Volkswagen Touareg R5 TDI
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GLOBAL ROAD SAFETY PARTNERSHIP
31st December, 2004
Seven of the world’s largest automotive and oil companies have announced a collaborative five-year, $10 million (USD) project to reduce road traffic fatalities in developing countries ..... more

Audi A3 Sportback: The Sky is the Limit
30th December, 2004
Audi's new A3 Sportback, which is due for Australian release in February 2005, now lets in more light with the 'open sky system' ..... more

Maserati Counts the Awards for 2004
30th December, 2004
The year 2004 has been special for Maserati, not only in terms of sales but also thanks to a plethora of awards by leading international car magazines ..... more

Holden Export Programme Expands To China
29th December, 2004
Holden is preparing to export the Statesman and Caprice to China in 2005. The big Australian built cars will be known as Buick Royaum in China ..... more

Mercedes-Benz CL remains best-selling luxury coupe
28th December, 2004
In the fifth year of its lifecycle, the CL-Class is still a success story ..... more

Bentley to Produce the Most Exclusive Limousine
27th December, 2004
Bentley Motors has confirmed the unique Arnage Limousine concept, created by its Bentley Mulliner coachbuilding division for the 2004 Geneva Motor Show will be put into limited production ..... more

Alfa Romeo GT JTS
20th December, 2004
The GTV has gone but now we see a $64,950 version of the GT coupe added to the Alfa range. The Alfa Romeo GT JTS Selespeed will be available next month ..... more

Audi Launches Ultimate TT Variant
16th December, 2004
Audi is presenting its TT Coupe for the first time in Australia with a six-cylinder engine and innovative transmission technology ..... more

Volkswagen Passat for 2005
15th December, 2004
Volkswagen has released the first pictures of the sixth-generation Passat, ahead of its public debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. Naturally, Next Car is the first media outlet in Australia to publish the pictures ..... more

Rolls-Royce wins with innovative airbag concept
14th December, 2004
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' innovative passenger airbag concept has won the Society of Plastics' Engineers' (SPE) Grand Innovation Award ..... more

BMW M6
14th December, 2004
The first details of the 2006 BMW M6 have been announced. The Next Car Team is first with the news in Australia ... again! Powered by a 5-litre V10, the M6 can do 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds ..... more

Honda MDX Gets Curtain Airbags in '05 Update
13th December, 2004
Honda has added greater value to its luxury SUV, the MDX, with more equipment and revised styling for 2005 ..... more

BMW 3 Series Convertible upgrade
13th December, 2004
BMW will add another member to the 3 Series Convertible in April 2005, making the drop-top even more special ..... more

Mercedes-Benz M-class for 2005
13th December, 2004
The 2nd generation M-class will debut next month at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show. Three of the four engines available for the 2005 model are hot off the press and outstrip the output and torque of the power units for the outgoing model to the tune of up to 38 per cent ..... more

Alfa Romeo Spider Comes To The End Of The Road
12th December, 2004
Production of the Alfa Romeo Spider has ceased. The last of this model is still available in Australia whilst stocks remain ..... more

Volkswagen Touareg R5 TDI
12th December, 2004
Volkswagen’s multi award-winning Touareg lineup has been expanded with the arrival of a new five-cylinder turbo diesel model called the R5 TDI, which is priced from $69,900 ..... more

Land Rover Discovery 3 wins ..... again!
8th December, 2004
Land Rover's all-new Discovery 3 scooped its third accolade of 2004 at the recent Top Gear awards, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson in London ..... more

Porsche Reveals The New 911 Carrera Cabriolets
8th December, 2004
Porsche will introduce the 911 Carrera Cabriolet and the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet throughout Europe on 2nd April 2005 ..... more

Glasgow Audi ..... the world's largest Audi dealership
6th December, 2004
The largest Audi dealership in the world has opened in Glasgow, Scotland ..... more

Record Sales For Maserati in Australia
6th December, 2004
Maserati monthly sales reached an all time high last month in Australia with 18 deliveries ..... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Range Rover Sport First Images
25th November, 2004
The Range Rover Sport, an all-new sports tourer SUV from Land Rover, is the best-performing and best-handling vehicle that the 4WD manufacturer has ever built. And it'll be here in late 2005 ..... more

Mazda Launches RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited'
24th November, 2004
Mazda Launches RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited' Special Edition in Japan with upgrades inside and out ..... more

Chrysler 300C is 2005 Motor Trend Car of the Year
24th November, 2004
The 2005 Chrysler 300C, which will be go on sale in Australia late next year, has won the 2005 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year award in USA ..... more

Chrysler Firepower Concept
22nd November, 2004
Chrysler USA produces yet another concept car. The Firepower has a 6.1 litre V8 ..... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jaguar Wins 2 Awards In Scotland
12th November, 2004
The Jaguar X-TYPE Estate and S-TYPE Diesel both received awards at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards ..... more

Discovery 3 Wins Scottish 4x4 Of The Year Award
12th November, 2004
Off-road vehicles usually provide on-road compromises but the Scottish 4x4/SUV of the year proves that there's an exception to every rule ..... more

Aston Martin Racing Unveils The DBR9
11th November, 2004
Aston Martin Racing has unveiled the DBR9, which will spearhead the British marque’s return to international motor racing in 2005 ..... more

A new convertible for Rolls-Royce
11th November, 2004
Rolls-Royce has announced a new convertible will be added to its line-up in 2007 ..... more

Audi Unveils Images of New A6 Avant
9th November, 2004
Audi has unveiled the first images of its elegant and versatile new A6 Avant in Europe. With countless innovations, a high standard of comfort and luxurious equipment, the Audi A6 Avant is poised to extend its lead within its competitive field ..... more

Vehicle Sales Racing Towards A New Record
7th November, 2004
Booming sales of four-wheel-drives, luxury cars and light commercial vehicles have pushed Australian motor vehicle sales to another record monthly result ..... more

Land Rover Discovery 3 has its first delivery
3rd November, 2004
The first retail delivery of the new Land Rover Discovery 3 has occurred in a most unusual manner in Belfast (Northern Ireland) ..... more

Aston Martin Engine Plant Opens
2nd November, 2004
All engines for the Aston Martin range – Vanquish S, DB9 and V8 Vantage (due for launch in mid-2005) - will be produced at a new plant in Germany ..... more

Chrysler Voyager for 2005
1st November, 2004
After more than 20 years of leadership of the people-mover market worldwide and over 10 million versions sold, Chrysler introduces the 2005 Chrysler Voyager ..... more

Volkswagen Passat Wagon Gets the Job done
1st November, 2004
Already the best-selling company car in Germany, Volkswagen’s Passat Wagon provides a luxurious alternative for Australian motorists whose needs dictate a little extra space ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Roadshow in WA
31st October, 2004
An opportunity exists for locals in WA's south-west to see a display of Mercedes-Benz products which is touring the region for the next fortnight ..... more

Jaguar X-TYPE Sports Pack
28th October, 2004
A stylish new interpretation of the X-TYPE has been unveiled by Jaguar Australia. The addition of a sports pack gives the X-TYPE a sporty differentiation targeted at the younger buyer ..... more

Volvo XC70
28th October, 2004
The Volvo all-wheel-drive wagon offers a combination of talents which makes it the perfect vehicle for urban to adventure travels ..... more

BMW 3-series for 2005
27th October, 2004
Admirers of BMW's compact sports sedan will cheer the arrival of the all-new E90 3 Series next year ..... more

HSV GTS-R
26th October, 2004
It made its debut at Sydney's Motor Show and the question is ..... when does it appear in reality? ..... more

Aston Martin delivery methods
22nd October, 2004
One company handles Aston Martin distribution ..... more

Bentley Continental GT for 2005
20th October, 2004
Keeping the Continental GT fresh must be the best job in the world. Even though there are no peers, here's what Bentley has done to keep it in front ..... more

Jaguar XK for 2005
20th October, 2004
Jaguar’s XK sports cars have consistently set the benchmark when it comes to blending luxury, performance and grand touring ability ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SL "Edition 50"
20th October, 2004
The 50th anniversary of the legendary SL-Class sports car is being celebrated (in Europe) by the introduction an exclusive limited model, the “Edition 50" ..... more

Volvo V70 wagon
20th October, 2004
Arriving for 2005 is a further-refined Volvo V70 wagon with emphasis on enhanced comfort and driving properties. Priced from $61,950 ..... more

Jeep Grand Cherokee Navigator Pack
20th October, 2004
Jeep has launched a Navigator pack for the Grand Cherokee.  The pack adds more than $3,500 of extra value at no cost ..... more

Rolls Royce at Sydney's Motor Show
20th October, 2004
Two R-Rs appeared at the Australian International Motor Show. The 100EX concept car and a production Phantom were displayed ..... more

Bentley Arnage
19th October, 2004
Details of the revised Arnage range for 2005 have been announced. Prices are not yet available ..... more

Maybach 62
19th October, 2004
The luxury automobile brand Maybach unveiled one of its two saloons at Sydney's Motor Show ..... more

High-Tech Engine Joins Mercedes-Benz E-Class Line-up
19th October, 2004
The E-Class is now set to benefit from an even wider range of engines: customers can now specify the 120kW supercharged engine ..... more

Mazda RX-8 Number 100,000 Rolls Out
19th October, 2004
100,000 Mazda RX-8s have rolled off the Ujina No.1 final assembly line near Mazda's headquarters ..... more

Volvo S60
18th October, 2004
The enhanced design in combination with improved driving properties make the S60 an even more attractive choice for those looking for a sporting sedan ..... more

Noble M12 GTO 3R
17th October, 2004
On display at Sydney's Motor Show is the Noble M12 GTO-3R, a British supercar which is about to become available in Australia at $199,990 ..... more

Pagani Zonda
15th October, 2004
A Mercedes-Benz/AMG 7.3 litre V12 powers this supercar of supercars. Price is in the $1.2 million to $1.4 million range, plus on-road costs (of course) ..... more

Saab 9-3 Sporthatch Concept Car
15th October, 2004
This concept car is designed for those with active, outdoor lifestyles who seek a sporty and rewarding driving experience with the versatility they need ..... more

Volkswagen Phaeton
14th October, 2004
The new VW Phaeton features a V8 engine and all-wheel drive and its on display at Sydney's Motor Show ..... more

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG
14th October, 2004
Following its debut at Sydney's Motor Show, the biturbo SL 65 AMG is now available in Australia for less than half-a-million dollars ..... more

Audi Launches The New A6 Executive Saloon
12th October, 2004
The new A6 is now available in Australia. Prices range from $83,900 to $151,950 ..... more

Ford GT at AIMS
11th October, 2004
America's new supercar, the Ford GT, is making its first public appearance in Australia at Sydney's Motor Show ..... more

Land Rover Discovery 3 at AIMS
11th October, 2004
Motor Show attendees have an opportunity to see the all-new Discovery 3 prior to its early 2005 Australian release ..... more

Jaguar S-Type  - V6 Diesel Power
10th October, 2004
At Sydney's Motor Show, Jaguar are displaying the R-D6 concept, featuring a new V6 diesel engine. This new diesel engine is also in the new S-Type which is expected here in mid-2005 ..... more

Mazda RX-8 Motorsport Concept
9th October, 2004
Guy Sebastian unveiled, for Mazda Australia, the first of its  "extreme cars", a turbocharged RX-8 Motorsport Concept, at Sydney's Motor Show ..... more

MG ZS 180
8th October, 2004
The MG ZS 180 is now available from $39,990 following its release at Sydney's Motor Show. This 2.5 litre V6 sports saloon rockets 0/100 km/h in 7.4 seconds ..... more

Mazda Ibuki at 2004 AIMS
8th October, 2004
The Ibuki is a concept car which hints at the next MX-5 and it's on display in Sydney ..... more

Nissan Murano on display at AIMS
7th October, 2004
Nissan's new all-wheel drive crossover vehicle, the Murano, is on show in Sydney. It'll be available in Australia mid-2005 ..... more

Chrysler at Australian International Motor Show
6th October, 2004
Crossfire Roadster and 300C light up the Chrysler stand at Australian International Motor Show ..... more

Morgan News
5th October, 2004
Changes to Australian distribution have been announced and we have an update on Roadster sales ..... more

Saab 9-3 crash test
5th October, 2004
Saab’s “real-life safety” philosophy has earned the 9-3 Sport Saloon a “Double Best Pick” designation from IIHS in the US ..... more

Dodge Charger
5th October, 2004
On 5th June we disclosed that Daimler Chrysler USA will have a muscle car next year. And now we have the first sketch ..... more

Audi Heads for the Heart
1st October, 2004
The success of the brand new Audi A6 model is a vital step in Audi’s luxury market plans and the carmaker has taken a new tack with its launch advertising campaign embracing the emotional rather than rational approach ..... more