New Business Boost For Ford Bridgend
16th January, 2005
Ford's Bridgend Engine Plant in Wales has received new
orders from Land Rover and Volvo. All engines in the 2006 Range Rover being unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show this weekend are
Bridgend-built
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Subaru B9 Tribeca Makes its World Premiere
17th January, 2005
The Subaru B9 Tribeca represents the next generation
of crossover vehicles. It is the largest model in the Subaru lineup and it's only for the Americas
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Suzuki's 'Concept X' Unveiled in Detroit
17th January, 2005
Suzuki has unveiled the next chapter in its all new
model line up, lifting the covers off its first ever midsize SUV concept, the "Concept X," at the Detroit Motor Show
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What's Coming In 2005?
18th January, 2005
We look at what is new for 2005 for the
Australian market (industry wide)
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Commodore And LCVs Drive Record Holden Results
19th January, 2005
Holden has claimed Australia's top selling car for
the ninth consecutive year, with Commodore extending an unbroken annual record for the nameplate since 1996
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Mitsubishi Colt Coupe/Cabriolet Concept For Geneva
19th January, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors has announced that it will
unveil a coupe-cabriolet concept of the new Colt - jointly developed with Pininfarina S.p.A of Italy - at the 75th Geneva
International Motor Show on 3rd March .....
more
Bentley Continental Flying Spur for 2005
19th January, 2005
Like the original Flying Spur, the new Bentley
is also purposely positioned as a premium product above a crowded market .....
more
Subaru Announces Limited Edition WRP10 Pricing
20th January, 2005
Subaru Australia has announced the pricing
of the Impreza WRX WRP10 – Subaru's new Limited Edition model exclusive to the Australian market .....
more
Audi Acknowledges Another Record Year
20th January, 2005
Audi has succeeded in increasing sales for the
eleventh year in succession, selling 779,441 vehicles to customers worldwide in 2004. This is equivalent to an increase of 1.2
percent ..... more
Ford Introduces V6 Power to Courier
20th January, 2005
Ford Australia has raised the stakes in the
burgeoning light commercial vehicle market with the introduction of V6 power to its expanded Courier range .....
more
Holden vehicle exports hit A 50-year high
21st January, 2005
Holden has set a new all-time vehicle export record
for the company, breaking through the 50,000-vehicle barrier during its 50th anniversary export year in 2004 .....
more
Volvo's Safety Ride Down Concept
21st January, 2005
The 3CC concept car is remarkably small. Yet beyond
the 3CC's ability to comfortably seat three adults or two adults and two children, the concept embodies a revolutionary safety
system which promises to improve the frontal impact protection of small cars
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"What Car?" Names Jaguar XJ6 As Best Luxury Car
21st January, 2005
The Jaguar XJ6 has picked up the award for 'Best Luxury
Car' for the second year running at the UK magazine What Car?'s annual Car of the Year Awards
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Land Rover Triumphs With 4WD of the Year Award
21st January, 2005
Land Rover's all-new Discovery 3 SE TdV6 won its
first major Australian accolade with the announcement yesterday that it won the Overlander Magazine 4WD of the Year award .....
more
NSW Police Reports
23rd January, 2005
Sixteen stories from the files of the NSW Police
Service. Some fit the believe it or not category .....
more
Mazda 3 Gains Leather Trimmed Flagship
24th January, 2005
Mazda has introduced a leather-trimmed flagship to
the Mazda 3 line-up and added new features to the remainder of the class-leading sedan and hatch range
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Volvo Cars Achieve A Record Year In 2004
25th January, 2005
The year 2004 was an excellent year for Volvo Car
Corporation with total worldwide sales exceeding 456,000 cars. Sales improved by more than 10 percent year on year
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Peugeot produce its 25th million engine at Trémery
25th January, 2005
PSA Peugeot Citroën’s Trémery Plant in Lorraine,
eastern France, has just passed an extraordinary milestone, producing its 25,000,000th engine
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Mazda 6 Best in Low Speed Crash
25th January, 2005
The Mazda 6 costs less to repair after a low speed
accident than any other volume-selling model in the Australian market, according to crash data released by NRMA Insurance
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Citroën C4 goes for the sweet smell of success
27th January, 2005
French car maker, Citroën, is now set to offer,
in March, a scent-diffuser in the ventilation system as standard equipment on the new C4
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Maserati Coupe and Spyder updates for 2005
27th January, 2005
There is a fresh face to a classic design, with
the introduction of the 2005 Maserati Coupe and Spyder, at new 2005 prices
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Rover 75 Cdti Tourer
27th January, 2005
Following the recent introduction of the Cdti turbo
diesel sedan to its Rover 75 range, MG Rover Australia has now released a Tourer wagon derivative
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BMW 7 Series: More V8 Power with Enhanced Poise
28th January, 2005
The most successful BMW 7 Series of all time is
ready to stride confidently into the second phase of its lifecycle
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Holden's Elizabeth Plant Drives Past A 40-Year Milestone
28th January, 2005
Holden has marked the 40th anniversary of the
opening of its General Assembly Plant in Elizabeth, South Australia
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MG Rover Australia Tsunami Relief
28th January, 2005
Like many corporations around the world, staff of MG
Rover Australia were deeply affected by the devastation caused by the tsunami that crippled South East Asia on the 26th December,
2004. As a fund-raiser, a 1949 MG TC is being raffled on 10th February
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Peugeot and Mitsubishi to produce an SUV
30th January, 2005
Peugeot has confirmed it is planning a joint venture
SUV with Mitsubishi
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Kia Opens an American Proving Ground
31st January, 2005
To support its American expansion plans, Kia has
opened it's new vehicle proving ground north of Los Angeles, California
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Alfa Romeo Brera
1st February, 2005
The Geneva Motor Show has been chosen as the
venue to unveil the new Brera coupe. It will be in Australia in 2006 as the top Alfa Romeo model
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Best Ever Month for Mazda
1st February, 2005
Mazda Australia got the year off to a record
start setting a new monthly sales benchmark in January, while hitting new sales highs for the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6
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Chrysler Introduces Stow 'n Go on Voyager
1st February, 2005
Chrysler has improved the recently restyled 2005
Voyager range with the introduction of an innovative Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system
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Honda Storms into 2005
1st February, 2005
Honda has started 2005 on a high note, setting its
best ever monthly record of 3,556 new cars
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Ford Power and Passion on Display in Brisbane
2nd February, 2005
Brisbane Motor Show patrons can look forward to a
Ford stand promising all the power, passion and prestige synonymous with the legendary Blue Oval
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Audi A3 Sportback Launched in Australia
2nd February, 2005
The new Audi A3 Sportback will be launched in
Australia later this month, cementing the brand’s reputation as the manufacturer of the highest quality,
compact luxury vehicles which combine sporty performance with versatility for active, aspiring drivers
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New Mazda MX-5 to Debut at Geneva Motor Show
3rd February, 2005
The secret is out: Mazda Motor Corporation will
publicly reveal the much anticipated third generation MX-5 roadster at the 75th annual Geneva International Motor Show. There
will be an upgraded Mazda 6 too
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Renault-Nissan Alliance Ranks #4 in Global Sales
3rd February, 2005
Renault and Nissan have announced that the two
companies sold a combined 5,785,231 units in 2004, up 8.0% over 2003 .....
more
AWD Holdens Debut At Brisbane Motor Show
3rd February, 2005
Holden will debut its expanded VZ all-wheel-drive
range at the Brisbane Motor Show from 4th February alongside the spectacular Torana TT36 Concept Car
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Record Month for Smart in Australia
3rd February, 2005
Australian sales of the country’s newest automotive
brand, Smart, increased in January to an all-time high
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Jaguar Australia - Pricing Announcement
3rd February, 2005
Jaguar Australia is pleased to announce recommended
retail vehicle prices, effective 1st February, 2005
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Ford Reinvigorates Australian Prestige Motoring
3rd February, 2005
Prestige motoring will be treated to a whole
new level of comfort, luxury and refinement with the upcoming launch of Mark II versions of Fairlane and LTD
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Subaru Starts Year with Record Sales
3rd February, 2005
Subaru achieved record January sales of 2898 vehicles,
according to VFACTS figures release today
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Ford January Sales Reach a 15-Year High
3rd February, 2005
Ford Australia has started the new year with its best
January sales result since 1990, maintaining the strong momentum it generated during 2004
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Record Start To New Year For Vehicle Sales
3rd February, 2005
The surging new car market has maintained its momentum
into the new year with record sales in January
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Five Millionth Audi A6 Leaves Production Line
3rd February, 2005
AUDI AG has celebrated a notable production landmark
with the five millionth A6 leaving the company’s Neckarsulm facility, 37 years after the start of production of this model
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Holden Adventra Wagon - VZ series
3rd February, 2005
Holden Chairman and Managing Director Denny Mooney
today revealed an expanded and restyled Adventra AWD wagon line-up with the new SX6, CX6 and LX6 variants joining the V8 powered
Adventra LX8 ..... more
Holden One Tonner Cross 6 - VZ series
3rd February, 2005
A legendary Holden nameplate entered a new era today
with the launch of the all wheel drive (AWD) One Tonner Cross 6. And we're the first media outlet to publish the details .....
more
Holden Crewman Cross 6 - VZ series
3rd February, 2005
The Crewman four-door ute, is now available in a V6
all-wheel-drive version - the Crewman Cross 6. And we're the first media outlet to publish the details .....
more
MG ZR 160 Arrives in Australia
4th February, 2005
Following the arrival of the mid size MG ZS 180 late
last year, MG Rover Australia have announced today that the much anticipated MG ZR 160 hot hatch will be launched later this month
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Kia Carnival
6th February, 2005
Kia has provided a sneak preview of the next generation
of Australia's number one selling people mover
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Peugeot-Citroen SUV
6th February, 2005
The partnership between Mitsubishi Motors and
Peugeot-Citroen to build a new suv in Japan takes another step towards reality
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Highly-modified Kia Rio Wins Ice Racing Championship
7th February, 2005
Kia has won the Trophée Andros, the world's leading
ice racing championship, for the second year running
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Alfa Romeo 147 run-out is underway
7th February, 2005
With the new 147 due in April, Alfa Romeo Australia
is attacking the options list for the current Alfa Romeo 147 five door
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Citroen C5 HDi
7th February, 2005
The new Citroen C5, the safest car ever tested by
EuroNCAP, the benchmark independent testing agency, was released in Australia at the Brisbane International Motor Show
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Mazda re-opens their Museum
7th February, 2005
Following renovations, the Mazda Museum has re-opened
in Hiroshima, Japan ..... more
Porsche Plans New Museum At Stuttgart Factory
7th February, 2005
From 2007, Porsche owners and enthusiasts will be able
to visit an outstanding new Museum in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, Germany
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Ford to Divest its Ownership of Sydney RJV
8th February, 2005
Ford Motor Company will divest its ownership of Sydney
RJV Pty Ltd as of 31st March, 2005
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MG TF Continues To Be The Best All-Round Sports Car
8th February, 2005
The UK’s best-selling sports car – the MG TF – is
now smoother riding and even better equipped for all-round driving performance and pleasure. The Australian release will be in the
latter part of 2005 ..... more
New Smart Forfour BRABUS
8th February, 2005
They may look like a toy car and, maybe, that's the
appeal. But Smart is starting to look serious, to a degree .....
more
Ford Donate To A Homosexual Support Group
8th February, 2005
Whilst many folks work tireless to raise funds to
support victims and reconstruction in tsunami devastated South East Asia, Ford donate a huge $US250,000 ($A326,179) to a Michigan
based homosexual support group .....
more
New Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Not For Australia
8th February, 2005
A limited-production Daytona R/T model that offers
a little slice of history with all the performance and handling characteristics to satisfy muscle car enthusiasts .....
more
BMW 130i
9th February, 2005
The 130i is BMW's response to powerful
competition. It will debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show and you can expect it in Australia in late 2005. Naturally, the Next
Car team is first with this news in Australia .....
more
Corvette To Pace The Daytona 500
9th February, 2005
Chevrolet has unveiled the Corvette that will
pace NASCAR's most prestigious event, the Daytona 500 .....
more
Holden Astra Classic Equipe (TS series)
9th February, 2005
The value in Holden's TS Astra Classic series has been
further sharpened .....
more
HUMMER H1 Alpha Arrives in US Showrooms
9th February, 2005
HUMMER announces that the new 2006 H1 Alpha is now
available at US dealerships. The original HUMMER, the H1, is the foundation of the brand's legendary design and off-road capability
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Renault Laguna For 2005 Debuts In Europe
10th February, 2005
Renault is presenting a new 2005 model Laguna at the
54th Amsterdam Motor Show this weekend
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Ferrari F430 Spider Will Debut In Geneva
10th February, 2005
The Next Car Team is Australia's first media outlet to
present the details of the new Ferrari F430 Spider
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America's Toyota FJ Cruiser
11th February, 2005
A retro-look Toyota for America has been unveilled
at the Chicago Motor Show. It will come as a 4x2 or 4x4, with power from a 4-litre V6. It's more downmarket than upmarket
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Citroen C6 To Debut In Geneva
11th February, 2005
The new C6 will debut next month, in Geneva. The Next
Car Team is the first media outlet in Australia to publish the details
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Kia Carnival for 2006 Debuts In Chicago
13th February, 2005
The new larger Carnival has made its debut in Chicago.
It will be here at the end of the year
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Vauxhall Zafira To Debut In Geneva
13th February, 2005
A new Zafira will debut next month, in Geneva. Once
again, the Next Car Team is the first media outlet in Australia to publish the details
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Mitsubishi Colt Cabrio Concept To Debut In Geneva
13th February, 2005
The Team at Next Car is pleased to be the first media
outlet in Australia to show images of the new Colt Cabriolet Concept Car
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Renault Z17 Concept To Debut In Geneva
13th February, 2005
Once again the Team from Next Car is pleased to
be the first Australian media organisation to show an image of a yet to be revealed concept car. This time its the Renault Z17
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Honda Civic Si Concept Car
13th February, 2005
This concept car is a pointer to the 2006 Civic
coupe which is due for an American release later this year
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Dodge Caliber Concept Car
13th February, 2005
Powerful Dodge design statement shatters conventional
definition of a compact car for the global market
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Fresh New Look for Suzuki Jimny
14th February, 2005
Suzuki's popular 4WD, the Jimny JLX, will begin 2005,
with a brand new look following upgrades to the interior and transmission of the vehicle
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Aston Martin Racing Announce Driver Line-up
14th February, 2005
Australian David Brabham is one of six drivers
named by Aston Martin Racing as their team drivers for 2005
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class
14th February, 2005
There is no word, just yet, from Mercedes-Benz
about the Australian availability of the new R-Class
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GM and Fiat Go Their Own Way
14th February, 2005
General Motors Corp and Fiat S.p.A. jointly announced
they have executed an agreement to terminate the Master Agreement between the companies and realign their industrial relationships
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Saab 9-3 Convertible Range Expands
14th February, 2005
SAAB Australia has expanded its 9-3 Convertible range
for the 2005 model year by introducing a Vector variant and repositioning the entry Linear model with revised specification and lower
price ..... more
Honda to Unveil New Civic Concept for Europe
15th February, 2005
Next month, at the Geneva Motor Show, Honda will
premiere a new Civic Concept
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Peugeot 407 Coupe Concept Will Debut In Geneva
15th February, 2005
An exciting Peugeot 407 Coupé concept car is set to be
one of the undoubted stars of next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Known as the ‘407 Coupé Prologue’, it strongly hints at how the
forthcoming 407 Coupé will look when it hits the showrooms in early 2006
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The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class
15th February, 2005
The new B-Class will debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Next Car Team is the first Australian media outlet to publish the details of this new Benz
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Saab 9-3 SportWagon Will Debut In Geneva
15th February, 2005
A 9-3 wagon will be available in Europe this year,
following its debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. No word, yet, on Australian availability
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Ford Focus ST and new Sedan
15th February, 2005
First in Australia with the news on the new Focus ST
and the new Focus sedan, Next Car reports both will be revealed at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show
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Suzuki: All Set with New Swift
15th February, 2005
Suzuki Australia has today launched the long
awaited, dynamic new Suzuki Swift following its successful preview at the 2004 Australian International Motor Show
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Mazda Displays World's Longest Advertisement
16th February, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation yesterday unveiled what it
believes to be the world's longest advertising poster
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The World's Largest Indoor Test Track
16th February, 2005
Chicago Motor Show attendees to have an
opportunity to ride in Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles on a specially designed half-mile driving course
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Limited Edition Spyder to Star at Melbourne Motor Show
16th February, 2005
Maserati will present an exclusive, limited-edition
Spyder at the Melbourne Motor Show early next month after celebrating the company's 90th Anniversary
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Subaru to Show B9 Tribeca in Melbourne
16th February, 2005
The newest vehicle in Subaru's international line-up,
the B9, will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show from 4th-14th March
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Ford Mustang Named Canadian Car Of The Year
17th February, 2005
Overnight, the Ford Mustang was named “Canadian
Car of the Year” by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada at the Toronto Motor Show
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Merceds-Benz Add AMG Enhancements in Europe
17th February, 2005
New AMG bodystyling for the M-Class, AMG sports
package for the E-Class in European markets
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Mazda's Hydrogen Filling Station Given the Green Light
17th February, 2005
Mazda has received approval from
government authorities for a filling station to store and supply fuel for ongoing hydrogen vehicle research and development
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Mini Poised for Investment Injection
18th February, 2005
The BMW Group will be investing over £100 million
(c $A250 million) at the sole manufacturing plant for Mini brand cars, Plant Oxford between now and 2007
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Audi A6 is "World Car of the Year"
20th February, 2005
A panel of judges made up of 48 renowned motoring
journalists has reached its verdict: the inaugural title of "World Car of the Year" goes to the Audi A6
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Kia Rio Hatch To Debut At Geneva
20th February, 2005
Next month's Geneva Motor Show will see the debut
of the new Kia Rio hatchback. We show the first images
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Four Volvo Concept Cars At Geneva Show
20th February, 2005
Volvo will display of four of its concept cars
from 1972 to 2005, at the 75th Geneva Motor Show
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VZ Monaro Arrives In Britain
20th February, 2005
The new VZ series Holden Monaro arrives in Britain
as the Vauxhall Monaro
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Citroen Models
20th February, 2005
For Yuko Yokoyama, producing $4.0 million of model
cars for sale in 50 countries around the world is just part of her work
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