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NEXT CAR'S NEWSLETTER
9th DECEMBER, 2004


WELCOME
to our newsletter #43




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Friends,

The market for new vehicle sales is likely to exceed 960,000 units for 2004. This is very exciting news for us all. It has expanded the choice which is on offer. But what about the future? If the economy continues along the same road, will we see a market of 1,000,000 units next year? Now that is exciting!

Enjoy your week!

Warm regards,
Stephen Walker

The Editor and the new VZ series Holden Commodore Executive at Soldiers Point NSW
The Editor and the new
Holden Commodore Executive (VZ series)
Location: Soldiers Point NSW





In this issue:
  • The Editor's Desk
  • Contents
  • Road Test - Holden Commodore Executive (VZ)
  • Last weeks news summary
  • Car Club Corner
  • Housekeeping





    • 2004 Holden Commodore Executive (VZ)

    2004 Holden Commodore Executive (VZ)

    Click the image for the road test

    2004 Holden Commodore Executive (VZ)
    Road Test


    More of the same ..... that is what is on offer here. And there's nothing wrong with that! The latest Commodore, the VZ series, continues to offer quite a decent package for those who require a larger car with excellent driving qualities and a comfortable interior.

    Click here for the Holden Commodore Executive (VZ) road test.

    Other road tests are here.









    LAST WEEKS NEWS SUMMARY


    • Kia Carnival - Best In The West
      29th November, 2004
      The Royal Automobile Club of West Australia has joined the Victorian RACV and Queensland's RACQ in naming the Kia Carnival as the lowest cost people mover in Australia to own ..... more

    • Chrysler PT Cruiser Gets More Power
      29th November, 2004
      Chrysler has improved the appeal of the retro-styled PT Cruiser for 2005 with the release of a new more powerful 2.4-litre petrol engine and the introduction of an aggressively styled Grand Tourer edition ..... more

    • Jaguar Ties at Number 1 in 2004 J.D. Power SSI Study
      29th November, 2004
      Jaguar advanced seven positions in the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates SSI (Sales Satisfaction Index) Study to place at number 1 in the industry ranking ..... more

    • BMW 1 Series: The 1 to Beat
      29th November, 2004
      The new BMW 1 Series is the perfect car for driving enthusiasts and Celebrity Challenge racers ..... more

    • Honda Legend Wins Another Award
      29th November, 2004
      Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that the world’s first Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system in its new Legend has won the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC) 2005 Technology of the Year Award ..... more

    • Ford to Host University Vehicle Design Competition
      29th November, 2004
      Ford Australia has announced it will host the annual Formula SAE-A university automotive engineering competition from 3rd-5th December, 2004 at the Victoria University Campus in Werribee ..... more

    • Mazda RX-8 Adds Sunroof and Luxury Special Edition
      30th November, 2004
      The four-seat, rotary-powered Mazda RX-8 sports car is now available with a glass sunroof, while a more luxurious special edition model will join the line-up from January 2005 ..... more

    • Saab to Launch Eco-Friendly Ethanol 9-5
      30th November, 2004
      A SAAB 9-5 powered by ethanol, an eco-friendly renewable energy source, will go on sale on the Swedish market next year ..... more

    • Jeep Gladiator Concept Truck
      30th November, 2004
      This concept is an authentic statement of Jeep brand heritage, featuring the historic box side-mounted spare wheel of past models ..... more

    • 20,000 Fewer Serious Accidents Per Year with ESP
      30th November, 2004
      The Electronic Stability Programme(ESP®) developed by Mercedes-Benz, which reduces the risk of skidding and helps drivers to better deal with critical driving situations, has led to greater safety on German roads and motorways ..... more

    • Land Rover Prepares Adventure Challenge for 2006
      30th November, 2004
      The Land Rover G4 Challenge recce team is breaking new ground every day, having already covered over 16,000 kms of remote terrain across southeast Asia seeking out a trailblazing route ..... more

    • Jaguar Science and Business Park – Whitley (England)
      30th November, 2004
      Plans are now being drawn up for the new Science and Business Park at Whitley, a joint development project between Jaguar and Coventry City Council, which is to be constructed on land adjacent to Jaguar's West Midlands-based Product Development Centre ..... more

    • Volkswagen Touareg Awarded 5 Stars by Euro-NCAP
      1st December, 2004
      The Touareg has been awarded top marks – five stars – after the latest round of Euro NCAP barrier testing ..... more

    • Mitsubishi Comes out Fighting with Aggressive New Attitude to Win back Australian Car-Buyers
      1st December, 2004
      Mitsubishi Motors is putting its money where its mouth is to instil confidence among consumers, which includes launching a new 5/10 year vehicle warranty – now the longest and most generous offer in the industry ..... more

    • Ford GT and Land Speed Jet Car on Show in Geelong
      1st December, 2004
      The Ford GT supercar and a jet-powered land speed racer are set to wow visitors to the Ford Discovery Centre over the coming Christmas/New Year holiday period ..... more

    • Jeep Cherokee features new engine and reduced pricing
      1st December, 2004
      Jeep has strengthened its popular Cherokee line-up for 2005 by introducing a powerful new variable geometry turbo 2.8-litre diesel engine, a rugged Cherokee Renegade model and a new six-speed manual transmission for the 2.4-litre engine available on the Sport model ..... more

    • Jaguar XJ Long Wheelbase
      1st December, 2004
      Jaguar has extended the XJ saloon range with the addition of a new, long wheelbase version of its luxury sporting flagship ..... more

    • Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo and Citroën C1
      1st December, 2004
      PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announce that their three-year ..... more

    • Mazda Introduces 2005 Tariff Cut Pricing
      2nd December, 2004
      Mazda Australia has reduced its recommended retail pricing across its car range ahead of the Federal Government’s move to reduce the tariff on imported cars from 15 to 10 per cent from 1st January ..... more

    • Holden Research Stresses Importance Of Booster Seats
      2nd December, 2004
      Research stresses the importance of restraining children who are between five and 10 years of age in belt-positioning child booster seats until the adult seat belt fits them correctly ..... more

    • Land Rover has its best month this year in USA
      2nd December, 2004
      Land Rover today reports a record sales month totaling 3,881 vehicles sold in November in the United States. This marks a 28% improvement in sales from the same month last year ..... more

    • Jaguar S-Type Diesel Voted Best Executive Saloon
      2nd December, 2004
      The Jaguar S-TYPE Diesel has picked up the award for the 'Best Executive Saloon 2005' at the Top Gear Magazine awards held at in the United Kingdom this week ..... more

    • Volkswagen Golf Plus
      2nd December, 2004
      Volkswagen has today revealed its new Golf Plus model at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy ..... more

    • WHAT CAR? magazine names the 407 as the most secure family car
      2nd December, 2004
      Peugeot’s outstanding 407 has scooped yet another accolade, by being pronounced the most secure family car on the British market ..... more

    • Australian Motor Industry On Target For Record Year
      3rd December, 2004
      VFACTS figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry (FCAI) show that 84,335 new motor vehicles were sold last month – up 10.8 per cent on the previous record set in November last year ..... more



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





    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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