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NEXT CAR'S NEWSLETTER
30th MAY, 2005


WELCOME
to our newsletter #52




FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Friends,

Coming up soon is the road test on the new Astra and then it's the Peugeot 407 SV.

In the meantime, there'll be plenty of news coming along too.

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Stephen Walker

The Editor road testing the Holden Astra at Pinnacles Desert, WA

The Editor road testing the
Holden Astra CDX (AH series)

Location: Pinnacles Desert, WA




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In this issue:
  • The Editor's Desk
  • Contents
  • Looking Back - 1962 Volkswagen 1500
  • Sir Stirling Moss Signs Off the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "722"
  • We're First With The News - Porsche Cayman S
  • News summary
  • Editor's Pick Of The News
  • Coming Events
  • We're First With The News - Volkswagen Jetta
  • Car Club Corner
  • Looking Back - 1956 Saab 93
  • Housekeeping





LOOKING BACK

1962 Volkswagen 1500

1962 Volkswagen 1500

To diversify its model line-up, Volkswagen produced the 1500. It was first shown at the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt in 1961. By introducing this model the Volkswagen board made the company less dependent on the Beetle. Three versions went into full-scale production: the Saloon and the Coupé in September 1961, the Variant in February 1962. These models were in production until 1966.





Sir Stirling Moss Signs Off the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "722"


Sir Stirling Moss has signed off his Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "722" at a commemorative reunion of man and machine in Brescia, Italy. On 19th May, 2005 at 2 PM he signed the car on the bonnet in the upper left hand corner:

“We did it to together, many thanks and affection. Ciao, Stirling Moss“

Read our story on the return to Mille Miglia by Stirling Moss ..... here.

And the story from last week is here.

 Sir Stirling Moss





We're First With The News

Porsche Cayman S


When the story on the new Porsche Cayman S came out of Germany last week it was only ever going to be possible for one media outlet to be first with the news in Australia. Once again, first with breaking news was the Next Car team. You can read the story here.

2006 Porsche Cayman S
2006 Porsche Cayman S
Click the image for our story
on the Porsche Cayman S





NEWS SUMMARY


    Audi Introduces the World's Most Powerful Diesel Car
    23rd May, 2005
    Audi has announced it will introduce the most powerful diesel-engined car on the international market with the launch of the A8 4.2 TDI quattro with 240 kW and 650 Nm ..... more

    Ford Announces Focus Pricing
    23rd May, 2005
    Ford Australia today released pricing details of its all new Focus range, which goes on sale next month ..... more

    Volvo Premieres DME-Powered Truck
    23rd May, 2005
    The Volvo Group showed a truck equipped with a DME engine for the first time last week. DME (Dimethyl ether) is an LPG-like fuel ..... more

    Hummer H3 deliveries begin in USA
    23rd May, 2005
    Deliveries of the midsize sport utilities to US dealers is now underway. Assembly of this new model will begin late next year in South Africa. It is this South African built version which will come to Australia in 2007 ..... more

    Porsche Cayman S Here In 2006
    23rd May, 2005
    Porsche will be launching the new Cayman S on 26th November, 2005 in Europe. This sporty two-seater, based on the Boxster series, boasts a newly developed six-cylinder boxer engine with a capacity of 3.4 litres ..... more

    Mercedes-Benz Enhances Flagship S-Class
    24th May, 2005
    Mercedes-Benz has enhanced standard equipment levels in its flagship S-Class saloon ..... more

    Volkswagen Passat Receives Five Star Rating
    24th May, 2005
    The new Passat has received five stars for occupant protection in the Euro NCAP crash test. The new model also obtained four stars for child protection, which is the best achievable result to date ..... more

    Jaguar X-TYPE 2.2 Diesel For 2006
    24th May, 2005
    The 2006 British X-TYPE will be offered with a new 2.2 diesel engine. There are no plans in place to bring the diesel to Australia though! ..... more

    Honda Reaches 100,000 Hybrid Sales
    25th May, 2005
    Honda Motor Co., Ltd. yesterday announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles reached 100,000 units in April 2005 ..... more

    Jeep Cherokee Renegade Extreme Sport
    25th May, 2005
    Jeep has moved to boost the sales momentum of its mid-sized four-wheel-drive Cherokee model with the introduction of a limited edition Renegade Extreme Sport package ..... more

    100 millionth Volkswagen leaves the assembly line
    25th May, 2005
    The 100 millionth Volkswagen, a Touran 1.9-litre TDI in metallic Reflex Silver, came off the assembly line in Wolfsburg yesterday, making Volkswagen the first automotive manufacturer in Europe to reach this production milestone ..... more

    Jaguar Jamboree at Brands Hatch
    25th May, 2005
    Two of the most iconic models ever built by Jaguar will be celebrated at a 'Big Cat' jamboree at Brands Hatch on 13th-14th August, 2005 ..... more

    Platinum Edition Adds to Popular Pajero Value
    25th May, 2005
    Mitsubishi Motors' latest limited edition – the Platinum Pajero – is now on sale, and adds to the value offering of the entry GLX model as a top 4WD proposition ..... more

    The new Volkswagen Jetta
    25th May, 2005
    Volkswagen has revived the Jetta, Europe's most successful car in the USA. Its technical genes are shared with the best-selling German car of all time, the Golf. Its design is entirely new ..... more

    The new Mazda CX-7
    26th May, 2005
    Mazda announced, overnight, that the vehicle shown as the MX-Crossport at January’s Detroit Motor Show, will formally move from concept to production vehicle. The new model will be named CX-7 ..... more

    Renault Clio Renaultsport 182 Trophy
    27th May, 2005
    The UK market is the most important in the world for Renaultsport as the Brits take 50% of all production from the Renaultsport factory and the most popular model has been the Clio Renaultsport ..... more

    Volvo Museum Marks Its First Decade
    27th May, 2005
    The end of May will mark ten years since the opening of the Volvo Museum. The inauguration in 1995 attracted considerable public interest ..... more



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




The Editor's Pick Of The News

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

Last week we were excited with the new Peugeot 307 HDi. This week two new diesels models were announced in Europe .... the Audi A8 4.2 diesel and the Jaguar X-TYPE 2.2 diesel. Both are likely candidates for the pick of the week, together with our 'firsts', the Porsche Cayman S, the Volkswagen Jetta and the Mazda CX-7. But my pick for the news of the week is the story on the Hummer H3 because this model has big implications for Australia. Holden no longer has a mid-size 4x4 and Holden needs a real 4x4 and they need it now. This new model, the H3, is one step closer now that delivery to US dealers is underway. Assembly will begin in South Africa late next year. Not long after that the Hummer H3 will be here in Australia. Naturally, the Next Car team was first in Australia with the news that the Hummer will come to Australia and we're pleased to see that the career of the new H3 is underway ..... read our story ..... here.

Stephen Walker
Hummer H3
2006 Hummer H3
Click the image for the story




  • Mid Coast Motorfest 2005
    Tuncurry NSW
    Saturday 1st October, 2005
    Telephone Enquiries: John Fletcher
    (02) 6557.6535 (after hours)
    There are activities planned for the Saturday and Sunday of this October long weekend

  • Australian International Motor Show
    Sydney NSW
    Thursday 13th October to
    Sunday 23rd October, 2005
    Sydney Exhibition Centre

  • Motorfest 2006
    Sydney NSW
    Thursday 26th January, 2006
    In the streets around the Parliament House and Hyde Park area of Sydney

  • Melbourne International Motor Show
    Melbourne VIC
    Friday 10th February to
    Sunday 19th February, 2006
    Melbourne Exhibition Centre

COMING EVENTS

All events and dates are subject to change without notice.

Always confirm, with the event organisers, that the event is taking place as indicated.





We're First With The News

Volkswagen Jetta

Not all Australian media outlets have informed their readers about the new Volkswagen Jetta as yet. But as expected, the Next Car team delivered the news 'first' in Australia. You can read the story on the new Jetta here.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Click the image for our story
on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta




Car Club Corner

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


Motorfest 2005
Click the image for a larger view

And some photographic pages

26/01/05 Motorfest 2005 (Sydney)

Gallery #1 #2 #3 #4

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

Gallery #1   #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




In 1955 the Saab 92 was replaced by the Saab 93.

Power was from a 748 cc three cylinder engine, developing 33 bhp. The car featured new front-end styling plus totally new suspension and newly available tubeless tyres.

The 93 was replaced by the 96 in 1960, following the introduction of the 95 wagon in 1959.

LOOKING BACK

1956 Saab 93

1956 Saab 93





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