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Morgan AeroMax For Production
30th June, 2006
It is planned to produce a limited run of just 100 individually numbered cars, with production starting in January 2008 ..... more

Rolls-Royce Expands Representation
30th June, 2006
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has recently expanded its worldwide dealer network reflecting the continued success of the Phantom ..... more

Nissan’s Weekend Warrior
30th June, 2006
A small team of British Nissan development engineers working in their spare time have transformed a 350Z into a highly tuned ‘Saturday Special’. Called the GT-S, the supercharged super coupé is a performance-focused version of Nissan’s acclaimed ‘Z-‘car’ ..... more

Porsche Seeks An Increased Stake In VW
28th June, 2006
Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is intending to acquire a further 3.9 per cent of the ordinary shares of Volkswagen ..... more

The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
27th June, 2006
The launch of the new CL-Class in the northern autumn of 2006 will be the culmination of a Mercedes-Benz coupé tradition going back over 50 years ..... more

The New BMW 3 Series Touring
26th June, 2006
The new BMW wagon offers a combination of driving dynamics, safety, passenger comfort and versatility in a car that is larger than its predecessor in every way, yet weighs less ..... more

Discovery 3 Honours Continue
23rd June, 2006
Land Rover Discovery 3 has scooped an Auto Express New Car Honour - in the 4x4 Off-Roader category - for the second year running, beating off tougher competition than ever ..... more

Chrysler Launches 300C Touring
23rd June, 2006
Chrysler has launched the wagon version of its 300C, with prices starting from $56,990 (RRP) ..... more

Now It's A BMW 3-Series Diesel
23rd June, 2006
Following the immense success of Audi and Peugeot diesel powered models in Australia, BMW now brings its turbo-diesel 3 Series sedans to the local market with the introduction of the 320d ..... more

More Power For Porsche Boxster
22nd June, 2006
The Porsche Boxster and Boxster S will be given more power and torque for the 2007 model year ..... more

Jaguar XK Awarded Auto Express COTY
22nd June, 2006
Jaguar's new XK sports car has claimed the 'Car of the Year' award at the 2006 Auto Express New Car Honours ..... more

New BMW M6 Convertible
21st June, 2006
The world-famous division of BMW, M GmbH follows its tradition of producing ultra-performance luxury vehicles by introducing its latest variant - the new BMW M6 Convertible ..... more

Audi R10 Diesel Triumphs at Le Mans
19th June, 2006
AUDI has written an important chapter in the history of motor racing with its historic triumph in the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The new Audi R10 TDI was the first diesel car to win, arguably, the toughest car race in the world ..... more

Peugeot Announces V12 Diesel for the 908
19th June, 2006
Peugeot has announced its decision to take up a new technological challenge in 2007: to win one of the most prestigious and most demanding motor races in the world, the Le Mans 24 Hours, with a car powered by an diesel engine, equipped with a diesel particulate filter system ..... more

Aston Martin's Weekend of Endurance Racing
15th June, 2006
Aston Martin will be celebrating a weekend of endurance racing when the marque contests both the 24-hour Nurbringring race and the 24 Heures du Mans ..... more

Peugeot 907 At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
15th June, 2006
The Peugeot 907 – a V12 GT coupé concept, which made its debut at the 2004 Paris Motor Show – is making its UK debut at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed ..... more

Production Begins of New Audi TT Today
14th June, 2006
Audi Hungaria is continuing its success story as the start of production commenced for the second generation Audi TT Coupé ..... more

Jaguar's Supercharged XKR To Debut Next Month
13th June, 2006
Jaguar's new supercharged sports car will make its global debut in the UK at the British International Motor Show, next month ..... more

Special Series of the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
13th June, 2006
The two-seater is now even sportier: Mercedes AMG has developed an exclusive and distinctly puristic special series which sets new standards in driving dynamics ..... more

Maserati MC12 Corsa
13th June, 2006
The MC12 Corsa has been developed from the MC12 GT1 type which won the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup. It will be used exclusively on track during private test sessions ..... more

Alfa Romeo 159: Now in Australia
12th June, 2006
The Alfa Romeo 159 is now on sale in Australia. It heralds the arrival of a range of new cars that will arrive here over the next six months ..... more

BMW Z4 Coupé Priced to Thrill
11th June, 2006
BMW Group Australia will endeavour to set the Coupé market alight with its new Z4 3.0si and M Coupé models when they arrive late in the third quarter of 2006 ..... more

The 300C Diesel Is Now Available In Australia
9th June, 2006
Chrysler has bolstered its engine lineup for the 300C with the introduction of an all-new diesel power unit ..... more

The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS
30th May, 2006
The GT3 RS promises to provide the most “race car-like” experience of the three high-horsepower 911 models when it goes on sale in Australia in 2007 priced at $299,900 ..... more

Professional Package For BMW 5-Series
29th May, 2006
BMW continues to expand its offerings with the announcement of an additional option package for the six-cylinder and V8-powered range of 5 Series cars ..... more

New High-Performance Lotus Coming in 2008
28th May, 2006
This car, which is expected to enter production in mid-2008 will be positioned at the higher end of the Lotus range and will occupy the sector vacated by the Lotus Esprit ..... more

The Opening of Mercedes-Benz World
28th May, 2006
Günther H. Oettinger and Dieter Zetsche opened Mercedes-Benz World on Friday 19th May, 2006 ..... more

2007 Range Rover Gets A New V8 Diesel
28th May, 2006
The Range Rover gets an all-new V8 diesel engine and a series of other significant enhancements for the 2007 model year ..... more

New Director For Saab Australia and New Zealand
24th May, 2006
Saab has announced the appointment of Parveen Batish to the role of Director – Saab Australia and New Zealand ..... more

New Audi Q5 Confirmed For 2008
24th May, 2006
The new Q5 will start rolling off the Ingolstadt production line in 2008 ..... more

Porsche to launch 2.7-litre Cayman
23rd May, 2006
Following the successful introduction of the Cayman S, Porsche will soon introduce to Australia a new version of the sports coupe, simply called Cayman ..... more

Jaguar's Ian Callum Wins Jim Clark Award
23rd May, 2006
Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum has been honoured with the Jim Clark Memorial Award ..... more

Porsche to build Panamera in Leipzig
22nd May, 2006
The Panamera, which is under development and scheduled for release in 2009, involves significant further investment and expansion to the Leipzig facility ..... more

Aston Martin Takes 3rd & 4th in Mid-Ohio
22nd May, 2006
Two safety car periods fell unkindly for Aston Martin Racing at the third round of the American Le Mans Series at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course ..... more

Audi extends American Le Mans Series lead
22nd May, 2006
Audi will return to American Le Mans Series action in six weeks time leading the LM P1 class following a third consecutive maximum score ..... more

Volkswagen to supply Porsche Panamera bodies
21st May, 2006
The Volkswagen plant in Hanover will produce the painted bodies for Porsche’s new “Panamera” sports coupé to be launched in 2009 ..... more

Pole position for Aston Martin at Mid-Ohio
19th May, 2006
Tomas Enge has pole position in the GT1 class for today's third round of the American Le Mans Series at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio ..... more

Audi's 117th Annual General Meeting
19th May, 2006
“International competition in the car industry is tough and we car manufacturers have to live according to the principle of ‘push them out before you get pushed out yourself.’ The fact that Audi is so well positioned is the result of a product and brand strategy geared to the long term,” ..... more

Jaguar S-TYPE Diesel
19th May, 2006
The arrival of the twin-turbo AJD-V6 engine means that, for the first time, S-TYPE buyers will be able to choose diesel power as an alternative to the existing petrol 3.0 V6, 4.2 V8 and 4.2 V8 supercharged engine options ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz SL Ready
19th May, 2006
Four years on from its launch in Australia, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, has undergone a number of enhancements ..... more

Audi’s RS 4 Family is Now Complete
17th May, 2006
AUDI AG is this week launching, in Europe, its new RS 4 Avant and Cabriolet models, the latest high-performance products from quattro GmbH ..... more

BMW Group Sets Ambitious Goals for the Future
17th May, 2006
The BMW Group has used its Annual General Meeting to announce the company’s strong start to the new business year ..... more

All-New Jeep Commander Arrives
16th May, 2006
The all-new Jeep Commander has arrived in Australia, initiating the expansion of the Jeep vehicle line-up ..... more

Audi R8 makes a winning comeback in USA
15th May, 2006
Dindo Capello (Italy) and Allan McNish (Scotland) extended their American Le Mans Series lead in their "factory” Audi R8 at the inaugural Grand Prix in Houston (Texas) ..... more

Podium for Aston Martin Racing in Houston
14th May, 2006
Aston Martin Racing recorded a podium finish at the second round of the American Le Mans Series in Houston, Texas ..... more

Maserati at the 24 hours of Nürburgring
14th May, 2006
Maserati has announced that it will participate in the next "24 Hours of Nürburgring", which will be held on 17th June, at the legendary Nordschleife track ..... more

New Boss To Drive FPV Into The Future
14th May, 2006
Ford Performance Vehicles has confirmed the appointment of Mr Sak Ryopponen to the position of Managing Director effective, 6th June, 2006 ..... more

The New Mercedes-Benz Museum
14th May, 2006
The only museum in the world able to present the 120-year history of the automotive industry from day one will open its doors on Thursday 18th May, 2006 in Stuttgart ..... more

Land Rover Celebrates The Queen's 80th At Royal Windsor
12th May, 2006
Starting yesterday The Royal Windsor Horse Show (11th – 14th May, 2006), in partnership with Land Rover, will be continuing the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations ..... more

BMW Concept Car Unveiled At Mille Miglia
12th May, 2006
BMW has unveiled a brand new concept car prior to the 2006 Mille Miglia. With hints of one of BMW’s most famous racing cars, the BMW 328 ..... more

Porsche Carrera GT Production Ends
11th May, 2006
The manufacture of the most successful super car in history came to an end on Saturday 6th May, 2006, when the final Carrera GT rolled out of the Porsche production facility in Leipzig, Germany ..... more

Production Celebration at Volkswagen Slovakia
8th May, 2006
Volkswagen Slovakia, a.s. in Bratislava has produced the two hundred fifty thousandth Touareg ..... more

Zagato Reveal The Ferrari Villa D'Este 2006
8th May, 2006
Zagato, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of its all-time classics, the 1956 Ferrari 250 GTZ, by building a 2006 re-interpretation ..... more

KYB Steers Aston Martin Racing
8th May, 2006
KYB is continuing to support the Aston Martin Racing team with its Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system in 2006, as part of a three year technical partner sponsorship deal ..... more

The new generation E-Class
7th May, 2006
After four years in production and around a million vehicles sold, Mercedes-Benz presented the new generation of its E-Class at last month's New York Motor Show ..... more

Alfa Romeo 159 Arrives In June
7th May, 2006
Alfa Romeo has announced that its all-new 159 sports sedan will be launched in Australia on 1st June 2006 ..... more

Cayman S Nominated “World Performance Car”
5th May, 2006
The mid-engined coupe from Porsche, which was introduced to the market last November, has been nominated “World Performance Car” of 2006 ..... more

Land Rover Discovery Navigates Hercules Aircraft
5th May, 2006
The sky's no longer the limit for Land Rover North America as an LR3 (Discovery 3 in Australia) has accomplished something no vehicle has ever done before ..... more

DKW Monza Celebrates 50 years at Mille Miglia
5th May, 2006
Audi Tradition’s famed DKW Monza post-war racer will make a return to the race circuit next weekend at Italy’s Mille Miglia, fifty years after it first hit the road ..... more

Volvo C70 - "Two in One"
5th May, 2006
The Volvo C70 design team, headed by Fredde Talsma, first developed the C70 as a sporty coupe before removing the roof to develop a convertible ..... more

Ferrari Challenge Heads to Silverstone
5th May, 2006
This weekend (5th, 6th and 7th May 2006) the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli starts the European Championship at the home of British motor sport in Silverstone ..... more

Aston Martin Reveals DBS
4th May, 2006
Details of the new DBS remain top secret, although Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman, said: “This car encapsulates a link between our elegant DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car ..... more

Prince Albert unveils Caparo T1 at Monaco
4th May, 2006
Prince Albert II unveiled the exclusive Caparo T1 following the official opening of the prestigious Top Marques show held in Monaco, last month ..... more

Refined Volvo S60 With Sportier Profile
3rd May, 2006
The Volvo S60 is being further refined, with the sights firmly set on sharpening the sedan model’s already sporty profile ..... more

New features for the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
3rd May, 2006
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class will kick off model year 2007 with three newly developed engines, even better safety and a more extensive range of standard equipment ..... more

Audi RS 4 Unleashed on Australian Soil
3rd May, 2006
New from the ground up, the RS 4 is the top-of-the-range model in the A4 series, priced at $164,500 ..... more

BMW Announces 3-Year/Unlimited km Warranty
1st May, 2006
Effective today, 1st May 2006, all sales of new BMW and Mini vehicles will be covered by a new three-year/unlimited km factory warranty ..... more

New Saab 9-5
1st May, 2006
The new Saab 9-5 combines bold, contemporary styling and more dynamic ride and handling, beginning a new chapter for this well established model ..... more

Jaguar Recognised for Safety Innovation
28th April, 2006
Jaguar receives the 2006 World Traffic Safety Symposium's Traffic Safety Achievement Award in the Automaker Category at a ceremony in USA ..... more

Audi Targets a Win at EuroSpeedway
27th April, 2006
After clinching a second and a third place in the season opener at Hockenheim, the Audi squad has now set a clear goal for the second DTM round at Lausitz on 30th April. To win. ..... more

Australian G4 Competitor Forced to Withdraw
27th April, 2006
Australian competitor Tom Landon-Smith (36) has been forced to withdraw from the 2006 Land Rover G4 Challenge less than 48 hours before the start of the event ..... more

New BMW 3 Series Coupé
24th April, 2006
Individual style now comes in a new expression: the BMW 3 Series Coupé, offering a brand-new look ..... more

Caparo Launches Advanced Vehicle Technology Group
23rd April, 2006
Caparo is to develop an advanced automotive technology and engineering design company to be called Caparo Vehicle Technologies ..... more

Ferrari Board Meeting
23rd April, 2006
The Ferrari board met on Friday to approve the 2005 financial year figures and to increase from 11 to 13 the number of members of the Board of Directors ..... more

Audi R10 to Contest American Le Mans Series
21st April, 2006
Following the Audi R10 TDI's victorious debut at the 12-hour race at Sebring, Audi has re-defined its programme for the remaining races of the 2006 American Le Mans Series ..... more

Aston Martin’s Retail Design Programme
21st April, 2006
Aston Martin enters 2006 with 125 dealers in 27 countries around the world, the results of an ambitious expansion led by a strong brand identity, with the emphasis on design and attention to detail ..... more

Adventure Challenge Countdown
20th April, 2006
On Sunday, 23rd April, in the thriving metropolis of Bangkok, 18 competitors will eagerly await the signal announcing the start of the 2006 Land Rover G4 Challenge ..... more

Jaguar XJ: More Than 1,000 Miles On 1 Tank
20th April, 2006
A Jaguar XJ saloon has travelled the length of the UK on just one tank of fuel – and then went on to top 1,000 miles (1,609 kms) in total ..... more

Chrysler 300C SRT8 Unleashed in Australia
19th April, 2006
Priced at $71,990, the Chrysler 300C SRT8 is the first SRT vehicle to be powered by a 6.1-litre V8 ..... more

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Voted Best Design
16th April, 2006
Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage and DB9 have taken first and third places in a high profile poll of automotive design professionals ..... more

Bentley Continental GTC
13th April, 2006
The Continental GTC, Bentley Motors new luxury 2+2 convertible, will be unveiled at the New York International Automobile Show this week ..... more

Volvo Car Announces C70 Pricing
12th April, 2006
Volvo Car has planned a 3rd quarter arrival of its second-generation C70 in Australian showrooms ..... more

Ford Posts Strong Small Car Sales In March
12th April, 2006
Fiesta registered 517 sales for the month, while Focus sales of 1,311 vehicles saw it record its best first quarter result ..... more

Eight Year High For Chrysler Jeep
12th April, 2006
The arrival of the 300C has helped lift combined Chrysler Jeep sales to an eight year high ..... more

The New BMW Z4 Roadster
12th April, 2006
Toting 252 kW and 365 Nm of torque, the 3.2-litre BMW M Roadster arrives in unison with new 2.5si and 3.0si Z4 models that rewrite the rules ..... more

Record Demand for Mercedes-Benz Cars
11th April, 2006
Australians bought more Mercedes-Benz cars in the first three months of this year than ever before, the company reported last week ..... more

New Volvo XC90 For New York Motor Show
10th April, 2006
The Volvo XC90 rolled onto the scene with a range of innovations that elevated the segment into an entirely new dimension ..... more

Aston Martin Rolls Bentley and Ferrari
10th April, 2006
Last month, Aston Martin rolled the competition by delivering 14 cars in Australia ..... more

New Line-Up for Land Rover Discovery 3
10th April, 2006
Land Rover is rationalising the Discovery 3 line-up adding as standard, leather interiors and automatic climate control on all models in the new range ..... more

Open Top Alfas Head For Home!
10th April, 2006
There will be only one place for the owners of open top Alfa Romeos on 27th May, when the legendary Italian car maker holds a parade of its open top cars ..... more

Mercedes-Benz R-Series Arrives Next Month
10th April, 2006
The R-Class range, which starts from $82,900 builds on the strengths of established vehicle categories such as the E-Class Estate and M-Class ..... more

Ford Designs And Builds New V8 Diesel Engine
10th April, 2006
The launch of a new V8 diesel engine at Ford's Dagenham Diesel Centre has further strengthened the site's role as the company's global centre for diesel engineering and manufacturing ..... more

The New Audi TT Coupe
7th April, 2006
The TT, launched in 1998 – sharpened the profile of the Audi brand. Now the second generation of this model is making its debut. The new TT Coupé is even more dynamic than its predecessor ..... more

Mercedes-Benz At Techno Classica 2006
5th April, 2006
About a month before its official inauguration, the new Mercedes-Benz Museum will be the central theme at the Techno Classica in Essen ..... more

Lance Armstrong To Drive Corvette Pace Car
5th April, 2006
Two racing icons will unite when Lance Armstrong of Tour de France fame, drives the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 pace car in America's Indianapolis 500 ..... more

Morgan 4-seater Returns
4th April, 2006
The new Morgan 4-seater models that made their debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2006 are now available for sale in Australia ..... more

Auto Union Type C For Techno Classica 2006
4th April, 2006
The 'Techno Classica' international classic car exhibition in Essen will host Audi Tradition's stunning Auto Union Type C racing car from 1936 ..... more

Volvo's Sensational Sensor
4th April, 2006
In 1976 Volvo presented a world first in the environmental area - the three-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor for exhaust emission control ..... more

Trofeo Audemars Piguet Maserati Europa
4th April, 2006
Italian Alberto Cerrai, current champion of the Trofeo Maserati, won the first race of the 2006 Trofeo Audemars Piguet Maserati Europa on Sunday ..... more

Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept
3rd April, 2006
The innovative Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept, making its world premiere at the Stockholm Motor Show (30th March - 9th April, 2006), delivers zero fossil CO2 emissions ..... more

Jeep Commander Earns High Safety Rating
3rd April, 2006
The Jeep Commander has received the highest rating for frontal-impact crash protection from America's NHTSA ..... more






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