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NEXT CAR'S NEWSLETTER
24th NOVEMBER, 2004


WELCOME
to our newsletter #41




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Friends,

Does the law make it easy to be a motoring enthusiast? Talk of speedometers with false readings, talk of Western Australia's stamp duty rip-off, talk of dodgy speed cameras and talk of ridiculous legal cases commenced by folks who are experiencing a guilt trip are nearly enough to make you want to go fly a kite!

There are many factors involved with motoring. Fortunately the good outweigh the bad!

Enjoy your week!

Warm regards,
Stephen Walker

The Editor and the Land Rover Discovery HSE 
at Murrays Run NSW
Click the image
for our Land Rover Discovery road test





In this issue:

  • The Editor's Desk
  • Contents
  • Road Test - Land Rover Discovery HSE
  • Last weeks news summary
  • Pick of the week
  • The 2005 Cadillac CTS
  • Looking Back - 1953 Cadillac Eldorado
  • Car Club Corner
  • Housekeeping





  • 2004 Land Rover Discovery HSE

    2004 Land Rover Discovery HSE

    Click the image for the road test

    2004 Land Rover Discovery HSE
    Road Test


    This second generation Land Rover Discovery will, doubtlessly, provide enjoyment for many folks for many years to come, both as a new vehicle and as a second-hand acquisition. The V8, though, will be restricted to those who have sufficient income to fund each kilometre of travel.

    Click here for the Land Rover Discovery HSE road test.

    Other road tests are here.









    LAST WEEKS NEWS SUMMARY


    • Audi Wins Two 'Australia's Best Car' Awards
      15th November, 2004
      Audi has won two significant national awards at the fifth annual Australia’s Best Cars awards ..... more

    • New Honda Legend Wins Japan Car of the Year Award 2004-2005
      16th November, 2004
      The new Legend has won the Japan Car of the Year Award for 2004-2005 and Most Advanced Technology Award ..... more

    • Welcome Summer with Volkswagen's New Beetle 'Miami'
      16th November, 2004
      Warm weather and bright colours are back so summer’s here and Volkswagen Dealers are celebrating with the launch of the limited edition New Beetle ‘Miami’, which is priced from just $25,990 ..... more

    • Volvo V50 Awarded Prestigious Goldenes Lenkrad Trophy
      16th November, 2004
      The Volvo V50 has been awarded the  "Goldenes Lenkrad" (Golden Steering Wheel), a trophy instituted by the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag ..... more

    • Famed Golden Steering Wheel Award for New Audi A6
      16th November, 2004
      The new generation Audi A6 has won a major accolade with weekly German newspaper  "Bild am Sonntag" voting the sporty executive saloon with the four-ring badge the best executive-class car ..... more

    • Ford Sells Its F1 Business
      16th November, 2004
      Ford Motor Company has announced that it has secured the sale of Cosworth, its motorsport technology engineering company and supplier of Formula One engines, and Jaguar Racing Limited, its F1 team ..... more

    • Nissan to Build New Engine Facility at Iwaki Plant
      16th November, 2004
      Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced today that it would start construction of a second engine facility at its Iwaki Plant in Fukushima Prefecture to meet rising demand for the VQ V6 engine ..... more

    • Rover 75 Coupe Concept
      16th November, 2004
      Britishness, understated elegance and always an interior that is undeniably ‘a better place to be’ are Rover virtues that have come together in the Rover 75 Coupe concept car ..... more

    • MG GT Concept
      16th November, 2004
      You would expect the MG TF’s brother to be faster, more rugged and undeniably more handsome and so it is - the MG GT concept ..... more

    • BMW M3 Competition Package
      17th November, 2004
      BMW M delivers an early Christmas present for driving enthusiasts: the new BMW M3 Coupe Competition Package option ..... more

    • Mercedes-Benz 300 SL  "Gullwing" Turns 50
      17th November, 2004
      The 50th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL   "Gullwing" will be celebrated at this year's Classic Adelaide rally with over 50 classic SLs taking part in the four-day rally ..... more

    • Rolls-Royce Celebrates Centenary in London
      17th November, 2004
      Thirty historic Rolls-Royce motor cars and three new Rolls-Royce Phantoms celebrated the centenary of one of the world's best known marques at the Lord Mayor's Show in London ..... more

    • Racing Return for 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
      18th November, 2004
      In the early 1960s the Ford Falcon Futura Sprint competed successfully in the legendary Monte Carlo Rally. Last month, the same car made its comeback in the famous Mexican road race event La Carrera Panamericana ..... more

    • Holden & CSIRO Research Powertrain Technologies
      18th November, 2004
      Holden yesterday announced an Australian automotive first by confirming a joint research programme with CSIRO to explore future global powertrain technologies ..... more

    • Volvo Seat is Benchmark for Whiplash Protection
      19th November, 2004
      All Volvo's car models tested by the International Insurance Whiplash Prevention Group (IIWPG) have achieved "best class" rating ..... more

    • Alfa Romeo 156Ti
      21st November, 2004
      Alfa Romeo Australia has priced the 156Ti from $49,950 (RRP) for a limited time ..... more

    • Citroen C3
      21st November, 2004
      The Citroën C3 Exclusive 1.4 now has a recommended retail price of $20,990 in both manual and automatic versions for a limited time ..... more



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




    EDITOR'S
    PICK OF THE NEWS

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

    This new GT concept car reveals MG Rover is moving in the right direction. The development of the new GT shows that sports cars still have a future. But is it a concept or a certainty? Given that Phoenix Venture Holdings, owner of MG Rover, have been busy raising money all year, I suspect it's more a certainty than not ..... read the story  here

    Stephen Walker





    2005 Cadillac CTS

    2005 Cadillac CTS

    The Cadillac CTS is sold in Japan with right-hand drive. And it will, soon, be sold in Great Britain. But there are no plans to sell the Cadillac CTS in Australia ..... yet!





    The man charged with turning this dream car into a reality was Ed Glowacke, Chief Designer of the Cadillac Studio from 1951-1957, who is known for developing the "Dagmar" bumpers. The 1953 Eldorado's special stampings and "dropped" door design (a unique beltline dip at the rear of the doors) gave it a long, low look ..... more

    Copyright © 2004. All rights reserved.

    LOOKING BACK

    1953 Cadillac Eldorado






    Rickshaws On The Foreshore 2004

    Click the image for a larger view

    Car Club Corner

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



    And some photographic pages

    14/11/04 Rickshaws On The Foreshore ...

    Gallery #1     Gallery #2

    26/09/04 Central Coast British Car Club Run ... here

    06/06/04 Great Lakes Historic Car Club Run ... here

    07/03/04 Bay City Chrysler Car Club Expo ... here

    26/01/04 Motorfest 2004 (Sydney) ... here





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