News Kia Naimo Electric Concept 1st April, 2011 The third electric vehicle design to be unveiled by Kia Motors Corporation in a year, the 3.9-metre long Naimo concept explores the practicalities of introducing a zero-emissions, five-door, four-seater city car into a future niche market ..... more Chevrolet Mi-ray Roadster Concept 1st April, 2011 The Mi-ray was developed at the GM Advanced Design Studio in Seoul. Combining cutting-edge hybrid propulsion technology and advanced styling, it balances iconic Chevrolet design cues with a future design vision ..... more Honda Jazz updated 1st April, 2011 The new and improved 2011 Jazz receives exterior enhancements across all models including LED tail lights and a sporty, mesh-style grille, resembling a happy face ..... more BMW's April Fool's Day Joke 3rd April, 2011 Next Car's Editor, Stephen Walker, says BMW in the UK has 'form' when it comes to stunts on April Fool's Day ..... more See a copy of the BMW advertisement here. Ford's EcoLPi Falcon To Go On Sale Mid-Year 4th April, 2011 The new EcoLPi in-line six-cylinder engine is a state-of-the-art, liquid phase injection, dedicated LPG powerplant that delivers impressive fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions, as well as no compromise engine performance compared to Falcon's existing petrol I6 engine ..... more New VW Beetle debuts 18th April 5th April, 2011 The new Beetle’s exterior reinterprets the silhouette of the famous Volkswagen Beetle and combines stylistic elements borrowed from the original with the latest technology ..... more BMW 6-Series Convertible prices announced 5th April, 2011 Pricing starts at $194,300* for the 640i six-cylinder in-line TwinPower Turbo petrol engine and $248,300* for the 650i V8 TwinPower Turbo petrol engine ..... more Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept for New York 6th April, 2011 Lexus has announced that the LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its world debut at the 2011 New York Motor Show ..... more BMW M5 Concept for Shanghai 6th April, 2011 Twenty six years ago, BMW presented their first large sedan with the motor racing qualities of a high-performance sports car, laying the foundation stone for the brand to compete in an expanding vehicle category ..... more New Subaru Impreza to debut this month 7th April, 2011 The frugal All-Wheel Drive Impreza sedan and hatch are totally new designs, featuring greater cabin space with major gains in interior design and refinement, plus multiple technological advances ..... more Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class 7th April, 2011 The technical highlights include a new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a dual clutch transmission and a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist ..... more Mini's new entry-level model 10th April, 2011 The ‘Mini Ray’ becomes the new entry-point to the brand, with a manufacturer’s list price* (MLP*) of $25,500* (excluding on-road costs) ..... more Nissan 370Z updated 10th April, 2011 For MY2011 Nissan has enhanced the 370Z’s technology, innovation and value credentials still further with a driver focussed upgrade that adds Nissan’s next generation audio and navigation system, a reversing camera, a cargo blind for the Coupe, climate controlled seats for the Roadster, wide-angle door mirrors and a new body paint colour; ‘Gun Metallic’ which is shared with the GT-R ..... more America's Easter Jeep Safari 10th April, 2011 Each year, thousands of off-road enthusiasts descend upon Moab, Utah (USA), for the Easter Jeep Safari and a week of fun on some of the country’s best and most rugged trails ..... more Infiniti FX for Australia 10th April, 2011 The Infiniti FX is also offered with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (standard on FX50), double-wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension and large 4-wheel disc brakes, along with available Continuous Damping Control, Rear Active Steer, Intelligent Brake Assist and 21-inch lightweight aluminium-alloy wheels ..... more Ford Territory: prices and more details 11th April, 2011 Ford has revealed the prices and additional details for their new SZ series Territory range, which is due for release in less than a month ..... more Thunder returns to Holden ute 12th April, 2011 The Thunder Ute will be available with Holden’s powerful Gen IV V8 (SS model) and for the first time the special edition nameplate will also come with the company’s high-performing 3.6-litre SIDI V6 (SV6 model) ..... more Subaru XV Concept set for Shanghai 12th April, 2011 The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive XV concept offers genuine cross-over ability ..... more BMW 3-Series price reduction 12th April, 2011 With the local introduction of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class drawing near, BMW Australia has announced sharpened pricing for its 3 Series model range ..... more Who owns Chrysler? 13th April, 2011 Further to the news item dated 25th January 2011 Chrysler Group LLC yesterday announced that Fiat's ownership in the Company has increased from 25 per cent to 30 per cent, effective 12th April 2011 ..... more Renault Latitude released 14th April, 2011 With generous dimensions, particularly the spacious rear cabin, a large boot and torque-rich engines, the Renault Latitude meets all the requirements of the modern family car buyer ..... more Saab 9-5 released 15th April, 2011 Now available in Australia, the new Saab 9-5 signals the commencement of a new era for the Saab brand. Sleek, sophisticated and, dare we say it, unmistakably Saab. The new model combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and brings a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment ..... more SsangYong KEV2 concept 17th April, 2011 The KEV2 presents the future vision of SsangYong's electric car technology and follows SsangYong's Korando C EV launched at the 2010 Busan Motor Show and recently shown at Switzerland's 2011 Geneva Motor Show ..... more Honda Odyssey updated 17th April, 2011 Although not nearly as popular as the Kia Carnival/Grand Carnival, the Odyssey has sold 15,648 units since its debut in the Australian market in late 1994 ..... more Hyundai iMax and iLoad updated 17th April, 2011 Equipped with an array of active and passive safety enhancements and standard features, both models across the range now come with Bluetooth™ Connectivity and full iPod Integration, while the Hyundai iMax range also sees the introduction of Electronic Stability Control ..... more Jaguar E Type at the UK's Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb 17th April, 2011 A fabulous collection of Jaguars, not only E Types but all their road and racing models, right up to the present day, and in fact into the future, will feature at the unique Shelsley Walsh hill climb on 4th-5th June 2011 ..... more Ford test the new Ranger off-road 17th April, 2011 Ford suggest their latest global compact utility is as calm and composed off the beaten track as on sealed roads thanks to an all-new chassis frame, front and rear suspension and steering system ..... more Peugeot SXC Concept 17th April, 2011 Athletic, powerful, elegant, the "SXC", a Concept Car from the Peugeot Style Studios of the China Tech Centre in Shanghai, explores the world of an exclusive and modern Cross-over ..... more MG 6 production begins 17th April, 2011 Customer car number 1 came off the final assembly line in the Car Assembly Building at the firm’s plant in Birmingham on Wednesday 13th April 2011 ..... more Mini Inspired by Goodwood 18th April, 2011 The special edition of the three-door Mini was built under the guidance of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars design team and transfers the unmistakable style of the British luxury car manufacturer to the equally unique Mini ..... more Audi Q3 for 2012 18th April, 2011 This compact SUV by Audi will roll off the assembly line at the SEAT factory in Spain, with three different four-cylinder engines on offer: one TDI and two TFSI units. All three will combine direct injection with turbocharging ..... more Subaru XV Concept 19th April, 2011 Subaru today unveiled their XV Concept cross-over car at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show (China) ..... more Kia K2 for China 19th April, 2011 Kia Motors and its Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng Yueda Kia, unveiled the K2 B-segment sedan today at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show in China. Based on the platform of the all-new Rio ..... more GM unveil the Malibu 19th April, 2011 As reported by Next Car on 31st March 2011 Holden’s new medium sedan, the Malibu will replace the Epica. The new car, in Chevrolet guise, has made its debut at China's Shanghai Motor Show ..... more Mazda CX-5 coming 20th April, 2011 Ford Motor Company has made no secret of the upcoming North American release of the new Ford Escape. However, Mazda has been somewhat quiet about their variant ..... more New Volkswagen Beetle revealed 20th April, 2011 The car not only has a lower profile; it is also substantially wider, the front bonnet is longer, the front windscreen is shifted further back and has a much steeper incline ..... more New Subaru Impreza unveiled 22nd April, 2011 New Impreza offers improved cabin space – cleverly designed within the same exterior dimensions as the superseded car. It has a longer wheelbase, but shorter overhangs ..... more Volvo Concept Universe 24th April, 2011 The Volvo Concept Universe is a large sedan with a new design language that Volvo suggest recalls the lines of classic Volvo models ..... more Kia Rio sedan revealed 24th April, 2011 Kia Motors America (KMA) has celebrated the world premiere of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan at the New York Motor Show ..... more Nissan Tiida for 2012 24th April, 2011 The all-new Nissan Tiida is targeted toward young families who value quality life. With appeal points such as 'premium and agile styling' and 'class leading comfort' the new model will continue to be a strong competitor in the Australian small car market ..... more Lexus CT200h released 26th April, 2011 Starting at $39,990*, CT 200h will open up the Lexus brand to a host of new and existing customers - those wanting to enter the luxury market, those wanting to downsize to a stylish and sporty hatchback, and those who wish to take advantage of the CT 200h's unique hybrid driveline ..... more Would You Buy A Car From This Man? 29th April, 2011 Des West sold the Holden 48/215 on the 17th June 1949 to Allan Bell and family ..... more William drives bride in dad's Aston Martin 30th April, 2011 Following the reception, the groom drove his bride in one of his father's car. The Prince of Wales' Aston Martin DB6 Volante Mk II convertible displayed an "L" plate upfront ..... more BMW fool hundreds with April Fool's Day joke 30th April, 2011 Within days of the advertisements appearing BMW had received e-mails and had taken calls from folks who didn't recognise that Ms Yorlegg was also a code for "pulling your leg"! ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more May 2011 News ..... here March 2011 News ..... here February 2011 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2011   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.