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NEXT CAR'S NEWSLETTER
15th AUGUST, 2004


WELCOME
to our newsletter #27




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Friends,

Another week has disappeared and another newsletter has appeared. It's been a busy week and you can be sure the coming weeks will have quite a lot of news too. With the Paris Motor Show just weeks away and the Sydney Motor Show less than 2 months away, you can be sure there will be plenty of news over the next couple of months. Look for the new Peugeot 407, the Mini Cabriolet, the Land Rover Discovery 3, the BMW 1-series, the Falcon EB series II, the FPV F6 Typhoon and more at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

Warm regards,
Stephen Walker

The Editor 
enjoying winter in Melbourne
The Editor
road testing a Ford Escape XLS
in Melbourne last month


click the image for the road test





In this issue:

  • The Editor's Desk
  • Contents
  • Road Test - Holden Commodore SS - VY series II
  • This weeks news summary
  • Pick of the week
  • Car Club Listing
  • Looking Back - 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240D 3.0
  • Housekeeping





  • 2004 Holden Commodore SS - VY series II

    2004 Holden Commodore SS - VY series II

    Click the image for the road test

    2004 Holden Commodore SS - VY series II
    Road Test


    Yes, there is something about a Commodore SS. It provides all the comfort, style and performance you ever need. But it's not for those who feel the need to check the daily price of fuel.

    Click for our road test here.





    THIS WEEKS NEWS SUMMARY


    • Mercedes-Benz SLK
      9th August, 2004
      Mercedes want 350 of their new SLK out the door by the end of the year. Prices begin at $83,800 for the SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR ...... more

    • Maserati MC12
      9th August, 2004
      Maserati has announced that an agreement has been reached with the F.I.A. for the homologation process of the MC12 ...... more

    • The new Holdens
      9th August, 2004
      It started out as the VT series back in 1997 and now it matures into the VZ/WL series. There are new and revised engines, competitive pricing and much more as Holden reveals its latest models ...... more

    • Hyundai Tucson
      10th August, 2004
      Hyundai has announced the Australian release of it's new AWD, the Tucson. It's priced from $29,990 and becomes the third Hyundai AWD on our market. The Tucson is smaller than Santa Fe and Terracan.

    • Rolls Royce Phantom deliveries in Dubai
      10th August, 2004
      The world's only 7-star hotel is taking two new Rolls Royce Phantoms to chauffer its guests ...... more

    • Aston Martin Expansion Continues
      10th August, 2004
      "Aston Martin is undertaking the biggest change in its 90-year history with a new headquarters, a new production facility and a new model range," said A-M's Dr Ulrich Bez. ...... more

    • Believe It Or Not!
      11th August, 2004
      Mini is stretching it somewhat, with this one-off limousine ...... more

    • Ford GT ..... America's new supercar
      11th August, 2004
      The first 2005 Ford GT has been delivered to its American owner ...... more

    • Audi A8L
      11th August, 2004
      Audi release their $221,800 limo ...... more

    • Audi S4 Avant
      11th August, 2004
      A hot rod Audi ...... 4.2 litre V8 compact wagon from $133,100 and it's here now ...... more

    • Skoda Octavia wagon
      11th August, 2004
      Skoda has announced that a wagon will be added to the Octavia range next year. There are no plans for it to come to Australia though ...... more

    • Peugeot 407
      12th August, 2004
      The eagerly awaited 407 is getting closer and closer. Look for 3 sedans and 3 wagons. The 407 will debut at the Sydney Motor Show (we mean the Australian International Motor Show) ...... more

    • Alfa Romeo 166
      12th August, 2004
      Is this the most attractive sedan in the world? The new 166 is now available and, at $84,950, it's cheaper than its predecessor ...... 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?

    I get the feeling that Peugeot Australia are over the moon with the new 407. Excitement is contagious! Therefore the announcement by Peugeot that the 407 is almost ready for release has excited me too. As a matter of fact, I can't wait to get my hands on it! ..... read the story

    Stephen Walker

    2004 Peugeot 407
    Peugeot 407




    Chrysler Drifter
    Chrysler Drifter
    Click image for a larger view

    Car Club Corner

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





    In July 1974, there was no denying the pioneering role of Mercedes-Benz: the company presented the world's first passenger car for large-scale production with a five-cylinder diesel engine, the model known as 240 D 3.0. The proven W 115 series, popularly known as the Stroke Eight, was now available with a three-litre engine which developed 80 hp (59 kW). The 240 D 3.0 was thus the most dynamic and fastest diesel-engined car in the world. Between October 1974 and November 1976, a total of 53,690 units were built.

    LOOKING BACK

    1975 Mercedes-Benz 240D

    1975 Mercedes-Benz 240D 3.0 litre
    (W115 series)

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