The 100,000th Audi Cabriolet
2nd October, 2005
The 100,000th Audi Cabriolet was produced at the company’s Karmann
facility last week .....
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Nissan Tiida Sport Concept Coming To Sydney
3rd October, 2005
The Nissan Tiida Sport Concept, which will make its Australian debut at the 2005
Australian International Motor Show, is the latest in a series of dynamic performance/youth concept vehicles .....
more
Australian Debut for Saab SportCombi
4th October, 2005
The all new Saab 9-3 SportCombi will make its first appearance in
Australia next week at the Australian International Motor Show .....
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Mazda Has Record September
4th October, 2005
Record September retail sales of 4,931 have encouraged Mazda
Australia to revise its2005 sales target to a benchmark 67,000 .....
more
Audi launches new TDI engine for A4
5th October, 2005
Next week’s 2005 Australian International Motor Show, in Sydney,
will mark the Australian launch of Audi’s latest hi-tech turbo diesel engine for the best-selling A4 .....
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Peugeot at Sydney's Motor Show
6th October, 2005
The 2005 Australian International Motor Show will prove to be one
of the biggest ever shows for the Peugeot brand in Australia .....
more
Subaru and GM Walk Away From Each Other
7th October, 2005
Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru cars, released its
plan of their alliance changes .....
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Dodge Nitro For Australia
10th October, 2005
At the California International Motor Show on Thursday, the
Chrysler Group confirmed production of the Dodge Nitro mid-size SUV .....
more
America's Avanti For 2006
10th October, 2005
The legendary and resilient Avanti Motors will make its mark
this month with the redefined and redesigned coupe and convertible models .....
more
Viva is Holden's Big News
10th October, 2005
Holden has launched Viva – a new nameplate, for the Holden brand .....
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Mitsubishi Announce 380 Pricing
10th October, 2005
MMAL has announced the pricing for its new 380 range, and to compliment
the stylish 380’s extensive range of features and industry leading 5/10 warranty, Mitsubishi is adding another
industry first to the 380 range – the provision of 5 years' roadside assistance as standard with all 380 models .....
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Record Month As Small Car Sales Boom
10th October, 2005
The Australian motor vehicle market continues to head towards a new
annual record, driven by a big increase in demand for smaller cars and light trucks .....
more
Porsche Secures Stake In Volkswagen
11th October, 2005
After already purchasing 10.26 per cent of VW’s common stock, Dr. Ing.
h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has now secured another 8.27 per cent of the common stock of Volkswagen AG .....
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Christer Gerlach has arrived in Korea
11th October, 2005
Kia Motors Corporation announced yesterday that Christer Gerlach, the
pioneering Swedish driver and adventurer, has arrived in Korea .....
more
Aston Martin wins 2005 Luxury Briefing Award
11th October, 2005
Aston Martin was recognised in the annual Luxury Briefing Awards with the
2005 ‘Award for Excellence’ in the luxury arena .....
more
Suzuki Jimny Receives Minor Upgrade
11th October, 2005
Suzuki’s popular 4WD, the Jimny JLX, will receive
a minor upgrade, further enhancing the vehicle's appearance .....
more
Ford Equator Concept
11th October, 2005
Ford Motor Company has announced that a world premiere concept -
the Ford Equator - will join the all-new Focus and Explorer at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show .....
more
Mitsubishi Grandis Gets Luxury Treatment
12th October, 2005
Mitsubishi’s Grandis people-mover has had a luxury
make-over as part of a model upgrade, and now offers even better value for money in its new guise .....
more
New World Blind Land Speed Record
12th October, 2005
England's Mike Newman and his Speed of Sight team have rewritten the
Guinness Book of World Records, again! .....
more
Maserati Quattroporte GTs For Sydney
12th October, 2005
Maserati has announced that two new versions of the Maserati Quattroporte,
the Sport GT and the Executive GT, will be displayed at Sydney's Motor Show .....
more
Historical Brazilian Truck's Driving Odyssey
12th October, 2005
An intrepid group of eight passionate Brazilian adventurers
traveled nearly 19,312 kms (12,000 miles), crossing two continents, eleven countries and the Amazon River .....
more
New Volkswagen Polo GTI To Debut In Tokyo
12th October, 2005
VW will introduce the Polo GTI during a world premiere at the Tokyo Motor
Show next week. With 110 kW/150 hp it is the strongest Polo since the series was first introduced 30 years ago .....
more
Audi Q7 Breaks Cover
12th October, 2005
Audi’s long-awaited Q7 SUV will make its Australian debut at
Sydney's Motor Show on Friday, just weeks after its international unveiling in Frankfurt .....
more
New Audi S4 Makes Its Australian Premiere
13th October, 2005
Audi's new S4 will be unveiled for the first time in Australia at
the Australian International Motor Show, ahead of its mid-November 2005 launch .....
more
New Audi A4 2.0 TDI Now Available
13th October, 2005
The 2005 Australian International Motor Show will mark the Australian
launch of Audi's latest hi-tech turbo diesel engine for the best-selling A4 .....
more
Holden's Wild Hot Rod Brings FJ Back to Life
13th October, 2005
A wild 21st Century hot rod reinventing one of Australia ’s most famous
cars, the FJ Holden, was unveiled today at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney .....
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Maybach Exelero Show Car in Sydney
14th October, 2005
The Maybach show car "Exelero" is on display at the Australian
International Motor Show in Sydney .....
more
The New Volkswagen Caddy Life
14th October, 2005
With up to seven seats and two sliding doors, the Volkswagen Caddy Life
opens up a whole new world of practical and exciting people moving innovation in the compact van class .....
more
Saab 9-3 SportCombi Shows Its Face
14th October, 2005
Saab has launched into the premium, mid-size wagon market with the
unveiling of the 9-3 SportCombi for the first time in Australia .....
more
New Volkswagen Beetle Face Lift and TDI
14th October, 2005
The New Beetle receives a subtle re-styling in both the hardtop and the
cabriolet models for summer. In addition New Beetle also receives the option of a TDI (diesel) engine for the first time
..... more
Mitsubishi's Completely New Look for Motor Show
14th October, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors’ stand has a completely new look
for this year’s 2005 Australian International Motor Show, and it is not only due
to the newly released and exciting Mitsubishi 380
..... more
New Peugeot 307 Debuts In Sydney
14th October, 2005
A new look and new features for the new Peugeot 307, which has been launched
at the 2005 Australian International Motor Show
..... more
Nissan Previews 2006 350Z Roadster in Sydney
14th October, 2005
Nissan's iconic 36-year-old flagship sports car, the 350Z, goes on show at the
Australian Motor Show with new features
..... more
New Subaru Liberty GT
16th October, 2005
Subaru Australia is adding a new turbocharged Liberty GT to its performance stable
with the introduction of a variant tuned by Subaru Tecnica International (STI)
..... more
Mazda's Diesel Car Push
16th October, 2005
Mazda announced at the Australian International Motor Show, in Sydney, that
they plan to launch a diesel Mazda 6 next year
..... more
S3X From Daewoo For Holden
16th October, 2005
Holden is showing the striking S3X concept SUV at Sydney's Australian
International Motor Show, as the preview for a Daewoo-sourced seven-seater Holden destined for Australia next year
..... more
New Baby quattro for Audi
16th October, 2005
The 2005 Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) marks the local
introduction of Audi's smallest quattro model – the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro
..... more
Honda's Diversity on Show in Sydney
17th October, 2005
Attractions on Honda's stand at Sydney's Motor Show include the 30th
Anniversary Accord and CR-V Special Edition, the all-new Legend
..... more
New Focus XR5 Turbo to Join Ford Line Up
17th October, 2005
Ford has revealed its latest performance vehicle – the five
cylinder Focus XR5 Turbo, equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox
..... more
New VW Jetta Visits Sydney's Motor Show
17th October, 2005
The new Volkswagen Jetta has just been launched in Europe. Jetta is a sporty
but elegant compact sedan and will be a great value proposition, suiting the Australian market
..... more
Alfa Romeo Brera at Sydney's Motor Show
18th October, 2005
Alfa Romeo has provided a preview of the Alfa Romeo Brera, at
Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show
..... more
FPV Shifts into Top Gear with New BF Range
18th October, 2005
Ford Performance Vehicles unveiled its bold new range of high-performance
vehicles at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show
..... more
Avanti Takes A Big Step With New V-6
18th October, 2005
Georgia (USA) based independent car maker, Avanti Motor Corporation, is
introducing the first Avanti built with a 210 horsepower V-6 engine
..... more
Nissan Show-Cases All-New Navara Dual Cab
19th October, 2005
Nissan's popular Navara line-up of practical and rugged utilities gains
a new look dual cab range with the soon-to-be released D40 Navara
..... more
Toyota Infringement Of Antonov Patents Update
19th October, 2005
Update: The case received its preliminary hearing on 22nd September 2005 having
previously been postponed by the company to allow further negotiations with Toyota
..... more
Start Of Building For New Porsche Museum
19th October, 2005
With the installation of an unusual construction site sign, Dr. Ing. h.c. F.
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, started construction of its new museum
..... more
Japan's Mazda RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited II'
19th October, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of two
upgraded versions of its RX-8 sports car in the Japanese market ..... more
The New Audi S8
19th October, 2005
Distinct sports appeal and supreme comfort – these are the two defining
characteristics of the Audi A8. At the time of its market launch three years ago, this large saloon shot straight
to the top of the luxury segment thanks to its dynamic qualities. The brand with the four-ring emblem is now
unveiling a sporty top model of the very highest calibre in the luxury segment: the new Audi S8 ..... more
Citroen DS Is 50 Years Young
19th October, 2005
Classic car enthusiasts were blowing out the candles last weekend at a
special party to celebrate the 50th birthday of one of the world’s most famous cars, the iconic Citroën DS .....
more
Tokyo Debut For Division Wall Phantom
19th October, 2005
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil at the Tokyo Motor Show a new division
wall package, fitted to an extended wheelbase Phantom .....
more
Nissan Unveils the GT-R PROTO
20th October, 2005
With the launch of the production model just two years away, the
development of the new GT-R has moved ahead again with the revealing of the GT-R PROTO .....
more
Mazda at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show
20th October, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere
of the Mazda SENKU concept vehicle, as well as the Japanese debut of the Mazda MX-Crossport concept .....
more
Volkswagen Wins Grand Challenge 2005
20th October, 2005
Volkswagen won the American Grand Challenge 2005 with a Touareg TDI .....
more
Audi Shooting Brake Concept For Tokyo
20th October, 2005
An Audi sports car of the future may possibly have just started
the journey from drawing board to driveway in the shape of the Audi Shooting Brake Concept, a convention-challenging,
technology-laden design study destined for the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show .....
more
Nissan Tiida To Replace Pulsar
21st October, 2005
Nissan is showing its Pulsar replacement, the all-new Tiida
compact sedan and hatch, at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show .....
more
New Volkswagen Polo
21st October, 2005
The new generation Volkswagen Polo has received a fresh and dynamic
re-design, reflecting a more modern appearance and building upon the Polo’s vivacious and unique shape .....
more
Volkswagen's Latest Hot Hatch
21st October, 2005
Volkswagen Group Australia introduces the latest "Hot Hatch" to the
Volkswagen range and confirms that Australia will be the first country in the world to sell the new Polo GTI .....
more
Honda Sports 4 Concept Car
24th October, 2005
The Sports 4 Concept is Honda's vision of a sports car of the future,
a vehicle that allows anyone, not just expert drivers, to experience a high-performance automobile ..... more
Scottish Sports Car Of The Year
24th October, 2005
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has voted the Mitsubishi Lancer
Evolution IX as Sports Car of the Year 2005 ..... more
All-New Jaguar XK – The Full Story
25th October, 2005
Next year's launch of the all-new Jaguar XK marks a new era
for Jaguar in terms of both design and engineering ..... more
Kia Hatches A New Cerato
25th October, 2005
Kia is looking to boost its Cerato sales in Australia with
the launch of a five door hatch ..... more
Porsche Sells 3,000+ Vehicles In Japan
26th October, 2005
Porsche announced at the Tokyo Motor Show, that customer
deliveries in fiscal year 2004/05 (to 31st July) increased to 3,045 units ..... more
Caterham Dominates Monte Carlo 2005
26th October, 2005
One of the ultimate tests of endurance and reliability, the Monte
Carlo Sports Car Challenge, has been dominated by the legendary Caterham Seven ..... more
Volkswagen Multivan Business
26th October, 2005
The Volkswagen Multivan Business, now available to order,
made its Australian debut at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more
BMW Z4 M Roadster
26th October, 2005
BMW will release its Z4 M Roadster, together with a revised Z4
range, in Australia early next year .....
more
Mastering Germany's Nurburgring In An MX-5
26th October, 2005
Mazda developers fine-tuned the new Mazda MX-5’s chassis systems at Germany’s
legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, pushing components like brakes, tyres and dampers to their limits .....
more
GM Opens Russian R&D Science Office
26th October, 2005
General Motors will open a new R&D science office in Moscow in order to
leverage Russian science institutes and universities on a broad array of technologies .....
more
Bill Ford Hosts Debut Of Ford Fiesta In India
26th October, 2005
Ford Motor Company took another step forward in the important and growing Indian
automotive market .....
more
Extra Spice for Benz A-Class
27th October, 2005
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is sporting a little extra spice with the introduction
of a new sports package .....
more
4MOTION For New Volkswagen Passat
27th October, 2005
The new generation Passat can now be ordered with permanent 4MOTION
four-wheel drive in Europe .....
more
GM's Global Growth Continues
27th October, 2005
General Motors reported calendar year-to-date sales (January - September) of
7,066,774 vehicles around the world – a 3.7 percent increase over 2004 .....
more
Škoda Sales Success
28th October, 2005
Škoda continues its positive sales trend. A total of 369,652 customers
bought Škoda Fabia, Octavia and Superb cars over the first nine months of 2005 .....
more
Porsche Looks For New Record In China
28th October, 2005
Porsche AG, wants to further strengthen its sales success in the
world's most populous country .....
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Thailand Important For Ford's Growth
28th October, 2005
Ford Chairman, Bill Ford shared the
company’s global vision on Innovation when he visited the Ford Jor Charoen
Prachuabkirikhan dealership in Hua Hin, Thailand yesterday .....
more
Volkswagen EcoRacer Concept Car
28th October, 2005
Its basic data: average fuel consumption of 3.4 litres per 100 km, a
top speed of 230 km/h. Its name: EcoRacer .....
more
Chrysler 300C Goes On Sale In Australia
30th October, 2005
Following its success in the US, the Chrysler 300C has arrived in
Australia, priced from $53,990 .....
more
Smart Signs Up For Mitsubishi Engine
30th October, 2005
Mitsubishi and Smart have signed an agreement on engine supply .....
more
Ferrari Completes 25,000 km Tour Of China
31st October, 2005
Ferrari has completed its 25,000 km tour of China, taking two Ferrari 612
Scagliettis to places that rarely see a car .....
more
VW Touareg Tow Ball Down Weight Now 350kg
31st October, 2005
Volkswagen has now increased the tow ball down
weight of the Touareg from 140 kilogrammes to 350 kilogrammes .....
more
Mazda CX-7 Australia Bound
31st October, 2005
The MX-Crossport concept will be displayed at the 2006 Melbourne International
Motor Show, as Mazda Australia has been given the green light to import the all-new crossover SUV, the CX-7 .....
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CLS 55 AMG 'IWC Ingenieur' Sells Out
31st October, 2005
Seven Australians have secured an order for one of the unique
four-door coupes, which were developed by Mercedes-AMG in cooperation with the Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen ..... more
New Sparkle for 2006 Fiesta
31st October, 2005
Ford's small car range, Fiesta, is set to receive a distinctive new look .....
more
Bentley Celebrates The Blue Train Race
1st November, 2005
Some 75 years since the adventurer and Le Mans winner
Woolf Barnato raced and beat the famous Blue Train on its journey across France .....
more
Mini Cooper S With JCW GP Kit
1st November, 2005
From July 2006, the Mini Cooper S with John Cooper Works (JCW) GP Kit will
realise a power output of around 218 bhp .....
more
Alfa Romeo 159 Arrives Mid-2006
1st November, 2005
Due to arrive in Australia next year, the Alfa Romeo 159 is the
latest in a long line of cars produced by Alfa Romeo that have stirred the soul .....
more
Fiat Croma Gets Euro NCAP 5-Star Rating
1st November, 2005
The Fiat Croma has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the
European New Car Assessment Programme crash safety .....
more
Europe's New SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1st November, 2005
SEAT is bolstering its reputation for offering attainable performance cars
with the European launch of the new Leon 2.0 TFSI .....
more
Ford GTX1 Roadster At SEMA
2nd November, 2005
With the 1966 Sebring-winning Ford GTX1 roadster as inspiration, Ford SVT's Kip
Ewing unveiled his take on that legendary racer at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas .....
more
GM'S 2005 SEMA Showcase
2nd November, 2005
GM will make a big impact at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association
(SEMA) show, proving that with the right combination of technology, great products and accessories, it's possible to pack
performance, style and fuel economy into one exciting package .....
more
Hummer To Sponsor Team Dakar USA
2nd November, 2005
Hummer and Robby Gordon Motorsports have joined together to take on the
Dakar Rally, widely considered to be the most grueling off-road race in the world .....
more
Sales of Daewoo-Sourced Vehicles Rise 41%
2nd November, 2005
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) announced
yesterday that 112,631 of the Incheon-based car maker's vehicles were sold globally in October .....
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Range Rover Sport At SEMA
3rd November, 2005
Land Rover North America is presenting the first Range Rover Sport to appear at
the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (SEMA) show, in Las Vegas, USA .....
more
Mitsubishi 380 Most Secure Local Car
3rd November, 2005
Mitsubishi’s all-new large car, the 380, has been announced as the most
secure locally manufactured car by NRMA Insurance in its 2005 Car Theft Ratings just released .....
more
U.S. Debut of 2006 Toyota RAV4
3rd November, 2005
Toyota unveiled the all-new third-generation RAV4 at the 2005 Specialty
Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. We show the first images in Australia .....
more
Audi Hits 4,000 Units in Australia
3rd November, 2005
Following the company’s 10th consecutive month of
record sales, Audi Australia has leapt the 4,000 units year-to-date hurdle following October sales results .....
more
Another Sales Record For Mazda
3rd November, 2005
Mazda Australia has maintained its exceptional sales performance for another
month achieving a record October result of 6,001 retail sales, an increase of 46 per cent from this time last year .....
more
GM Moves to Speed Pontiac Solstice Production
3rd November, 2005
General Motors has announced that it plans to add a third shift at its
Wilmington, Delaware (USA), car assembly plant which currently manufacturers the Pontiac Solstice roadster .....
more
2006 Fiat Punto Grande
3rd November, 2005
Fiat has long been renowned for lifting small cars above the mundane,
turning basic transport into something special, into virtual works of art .....
more
BMW Group Opens Up Indian Market
4th November, 2005
BMW Group has announced
its intention to formally enter the Indian market .....
more
Volkswagen At SEMA 2005
4th November, 2005
Volkswagen of America Inc. has hosted its first display in the 42-year history
of the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) annual exhibition .....
more
China Will Be World's No.1
5th November, 2005
Dr. Feng Fei, an economist at the Development Research Centre of China’s
State Council, has forecast that China will become the world's largest vehicle manufacturer by 2020 .....
more
The Last Rover
5th November, 2005
The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust has discovered the
mystery surrounding the very last car built at the MG Rover Longbridge plant in Birmingham .....
more
Peugeot’s Carbon Sink in the Amazon Forest
5th November, 2005
The CEO of PSA and the Director of France’s Office National des Forêts
(ONF), traveled to the São Nicolau tree farm in Brazil for a review of their experimental carbon sink project .....
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Strong Demand For Boxster In North America
6th November, 2005
Porsche’s sports cars posted another considerable increase in
sales in October 2005. The strongest rise in Boxster shipments was recorded in North America .....
more
Industry Gears Up For End Of Year Sales Push
6th November, 2005
Australian motor vehicle sales dropped slightly in October, interrupting a
run of record monthly results that have pushed the market to new heights this year .....
more
Mercedes-Benz in New Dimensions
7th November, 2005
This new model is now available in the B 200 and B 200 TURBO variants in
Mercedes-Benz showrooms around the country .....
more
Volkswagen Caddy Life + Weekender Package
7th November, 2005
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting
a new concept in leisure travel - the Weekender Package .....
more
Volkswagen Kombi Beach
7th November, 2005
Volkswagen’s new Kombi Beach will strike a familiar note with Volkswagen
enthusiasts. This four-seater, based on Volkswagen’s T5 Multivan, quickly converts to a day-trip or overnight camper .....
more
Volkswagen California and California 4MOTION
7th November, 2005
The Volkswagen California has been synonymous with freedom and leisure since the
late fifties. Many other car manufacturers have tried to copy the original, but none have succeeded in capturing the true
essence of the ‘VW Bus’, nor its derivative, the all inclusive, kitchen sink as standard, Volkswagen Camper .....
more
Holden Barina Ushers in New Era
7th November, 2005
Holden is set to shift the balance in Australia ’s light car market with a
new Barina starting below $13,000 with air conditioning as standard .....
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Mitsubishi 380 ‘On Track’
7th November, 2005
Mitsubishi’s all-new 380 sedan is ‘on track’ after its release at Sydney's
Motor Show. Although it was only a couple of weeks since the car’s release 2,186 cars have been wholesaled in that time .....
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Honda at SEMA 2005
8th November, 2005
Honda showed more than 50 vehicles at this year's SEMA
show in Las Vegas, including nineteen 2006 Civic Si coupes .....
more
Mercedes ML 320 CDI Arrives
8th November, 2005
The all new V6 diesel-powered ML 320 CDI is now available in Mercedes-Benz
showrooms across the country, priced from $82,900 .....
more
Volvo At SEMA
8th November, 2005
Volvo Cars of North America pulled the covers off two new concept
cars at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week .....
more
Summer School Chevrolet Chevelle
8th November, 2005
Their (the students) goal: have it (a '70 Chevelle) ready in time
to be revealed in the GM display at the 2005 SEMA show in Las Vegas .....
more
Honda Passion Shines Through
8th November, 2005
After months of searching and assessing candidates
Honda has found the most passionate Honda motor vehicle owner in Australia .....
more
Fiat and Ford Sign Small Cars Agreement
8th November, 2005
Fiat and Ford announced yesterday that they have signed a definitive agreement
to cooperate on the joint development and production of vehicles in the European small car (sub-B) segment .....
more
Best October For Chrysler Jeep In 4 Years
9th November, 2005
Capping off five consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains, Chrysler
Jeep achieved its best October performance since 2001 .....
more
Twenty Four Million Golfs
9th November, 2005
The world’s 24 millionth Golf was produced yesterday at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg.
The anniversary model is a 2.0 litre TDI, 103 kW Golf Comfortline in tornado red .....
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Mazda Roadster Wins Japan Car of The Year
9th November, 2005
Mazda announced today that the Mazda Roadster, known as the
MX-5 in overseas markets, has won the Japan Car of the Year Award for 2005-2006 .....
more
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters
9th November, 2005
Australian customers snapped up more than 1,000 second-generation
Mercedes-Benz SLK roadsters in the car’s first year on sale .....
more
Ford Unveils America's New V-6 Engine
10th November, 2005
Ford yesterday unveiled its new 3.5-litre V-6 engine, a more powerful
and cleaner engine that, eventually, will be under the bonnet of one in five Ford products in North America .....
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Europe's VW Touareg W12 Sport Edition
10th November, 2005
A sporting look and dynamic performance with outstanding comfort. The Touareg
W12 Sport Edition with an extensive package of equipment is available now in Europe .....
more
Mitsubishi Upgrades Outlander & Pajero
11th November, 2005
Two of Mitsubishi’s popular models – Outlander and Pajero – have received
upgrades to enhance their popularity .....
more
Duke of York Visits Bentley Motors
11th November, 2005
Bentley Motors welcomed HRH Duke of York to their factory yesterday, in his
capacity as Special Representative for UK Trade and Investment .....
more
Award For Fiat Punto Grande
11th November, 2005
The Fiat Punto Grande has won a “2005 Golden Steering Wheel”, one of
Germany’s most prestigious automotive prizes .....
more
Audi: Sweaty Overalls Off, Italian Fashion On
11th November, 2005
Following a gruelling season of the German Touring Car Masters series (DTM),
Audi drivers swapped their sweaty racing overalls for renowned Italian fashion label, René Lezard .....
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UK Crackdown On The Uninsured
11th November, 2005
In the UK, tough new enforcement action to crackdown on uninsured
drivers has been unveiled. From yesterday, police forces across the UK can use automatic number plate
recognition cameras to spot and ultimately seize and destroy cars being driven without insurance .....
more
UK Requires 5% Renewable Fuel By 2010
13th November, 2005
The UK's Transport Secretary has announced new measures to make transport
fuels 'greener' by requiring 5% of all fuel sold on UK forecourts to come from a renewable source by 2010 .....
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Ford Drives UK Transport Secretary
13th November, 2005
The Ford Focus Flex Fuel Vehicle was the UK's Transport Secretary's
chosen car to travel to the Environment Friendly Vehicle Conference, .....
more
Peugeot Welcomes UK Bio-Fuel initiative
13th November, 2005
Peugeot is keen to make customers aware that their HDi diesel cars are
already capable of operating on this environmentally friendly fuel .....
more
New Fiat Ducato SWB Delivers For $35,990
14th November, 2005
The Fiat Ducato van range has proven to be a success in
Australia, with sales up 62 per cent so far this year and 80 per cent in October alone .....
more
Porsche To Build New Drive Centre
14th November, 2005
The town council of Weissach authorised the application for planning
permission by Porsche AG, for a new drive centre .....
more
DaimlerChrsyler Selling Mitsubishi Shares
14th November, 2005
DaimlerChrysler AG has agreed to sell its remaining equity interest in
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) .....
more
Suzuki Swift: A Whole Lot of Fun!!!
14th November, 2005
Suzuki’s popular small car, the Swift has been awarded "Most Fun to
Drive" at the annual Japanese Car Of The Year awards for 2005-2006 .....
more
Mercedes-Benz G-Class To Continue
14th November, 2005
DaimlerChrysler will continue to produce the G-Class in the
coming years and the hot version, the G 55 AMG may come to Australia .....
more
Renault Clio III: Car of the Year 2006
15th November, 2005
The Renault Clio III has been voted Car of the Year 2006. This is the
sixth time Renault has won this prestigious and much-coveted award .....
more
Porsche: Turbo Driving Force
15th November, 2005
The very concept of turbocharger technology is linked inseparably with the name
Porsche and the Porsche brand .....
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Grand Sports Tourer Gets AMG Makeover
15th November, 2005
The new Mercedes-Benz Grand Sports Tourer (the R-Class), due to arrive in
Australia next year, has been given an AMG makeover .....
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Honda Achieves a Sales Milestone
16th November, 2005
After record sales in 2003 and 2004 Honda Australia announced yesterday
it has achieved another milestone, selling its 40,000th vehicle in one year for the first time .....
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New Audi S4 Launched in Australia
16th November, 2005
The new Audi S4, now in its third generation, is instantly recognisable thanks
to a completely new exterior design and a dynamic front end dominated by the brand’s formal design idiom, the single-frame
grille ..... more
Mika Häkkinen Continues in The 2006 DTM
17th November, 2005
Mika Häkkinen has extended his contract and will race again in the 2006 DTM,
Mercedes-Benz Motorsport announced this week .....
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Green Light For New Audi R8 Sports Car
17th November, 2005
It’s official. The new 2007 sports car from Audi has been named the Audi R8 .....
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Repsol Team Takes Win in UAE Desert
17th November, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Repsol Team driver Stéphane Peterhansel and co-driver
Jean-Paul Cottret clinched their third UAE Desert Challenge victory in four years .....
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Porsche Again Makes A Record Profit
17th November, 2005
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG turned in the highest profit in its
corporate history during the 2004/05 fiscal year .....
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Ford Invention Wins Award
17th November, 2005
The UK's Autocar magazine has presented Ford with the "Idea Of The Year Award"
for its Easy Fuel Concept, a simple device that prevents drivers from accidentally filling their diesel car with petrol
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New Volkswagen Passat Clinches Prestigious Award
17th November, 2005
Upholding the tradition of all its predecessor generations, the new Passat again
takes the honours as winner of the Bild am Sonntag newspaper’s “Goldenes Lenkrad” (golden steering wheel) award .....
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Monster Miles for Micro Car
18th November, 2005
A Smart Fortwo (is it For Two or is it Fort Wo?) has clocked up over
half a million kilometres, equal to more than 13 times around the equator .....
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Suzuki Swift: Awarded RJC 2006 Car of The Year
18th November, 2005
Suzuki's popular compact car, the Swift has taken out top honours at the
prestigious Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC), 2006 Car of the Year awards .....
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Mazda Chief Named RJC Person of The Year
18th November, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation’s President and CEO, Hisakazu Imaki, was named 2006
Person of the Year by the Automotive Researchers’ & Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC) .....
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Cadillac Wins Manufacturers’ Titles
18th November, 2005
With a total of four victories, two pole positions and nine podium finishes,
the CTS-V racers of Team Cadillac claimed a clean sweep of both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships in the
SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT series .....
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Bionic Car Laps Mercedes-Benz World
21st November, 2005
Mercedes-Benz 'Bionic Car' completed the first lap of one of the tracks at the
'Mercedes-Benz World' site at Brooklands .....
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New 2.0 TDI Engine For Audi A4 Range
21st November, 2005
Audi’s new A4 2.0 TDI with 7-step multitronic, priced at $56,990, is now available
in Australia .....
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Volvo Cars – 40 Years In Ghent
21st November, 2005
Forty years ago this month, Volvo started producing cars in Ghent, Belgium .....
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Volkswagen Touareg Experience 360° Back
22nd November, 2005
After travelling 76,451 kilometres, through 26 countries and six continents, one
of the most exciting adventures of our time has come to a close: the Touareg experience 360° – a journey round
the world in the Volkswagen Touareg .....
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Mitsubishi 380 Wins Best Large Car Award
23rd November, 2005
The newly released Mitsubishi 380 has added another prestigious award to its
growing trophy cabinet with the announcement yesterday that it has been awarded Australia's Best Cars "Best Large Car" .....
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Volkswagen CrossPolo
23rd November, 2005
This attractive and progressive Volkswagen has running gear raised by 15 millimetres,
new 17-inch alloy wheels, robust bolt-on parts in a contrasting colour and re-designed bumpers in off-road style .....
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More Success for Ford in Best Car Awards
23rd November, 2005
Australia's state motoring organisations have named Ford as winner in
two categories in, what they call, 'Australia's Best Cars' .....
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CLK-Class Named Australia’s Best Sports Car
23rd November, 2005
The CLK-Class has won honours at the annual Australia’s Best Cars
Awards, with judges voting it the best sports car over $57,000 .....
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Subaru Liberty Wins Australia’s Best Cars Award
23rd November, 2005
The Subaru Liberty 3.0R has been named Australia’s Best Luxury
Car under $57,000, by Australia’s combined motoring organisations
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Honda Stars In Australia's Best Cars Awards
23rd November, 2005
Honda has been named twice in the 'Australia’s Best Cars' awards, with the Accord
Euro winning the Best Mid-Size car over $28,000 segment and the Odyssey Luxury taking the Best People Mover
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Audi A6 TDI Is Australia's Best Luxury Car
23rd November, 2005
Audi’s A6 3.0-litre TDI has won ‘Best Luxury Car over $57,000’ at the
annual Australia’s Best Cars awards. This is the third consecutive year that Audi has won ‘Best Luxury Car’ .....
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Mercedes-Benz Confirms Diesel Expansion Plans
24th November, 2005
Mercedes-Benz, the brand that seven decades ago introduced the
world’s first diesel passenger car, has announced its intention of doubling the availability of diesel
models in Australia over the next twelve months .....
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50% of Volkswagen Golf Sales TDI (Diesel)
24th November, 2005
For the first time, in the months of September and
October, over 50% of all Golf models retailed were TDI .....
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German Debut For Volkswagen Race Touareg 2
24th November, 2005
The new Race Touareg 2, with which Volkswagen will compete in the 2006 Dakar
Rally, will be unveiled to the public in Germany at the world’s largest exhibition for sports cars
and tuning specialists, the Essen Motor Show .....
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Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart Bids
For Sixth Successive Dakar Rally Win
24th November, 2005
The Mitsubishi Motors factory team has entered four cars in the 2006 Dakar
Rally, as it bids to become the first team in history to win six successive Dakar rallies .....
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Land Rover Announced as Best Cars Winner
24th November, 2005
Land Rover has accepted the prestigious BEST CARS "Best All Terrain
4WD" award for Discovery 3 Td V6 as announced at a ceremony held at the RACV in Melbourne .....
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VW Golf GTI Wins
25th November, 2005
On the back of what has been a very successful
period since the launch in May of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, it has been awarded Australia's
Best Car in the category of Best Sports Car Under $57,000 .....
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BMW Confirms Z4 Coupé for Australia
25th November, 2005
BMW Group Australia has confirmed it will bring the just announced Z4 Coupé
and Z4 M Coupé to Australia in the second half of 2006 .....
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Top Safety Rating For Saab Active Head Restraints
25th November, 2005
Saab vehicles have been awarded top marks for neck
injury protection by the UK’s Thatcham insurance research centre .....
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Melbourne's Suzuki Night Markets
25th November, 2005
Suzuki Australia have joined the organisers of Melbourne's Wednesday evening
market, in an sponsorship deal earning the car manufacturer naming rights to the 'Suzuki Night Market' .....
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Mazda Bravo Gets More Grunt
25th November, 2005
Mazda’s rugged B Series Bravo range has expanded with Freestyle and Dual
Cab models now available with a powerful 154 kilowatt 4.0-litre V6 engine .....
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