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NEXT CAR'S NEWSLETTER
25th JULY, 2004


WELCOME
to our newsletter #24




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Friends,

It seems we're somewhat late this week. But as always, we're pleased to present a weeks worth of car news. It's been a busy year and as we progress into the second half of 2004 it's easy to see that the year will be even busier very soon!

Warm regards,
Stephen Walker

The Editor
The Editor
road testing Suzuki's Liana sedan





In this issue:
  • The Editor's Desk
  • Contents
  • Road Test - Peugeot 307 XSE Touring
  • This week's news
  • Pick of the week
  • Car Club Listing
  • Housekeeping





    • 2004 Peugeot 307 XSE Touring
    Peugeot 307 XSE Touring
    read the road test

    ROAD TEST

    Appearance wise, the 307 wagon looks like a winner. On paper, the specs suggest it is a winner. On the road, the car demonstrates that it is, indeed, a winner!

    Stephen Walker
    25th July, 2004





    THIS WEEK'S NEWS SUMMARY


    • Toyota USA to drop Celica and MR2
      18th July, 2004
      It's the end of the road for 2 sporty Toyota's in the US as plans are announced to cease US sales of both the Celica and the MR2 by the end of 2005, due to falling sales.

    • Just Cruising in Queensland – Retro Style!
      19th July, 2004
      The Chrysler PT Cruiser was designed to make an impression. On Sunday 25th July, around 30 PT Cruiser owners will take advantage of this quality when they set off on a group cruise ...... more

    • Jeep Convoy off to Mundaring WA
      19th July, 2004
      Fifty Jeeps will undertake a days run to Mundaring, near Perth, on Sunday 25th July ...... more

    • Suzuki Ignis Deals On Offer
      19th July, 2004
      Suzuki finds ways to make the Ignis even more attractive ...... more

    • Land Rover To Produce Classic Parts
      20th July, 2004
      Land Rover to produce parts for the classic Range Rover (no news on Australian availability as yet) ...... more

    • Rolls-Royce Sponsors Polo
      21st July, 2004
      Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will sponsor Cartier International Day ...... more

    • Mitsubishi Outlander
      21st July, 2004
      The new ZF series Outlander features 20% more power, gained from a 2.4 litre SOHC four-cylinder MPI engine. Prices begin at $32,490. A new VR-X version will be here in September ...... more

    • Audi A8L 4.2 quattro
      21st July, 2004
      US trade magazine AutoWeek, has named the Audi A8L as "America's Best Luxury Car" ...... more

    • Nissan Running Costs
      22nd July, 2004
      An NRMA survey finds in favour of Nissan's Pulsar and Patrol as favourable competitors in the battle to keep running costs down ...... more

    • Only In America
      22nd July, 2004
      Straight from the believe it or not files comes the story of two American families who bury their family car to win a new Dodge Magnum. By coincidence, the two buried cars were both manufactured by competitors ...... more

    • MG ZT 260
      23rd July, 2004
      A new Rover 75 also means a new MG and this MG is like no MG before it. The ZT 260 is a $90,000 rear drive V8 muscle car ...... more

    • Rover 75
      23rd July, 2004
      The new 75 is available with a model range priced between $49,990 and $69,990. There's a diesel available, which is rated at an amazing 5 litres per 100 km on country cycle! A V8 75 will be here later in the year...... more

    • Rover 75 CDti
      25th July, 2004
      The diesel equipped 75 will hit the market at $53,990 plus add-on's. At 5l/100km (country cycle) it's bound to excite many! ...... more



    All these stories and more can be accessed
    from our NEWS PAGE.
    Simply click on the link above.




    EDITOR'S
    PICK OF THE WEEK

    After reading the news of the week, which story did you enjoy the most?

    When a reasonable size car comes along offering a fuel consumption rating of just 5 litres per 100 kilometres (country cycle) I get excited! For that reason alone, the new Rover 75 is great news. The fact that it's an attractive car with great features and a wonderful personality is a bonus! ..... read the story

    Stephen Walker
    The new Rover 75 CDti will be here in August 2004
    The new Rover 75 CDti




    Chrysler PT Cruiser
    Chrysler PT Cruiser at Geelong

    Car Club Corner

    Here's a listing of some of the nation's car clubs.





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