Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   July 2012 Home > News AC 378 GT at 2012 Festival of Speed 1st July, 2012 Known as the 378 GT, the new car raced up the legendary hill climb course at Goodwood over the week-end providing a taste of things to come from the exciting brand ..... more McLaren at 2012 Festival of Speed 1st July, 2012 The GREAT 12C GT3 will be running in Batch 3 of the Hill programme on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Goodwood Festival of Speed ..... more Hedgehog at 2012 Festival of Speed 1st July, 2012 The 16 cylinder, 95 litre giant delivers over 4,000 hp with more than 16,000 Nm of torque, the equivalent of around 50 formula one racing cars ..... more Ford at 2012 Festival of Speed 1st July, 2012 Ford's most powerful Mustang ever, the new Ford Shelby GT500, appeared at England's 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed in a fitting tribute to the late Carroll Shelby ..... more BMW M6 here in October 2nd July, 2012 The unmistakable M performance characteristics of the 4.4-litre powerplant are defined by its lightning-quick responses and forceful, linear power delivery maintained into the higher reaches of the rev range ..... more Vettel & Webber driving Infiniti 2nd July, 2012 Mark Webber said: "I’m used to Formula One cars that make a lot of noise, so to drive a silent car was very new to me! Infiniti have made something really nice here" ..... more New-look Lexus RX released 2nd July, 2012 Lexus has launched the new-look RX range, featuring greater driving dynamics, a new model, greater drivetrain choice, bold styling and increased value ..... more Jaguar F-TYPE at Goodwood 2nd July, 2012 The rigorous development programme of Jaguar’s upcoming F-TYPE sports car stepped up a gear as the model made its global public debut at England's Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend ..... more Holden Volt equipment and pricing 2nd July, 2012 A 1.4 litre petrol-powered generator extends the range by maintaining a charge in the battery to power the wheels until the car can be recharged, giving a total range of over 600 kilometres depending on conditions ..... more Hyundai offer 3 Years’ free mapping 4th July, 2012, 2012 Owners of new generation i30 and i40 sedan models will receive free annual updates during the first three years of ownership ..... more Ford Ranger Wildtrak released 4th July, 2012, 2012 Wildtrak gains eye-catching detailing, exuding a powerful presence bolstered by the latest in-car comfort and technologies and a bold new colour – Chilli Orange ..... more Volkswagen CC now available 4th July, 2012, 2012 The new CC has arrived locally and in keeping with the new global naming the "Passat" has been dropped from the model name making the new model, simply, Volkswagen CC ..... more Audi's new A4 released 5th July, 2012, 2012 The new Audi A4 has made its debut in Australia, headlined by the introduction of three new engines to the range, a generous list of standard equipment and attractive pricing. The brand’s best-selling mid-size sedan and Avant are now an even more compelling purchase option for discerning buyers ..... more Sergio Pininfarina passes away 5th July, 2012, 2012 Sergio Pininfarina, Honorary Chairman of the Pininfarina Group, and well known Italian car designer, passed away on 2nd July 2012 (aged 85 years) ..... more BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe release imminent 6th July, 2012 Once again BMW is advancing into a new vehicle segment with the introduction of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. Following the convertible and the Coupe in the BMW 6 Series, this new exclusive model is the true embodiment of aesthetics, sportiness, comfort and luxury in perfect form ..... more Ford's updated Focus due in August 6th July, 2012 Ford's Focus is undergoing a variety of enhancements, among them new connectivity features with the introduction of SYNC and the availability of the Active City Stop accident avoidance system, a segment first in a vehicle under $40,000 ..... more Wheel chair accessible rental vehicles 6th July, 2012 Europcar Australia and Automobility Pty Ltd have announced an Australian first partnership by placing Kia Grand Carnival wheelchair accessible vehicles in Europcar’s local rental fleet ..... more Range Rover Evoque one year on 6th July, 2012 Twelve months ago, when the first vehicle rolled off the production line, the new Evoque had already generated an exceptional market response with more than 18,000 advance orders from buyers worldwide ..... more Mazda MX-5 "Kuro" for UK 8th July, 2012 The name Kuro, meaning Black in Japanese, is echoed in the sporty, dark accents of this latest pair of Special Edition models. A Brilliant Black roof, Brilliant Black door mirrors and dark gunmetal 17-inch alloy wheels, contrast dramatically with the three exterior colours ..... more Mazda MX-5 at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 8th July, 2012 Built by race specialists Jota Sport, the MX-5 GT Concept produces 205 bhp from a normally aspirated 2.0-litre Mazda petrol engine which is matched to the car’s standard manual gearbox ..... more Mazda MX-5 updated in Japan 8th July, 2012 The front end has been redesigned to present a more aggressive look. For the interior, a new luxury tan colour is available for the genuine leather seats ..... more Skoda's new Museum 8th July, 2012, 2012 Skoda wants the redesigned museum to allow people to learn about the origins of today’s global brand. The new museum is housed in one of the first Skoda factory buildings ..... more Audi TT to offer S line Competition package 8th July, 2012, 2012 Exterior enhancements include specially designed bumpers, air inlets and side sills, S line badges, tailpipe trims and a distinctive diffuser insert. There is also a fixed rear wing like on the Audi TT RS ..... more Scrutiny for dodgy fuel price boards 8th July, 2012, 2012 “For too long, fuel retailers have been getting away with misleading or confusing drivers,” AAA Executive Director Andrew McKellar said ..... more LE 50 ... a new MG B 9th July, 2012 In the UK, Frontline Developments has done something very special to celebrate the 50 year MG B milestone — it’s built a 2012 version of the MG B GT ..... more Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec for MY12 10th July, 2012, 2012 The latest in Subaru’s occasional series of limited edition turbocharged Club Spec WRXs goes on sale in August, with the choice of eye-catching tangerine or black paint ..... more Boss Hoss - the V8 motor cycle 10th July, 2012, 2012 Rob said it’s like a big postie bike ..... more Chrysler's new 300 arriving now 11th July, 2012 The brilliant new Chrysler 300 four-model range offers outstanding choices such as V6 petrol or diesel power, V8 petrol, an eight-speed automatic transmission in some models plus premium features such as carbon-fibre and wood grain finishes and 100 per cent Napa leather ..... more GM's new tiny car for Europe 12th July, 2012 With the all-new Opel (and Vauxhall) Adam, General Motors is entering the fashion-led A-segment with a chic, small, European urban car. The Opel Adam combines bold, powerful design with potential for almost unlimited personalisation, making each Adam totally unique ..... more Volkswagen Amarok range increases 12th July, 2012 Volkswagen has increased the number of Amarok variants available in Australia with the introduction of automatic transmission on dual cab utility models, powered by the new TDI420 engine. Also making its debut is a single cab Amarok with manual transmission only. We have the price list on the full line-up ..... more Five star safety rating for Holden Colorado crew cab 13th July, 2012 Launched last month, Holden's new light commercial vehicle has a comprehensive list of active and passive safety features including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), driver and front passenger airbags and full length curtain airbags standard across the range ..... more Five star safety rating for Hyundai i30 hatch 13th July, 2012 The new generation Hyundai i30 four-door hatch has been awarded the maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating ..... more Subaru BRZ arriving 18th July, 2012 Subaru’s first rear-wheel drive sports car, the BRZ is now on-sale locally. With just a small allocation of stock coming to Australia, sports car enthusiasts will be looking at a delivery date in 2013 for new orders as the 2012 allocation of 201 cars has already been sold ..... more Maxus Chinese-made vans to be LDV in Australia 18th July, 2012, 2012 WMC has changed the name of its proposed range of European-designed, Chinese-manufactured vans from Maxus to LDV for the Australian market ..... more Toyota Tarago updated 18th July, 2012 Toyota has upgraded the Tarago range, repositioning prices by up to $3,500* and improving four-cylinder fuel economy with a new automatic transmission ..... more Out the door: 1,000 Lamborghini Aventadors 20th July, 2012 The success of the Aventador is demonstrated by its order book, which continues to cover the next 18 months of production ..... more Chrome for an aussie Lexus LFA 20th July, 2012 An Australian owner of a $700,000 (approx) Lexus LFA super car has taken their vehicle to the extreme ..... more Another recall for cheap Chinese cars 20th July, 2012 Australian consumers have already been exposed to poor crash worthiness of other Chinese vehicles, namely Great Wall and Chery. Geely is, simply, one more! ..... more Infiniti confirm prices and specs for FX 20th July, 2012 Stunning 20-inch alloy wheels, a 30GB HDD navigation system, Bose 11-speaker sound system, Rear-view Camera, adaptive Xenon headlamps and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System are only some of the many features included as standard ..... more Infiniti confirm prices and specs for M 20th July, 2012 It’s a driver’s car for those who want luxury that feels special and exclusive. When the Infiniti M goes on sale next month, Australian customers will have the choice of three V6 engines ..... more Toyota's Aero Package for 86 GTS sports car 22nd July, 2012 The aero package consists of a new front bumper skirt, side skirts, rear bumper skirt and a large rear spoiler ..... more NZ's Southward Car Museum 22nd July, 2012 Let me say right now, this is the best motor museum I’ve seen. A big call when you’ve been to museums in Australia, the UK and Europe ..... more Jayco Optimum updated for 2012 25th July, 2012 New to the interior of the Jayco Optimum range is stylish two tone leather design furniture, Coast to Coast washing machine (optional in the Fiat 26-2 model) and high quality Dometic windows with built in blinds ..... more New look for 2013 Kia Cerato 25th July, 2012 The current Cerato was Kia’s global best-seller in 2011 with more than 445,000 examples sold ..... more Hulme F1 update 25th July, 2012 Continuing development work on New Zealand's Hulme F1 means a new front wing is planned for the super car ..... more Mazda 6 to debut next month 25th July, 2012 Mazda will hold the world premiere of the all-new 6 sedan, totally redesigned for the first time in five years, at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show ..... more New look Kia Rondo for 2013 25th July, 2012 With a completely fresh, sleek, cab-forward design, lower roofline, longer wheelbase, larger wheels (up to 18-inch) and chrome beltline accent, the new Rondo has been conceived around the theme ‘responsive space’ ..... more Nissan re-enacts Simpson Desert crossing 26th July, 2012 In 1962 the Sprigg family averaged just 5 km/h as they pioneered a track between and across the dunes, often getting ‘beached’ on giant saltbush outcrops and risking disaster as it began to smoulder under their 44 gallon (200 litre) drum of petrol ..... more Local testing for Holden Malibu 26th July, 2012 The early production Holden Malibus are in Melbourne for months of rigorous local and global development and validation work ahead of the vehicle’s Australian launch in 2013 ..... more Audi R8 for 2013 27th July, 2012 Audi has made its R8 high-performance sports car even more attractive and dynamic. The R8 V10 plus is a new top model in the model series, with a totally new 7-speed S tronic ..... more Hyundai i40 sedan released 27th July, 2012 The new i40 sedan delivers a high level of specifications offering modern design, surprising interior space and an abundance of comfort and safety features ..... more Holden Captiva updated 30th July, 2012 Holden’s popular Captiva SUV range is now available with new features, improved fuel efficiency and E85 capability across all petrol engines at no change to the manufacturer's list price* ..... more Subaru adds 7th seat to Liberty Exiga 30th July, 2012 In addition to the seventh-seat, there are three sets of child-seat anchor points ..... more BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo updated 31st July, 2012 The updated BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is headlined by a new entry model, the 520d priced from $89,900*, and increased power for the 530d ..... more Out the door: 200 million Toyotas 31st July, 2012 Some 76 years and 11 months after the G1, Toyota has manufactured its 200 millionth vehicle ..... more Lexus reveal the new LS 31st July, 2012 The new LS has 3,000 improvements and component changes, including three world firsts and no less than 14 Lexus firsts - and it will be here in Australia in early 2013 ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more August 2012 News ..... here June 2012 News ..... here May 2012 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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