2005 Audi S4 cabriolet
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Volvo Enhances XC70 and XC90 All-Wheel-Drive Range
31st March, 2005
Volvo Car Australia is improving the value equation of its XC70 wagon and seven-seat XC90 within the luxury SUV market segment ..... more

Enhanced Standard Equipment for Mercedes-Benz
31st March, 2005
Mercedes-Benz has announced it is enhancing standard equipment levels across three of its popular model classes ..... more

Jaguar Super V8 Portfolio
26th March, 2005
Jaguar has confirmed it will introduce an exclusive new model to top its XJ luxury sedan range ..... more

Alfa Romeo Sets The Best Time In The Monza Tests
25th March, 2005
Two days of tests took place at Monza in preparation for the first round in the World Touring Car Championship, which will get underway on 10th April ..... more

Aston Martin Racing's DBR9 Triumphs In Sebring Debut
25th March, 2005
Aston Martin Racing’s all-new DBR9 took a surprise GT1 class victory and fourth place overall in its debut race in the gruelling 53rd Annual 12 Hours of Sebring ..... more

Alfa Romeo Readies For WTCC
23rd March, 2005
Yesterday, Alfa Romeo launched its bid to win the inaugural World Touring Car Championship at Monza race track near Milan ..... more

Mercedes-Benz B-Class
23rd March, 2005
Production of a second model line, the B-Class has began at the Rastatt plant. The new B-Class is expected in Australia in mid-2006 ..... more

German Driving Experts Prefer MG
21st March, 2005
Specialist driver training centres in Germany will teach advanced handling skills using MG cars ..... more

Chrysler Confirms Crossfire SRT-6 for Australia
21st March, 2005
Chrysler today confirmed that the high performance Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 will be sold in Australia later this year, in both Coupe and Roadster versions ..... more

Sprintex Supercharge the MG ZT V8
14th March, 2005
Sprintex will show a supercharged MG sedan at the 2005 Adelaide Motor Show. The MG ZT 360 is a supercharged V8 developed by Sprintex Superchargers for sale in Australia ..... more

Audi A6 Wins European "Auto1" Award
11th March, 2005
The Audi A6 now has another feather in its cap following the recent announcement that the luxury executive saloon has won Europe’s  "Auto1" 2005 title ..... more

Chrysler 300C SRT8
8th March, 2005
An export version of the Chrysler 300C SRT8 has been shown in Geneva. Will it come to Australia in 2006? We predict "YES" ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Museum
8th March, 2005
With 435 days before the opening of the new Mercedes-Benz Museum ..... more

Leaper on the Prowl
8th March, 2005
Jaguar’s famous Leaper is back where it belongs – on the bonnet of Jaguar saloons in Australia ..... more

Alfa Romeo 157 GTA Monza
8th March, 2005
To mark the 80th anniversary of Alfa Romeo winning the very first Grand Prix Championship in 1925, Alfa Romeo has launched a limited edition of its high performance Alfa Romeo 147 GTA ..... more

Range Rover Vogue for 2006
8th March, 2005
The Range Rover for 2006 is the most refined, most luxurious and most powerful Range Rover ever. Two new petrol engines – including a powerful supercharged 4.2-litre – are complemented by fresh exterior design details, a quieter interior and a profusion of new technology ..... more

BMW 530i Touring Prices Announced
6th March, 2005
BMW has announced pricing for the 530i Touring ..... more

Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum Edition Debuts In Melbourne
6th March, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors’ latest limited edition – the Pajero Platinum Edition – made its first appearance at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Honda Sports Concept On Display In Melbourne
6th March, 2005
Honda is showing a sleek, high-tech sports concept at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show. There is no suggestion that this car will become the basis for a new NSX ..... more

Ford Fairlane & LTD Pricing Announced
5th March, 2005
Ford Australia released pricing details of its new BA Fairlane MkII range at the Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

HSV SV6000 Launched At Melbourne Motor Show
4th March, 2005
The limited edition HSV SV6000 was unveiled at the Melbourne International Motor Show yesterday ..... more

New High-Performance Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
4th March, 2005
Mercedes-AMG unveiled the new high-performance SLK 55 AMG at this year’s Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

BMW 3-series - E90
3rd March, 2005
BMW confirmed it will launch the new 3 Series Sedan in June 2005, following the debut of the new model at the Melbourne Motor Show today ..... more

The New Audi S4 Cabriolet – Oozing Style & Sportiness
3rd March, 2005
Another Audi sports model with a strong personality is about to leap from the starting grid in Australia. The Audi S4 Cabriolet made its debut at the Melbourne Motor Show today ..... more

Aussie Alfa Engine Revealed In Geneva
3rd March, 2005
The world has had its first glimpse of the Australian-made V6 engine that will be found in future Alfa Romeo models with the launch of the all-new Alfa Romeo 159 ..... more

The New Maybach 57 S
2nd March, 2005
The new Maybach 57 S (the S stands for  "Special") will be celebrating its world premiere at the 75th Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Range Rover Sport
2nd March, 2005
The Range Rover Sport, an all-new sports tourer SUV from Land Rover, is the best-performing and best-handling vehicle that the renowned sport-utility vehicle manufacturer has ever built ..... more

Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2nd March, 2005
Aston Martin unveiled the production version of its eagerly awaited V8 Vantage at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. Aston Martin now has three distinct models in their line-up, the flagship Vanquish S, the elegant DB9 and the new model, the agile V8 Vantage ..... more

Alluring CLS-Class Set for Motor Show Debut
2nd March, 2005
Mercedes-Benz will use the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show to unveil a new and totally distinctive model series – the new CLS-Class four-door Coupé ..... more

Audi S4 Cabriolet Makes its National Debut
2nd March, 2005
Audi's long-awaited S4 Cabriolet makes its national debut at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

BMW M Power: Performance and Pleasure
27th February, 2005
BMW Group Australia has announced pricing and specification of the new E60 series M5 ..... more

Mercedes-Benz E350
27th February, 2005
Output, torque, fuel consumption, comfort and exhaust emissions – these were the task areas – all of them equally important – during the development of the V6 engine in the new E 350 ..... more

Rolls Royce Phantom With Extended Wheelbase
25th February, 2005
The new Phantom with an extended wheelbase will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show on 1st March 2005 ..... more

New Audi A4 Launched in Australia
25th February, 2005
The new generation Audi A4 has been launched in Australia, bristling with the latest technology available from the Ingolstadt-based German luxury carmaker ..... more

Chrysler at Melbourne International Motor Show
24th February, 2005
Chrysler will display the North American Car of the Year, the Chrysler 300C at the Melbourne International Motor Show, 3rd-14th March, 2005 ..... more

VW Touareg Becomes The Altitude World Record Holder
24th February, 2005
Where others fail, the Volkswagen Touareg just keeps going up and up – to an altitude of 6080 metres ..... more

Morgan Concept Car
24th February, 2005
Next week, Morgan will display a new concept car at the 100th Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Porsche Cayman
24th February, 2005
A new Porsche sports car will debut later this year. The 'Next Car' team is the first Australian media outlet to publish preliminary details ..... more

Audi to Show New RS 4 Super Car in  Melbourne
23rd February, 2005
Audi Australia will unveil the new Audi RS 4 super car at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show on 3rd March 2005 ..... more

Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Sports Coupe
23rd February, 2005
Nissan Australia has announced the arrival of a new 350Z variant, the 35th Anniversary 350Z sports coupe, boasting enhanced performance and redesigned alloy wheels.  At the same time, the entire 350Z coupe and roadster range has received specification upgrades for 2005 ..... more

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
23rd February, 2005
The new Bentley Continental Flying Spur makes its international debut at the Geneva Salon on 1st March and will begin its global roll-out from April 2005 ..... more

Alfa Romeo 159
22nd February, 2005
As expected, the 'Next Car' team presents Australia's first story with images on the new Alfa Romeo 159 ..... by the way, the numbers 157 and 158 have been lost! ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz A-Class
22nd February, 2005
Mercedes-Benz is opening up the next chapter in the A-Class story by launching a new model boasting even greater appeal and innovative flair at this year’s Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... 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

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

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

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... 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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

Jaguar Australia - Pricing Announcement
3rd February, 2005
Jaguar Australia is pleased to announce recommended retail vehicle prices, effective 1st February, 2005 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... more

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 ..... 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

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

"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 ..... 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 ..... 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

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

What's Coming In 2005?
18th January, 2005
We look at what is new for 2005 for the Australian market (industry wide) ..... more

Jaguar's Best Ever Year in Europe
14th January, 2005
Jaguar sales for 2004 globally reached 118,918 - the second biggest volume year in the company's history. Sales in Europe and the UK reached record levels with Jaguar's introduction of diesel and Estate models ..... more

Volvo Cars Declares the Environment a Top Priority
13th January, 2005
"Safe mobility needs to be enlarged from the protection of occupants and other road users in collisions to include personal health for all road users and to offer them sustainable mobility solutions," says Hans-Olov Olsson, of Volvo Cars ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 12/1/05
12th January, 2005
Motorcyclists charged with speeding – M2 ..... Fatal truck crash - Urana ..... Retrieval operation begins after truck crash - Adelong ..... more

Land Rover Reveals The Range Rover Sport
11th January, 2005
Just 12 months after revealing the Range Stormer concept car at the NAIAS in 2004, Land Rover is back this year with a remarkable and updated product range, comprising three new products not seen before at Detroit ..... more

Chrysler/Jeep Show off Concepts at Detroit Motor Show
11th January, 2005
The Chrysler Group continued its rich history of innovative and exciting concepts when it revealed the rugged Jeep Gladiator and dynamic Chrysler Firepower concepts in Detroit ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 11/1/05
11th January, 2005
Dubbo man seven times PCA limit ..... Woman dies in two-car crash - Lapstone ..... more

Centenary Year Confirms Rolls-Royce Renaissance
11th January, 2005
Strong demand for Phantom has confirmed its position as leader of the super-luxury saloon market ..... more

Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe Concept
11th January, 2005
Jaguar has revealed its exciting new sports show car, the Advanced Lightweight Coupe at the Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Audi Allroad quattro Concept
10th January, 2005
Audi is proudly unveiling the Allroad quattro concept at this year's North American International Automobile Show in Detroit ..... more

Charger Returns to the Stage at Detroit Motor Show
10th January, 2005
Charger, one of the biggest names in Australian muscle car history, returned when the Chrysler Group showed off their latest car at the Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Land Rover's 5th Consecutive Year Of Growth In U.K.
9th January, 2005
Land Rover sold 47,147 vehicles in the UK in 2004, beating the previous year's record by 128 units in a year of increasing competition in the 4x4 sector ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 8/1/05
9th January, 2005
Two men charged with travelling 81km over speed limit ..... more

Record 2004 Sales for Chrysler Jeep in Australia
9th January, 2005
Chrysler Jeep sales grew by 4.2 per cent in 2004, up 271 units to 6,669 units for the year setting a new sales record under the management of DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 7/1/05
9th January, 2005
Police Monitor Motorists Heading To The Far South Coast ..... No Fatalities Reported For Day 14 of Operation Safe Arrival ..... more

BMW Records Its Best Sales Year
6th January, 2005
BMW Group Australia has achieved another record sales year ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Leads Luxury Car Sales
6th January, 2005
Australians bought more Mercedes-Benz luxury cars in 2004, than any other luxury brand, according to official VFACTS sales figures released today ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 6/1/05
6th January, 2005
Appeal to identify family involved in Telegraph Point collision ..... No fatalities reported for Day 13 of Operation Safe Arrival ..... more

CAR MARKET SOARS TO THIRD STRAIGHT ANNUAL RECORD
6th January, 2005
The Australian motor vehicle industry soared to its third consecutive annual sales record last year ..... more

MG TF Spark (Limited Edition)
5th January, 2005
Following the success of the limited edition MG TF 80th Anniversary and the Coupe model series last year, MG Rover Australia has introduced the limited edition MG TF Spark model to their current TF range ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 5/1/05
5th January, 2005
Police truck collides with an Alfa Romeo in Sydney ..... Day 12 of Operation Safe Arrival ..... more

Saab Developing New Safety System
5th January, 2005
SAAB is helping drivers stay focused on the road by developing a safety system that monitors eye and head movements ..... more

Bentley Arnage Drophead Coupe Concept
5th January, 2005
From Bentley's very earliest days, open-top cars have been an intrinsic part of the company's heritage. Now a new concept is being displayed at the LA Motor Show. Just as you would expect, Next Car is the first Australian media outlet to show the first images ..... more

BMW Passes on Import Duty Reduction to Customers
4th January, 2005
BMW Group Australia has confirmed revised pricing for its current 2005 model line-up ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 4/1/05
4th January, 2005
Pursuit evader caught! ..... Fatality in Kiama ..... And another pursuit evader caught! ..... Day 11 of Operation Safe Arrival ..... Single vehicle collision claims 2 lives ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 3/1/05
3rd January, 2005
Excessive speed, fatalities, 15 year old youth in court ..... just another day on the roads in NSW ..... more

Range Rover for 2006
3rd January, 2005
The 2006 Range Rover will make its world debut, this month, at the Detroit Motor Show in USA. Power will be provided by a 4.4 litre V8 or a 4.2 litre supercharged V8 ..... more

Audi Customers to Reap Benefits of Duty Reduction
2nd January, 2005
Audi Australia Pty Ltd has announced the company will pass along the full five per cent reduction in import duty to its customers as of 1st January 2005 ..... more

Holden Statesman International (WL series)
30th May, 2005
Australia’s renowned luxury car will have a sportier edge when Holden releases the 2005 Statesman International this week ..... 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

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

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

Sir Stirling Moss Signs Off the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "722"
25th May, 2005
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“ ..... 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

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

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

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

Sir Stirling Moss To Drive At Mille Miglia Once Again!
20th May, 2005
Back in 1955 when Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson – the British team within the Mercedes-Benz racing stable – lined up at the start in the 300 SLR with start number 722 (corresponding to start time 7.22 p.m.) in the north Italian town of Brescia, nobody would have thought that this number would acquire a legendary status. Ten hours, seven minutes and 48 seconds later, the car crossed the finishing line in Brescia, having covered 1,600 kilometers at an average speed of 157.650 km/h (97.96 mph) – a sensational record time that has remained unbroken to this day and earned the team a fixed place among the all-time Mille Miglia best ..... more

Jaguar's Success in Initial Quality Survey
20th May, 2005
Jaguar has achieved a remarkable quadruple success in the latest J D Power and Associates Initial Quality Study released this week in the US ..... more

Bang & Olufsen Develops Exclusive Audio System for Audi A8
20th May, 2005
Danish hi-fi and electronics specialist Bang & Olufsen has developed a state-of-the-art sound system for the flagship Audi A8, setting new standards even in the top most luxury segment ..... more

A new V6 for Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloon
18th May, 2005
Mercedes-Benz has announced the introduction of a new V6 engine for the C-Class saloon, which is scheduled to arrive in Australia in spring 2005 ..... more

Maybach Exelero Show Car
16th May, 2005
The Maybach high-performance show car "Exelero" was unveiled to the world for the first time last week in the Tempodrom in Berlin ..... more

Ateco To Distribute Ferrari And Maserati
16th May, 2005
Fiat will change distributors for Ferrari and Maserati in Australia and New Zealand ..... more

Another Record Result for Audi at 116th AGM
15th May, 2005
Audi has succeeded in setting another new record for vehicle sales in the first four months of 2005 ..... more

They Have an Award for Everything!
15th May, 2005
Since being launched in the U.S., Chrysler’s 300C has collected many awards, however the most recent, is surely the most bizarre ..... more

New BMW 3-series Launched Locally
13th May, 2005
The not so attractive BMW 3-series arrives in Australia ..... more

MG Revival Breakthrough
13th May, 2005
Chapman Automotive Limited is in the final stages of putting together a bid to purchase assets related to MG from the administrators of MG Rover Group Limited and Powertrain Limited ..... more

Volvo Reveals Five-Cylinder Diesel Engine
12th May, 2005
A better performing, more refined new-generation turbocharged diesel engine powers Volvo European large-car model range for 2006 ..... more

All-wheel drive Porsche 911 models
12th May, 2005
The 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S all-wheel drive coupes from Porsche are the latest additions to the 911 model family and perpetuate a long and successful tradition ..... more

Audi A4 is Germany's Most Popular Company Car
12th May, 2005
The Audi A4 has taken the lead in the race for the title of most popular company car in Germany ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz A-Class
10th May, 2005
After a production run of seven years, Mercedes-Benz is now opening up the next chapter in the story by launching a new second-generation model ..... more

New Small Mercedes-Benz SUV
29th April, 2005
The DaimlerChrysler Board of Management has decided that an additional, new Mercedes-Benz SUV will be produced at the company’s Bremen plant ..... more

A New Face for the Audi A3
22nd April, 2005
Just as the new A3 Sportback (5 door) is beginning to make an impression on Australian roads, Audi has unveiled images of its three-door A3 model, now with the company’s hallmark single-frame grille ..... more

Mercedes-Benz CLK Updated
22nd April, 2005
There's an upgrade for the CLK-Class due in Europe in June. It should arrive locally in early 2006 ..... more

Mercedes-Benz M-Class "Special Edition"
22nd April, 2005
The first generation M-Class is heading towards its final few months in Australia. A "Special Edition" with enhanced features at no additional cost is now on sale to maintain interest in this model ..... more

England's Land Rover Show
21st April, 2005
England's annual Land Rover Show takes place at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon during the Bank Holiday weekend 30th April and 1st May ..... more

Audi S4 Cabriolet Now Available in Australia
20th April, 2005
Audi's long-awaited S4 Cabriolet has arrived in Australia ..... more

BMW 3 Series Touring
20th April, 2005
The new generation BMW 3 Series sedan, which arrives in Australia in June, will be joined next year by a wagon, the Touring ..... more

Jaguar's Limited Edition XKR 4.2-S
18th April, 2005
Just 15 examples of the XKR 4.2-S will be imported to Australia – 9 convertibles and 6 coupes ..... more

The Statesman Goes To South Korea
18th April, 2005
GM Daewoo has introduced its new flagship model and first large car, the Daewoo Statesman ..... more

MG Rover Comes To The End Of The Road
16th April, 2005
Statement from the Directors of Phoenix Venture Holdings ..... more

Disaster At MG Rover
15th April, 2005
A statement dated today by the British Department of Trade and Industry indicates survival of the MG Rover Group is unlikely ..... more

Bentley Arnage Drophead Coupe for Production
15th April, 2005
The glamorous Bentley Arnage Drophead Coupe that was launched at the Los Angeles Motor Show in January is to go into production ..... more

New Audi A6L Launched For Chinese Market
15th April, 2005
The new Audi A6 L, built in the Changchun plant in China, has made its debut in Shanghai ..... more

Jeep Grand Cherokee A 3 Million Seller
14th April, 2005
North American sales of the vehicle that redefined the North-American sport-utility market has now surpassed three million units ..... more

Alfa Romeo Taste Victory In Inaugural WTCC
14th April, 2005
The Alfa Romeo Racing Team has got off to a great start in the inaugural round of the FIA World Touring Car Championship at Monza (Italy), with victory for British driver James Thompson in Race 2 ..... more

Peugeot 407 HDi Hits the Streets
12th April, 2005
The Peugeot 407 has certainly created an impact since its launch, with striking looks and an impressive 5-star safety rating. Complimented by benchmark equipment levels that rival much more expensive models, the 407 represents fantastic value for money. And its popularity is set to expand with the introduction of the new 407 HDi ..... more

Alfa Romeo 147 Now Available For $35,000
12th April, 2005
With the new Alfa Romeo 147 just a matter of months away, Alfa Romeo has reduced the price of the existing 147 to $35,000 for the 147 five door ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Announces Prices for New A-Class
11th April, 2005
Mercedes-Benz today announced recommended retail prices for the second generation A-Class, a more attractive and more innovative model that will start to appear at Mercedes-Benz dealerships within the next month ..... more

Best First Quarter in Audi's History
11th April, 2005
Audi has finished the first quarter of 2005 with a new record for vehicle sales ..... more

Will We Ever See The Rover 75 Coupe?
10th April, 2005
Financial difficulties may take MG and Rover to the end of the road. Price Waterhouse Coopers have been appointed as Administrators of the company that manufactures both these iconic British marques ..... more

Largest UK Porsche Centre To Be Built In Hatfield
6th April, 2005
Porsche Cars Great Britain plans to open the largest Porsche Centre in the UK on a new site in Hatfield ..... more

Car Market Achieves Record First Quarter Sales
5th April, 2005
The Australian motor vehicle market has shrugged off an interest rate rise and rising petrol prices to post a record sales result in March ..... more

Mercedes-Benz R-Class
4th April, 2005
The big American-built AWD 6-seater Mercedes-Benz R-Class was unveilled by Dr Thomas Weber at the New York Motor Show recently ..... more