Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   February 2012 Home > News Holden Barina sedan arrives 2nd February, 2012 Holden’s Barina has been boosted by the introduction of an all-new sedan variant to sit alongside the existing hatch model, expanding the appeal of the South Korean manufactured small car ..... more Hyundai Veloster arriving locally 3rd February, 2012 The Veloster’s commanding exterior is echoed with a powerful and poised interior environment. Inside, the centre stack fascia and controls resemble a sport bike fuel tank with air vents inspired by motorcycle tailpipes and a floor console mirroring the seat of a bike ..... more Ferrari F1 drivers get a 'real' car 3rd February, 2012 The two, uniquely customised Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 models are based on the new high-performance model of the Jeep flagship SUV which is already available in North America. European and Australian markets will see the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 starting in May 2012 ..... more Honda Civic sedan prices announced 6th February, 2012 This ninth-generation Civic has undergone significant engineering development, with increased fuel efficiency, smoother handling, improved driving dynamics, a smarter cockpit and Honda’s ECO assist system ..... more Volkswagen Tiguan Pacific edition released 6th February, 2012 Priced at $5,000* more than the base model, the Tiguan 132TSI Pacific features auto dimming rear view mirror, dual zone climate control, vanity mirror with lighting for driver and passenger, automatic headlight sensors, coming-and-leaving home function, rain sensing wipers, front fog lights and Park Assist 2 ..... more New small delivery van for Mercedes-Benz 6th February, 2012 Whereas the small vans segment was still a niche market in the mid-1990s, it has now grown to around 700,000 units per annum in Europe ..... more Subaru BRZ due for March release in Japan 8th February, 2012 Next Car reveals all seven colour choices for the new Subaru BRZ sports car which will be released on the Japanese domestic market in three trim levels in March ..... more Toyota 86 sports car due for April release in Japan 8th February, 2012 Toyota will launch the "86" compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, which was exhibited at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 as a production prototype, on 6th April throughout Japan ..... more Hyundai Elantra coupe debuts in USA 10th February, 2012 The new Hyundai Elantra coupe will compete against two slightly smaller coupes in North America, namely the Honda Civic coupe and the Kia Cerato (Forte) Koup coupe. ..... more Maserati GranTurismo S MC-Shift updated 10th February, 2012 The 2012 Maserati GranTurismo S MC-Shift comes with more power, which translates into improved mid-range performance, but at the same time the coupe uses up to six per cent less fuel and there is no change in price ..... more Opel Astra GTC confirmed for Australia 10th February, 2012 As expected, Opel Australia has confirmed that the Astra GTC three-door sports coupe will be coming to Australia to complete the launch line-up ..... more Fiat Ducato updated for 2012 10th February, 2012 The Fiat Ducato, the medium and large vans and the base vehicle for eight Australian motor home converters, gains a new range of engines for 2012 all of which meet Euro V emissions standard as well cutting fuel consumption by up to 15 per cent ..... more Holden Cruze wagon on the way 10th February, 2012 The new wagon, at 4,675 mm, is slightly longer than the hatch (4,510 mm) and sedan (4,597 mm) models ..... more Mitsubishi Outlander: the new generation 10th February, 2012 In addition to its fuel efficiency and CO2 emission levels, other features distinguishing the new Outlander include enhanced levels of occupant protection from the adoption of advanced safety technologies and a user-friendly interior that reflects pure quality ..... more Summer Edition for Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 13th February, 2012 For a limited time, the striking Megane Coupe-Cabriolet will come standard with charcoal leather seats and 18-inch alloy wheels. The Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Summer Edition retains the highly competitive price* of $45,990* ..... more Kia Rio gains 3 & 4 door variants 16th February, 2012 Tasked with the job of improving upon the international success of the previous generation, Kia’s engineers and designers have designed a new Rio in three body styles, combining European flair and Australian drivability priced from $15,290* ..... more Nissan Navara updated 16th February, 2012 A key change to the D40 range is the increased availability of Nissan’s class-leading 550 Nm/170 kW V6 turbo-diesel engine in more models at adjusted, more attractive prices ..... more Jayco Sterling caravan updated for 2012 16th February, 2012 As well as the electric slide out bed and lounge feature which is available in a number of lay outs, caravanners will also be impressed with additions to the Sterling’s interior which include a new curved kitchen design ..... more Porsche Macan due here in 2014 17th February, 2012 The SUV will start coming off the production lines in Leipzig (Germany) in 2013. An Australian release is planned for 2014 ..... more Holden Colorado details emerge 19th February, 2012 The new Holden Colorado range will be offered in three body styles – single cab, space cab and crew cab – and a choice between two all-new engines (2.5-litre and 2.8-litre DOHC in-line 4-cylinder turbo diesels) ..... more Mini Clubvan Concept 19th February, 2012 The Clubvan concept opens the door to a completely new market for Mini, small businesses who want to combine sharp driving dynamics with low cost of ownership, while also making a style statement with their company van ..... more BMW X6 update 19th February, 2012 Whilst still possessing a unique combination of dynamics and versatility, an updated BMW X6 will debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show ahead of its mid-2012 European release ..... more Suzuki Swift Sport released 21st February, 2012 Almost every element of the car has been redesigned, with an evolutionary and aggressive new look, an upgraded handling package, dramatic powertrain revisions and five-star safety ..... more Renault Master arrives 21st February, 2012 The new Master is distinguished by its bold exterior styling and a redesigned cabin that offers the comfort and the practicality of a mobile office for customers who need to be able to work on the move ..... more Peugeot 4008: more details 22nd February, 2012 Automobiles Peugeot has released details and specifications of the all-new 4008 SUV ahead of its world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March ..... more Audi RS 4 Avant returning 22nd February, 2012 The 4.2-litre V8 produces 331 kW; the seven-speed S tronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive transfers that power to the road ..... more Winnebago Birdsville motor home 23rd February, 2012 Built on the Fiat Ducato chassis with its new EuroV 130 kW 3.0 litre engine, the 2012 Birdsville range offers six attractive living plans accommodating two to eight people in comfortable sleeping positions using permanent and temporary bedding as required ..... more Toyota Prius c here next month 23rd February, 2012 Toyota expects to have the most affordable hybrid car on the Australian market when it launches the "Prius c" hatch late next month ..... more Hyundai i30 wagon revealed 24th February, 2012 The wagon’s overall length is increased by 185 mm over its five-door 'sibling' to 4,485 mm, making it one of the most accommodating vehicles in the small segment, and 10 mm longer than the original i30 wagon ..... more Subaru Impreza MY12 arrives 27th February, 2012 Inside, soft touch surfaces, high-grade switchgear and generous occupant space distinguish Impreza, which also offers the option of a premium Multi-Function Display, with a vast array of information at the driver’s fingertips ..... more Holden LPG models commence production 28th February, 2012 LPG requires a larger tank than petrol in order to achieve a similar range, so to keep mass contained, Holden’s safety engineers developed a lightweight, 84-litre aluminium tank – which Holden believe is the only mass-produced, OEM-equipped, aluminium fuel tank anywhere in the world ..... more Grand Prix Edition for Renault Megane RS 250 28th February, 2012 Only 50 Renault Megane RenaultSport AGP will be sold in Australia and each will feature and individual plaque. The Megane RenaultSport 250 AGP has a price* of $49,990* ..... more Volvo V40 debuts in March 28th February, 2012 The engine range includes a diesel with CO2 emissions of just 94 g/km to the turbocharged T5 petrol engine with 254 hp and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds ..... more Jayco recall 29th February, 2012 Jayco models fitted with a 2,000 kg axle and 12 inch brake drums with chassis numbers between N12174 and P70111 are the subject of a "recall" ..... more Lexus GS prices announced 29th February, 2012 Set to arrive in April, Lexus' new GS 250 and GS 350 models will feature sharp pricing across three variants, starting from $77,900* for the GS 250 Luxury model ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more March 2012 News ..... here January 2012 News ..... here December 2011 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2012   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. 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