Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Holden Cruze hatchback (colour: Perfect Blue) NEWS INDEX:   May 2013 Home > News Holden update the Cruze sedan & hatch 1st May, 2013 Holden's locally-made and newly updated Cruze sedan and hatch, which is now available, offers buyers better value with added features. Better performance is on hand with the introduction of a new 132kW 1.6 litre turbo engine and locally developed sports suspension for SRi and SRi-V sports models ..... more Suzuki Australia introduces "Capped Price" servicing 1st May, 2013 From today, all new Suzuki customers^ can enjoy peace of mind motoring with a new programme that guarantees service pricing for five years ..... more Recall: thousands of VW Transporters 2nd May, 2013 Some 3,524 Volkswagen Transporters are the subject of a recent recall in Australia ..... more Honda Jazz Hybrid released 2nd May, 2013 The recently released Honda Jazz Hybrid is Australia’s most affordable hybrid at just $22,990* ..... more Jaguar announce F-TYPE prices 2nd May, 2013 The Jaguar F-TYPE's Australian release is getting closer, now that the new sports car has been released in the United Kingdom ..... more Nissan Pulsar hatch release imminent 3rd May, 2013 Scheduled for local release early in June, Nissan has given its all-new hatchback line-up a starting price of $18,990* and packed each model grade with generous standard equipment inclusions ..... more Audi SQ5 arrives locally 3rd May, 2013 The fastest diesel SUV on the planet is now in Australia, arriving on the market at a competitive $89,400*. The Audi SQ5 TDI is the first diesel "S" model from Audi ..... more Porsche's new 911 Turbo & Turbo S for 2014 5th May, 2013 New all-wheel drive, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED headlights and up to 412 kW from the flat six-cylinder engine with bi-turbo charging underscore the role of the new generation 911 Turbo ..... more Chevrolet's new Corvette Stingray to act as Pace Car at 2013 Indy 500 6th May, 2013 The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will serve as the Pace Car leading the field at the start of the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, 26th May, in USA ..... more Peugeot RCZ updated 6th May, 2013 The new RCZ delivers the same high level of handling and driving dynamics as its predecessor, while matching its elegance. But, it also boasts a new 'face', harder lines and darker highlights to provide a more aggressive, performance-oriented look ..... more Honda's new Accord release imminent 7th May, 2013 “This ninth-generation Accord is more luxurious and sophisticated and performs better than any of its predecessors throughout its 37-year history.” said Honda boss Stephen Collins ..... more Mercedes-Benz release new GL-Class 7th May, 2013 The imposing road presence of the GL 63 AMG is fused with the 5.5 litre AMG Bi-turbo engine, which delivers 410kW of power and up to 760 Nm of torque, affirming it as one of the most rapid seven seat vehicles on the market (0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds) ..... more One million Volkswagen Sciroccos since 1974 9th May, 2013 The Scirocco Million, painted exclusively in “Deep Black Metallic”, can be recognised by its sporty accent strip, the exterior rear mirror caps painted in “Galvanic Grey” and its “Interlagos” 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/40 tyres ..... more Holden announce VF prices 10th May, 2013 In announcing the prices* for the new VF model Commodore will commence at $34,990*, Holden has confirmed increased value will be a key component of the new model. Commodore now comes in priced between $5,000 and $9,800 less than the soon to be discontinued VE models ..... more Honda CR-V at #1 13th May, 2013 The CR-V, launched in late 2012, has sold 4,737 units for the first four months of 2013 and has proved to be a popular choice for buyers in this growing segment ..... more Peugeot 308 for 2014 13th May, 2013 With its compact length of 4.25 metres and well-balanced proportions, the new Peugeot 308 projects a classy and sophisticated presence. The front is dominated by an evolutionary reinterpretation of the brand’s ‘floating’ front grille ..... more Lamborghini Egoista 14th May, 2013 If Lamborghinis are cars for the few, this one goes further. It is a car for itself, a one-off gift from Lamborghini to Lamborghini ..... more Peugeot 5008 arrives locally 14th May, 2013 The Peugeot 5008 is a car designed to set the benchmark in seven seat family wagon category and represents a very solid addition to the Peugeot product line-up in Australia. It offers a responsive drive and a quality interior, that is versatile and spacious ..... more Infiniti Q50 production commences 15th May, 2013 It sets fresh benchmarks in the areas of emotive styling, advanced technology and performance. Premiered at the Detroit Motor Show in January, the Q50 is at the heart of Infiniti's bold new model line-up ..... more Ford's new Kuga released 15th May, 2013 Apart from a range of new features and enhanced driving ability, the Ford Kuga has much improved packaging and more interior space, which has been achieved with the same 2,690mm wheelbase as the previous model ..... more Holden Caprice prices announced 15th May, 2013 Holden has added cutting-edge technology and luxury appointments to its long wheelbase Caprice and Caprice V models and rolled back the manufacturer's list prices* by $10,000 ..... more Honda NSX to be made in USA 16th May, 2013 Honda has announced that the all-new NSX super car will be made at a new Performance Manufacturing Centre in Ohio, USA, commencing 2015 ..... more This truck comes in a 'flat pack' 16th May, 2013 Simplicity is the guiding principle behind every aspect of the OX, and notably it is the world’s first flat-pack vehicle. Most panels are interchangeable from one side to the other, while the fewest possible components are used to give it a fast build-up time ..... more HSV's new ClubSport 16th May, 2013 Available in three variants – ClubSport, ClubSport R8 and ClubSport R8 Tourer, each vehicle receives a raft of new technologies and features including the availability of an optional power and torque upgrade to 340kW and 570Nm. ..... more Citroen mark 45 years of the Mehari 17th May, 2013 To celebrate the occasion, an area at Citroën C_42 showcase, Citroen's brand experience showroom, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris has been dedicated to moments from Méhari’s history ..... more End of the line for VE Holden 17th May, 2013 Sold on six continents and recording production numbers exceeding 520,000 for both local and global markets during its lifecycle, the VE Commodore and its variants have cemented a place in Australia’s history ..... more Jaguar XKR-S GT for USA only 19th May, 2013 Stunning performance is provided by Jaguar's proven 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine. The result in straight-line terms is a 0-60mph time of 3.9 seconds ..... more HSV Senator Signature and Grange due 19th May, 2013 As part of the launch of its new GEN-F range, HSV has released details of its luxury/sport models – Senator Signature and Grange. Both models will be available from mid-June ..... more Audi's new 3.0 diesel for A6 and A7 20th May, 2013 This performance orientated TDI engine propels two of Audi’s larger cars from 0 – 100km/h in under 5.5 seconds – performance that is highly rated for a diesel-powered vehicle ..... more First VF Commodore rolls off 'the line' 20th May, 2013 Just days after the final VE Commodore was driven off the production line, the first VF Commodores are now being made for customers at Holden’s vehicle assembly facility in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept 20th May, 2013 The 6.0-litre V12-powered concept car made its world debut by completing a lap of the famous Nordschleife at Germany’s ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring race ..... more Holden announce VF ute prices 21st May, 2013 Holden has added cutting-edge technology and features to its ute line-up and reduced the manufacturer's list prices* by up to $5,500 across the range ..... more Alfa Romeo Giulietta line-up expanded 21st May, 2013 Fiat Chrysler Group today announced details of an expanded Alfa Romeo Giulietta range with the introduction of four new variants that deliver an improvement in affordability for the stylish Italian small car ..... more Mitsubishi's new little sedan 22nd May, 2013 The Attrage will bring styling befitting a next-generation global compact sedan, featuring: an outstanding forward field of view, superior manoeuvrability and interior space among the most generous in its class ..... more Falcon & Territory production to cease in 2016 23rd May, 2013 Without a substantial and successful export programme in place and with local sales of the Ford Falcon and Territory models trending downwards, it had been widely anticipated that production at Ford's two plants in Victoria would cease operations at some point ..... more HSV Maloo release imminent 24th May, 2013 Available in two variants – Maloo and Maloo R8, each receives a significant exterior and interior make-over and a raft of new technologies ..... more Audi's new A3 Sportback released 24th May, 2013 The new, third-generation, Audi A3 Sportback has arrived in Australia, and stocks will soon be with local dealers. The starting price for the new model is $35,600* ..... more HSV's new GTS due in September 26th May, 2013 HSV will introduce the fastest, most powerful performance production car ever built in Australia in September ..... more Nissan GT-R Black Edition here next month 27th May, 2013 The Black Edition sees the addition of skilled craftsmanship to the already breathtaking performance of the GT-R, with striking features such as an impressive carbon fibre rear spoiler and red and black interior treatment ..... more Lotus Exige S roadster release delayed until 2014 27th May, 2013 The small British sports car, featuring super car performance, can dash 0 to 100 km/h in four seconds, but it can't get here until next year! ..... more Toyota Prado Altitude released 28th May, 2013 Land Cruiser Prado Altitude gains even more luxury-level multimedia, technology and comfort features for just $5,000 over the price of the Prado GXL on which it is based ..... more Chrysler release 'cheap' 300 SRT8 Core 29th May, 2013 Developed specifically for the Australian market, the 300 SRT8 Core offers all the exhilarating performance capabilities synonymous with the SRT brand and has been designed to appeal to customers looking for a ‘pure’ driving experience ..... more HSV Gen-F prices announced 30th May, 2013 The sedan range kicks off with the ClubSport starting from $60,990* for the manual model. This is a $4,000 decrease from the E3 predecessor ..... more Aston Martin V12 Vantage S updated 30th May, 2013 Aston Martin Chief Ulrich Bez said: “The new V12 Vantage S is, simply, pure Aston Martin. It is extreme in its nature yet truly timeless in its design language.” ..... more Holden reveal VF & WN colours 30th May, 2013 New colours: Regal Peacock, Fantale, Prussian Steel - Holden has introduced three all-new exterior colours for the locally made VF Commodore and MY2014 Holden Cruze ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more June 2013 News ..... here April 2013 News ..... here March 2013 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2013   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.