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NEWS INDEX: February 2013
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Nissan Pulsar returns
1st February, 2013
Nissan is re-introducing a favoured name from the past into the
nation’s Small Car market segment with its 2013 Pulsar range. The local release of these exciting and innovative
cars begins with the sedan models, with hatchbacks scheduled for release by mid-year .....
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EarthCruiser goes to America
1st February, 2013
With its specially designed soft ride/hard road suspension kit and
super-single 36-inch Michelin XZL tyres, the Earthcruiser is capable of negotiating long distance desert crossings,
snow covered mountain trails and endless kilometres of corrugated and rough outback roads in comfort .....
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Toyota 86 convertible concept
1st February, 2013
The FT-86 Open concept is a sneak preview of a possible future variant of
the 86 that was launched in Australia last year. The concept has been developed to gauge customer reaction for an open-top
version of the 86 .....
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster released
3rd February, 2013
Automobili Lamborghini has released the new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
Roadster: and they claim it is the most exciting series production Lamborghini ever built and the new benchmark in the world of
open-top luxury super sports cars .....
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Aston Martin Rapide S revealed
3rd February, 2013
The iconic British car maker’s new luxury GT has been sympathetically
redesigned and painstakingly re-engineered to reassert its position as the world’s most beautiful, and beautifully
balanced, four-seat sports car .....
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Hyundai replacing i45 with i40
3rd February, 2013
Recent specification upgrades have enriched the value equation for
the i40 range and it now offers a plethora of standard features across the model line-up .....
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Honda Civic hatch updated for MY13
3rd February, 2013
“We’ve added some important new features and a new variant, making the
Civic Hatch one of the best small hatches on the road. Its European heritage, sporty styling and sharp pricing means you
must get into a Honda dealership today and test drive it for yourself,” Mr. Collins said .....
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Isuzu UTE ‘Team D-MAX’ Precision Driving Team
4th February, 2013
In a surprise move, Australia’s most famous stunt driving team is set to
re-emerge in 2013 with a new naming-rights and vehicle sponsor - Isuzu UTE Australia .....
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Datsun brand to return
4th February, 2013
Datsun vehicle sales will commence in India, Indonesia and
Russia in 2014 .....
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster cleared for take-off
4th February, 2013
Automobili Lamborghini played out a media stunt at the Miami Airport when five
new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadsters sped down the south runway of the busy airport .....
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Suzuki's new cross-over
7th February, 2013
With its clear cross-over styling, its roomy interior and one
of the largest luggage areas in the cross-over segment, the new model will offer outstanding versatility .....
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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo on the horizon
7th February, 2013
BMW's new 3 Series Gran Turismo provides a new concept adding to the
variety of choices available in the 3 Series line-up. The third body variant in the current model line-up combines
the Sedan’s sporting 'genes' with the versatility of the Touring .....
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Kia Cerato 5-door debuts
8th February, 2013
Lower, longer and wider, the all-new Forte/Cerato 5-door combines European
style with the practicality of a hatchback .....
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Bentley update the Mulsanne
8th February, 2013
A new Comfort Specification, including comfort head restraints,
footrests and duck down filled loose cushions has also been introduced to reaffirm Mulsanne’s reputation as a truly
bespoke grand tourer .....
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Mercedes Benz CLA Edition 1
10th February, 2013
In Europe, Mercedes-Benz will offer the CLA "Edition 1" for just
twelve months, thus ensuring an element of exclusivity .....
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LOOKING BACK - 1963 Chrysler Turbine
10th February, 2013
A total of 50 Ghia-bodied gas-turbine cars were manufactured in 1963 and
1964. Most of the vehicles were loaned to members of the general public for a three-month trial period .....
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Mitsubishi EV Network Expands
10th February, 2013
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has increased the number of
dealers that are selling the i-MiEV 100% electric vehicle on the Australian market ahead of the local release of the
Outlander Plug-In EV .....
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Holden's VF Calais V Show Car
10th February, 2013
Calais V-Series luxury sports concept reveals fresh exterior design treatments
and a sculpted, 'muscular' form that boosts aerodynamic efficiency. While a new, detailed and luxurious approach to the
interior design has resulted in a tailored, refined and harmonious blend of quality materials, integrated themes and thoughtful
ergonomics .....
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Holden Commodore VF revealed
10th February, 2013
Safety features include Reverse Traffic Alert, which warns
of vehicles passing when reversing out of spaces, Blind Spot Alert, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure
Warning and a Head-Up Display, which projects vital safety information such as the car’s speed directly
onto the windscreen .....
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The flashiest Range Rover ever is here now
12th February, 2013
The world's first SUV with a lightweight all-aluminium body, the
new Range Rover takes the capabilities of the marque's flagship to a new level, with even greater luxury and
refinement, enhanced performance and handling on all terrains, and significant advances in sustainability .....
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Honda's first local Civic diesel
12th February, 2013
The 1.6-litre i-DTEC turbo diesel engine is the first diesel in Honda
Australia’s range, launching in April this year .....
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Alfa Romeo 4C debuts next month
13th February, 2013
This two seat mid-engined rear-wheel drive coupé represents the
essence of a sports car at the heart of Alfa Romeo’s 'DNA': performance, Italian style and technical excellence .....
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Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG coming later this year
14th February, 2013
With a maximum output of 265 kW and up to 450 Newton metres of
torque, the AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine is the most powerful series production four-cylinder
engine in the world .....
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Holden's VF Commodore SS-V Show Car
15th February, 2013
The SS V has a new aerodynamic exterior design, which has been finished in
eye-catching custom Fantale orange metallic paint specially prepared by Holden for the show car .....
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Audi's new S3 arrives this year
15th February, 2013
With 221 kW of power, 380 Nm of torque, 0-100 km/h in 5.0
seconds, the new Audi S3 Sportback offers suitable performance for sporty-type drivers .....
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What is OPC in Opel terms?
15th February, 2013
Since launch Opel vehicles have broken a string of records
on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife 20.8 km track. The Astra OPC did it first in 8:35:94 in 2005 .....
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Volkswagen Beetle released
17th February, 2013
In its new generation, the Volkswagen Beetle, comes with a
'downsized' 1.4 litre engine and innovative features together with its heritage look to provide a modern
re-make – VW claim its an icon, re-imagined! The new model comes in one trim level and is priced from $29,990* .....
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Kia Sorento's improved towing solution
17th February, 2013
This heavy duty kit will allow for an increased maximum down ball weight
of 150kg whilst the maximum braked towing capacity will remain the same at 2,000 kg for automatic and 2,500 kg for
manual vehicles .....
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Renault set-up an "Alpine Advisory Board"
17th February, 2013
Following last November’s announcement of the founding of Société
des Automobiles Alpine Caterham, and Renault's intention of reintroducing the Alpine brand, a decision has been
taken to set up an advisory panel made up of interesting people with an "Alpine" background .....
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Holden VF makes its U.S. debut as Chevrolet SS
17th February, 2013
As Chevrolet’s first V8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996,
the new VF Commodore based Chevrolet SS sedan is designed to deliver performance on the street and on the track .....
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Alfa Romeo's Gloria concept
17th February, 2013
It would be propelled by a state-of-the-art V6 or V8 biturbo engine on the
road. The bonnet powerfully evokes the Alfa Romeo shield through the lines of the car, which highlight the three-dimensional
aspects of its form .....
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FPV production now at Ford factory
18th February, 2013
Ford has returned GT production to their Broadmeadows Assembly
plant following the recent acquisition of all FPV shares. Today's reveal of the first fully Ford-built GT at
Broadmeadows signals the commencement of all FPV production at the plant and the return of full in-house GT
production after 37 years .....
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Honda Jazz Vibe returns
18th February, 2013
Honda Australia's Stephen Collins said the Japan-sourced models
have more specification and will further cement the Honda Jazz as one of Australia’s favourite small cars .....
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Audi RS4 Avant back in Australia
18th February, 2013
After a five-year hiatus, it’s back 'down under' in an all-new
generation. The new RS 4 Avant is more powerful and more aggressive, and it’s more affordable than ever .....
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Opel OPC prices revealed
18th February, 2013
Pricing has been set for the newest range of performance cars to
arrive in Australia and with prices starting from $28,990* for the Corsa OPC, from $42,990* for the Astra OPC, and
from $59,990* for the Insignia OPC, Opel’s OPC range offers Australian motorists plenty of bang for their buck .....
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Volvo V40 prices announced
19th February, 2013
With the Australian release of the new Volvo V40 hatchback imminent,
Volvo has announced the prices* of their prize new model and, astonishingly, free scheduled servicing for three
years/60,000 kms is a standard feature of the car .....
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Here's the VF wagon and ute
19th February, 2013
Holden has confirmed that all three Commodore body styles – sedan,
Sportwagon and utility – will go on sale at the same time when the new VF series is released in mid-2013 .....
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Isuzu UTE's limited edition D-MAX, the X-RUNNER
21st February, 2013
X-RUNNER is based on an Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 LS-U and is finished in unique
silky pearl white metallic paint, and comes complete with a three-piece hard tonneau cover, black sports bar, tub
liner, carpet mats and unique X-RUNNER decals .....
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Range Rover's supercharged V6 option
21st February, 2013
The new quad-cam V6 shares its all-aluminium construction with the
V8, with the lightweight die-cast block supplemented with cross-bolted main bearing caps to increase rigidity and
therefore refinement. The four-valve cylinder heads are constructed of recycled aluminium .....
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Opel Astra OPC arrives
22nd February, 2013
Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine, the
Astra OPC achieves maximum torque of 400 Nm and can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just six seconds .....
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Mitsubishi Triton updated for MY13
22nd February, 2013
With the addition of side and curtain airbags to the Triton Double Cab
range, all Double Cab Tritons feature six SRS airbags as standard while the GLX 4x2 Double Cab also boasts an upgraded
engine to the 2.5L Hi-Power diesel engine .....
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Toyota RAV4 prices announced
24th February, 2013
With the release of the new-generation RAV4 imminent, Toyota Australia
has released the pricing* structure of their successful SUV. Expect to see the new models in local showrooms later
this week .....
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VF export edition becomes a "Pace Car"
25th February, 2013
Mark Reuss, General Motors North America president (formerly the boss at
Holden), was the honorary pace car driver yesterday for the 55th running of the Daytona 500 .....
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All-new Jeep Cherokee debuts in March
25th February, 2013
Scheduled to debut at the New York Motor Show, the all-new
“no-compromise” 2014 Cherokee will build on its off-road capability and functionality and will feature fuel
economy improvements of more than 45 per cent over the outgoing model .....
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Lower prices for Alfa Romeo and Fiat
26th February, 2013
The Fiat and Alfa Romeo line-up in Australia has attracted a passionate
following, but, to date, has been priced out of reach of many of potential buyers – but not anymore .....
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Lexus ES returning to Australia
26th February, 2013
The all-new front-wheel drive ES carries on the model's
reputation for space, comfort and straight-line stability while offering greater levels of driving
performance from its wider, longer and lower platform .....
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RV production remains healthy
27th February, 2013
Figures from RVM Australia, the peak body for the nation’s RV
manufacturing industry, showed total production of 20,708 caravans and RVs for 2012 .....
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VW's new Golf GTI
28th February, 2013
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is powered by a turbocharged petrol
direct-injection engine (TSI) with 162 kW. For the first time in the history of this model, a special GTI
Performance will be offered. In this version, the engine’s maximum power is boosted to 169 kW .....
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Volvo V40 released
28th February, 2013
Cutting-edge design, innovative driver support technologies,
class-leading safety – including the world-first Pedestrian Airbag – and a dynamic driving experience sum up the
all-new Volvo V40 which is now available in Australia .....
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New-generation Toyota RAV4 released
28th February, 2013
Toyota's new-generation RAV4 range has the choice of three engines
and is well specified throughout. Each engine has the choice of two transmissions and there are three equipment
grade levels, giving a total of 16 model variants .....
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