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NEWS INDEX: June 2015
Kia Sorento: new generation released
5th June, 2015
Third generation Sorento arrives in Australia; All-new bodyshell
improves ride, handling and crash safety; Improvements to NVH; 5-star ANCAP rating: Sat nav and reversing camera
standard; Priced from $40,990* for the Si petrol through to $55,990* for the Platinum diesel .....
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class price announced
5th June, 2015
V-Class combines room for up to eight people and exemplary
functionality combined with high-class appeal, comfort, efficient driving pleasure and safety .....
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Mitsuoka Roadster heads to UK
8th June, 2015
Featuring a British sporting design of elegant flowing lines, the
Mitsuoka Roadster combines timeless styling with modern technology, safety and comfort .....
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Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback are back
8th June, 2015
The pair at the top-end of the Audi Sport RS range, the RS 6 Avant
and RS 7 Sportback, are back in Australia. New lighting and infotainment technology, along with better fuel
efficiency, improve the presentation of these models .....
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New Bristol model due late 2015
8th June, 2015
First new Bristol car in more than a decade; High performance powertrain
earmarks resumption of the history between Bristol, Frazer-Nash and BMW .....
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Toyota HiLux: new generation revealed
9th June, 2015
Four engines, including two newly developed turbo-diesels; New six-speed
manual and automatic transmissions; Thicker, stronger frame and off-road protection; Locally developed rugged suspension
package; Hi-Rider 2WD versions introduced; Advanced comfort, safety and convenience; Here in October 2015 .....
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BMW 3-Series update coming
12th June, 2015
The new 3 Series Sedan and 3 Series Touring feature
sharper design and sportier front and rear views. The focused look of the newly designed headlights with
optional full-LED lighting emphasises the sporting credentials of the new 3-Series model range .....
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Rolls-Royce Phantom "Limelight Collection" Limited Edition
12th June, 2015
Gala Blue is the chosen colour for Phantom Limelight. Rolling to a halt on its
unique nine-spoke alloy wheels, the car features a Seashell and Navy Blue hand-painted coachline with a diamond motif .....
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Volvo XC90 for Sweden's Royal Wedding
12th June, 2015
Prince Carl Philip is no stranger to Volvo’s. He is a keen racing driver and has
been a member of the Volvo Polestar Racing Team since 2013 .....
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Metrocab: London's zero-emission-capable taxi
14th June, 2015
Frazer-Nash Research Ltd and Ecotive Ltd, the makers of the
all-new Metrocab – the only zero-emissions capable black taxi currently operating in London, recently
announced that the Metrocab for the UK will enter volume production in Coventry next year with manufacturing
specialist, Multimatic, .....
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Avida Birdsville: now with a slide-out
14th June, 2015
Birdsville is one of the more popular motorhomes on Australian roads
offering so much in creature comforts and its smooth, economical power and performance make it a easy enough to
drive with a standard car licence .....
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Toyota Camry: new model released
14th June, 2015
New-look Camry is available for the first time with a suite of
potentially life-saving technologies, including a pre-collision safety system designed to help avoid an accident or
reduce the severity of an impact. The scope of Camry's transformation extends emphatically to the bottom line with
customers paying up to $5,000 less compared with the equivalent car in the superseded range. Prices start at
$26,490* for petrol variants, which is the cheapest launch price on an automatic Camry in at least 18 years .....
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0-300-0 km/h in just 17.95 seconds
19th June, 2015
Koenigsegg stunned the world in 2011 when it set a Guinness World
Record time of 21.19 seconds for the 0-300-0 km/h run in the Koenigsegg Agera R. The Koenigsegg One:1 cuts a full
3.24 seconds from what was already considered to be an unbeatable time .....
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Jaguar XE prices announced
19th June, 2015
XE will be priced from $60,400*; Aluminium-intensive monocoque –
the first in the class; Double wishbone and integral link suspension for precise handling and a supple ride;
Smallest, lightest, stiffest Jaguar saloon; Most aerodynamic Jaguar ever: Cd 0.26; High-efficiency 2.0-litre
diesel: 132kW; Supercharged 3.0-litre V6: 250kW; 0-100km/h: 5.1s; Eight-speed automatic transmission;
Stereo camera technology enables autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and auto high-beam assist; On
sale from September .....
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BMW 1-Series updated
21st June, 2015
With a re-designed front- and rear-end, the new BMW 1 Series
arrives on local shores with of one of the most significant mid-cycle facelifts in the company’s recent
history .....
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Audi Q3 updated
21st June, 2015
The 1.4-litre petrol engine in the Q3 entry-level model gains
Audi’s Cylinder on Demand (CoD) technology to the benefit of fuel efficiency .....
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America's Ford Mustang for 2016
22nd June, 2015
Mustang fastback and convertible see the return of the California
Special Package and Pony Package — two Mustang trim levels made popular in the 1960s. Several other new options,
including new stripes and wheels, allow buyers to make their Mustang stand out .....
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Holden Insignia VXR arrives
22nd June, 2015
Advanced features for Insignia VXR include state-of-the-art adaptive
AWD technology, an Australian made 2.8 litre turbocharged engine (239kW of power and 435Nm of torque) and FlexRide
chassis control system .....
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America's Dodge Viper ACR for 2016
23rd June, 2015
American Viper enthusiasts with the need for ultimate handling,
performance and road course domination, as well as the ability to drive their Viper home from the track, can now
order the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever .....
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America's Chevrolet Camaro for 2016
23rd June, 2015
The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro revealed last month offers higher
levels of performance, technology and refinement and is designed to maintain the U.S. sporty car segment leadership
earned over the past five years .....
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Aston Martin DB9 GT revealed
26th June, 2015
Fundamental to the new model’s appeal is its uprated 6.0-litre V12
petrol engine, which generates a maximum 547 PS at 6,750 rpm, and 620 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm .....
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Alfa Romeo Giulia revealed
26th June, 2015
Alfa Romeo revert to rear-wheel drive for new mid-size sedan;
Four-wheel drive will be available; Giulia nameplate returns having laid dormant since the 1970s; Updated Alfa Romeo
badge .....
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Land Rover Defender: one-off 2 million milestone model
26th June, 2015
During May 2015, a team of life-long Defender fans were invited to join the
Solihull production line to help build this one-of-a-kind vehicle, including adventurer Bear Grylls .....
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Lotus 3-Eleven debuts
28th June, 2015
Quickest production Lotus road car ever; Hethel lap time 1 min 22
secs; All-new lightweight composite body; Production run limited to 311 units .....
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Chevrolet Cruze: next generation revealed
28th June, 2015
Chevrolet has revealed America's next generation Cruze – a larger and
lighter, more efficient and more sophisticated evolution of the brand’s best-selling car .....
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Mini Clubman: new generation revealed
28th June, 2015
The new interpretation has powerful front section with inlets for Air
Curtain at the front wheel arches; dynamically stretched silhouette with four side doors and a shoulder contour that
emphasises the car's width .....
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Holden Colorado Z71 release imminent
28th June, 2015
Z71 includes new 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front, leather-appointed
seats and a long list of new exterior styling features .....
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV prices announced
28th June, 2015
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and specification for the new
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class range which replaces the M-Class in the new name game. The new model arrives in September .....
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Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe prices announced
28th June, 2015
Combining the sporty nature of a coupé with the characteristics of a
four-door SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé fuses two styles of vehicles, to redefine the possibilities of modern luxury .....
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: updated model coming
28th June, 2015
Improved fuel economy, all-electric range and acceleration response; New
Multi-around View Monitor and Vehicle Move Off Control safety technologies; Dynamic Shield exterior design and upmarket interior
treatment unique to PHEV .....
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Honda Accord Sport Hybrid released
28th June, 2015
Accord Sport Hybrid’s design offers the roomy interior of a premium sedan
while helping the advanced hybrid system achieve superior driving dynamics without compromising on fuel efficiency .....
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Toyota Aurion updated
28th June, 2015
Toyota has boosted the value for money of its Aurion line-up by
holding prices while increasing safety, sophistication, style and driver involvement. A 200kW sports version, with
18-inch wheels for the first time on an Aurion, headlines a raft of changes that deliver higher specifications
across Toyota's large-car range .....
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Bentley Flying Spur V8 Beluga
30th June, 2015
New optional specification affords luxury sedan an enhanced athletic
stance; Striking exterior and interior styling cues boost visual appeal; Features 20” alloys, gloss black radiator and
cabin styling highlights; Available exclusively on 4.0-litre twin-turbo Flying Spur V8 models .....
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Rolls-Royce working on an AWD model
30th June, 2015
The body may hint at the size of the new car, but it features no design
aspects of the eventual high-sided, all-terrain motor car .....
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Lexus IS: 200t version coming
30th June, 2015
IS will be the second Lexus vehicle to feature the luxury marque's
innovative new 2.0-litre turbo engine in Australia following the recent launch of the the NX 200t compact SUV. The
engine will also be on offer with the fourth generation RX 200t mid-size SUV next year .....
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Jaguar XJ: 2016 update due in November
30th June, 2015
XJ reaffirms its status as the most dynamic, distinctive luxury
saloon; New InControl Touch Pro touchscreen infotainment system offers new-look fast response navigation system,
seamless iOS/Android connectivity and 26-speaker, 1300W Meridian Digital Reference audio system; Uprated 3.0-litre
V6 diesel engine delivers 220kW/700Nm ; All-Surface Progress Control enables smooth, effortless drive-away on
low-friction surfaces; Suite of advanced driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control with
queue-assist, reverse traffic detection, closing vehicle sensing, 360° surround camera system and semi-automated
bay- and parallel-parking; New R-Sport and Autobiography join the line-up alongside Premium Luxury, Portfolio and XJR .....
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