Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé NEWS INDEX:   February 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe here in Q3 2014 2nd February, 2014 F-TYPE Coupé is the most dynamically capable, performance-focussed, production Jaguar ever; F-TYPE R Coupé features Jaguar’s second-generation Electronic Active Differential; F-TYPE Coupé and F-TYPE S Coupé models complete the range, powered respectively by 250kW and 280kW versions of Jaguar’s 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine, giving 0-100km/h in 5.3/4.9 seconds ..... more BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 3rd February, 2014 The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé combines a stylish look with the functionality provided by four-doors and expansive spaciousness, including a wide-access luggage compartment ..... more Honda Odyssey prices announced 4th February, 2014 The all-new Honda Odyssey will feature a 2.4 litre engine and CVT from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series that have both been completely redesigned and reengineered. Fuel economy has been vastly improved ..... more Nissan Pathfinder 5th February, 2014 Nissan's all-new large SUV; 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine; Two-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive; Seven seats as standard; Five-Star ANCAP Safety Rating; Priced* from $39,990* ..... more Ford Transit Custom release imminent 5th February, 2014 Pricing for the newest member of the Ford line-up is $37,490* for the 290S and $39,490* for the 330L; Designed to be the safest Transit van ever; Standard integrated roof racks fold flat when not in use ..... more Maserati Quattroporte S V6 release imminent 5th February, 2014 Quattroporte competes against Next Car's two preferred large premium luxury models - the Jaguar XJ and the Lexus LS - and five other large premium saloons and two higher level premium saloons ..... more Infiniti Q50 released 6th February, 2014 Choice of two powertrains for Australia; Offers world-first technologies, including Direct Adaptive Steering™, Active Lane Control™, Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Back-up Collision Intervention; Fully customisable digital environment for linking various driver settings and driving characteristics to Intelligent Key; next-gen smart connectivity features dual touch-screens and an array of advanced functions, features; Q50 medium-sized premium sedan is now on sale from $51,900* ..... more Renault Clio GT confirmed for Australia 6th February, 2014 Inside, the bolstered, sport seats boast specific upholstery with GT-branded head restraints ..... more Audi A3 cabriolet prices announced 7th February, 2014 All-new design language for Audi’s compact cabriolet; Entry-level 1.4 TFSI COD Attraction model starting from $47,300*; Four drivetrains, including quattro all-wheel-drive for the first time ..... more Subaru Liberty 6th-gen debuts 7th February, 2014 The new generation Subaru Liberty made its global debut overnight at America's 2014 Chicago Motor Show, in the guise of an US-specification Subaru Legacy ..... more Toyota Corolla sedan release imminent 7th February, 2014 During 2013 Corolla sales totalled 43,498 units, making the highly regarded small car the best selling car in the nation ..... more Toyota to cease local production 10th February, 2014 This means that local manufacturing of the Camry, Camry Hybrid and Aurion vehicles, as well as the production of four cylinder engines, will cease by the end of 2017 ..... more Citroen Grand C4 Picasso price announced 11th February, 2014 The all-new model will feature a PSA’s new ultra fuel-efficient 110kW BlueHdi diesel engine and matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. Torque is impressive at 370Nm from low in the rev range at 2,000-2,500rpm. Fuel consumption is just 4.5L/100km (combined cycle rating) ..... more The Hawkei 12th February, 2014 The Hawkei is a 7 tonne utility, powered by a 3.2 litre turbocharged engine, which is matched to a ZF 6HP280 gearbox, that feeds 200kW of power and 610 Nm of torque to all four wheels via a two-speed transfer case ..... more Ferrari California T 13th February, 2014 The model brims has some new solutions, not least of which is its 8-cylinder turbo engine. Maranello’s engineers have made an entirely new power unit which delivers high levels of performance, pretty good pick-up and an exhilarating 'soundtrack' ..... more Avida add caravans to RV range 13th February, 2014 Avida have also announced an Australian industry first by offering a stylish, tough fibreglass exterior full sandwich panel body in three colours, arctic white, frosty silver and champagne gold, and with a choice of thirteen exterior decal colours ..... more Mercedes-Benz CLA line-up increases 16th February, 2014 CLA-Class range will expand as two additional variants are scheduled for local release. First to arrive is the CLA 200 CDI in March and then, in July, the CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC ..... more Volvo V8 Supercar revealed 18th February, 2014 Utilising the resources of Volvo, Polestar and GRM, the Volvo Polestar Racing S60 V8 Supercar has been designed and built to V8 Supercars’ ‘Car of the Future’ regulations ..... more Audi's new S1 Sportback confirmed for Australia 18th February, 2014 A 2.0 TFSI engine is fitted with a turbocharger, developing 170 kW and producing up to 370 Nm of torque. The 2.0-litre engine accelerates the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 and 5.9 seconds respectively..... more Sinkhole damages America's Corvette Museum 18th February, 2014 Motion detectors going off in the Skydome area was the first sign of trouble at the Museum. An early morning inspection revealed a sinkhole had collapsed within the Museum and taken 8 Corvettes with it ..... more Land Rover celebrates 25 Years of Discovery with 'XXV Special Edition' 19th February, 2014 XXV Special Edition builds on the Discovery’s luxurious HSE specification, to provide a sophisticated and premium interior ..... more Audi RS 7 arrives 20th February, 2014 RS 7 Sportback blends the A7’s distinctive design with the high performance of Audi’s 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 ..... more Nissan's new X-TRAIL prices announced 24th February, 2014 All-new Nissan X-TRAIL is priced from $27,990*; Seven seats now available in X-TRAIL; 2WD and 4WD petrol variants on-sale from March 2014; diesel-powered variants arrive late Q3 2014 ..... more Toyota's new Corolla sedan released 25th February, 2014 Toyota's new Corolla sedan is designed to appeal to the heart as well as the head with advances in design, roominess and driver enjoyment as well as perceived and sensory quality ..... more Honda's new Odyssey released 26th February, 2014 Dynamic driving and excellent fuel efficiency; newly-developed 2.4 litre engine; new generation is bigger on the inside and outside ..... more Jaguar announce F-TYPE coupe prices 27th February, 2014 Priced from $119,900*, the all-aluminium F-TYPE Coupe, Jaguar’s most dynamically capable, performance-focussed sports car will arrive in Australian dealerships in July ..... more Aston Martin DB9 Black & White Editions 27th February, 2014 Style and visual drama are the special editions hallmarks as they perfectly emphasise the timeless GT’s sporting nature ..... more OPUS camping trailer now available 28th February, 2014 With its unique, pram-like unfolding mechanism, the OPUS obtained plenty of favourable comment for its innovation, convenience and value at a show in Adelaide ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more March 2014 News ..... here January 2014 News ..... here December 2013 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2014   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. 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