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NEXT CAR'S NEWSLETTER
2nd AUGUST, 2004


WELCOME
to our newsletter #25




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Friends,

In a few weeks we'll have a story about $1 million dollars worth of cars. It's just one of the stories we're currently working on. Our road test programme is progressing along well. Look for 2 stories this coming week, one on the brilliant Lotus Elise and another on the Ford Escape.

Warm regards,
Stephen Walker

The Editor out in the country
The Editor
road testing a Peugeot 307CC





In this issue:
  • The Editor's Desk
  • Contents
  • Last week's news summary
  • Pick of the week
  • Car Club Listing
  • Looking Back - 1976 Lotus Esprit
  • Housekeeping





    • LAST WEEK'S NEWS SUMMARY


    • Subaru Forester
      26th July, 2004
      All MY05 Foresters have a five-star crashworthiness rating. Prices begin at $31,490 including on-road costs ...... more

    • Mercedes-Benz Convertible Sales Success
      26th July, 2004
      Mercedes-Benz, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles, sold almost 55,000 convertibles in the first half of 2004, thus setting a new record ...... more

    • Rover's 100th Anniversary
      26th July, 2004
      The Rover brand has always been at the heart of Britain’s motor industry. The products that bear the name Rover are quintessentially British, refined and timeless designs flourishing on innovative engineering ...... more

    • Jeep Wrangler Sales
      27th July, 2004
      Outside North America, Australia leads the way with sales of the Jeep Wrangler ...... more

    • Holden Ecotec V6
      27th July, 2004
      Production of the famous V6 is coming to an end ...... more

    • Maserati Quattroporte
      27th July, 2004
      Italy’s President Carlo Azeglia Ciampi takes delivery of a Maserati Quattroporte ...... more

    • Land Rover Defender 90
      28th July, 2004
      This legend has a new price ...... $39,950 plus the traditional add-ons ...... more

    • 65 Years of Car Safety at Mercedes-Benz
      28th July, 2004
      Austrian-born engineer Béla Barényi (1907–1997) joined Mercedes-Benz on 1st August, 1939 and headed the safety research department ...... more

    • A New Name for the Sydney Motor Show
      29th July, 2004
      Murray Walker will promote the "Australian International Motor Show" which opens in Sydney on 7th October, 2004 ...... more

    • Only In England!
      29th July, 2004
      Straight from the believe it or not files comes the story of mower madness! This weekend there's a 12-hour mower race. Someone needs to tell these guys to 'keep off the grass!' ...... more

    • Smart roadster wins Auto Express Award
      29th July, 2004
      Best roadster is what Auto Express said about the tiny Smart roadster ...... more

    • Lotus Presented 'Specialist Manufacturer Award' by Auto Express
      29th July, 2004
      One of the UK’s most admired sports cars producers, has been awarded the Specialist Manufacturer award 2004 by Auto Express Magazine ...... more



    All these stories and more can be accessed
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    EDITOR'S
    PICK OF THE WEEK

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

    Have you ever thought that motor racing is somewhat too serious. Here's a story about a group of folks that just want to have fun and at the same time raise money for charity. Such unselfish behaviour is to be commended. As such it has to be the pick of the week! ..... read the story

    Stephen Walker
    Will they 'KEEP OFF THE GRASS'
    Mower Madness




    Chrysler Valiant Charger - VJ series
    Chrysler Valiant Charger - VJ series - at Geelong

    Car Club Corner

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





    At the 1972 Turin Motor Show, Giorgio Giugiario’s Ital Design showed a Lotus Esprit concept car. Lotus chief, Colin Chapman, recognised the potential of the new mid-engined design. Following development, production began in 1976. The great looks projected by the wedge shaped Giugiario design and the stunning performance from the 160 bhp 2-litre engine, combined with the cars light weight and superior Lotus handling promptly established the Esprit as a supercar.

    Stephen Walker
    1st August, 2004

    LOOKING BACK

    1976 Lotus Esprit

    1976 Lotus Esprit





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