2005 Peugeot 407 HDi
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The 80th Anniversary Of The Rolls Royce Phantom
30th June, 2005
The original Phantom was launched in the summer of 1925 and soon became an iconic motor car. It was followed by the Phantom II in 1929 and the Phantom III in 1936. The name returned to the line up after the war in 1950 ..... more

Third Generation Jeep Grand Cherokee
30th June, 2005
The third generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has arrived in Australia, offering a sportier appearance, improved on-road ride and handling, thanks to an all-new suspension and steering package and new four-wheel-drive systems ..... more

Saab Reaches Four Million Milestone
29th June, 2005
A Saab 9-3 Sport Combi sets a production milestone for Saab this month, becoming the four millionth Saab car to be built ..... more

Citroen C5 'By Wire'
27th June, 2005
Citroen has revealed a fly-by-wire prototype C5 that has done away with all mechanical links between the driver and the car ..... more

Global Adventure For Range Rover Sport
27th June, 2005
The new Range Rover Sport has been put through a real on- and off- road work out during the latest Land Rover G4 Challenge recce trip in Southeast Asia ..... more

All-new Jeep Grand Cherokee at 4x4 Show
24th June, 2005
Jeep will preview its all-new, third generation Jeep Grand Cherokee at the National 4x4 Show, 24th–26th June, 2005 giving the Australian public its first glimpse at a right-hand-drive production version ahead of its market launch next month ..... more

BMW 530i Touring
24th June, 2005
The arrival of the E61 5 Series Touring marks the return of a familiar nameplate to the BMW line-up ..... more

New Porsche Racing Prototype Hits the Track
23rd June, 2005
The development of a new prototype by Porsche AG, Stuttgart, for customer racing in the LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2) category of the 2006 American Le Mans Series now enters its dynamic stage ..... more

Powerful New FSI Engine for Audi A4 and A6
22nd June, 2005
Audi has introduced an impressive, powerful new six-cylinder engine for its A4 and A6 model range, combining the company’s exceptional FSI direct petrol injection technology with a potent 6-cylinder engine for the first time in Australia ..... more

BMW M5 – Supercar and Luxury Sedan in One
22nd June, 2005
The V10 BMW M5 has arrived ..... more

Mercedes-Benz S-Class For 2006
21st June, 2005
Mercedes-Benz has released the first photos and details of the new S-Class, representing generation-change ..... more

Morgan Range Updated For 2005
20th June, 2005
With effect from July 2005 production, various product, specification and pricing enhancements are made to the various classic Morgan models ..... more

Audi Makes History Again, Winning Le Mans for the Fifth Time
20th June, 2005
In a fairytale ending, Audi secured its fifth Le Mans victory this weekend – a fitting conclusion for the very last start of the mighty Audi R8 in the famed Le Mans 24 Hour Race ..... more

Ferrari FXX To Turn Drivers Into Test Drivers
20th June, 2005
Ferrari has developed an innovative technical collaboration programme around the FXX prototype aimed at its most dedicated and passionate customers ..... more

Aston Martin Racing Launches New GT Race Car
20th June, 2005
The DBRS9 is based on the DB9 road car, but shares many design features from the full GT1 specification DBR9 ..... more

Audi on Second Row at Le Mans
17th June, 2005
The Audi R8 has made a good impression in its sixth and last start at the Le Mans 24 Hours, in spite of the handicaps imposed by recent regulations ..... more

Europe's 2006 Jaguar XJ
17th June, 2005
The introduction of the 2.7 litre twin-turbo Diesel to the XJ range marks a significant development for Jaguar’s flagship saloon ..... more

America's 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
17th June, 2005
More power and a new interior and exterior design upgrades take the already "too cool to categorise" Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible to new heights in 2006 ..... more

Chrysler Launches RHD Production Of New 300C
17th June, 2005
The first European-built Chrysler 300C rolled off the assembly line on Wednesday as  production officially began at Magna Steyr’s manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria ..... more

Chevy Announces Corvette Z06
16th June, 2005
Chevrolet has announced that the fastest Corvette ever — the 505-horsepower Corvette Z06 — will achieve 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds while still in first gear ..... more

Peugeot Announces Le Mans Winning Ambition With HDi Diesel Technology
16th June, 2005
Automobiles Peugeot has announced its intentions to win at the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race, in a diesel powered vehicle featuring Peugeot HDi technology. The vehicle, to be developed in 2006 will also be equipped with a diesel particulate filter system ..... more

New High Performance Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6
16th June, 2005
Chrysler has unleashed its 246 kW high performance sports tourer Crossfire SRT-6 to the local market opening a new chapter in performance for the brand in Australia ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Introduces C-Class Sport Edition
16th June, 2005
Mercedes-Benz has announced the arrival of the limited edition C 200 KOMPRESSOR Sport Edition, a special model available for Saloon, Estate and Sports Coupé versions ..... more

Audi Teams Face Tough Task at Le Mans
15th June, 2005
The two Audi importer teams from the USA and France are faced with a particularly difficult task during the 73rd running of the 24 Hour Race at Le Mans on 18th-19th June, 2005 ..... more

Alfa Romeo 159
15th June, 2005
Following its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the new 159 is about to be released in Europe ..... more

Audi Bids For Fifth Le Mans "Marathon" Triumph
12th June, 2005
Allan McNish bids for his second and Audi’s fifth Le Mans 24 Hour race victory in the 73rd running of the famous twice-around-the-clock marathon motor race which begins on Saturday ..... more

The New Maserati Produces Its 20,000th Unit
12th June, 2005
Maserati has reached a significant milestone in its history of car production. Since the beginning of the new company cycle, 20,000 vehicles have come off the production line ..... more

Porsche's 100,000th Cayenne Rolls Off The Line
9th June, 2005
The 100,000th Cayenne has just rolled off the production line at the Leipzig plant ..... more

Top Marks for Audi A4 in US Crash Test
8th June, 2005
The renowned US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the Audi A4 its highest rating of "Best Pick" ..... more

Accelerated Growth for Audi Brand
8th June, 2005
Audi has announced another record-breaking month for vehicle sales in May 2005 ..... more

New Chevrolet Corvette C6.R Racers
7th June, 2005
Having scored three GTS class victories in five years, the Corvettes return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 18th June ..... more

BMW 7 Series Updated For 2005
7th June, 2005
Central to the changes to the 2005 7 Series are new, more powerful V8 engines and associated chassis updates to make the car more dynamic ..... more

Ford's Newest GT Joins Its Predecessors
7th June, 2005
The first fully-homologated production Ford GT supercar to be officially imported by Ford into Europe, is to remain in the company's ownership and become part of its Essex-based Ford Heritage Collection of historically significant vehicles ..... more

Connaught Showcases V10 Hybrid Technology
3rd June, 2005
Connaught has beaten mainstream manufacturers in the race to produce a high performance energy-efficient sports car ..... more

The New Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
3rd June, 2005
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class four-door Coupé has arrived in Australia. The CLS 500 is priced from $173,900 (RRP), a lower-priced CLS 350 will be available later this year ..... more

Australian Trade Minister Helps Introduce Holden Flagship Cars To South Korea
2nd June, 2005
The Federal Trade Minister, the Hon. Mark Vaile, helped General Motors introduce the Holden designed and manufactured GM Daewoo Statesman prestige car to South Korea ..... more

Swedish Midsommar Festival
1st June, 2005
Saab Australia has launched a compelling drive-away campaign for customers as part of the Swedish Midsommar Festival in June ..... more

Marek Reichman Joins Aston Martin
1st June, 2005
Aston Martin has appointed Marek Reichman as Director of Design ..... 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