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NEWS INDEX: November 2014
Honda HR-V confirmed for February release
3rd November, 2014
“The all-new HR-V is a very important model,” said
Honda Australia Director Stephen Collins. “The HR-V will be positioned below the CR-V and complement our
SUV line-up by offering versatility and practicality along with new safety technology, loads of features and
of course a sporty, dynamic drive” .....
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Enhanced off-road capability for Range Rover and Range Rover Sport
5th November, 2014
Land Rover has announced a comprehensive series of updates for the
Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, for models made from March 2015, further enhancing the world’s best luxury and
premium sporting SUVs .....
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Volvo V60 Cross Country revealed
6th November, 2014
All-road, all-weather capability and rugged design; V60 sporty driving feel
with added ‘go-anywhere’ capability; Extends Volvo’s acclaimed Cross Country product line-up; Volvo Cars will unveil the
highly commendable Cross Country version of its successful V60 sports wagon at the Los Angeles Motor Show this month .....
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Lotus Exige S to gain auto option
6th November, 2014
Acknowledged as a high performer with road and racetrack ability
without too high a price tag, the Lotus Exige S coupe and roadster are set to become available with an automatic
transmission in 2015 .....
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Fiat Ducato: new generation released
10th November, 2014
The most powerful front-wheel-drive van in segment: Ducato’s
3.0-litre turbodiesel engine generates 130kW @ 3,500rpm and 400Nm @ 1,400rpm; Renewed focus on three key areas:
robustness and reliability, efficiency and low running costs, and new high-tech features; Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) complete with Roll-over Mitigation, Load and Centre of Gravity Detection (LAC) and Hill Holder all
standard .....
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Toyota Camry upgraded
10th November, 2014
Toyota has upgraded the audio systems and made a reversing
camera standard on its Camry range. The changes come at no extra cost for all Camry variants .....
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Hyundai Genesis release imminent
11th November, 2014
Luxury sedan from Hyundai arrives in mid-November; Genesis features
premium design with quality and luxury; Comprehensive equipment list includes Hyundai-first technology, benchmark
safety features and class-leading standard equipment; Exemplary body strength contributes to superb ride and handling;
Exceptionally low NVH and active and passive safety features; Five-star ANCAP Safety Rating - highest safety score in
ANCAP history; 3.8-litre GDi V6 with 232kW/397Nm with 8-speed automatic; 6.5-second 0-100km/h; 5 Year/75,000km
inclusive servicing plan; Prices start at $60,000* .....
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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
12th November, 2014
With the name Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-Benz will begin its offering
in the exclusive top segment of the market with a new branding, whose individual and prestigious exclusivity will
appeal to status-conscious customers .....
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Jaguar F-TYPE: all-wheel drive coming!
13th November, 2014
Jaguar reveal that an all-wheel-drive version is one of a number of
performance enhancements to the F-TYPE range; The new F-TYPE range will debut at the LA Motor Show next week; Jaguar
announces major partnership with British World Land Speed Record Team .....
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Holden Colorado and Colorado 7 updated for 2015
21st November, 2014
‘Comfort Suspension’ added to Colorado LTZ truck; Acoustic package added to
improve powertrain noise across the range; Updated interior on Colorado LTZ truck and Colorado 7 LTZ; Redesigned leather
appointed seating (optional on LTZ Crew Cab Pickup & standard on Colorado 7 LTZ) with heated front seats .....
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Chrysler's new 300 for 2015
21st November, 2014
Chrysler 300, unveiled this week in America takes the nameplate’s
style and sophistication to a new level, offering well known design proportions, world-class quality, materials and
refinement, V6 or V8 power, plus segment-exclusive innovations. New 300C Platinum model features quilted Nappa
leather, hand-sanded wood, ultra-premium Poltrona Frau leather-wrapped instrument panel and console, plus
platinum-chrome exterior details and 20-inch wheels .....
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Mitsubishi's next-generation Triton debuts
24th November, 2014
Presented for the first time in production form, the 2015 Mitsubishi
Triton will be more efficient, offer high levels of safety and raise the bar for passenger car-like steering
performance, quietness, and ride comfort across the LCV class .....
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Volvo V40 & S60 Sprint Editions
24th November, 2014
Volvo Cars is celebrating race wins in the V8 Supercars Championship –
and the launch of model year 2015 – with two limited edition vehicles, the S60 T4 Sprint Edition, and the V40 T4 Sprint
Edition .....
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Fiat Doblo released locally
24th November, 2014
Doblo has arrived in Australia for the first time, offering new
levels of practicality, versatility, comfort, safety and fuel efficiency to the small commercial vehicle sector;
Four engine options - 1.6-litre diesel with 66kW and 200Nm or 77kW and 290Nm, a 2.0-litre diesel with 99kW and
320Nm, and a 1.4-litre petrol with 70kW and 127Nm; Two wheelbase lengths: 4,390mm (short wheelbase) and 4,740mm
(Maxi); payload capacity: 750kg (short wheelbase) and 1,000kg (Maxi) .....
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Toyota Corolla RZ Special Edition
27th November, 2014
Australia's best-selling car, Toyota Corolla, has gained a new
value-added special-edition model badged as the RZ. The special edition reveals a "dark" side with a range of black
treatments for the wheels, grille, bumpers, mirrors and rear garnish .....
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BMW 228i Coupe arrives
27th November, 2014
The new 228i Coupe slots in between the entry-level pair of diesel
and petrol 220d Coupe and 220i Coupe models and the top-of-the-range M235i Coupe that were launched in February .....
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Off the line: Holden Cruze 100,000th
27th November, 2014
The only small car built in Australia celebrated a significant milestone
this week with the production of the 100,000th Holden Cruze at the company’s vehicle assembly facility in Elizabeth .....
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Mazda CX-3 debuts
30th November, 2014
The all-new compact cross-over SUV will compete with popular
cars such as Holden Trax, Nissan Juke, Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Mitsubishi ASX, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Jeep
Compass, the soon to be released Honda HR-V and Renault Captur and the upcoming Jeep Renegade .....
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake revealed
30th November, 2014
CLA Shooting Brake will initially be released in Europe with a choice
of two diesel and three petrol engines as well as with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. European customers will begin taking
delivery of their cars towards the end of March 2015 .....
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