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NEXT CAR'S NEWSLETTER
23rd AUGUST, 2004


WELCOME
to our newsletter #28




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Friends,

The distribution of news is what we do best and it's easy to see that we're doing a good job! Last week we patted ourselves upon our own backs as we recognised we now publish more automotive news than our major web-based competitors. Please be assured we will maintain this standard. Our road test programme is expanding, too! It's a great time to be upbeat with our presentation of Australia's automotive news ..... our visitor numbers continue to climb. That delights us immensely!

Warm regards,
Stephen Walker

The Editor stopped at Murrays Run to see the convict construction restoration
The Editor
road testing a Land Rover Discovery
Location: Murrays Run, NSW





In this issue:
  • The Editor's Desk
  • Contents
  • Road Test - Suzuki Liana GS
  • Last weeks news summary
  • Pick of the week
  • Car Club Listing
  • Looking Back - Porsche 914
  • Housekeeping





    • 2004 Suzuki Liana GS

    2004 Suzuki Liana GS

    Click the image for the road test

    2004 Suzuki Liana GS
    Road Test


    Suzuki has done it again! This roomy small car, priced at just $19,990 (plus on-roads) is very well equipped and it has satisfying driving characteristics which makes it well worthy of increased sales.

    Click here for the Suzuki Liana GS road test.

    Other road tests are here.





    LAST WEEKS NEWS SUMMARY


    • Smart is green!
      16th August, 2004
      The Australian government’s inaugural Green Vehicle Guide (GVG) rates Smart #1 & #2 due to its 'green' credentials ...... more

    • Volkswagen Golf V
      17th August, 2004
      Volkswagen’s all-new fifth generation Golf (Golf V) models are now on-sale in Australia priced from $25,490 (RRP). The expanded range provides a choice between 3 models and engines choices from 2 petrol or 2 diesel units ...... more

    • Morgan Roadster
      17th August, 2004
      Just $134,500 will put you into a new Morgan roadster! The new Roadster, which has a 3.0 litre Ford V6 engine, replaces the much loved 4.0 litre Plus 8 model, which has come to the end of its illustrious 35-year production run ...... more

    • Citroen C5
      18th August, 2004
      Citroen will show the new 2005 C5 (sedan and wagon) at next months Paris Motor Show. We have the first pictures ...... more

    • Sir Stirling Moss
      19th August, 2004
      Fifty years ago, Stirling Moss, driving a Maserati 250F, won the first ever Gold Cup event. What an amazing win! ...... more

    • Subaru Impreza MY05
      19th August, 2004
      Subaru's Model Year 2005 Impreza range is bolstered by the addition of a sporty 2.5 litre RS hatch and multiple enhancements to the rally-bred WRX STi, taking its All-Wheel Drive abilities to a new level ...... more

    • The new Astra 3-door
      19th August, 2004
      Looking like a 'chopped' car, the new Astra features a visually stunning design. See the Vauxhall version ...... more

    • Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II
      20th August, 2004
      A limited edition run of just 180 units of the RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II will be available in Japan in October 2004 ...... more

    • Melbourne Audi Dealer Supports An Environment Improvement Initiative
      20th August, 2004
      Following a landmark agreement between Penfold Motors and Greenfleet Australia every new and used car sold by Penfold Motors and Audi Centre Doncaster will be ‘carbon-neutral’ ...... more

    • Porsche Festival at Brands Hatch
      21st August, 2004
      The world's largest gathering of Porsche cars will take place in England in a fortnight ...... more

    • Ford Thunderbird to feature on US postage stamp
      22nd August, 2004
      Next year sees the release of a set of postage stamps by the US post office which will feature 5 sporty American cars from the 1950's, including the '55 T-bird ...... 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?

    In latter times, mergers and take-overs have reduced the number of car manufacturers. The car companies of today seem to be getting bigger and bigger. Yet one small company continues today, just as it has since it began in 1909. Morgan is now in it's third generation of family management and continues to manufacture cars for a niche market. It's pleasing to see this small British company continue to do what it does best. Morgan's new roadster is the next step in continuing a mighty fine tradition ...... the production of a traditional British sports car. For me, this is the story of the week ..... read the story

    Stephen Walker
    2004 Morgan roadster
    2004 Morgan roadster




    Geelong Chrysler Show
    Geelong Chrysler Show
     Click image for a larger view

    Car Club Corner

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






    For 1970, in collaboration with Volkswagen, Porsche expanded their model line-up with the introduction of the 914. This mid-engined two-seater targa-top sports car was aimed squarely at the American market. It was powered by a 1.7 litre 4 cylinder air cooled engine. There was, also, a 914/6 which had a 2-litre six cylinder air cooled engine, which was only on the market for a year or two. By 1973 the 914S had been introduced. It was equipped with a 2-litre 4 cylinder engine. For 1974 the 1.7 was replaced by a 1.8 engine. Final production models were all 2 litre equipped.

    The 914 was replaced by the 924 for 1977.

    Stephen Walker
    23rd August, 2004.

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    LOOKING BACK

    1973 Porsche 914

    1973 Porsche 914
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