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January 2007 News Index

 

 

 

 

 

Production of MG cars to resume at Longbridge
31st January, 2007
Nanjing Automobile (Group) Corporation (NAC), the Chinese car maker which purchased certain assets of the former MG Rover Group, has announced that production of MG cars is to resume at the Longbridge plant in the West Midlands, UK ..... more

Honda Launches New Third-Generation CR-V
31st January, 2007
The new CR-V range is available in three variants. All three variants feature a 2.4-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine with 125 kW of power (up 7 kW over the previous car) and a Real-Time 4WD system ..... more

$4 Million Worth Of Super Cars Line Up For Brisbane
30th January, 2007
Over $4 million worth of the world's most exclusive sports and luxury cars will be an attraction of the Brisbane Motor Show ..... more

BMW Group Reports New Sales Revenue Record in 2006
30th January, 2007
The BMW Group reported record figures for sales volume and revenues ..... more

Jaguar XJ Voted 'Luxury Car Of The Year' In UK
30th January, 2007
The Jaguar XJ has been named 'Luxury Car of the Year' for the second consecutive year in the UK at the Business Car Awards 2007 ..... more

Clio Renault F1 Team R27
25th January, 2007
To mark the launch of Renault's new formula one racing car, the R27, Renault Sport Technologies has presented the Clio Renault F1 Team R27 ..... more

Subaru Impreza WRX Tuned by STI Announced
25th January, 2007
Subaru has made an early 2007 impact with the launch of a tuned by STI limited edition version of its Impreza WRX ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class:
First in Class with an Environmental Certificate

25th January, 2007
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the first car in this market segment to have an Environmental Certificate. The certification body of TÜV Süd Management Service GmbH has confirmed the saloon’s environmentally focused development ..... more

Volkswagen unveiled the cleanest ever TDI engine
25th January, 2007
A VW Jetta TDI fulfils the most stringent worldwide exhaust gas thresholds with its nitrogen oxide post-treatment system developed by Volkswagen. The USA market launch within the BlueTec alliance is planned for 2008 ..... more

SX4 Crosses New Boundaries for Suzuki
25th January, 2007
The SX4 is the third model in Suzuki’s worldwide strategy of next generation models and successfully combines the sporty compact car innovation of the Swift and the strong 4WD tradition of the Grand Vitara to provide Suzuki’s first sports cross-over vehicle ..... more

Strong Global Growth for Saab in 2006
24th January, 2007
Saab achieved its best-ever global and European sales results last year, with growth of 5.4 per cent compared to 2005 ..... more

Two “Yellow Angel 2007” Awards for Mercedes-Benz
24th January, 2007
The German automobile club ADAC presented Mercedes-Benz with its "Yellow Engle" awards for being Germany’s best-performing automotive brand and for being the most innovative in the field of mobility ..... more

Pricing for new BMW 3 Series Convertible Announced
24th January, 2007
BMW Group Australia has announced pricing for its new 3 Series Convertible, which will be launched next month to the Australian public at the Brisbane Motor Show ..... more

Auto Union Type D racing car on the block
24th January, 2007
Perhaps the most expensive car ever to be sold in the history of the auction house Christie's is due to go under the hammer on 17th February at the international vintage car fair Rétromobile in Paris ..... more

Bentley’s New Continental GTC Scoops Two Prestigious Awards
23rd January, 2007
The recently launched Bentley Continental GTC convertible has garnered a brace of high-profile awards just months after its international launch ..... more

Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Arrives in March
23rd January, 2007
This new model is set to become the dominant model in Maserati’s Australian line-up and may even increase sales of the Italian marque as it continues to battle Audi, Bentley, Maybach, Mercedes-Benz and Rolls Royce at the top end of the marketplace ..... more

WM Caprice Breaks Sales Record
23rd January, 2007
Holden’s luxury flagship WM Caprice has broken a yearly sales record in 2006 after being on the market for just four months ..... more

Mitsubishi Pajero Wins The 2007 Dakar Rally
For The Seventh Consecutive Time

22nd January, 2007
On Sunday 21st January, Stephane Peterhansel, Jean-Paul Cottret and their Pajero Evolution won the infamous Dakar Rally, giving Mitsubishi Motors its 12th overall victory and an amazing seventh win in a row ..... more

GM Sells 9 Million Vehicles In 2006
19th January, 2007
General Motors sold 9.09 million cars and trucks around the world in 2006, according to preliminary sales figures released this week ..... more

Camp Jeep 2007
19th January, 2007
Camp Jeep 2007, America's annual three-day mix of off-road driving and other family-friendly outdoor activities, will be held 26th-28th July, 2007 in Nelson County, Virginia ..... more

Ballarat's Broadcasting Boost
19th January, 2007
Chris Goodsell, the well known motoring broadcaster presents his radio programme "Road Ramblings" around the country and that now includes Ballarat ..... more

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class
19th January, 2007
The design of the new C-Class is based on the modern Mercedes idiom, which reflects the technical superiority of automobiles bearing the star with taut lines and large, tranquil surfaces ..... more

Ferrari Sales Up In 2006
18th January, 2007
Ferrari used the 2007 Detroit Motor Show to announce that it delivered 5,658 cars in 2006, a five per cent increase on 2005 ..... more

Saab Lands First Ethanol Car in Australia
18th January, 2007
A real-world demonstration programme of the first ethanol production car in Australia, Saab BioPower, has began in Queensland ..... more

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: Luxury Coupé Masterpiece
18th January, 2007
From March, the stunning two-door CL-Class will be available from $308,000 (RRP) for the CL 500, with the powerful CL 63 AMG at $383,000 (RRP). The peerless CL 600 which is powered by the marque’s famous V12 biturbo engine is priced at $389,000 (RRP) ..... more

Audi R8 Confirmed for Brisbane Motor Show
18th January, 2007
Audi’s new R8 sports car will be the highlight of the Audi stand at the upcoming Brisbane Motor Show next month. This is only the second time the vehicle has been shown in Australia ..... more

All New VE Ensures Commodore Reigns Supreme
18th January, 2007
Holden has finished 2006 with Australia’s best selling car for the 11th consecutive year. The Holden Commodore, with the help of the all new VE Commodore, continued an unbroken record since 1996 as Australia’s most popular car ..... more

PSA Peugeot Citroën and MMC Enter Diesel Engine Supply Agreement
17th January, 2007
In a joint statement Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Mitsubishi Motors will be supplied with diesel engines by PSA Peugeot Citroën in a new collaborative agreement ..... more

New BMW 1 Series Coming
17th January, 2007
It may not be the most appealing car in its class, but the time has come for BMW to refresh the exterior and interior styling, increase the power and reduce the fuel consumption and add a new generation four-cylinder diesel engine to the updated BMW 1 Series which will go on sale later this year ..... more

More Venom For Dodge Viper SRT10
17th January, 2007
America's new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 boasts more of what performance aficionados crave: kick-in-the-pants, throw-back-in-the-seat power, combined with benchmark braking, world-class ride and handling, a race-inspired interior and bold exterior styling ..... more

Saab Launches Australia’s First Diesel Convertible
17th January, 2007
Saab’s iconic soft-top can add the title of Australia’s first diesel convertible to its list of achievements with the 9-3 TiD Convertible now on sale ..... more

Testing the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class
17th January, 2007
When the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is launched in mid-2007 in Europe, later in Australia, the Saloon will have completed the most comprehensive test programme in the Stuttgart manufacturer's history ..... more

New Mini One and Mini Cooper D
17th January, 2007
The new Mini hatch line-up will soon be complete, when the new Mini One and Mini Cooper D models are unveiled to the public at the Geneva Motor Show on 8th March, 2007 ..... more

Cloud Over Stormriders
17th January, 2007
After 37 years, Holden has brought the curtain down on the thrilling Holden Precision Driving Team ..... more

Brisbane To Host Suzuki SX4's Show Debut
16th January, 2007
Suzuki will take centre stage for the Australian launch of its all-new SX4 sports crossover vehicle at the Brisbane Motor Show next month ..... more

All-New Smart Fortwo Goes on Sale in Germany
16th January, 2007
The all-new Smart Fortwo is now available to order from all Smart dealers in Germany and customers will be pleased to hear that prices for the new vehicle are no higher than for previous models ..... more

The Longest Ford Transit in the World
16th January, 2007
Ford's Commercial Vehicle development team, based at the company's  Dunton Technical Centre in Essex (England) has developed an unusual one-off  limousine – the Transit XXL ..... more

Record Year For Škoda in 2006
16th January, 2007
International production rocketed to over 500,000 units. This is an incredible achievement given that in 1995 Škoda only built around 208,000 cars ..... more

All-New 2008 Cadillac CTS Debuts At 2007 Detroit Motor Show
16th January, 2007
Production of the luxury mid-size saloon is due to begin later this year and worldwide sales will follow late this year ..... more

Dodge Caliber Diesel Arrives
15th January, 2007
Dodge has added a 2.0-litre diesel engine to its 'off to a slow start' Caliber line-up ..... more

Model T Ford Club's Adelaide Display
15th January, 2007
Sunday, 14th January, 2007 saw the opening of a display by the Model T Ford Club at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia ..... more

Chrysler Nassau Concept
15th January, 2007
Combining refinement, function and style, the Chrysler Nassau concept, which is on display at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show explores a new expression of the Chrysler brand ..... more

Ferrari Opens-Up Fiorano Test Track
15th January, 2007
Ferrari is offering car enthusiasts a unique opportunity – a visit to the Fiorano test track, a facility which is normally closed to the public ..... more

Record Result for Audi in 2006
15th January, 2007
Audi Australia has ended 2006 with another record sales result of 5,770 units for the full year ..... more

Suzuki Sets All Time Sales Record In Australia
15th January, 2007
Suzuki has continued to prove itself as an emerging player in the Australian automotive industry as sales for 2006 set an all time record for the second consecutive year ..... more

Saab Goes Carbon Neutral
14th January, 2007
Saab will become the first ‘carbon neutral’ car brand in Australia in 2007 with the carbon emissions of every new Saab vehicle sold to be offset by the planting of new trees ..... more

Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor "Limited Volume" Edition
14th January, 2007
With a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class just around the corner (so to speak) a limited number of the C 180 Kompressor Super Sport Edition are available in Australia ..... more

Mitsubishi at 2007 Detroit Motor Show
14th January, 2007
Mitsubishi is giving the new North American Lancer and the Prototype X concept (the basis for the coming Lancer Evo X) their world premieres at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Seat increases world sales by 1.9% in 2006
14th January, 2007
The Spanish car manufacturer Seat, member of the Volkswagen Group, witnessed a 1.9% increase in world sales in 2006, bringing the total number of units sold to 30,000 ..... more

Jeep Trailhawk Concept
14th January, 2007
The Jeep Trailhawk concept, unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show this week, merges the spectrum of the Jeep brand by combining the off-road features of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the sophistication of an all-new on-road open-air concept vehicle ..... more

Walkinshaw Power To The People
14th January, 2007
The company that puts the power into Australia’s leading Holden V8 Supercarteams is now doing the same for Holden drivers in an expansion into the aftermarket industry ..... more

Volkswagen's Australian Sales Exceed 20,000 In 2006
12th January, 2007
For the first time since the mid 1960’s, Volkswagen has sold more than 20,000 vehicles in a calendar year. To be precise, there were 21,571 Volkswagen passenger and commercial vehicles sold in 2006 ..... more

Honda Previews Future NSX Design Direction
12th January, 2007
The Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept has made its world debut at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show, providing a preview of the design direction for the successor to the Honda NSX ..... more

Records Tumble as FPV Celebrates Its Best Year
12th January, 2007
Ford Performance Vehicles defied high petrol prices and a national trend away from large cars in 2006 to post the best sales year of its short history ..... more

New E series continues to deliver records for HSV
12th January, 2007
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has set a new benchmark and another all time record sales result in December, with 519 retail deliveries across its Australian and New Zealand dealer network ..... more

Jaguar XKR GT3 Revealed
12th January, 2007
Jaguar’s new XKR Coupé is being revealed to a new audience at the Autosport International Show at the NEC, Birmingham, England, and in a new guise ..... more

Peugeot Reveals 908 Le Mans Car and Driver Line Up For 2007
12th January, 2007
In 2007 Peugeot will return to the world’s racing circuits as part of the Le Mans Series (LMS) with the Peugeot 908 and an experienced team of racing drivers ..... more

Dodge Avenger Due Late 2007
11th January, 2007
Dodge has unveiled the Avenger at the Detroit Motor Show and confirmed that the new mid-sized sedan will be released in Australia later this year ..... more

BMW Announces the M5 Touring
11th January, 2007
BMW’s M Division has lifted the covers off its latest model, the BMW M5 Touring. Featuring BMW’s V10 power plant, it’s the first time this engine has been seen in a five-door model ..... more

Lamborghini Selling In Record Numbers
11th January, 2007
Automobili Lamborghini has announced, at the Detroit Motor Show, its official sales figures and another annual sales record for 2006 ..... more

Morgan for 2007
11th January, 2007
As the Morgan Motor Company enters its 98th-year, it finds itself in the unusual position of not only being the oldest British owned car company, but also still family owned ..... more

Honda Reveals Styling Clues for Next-Generation Accord
11th January, 2007
American Honda has revealed the styling clues for the next-generation Accord with the unveiling of an Accord Coupe Concept at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Aston Martin Confirms Specification of V8 Vantage N24
11th January, 2007
Aston Martin has confirmed details of its N24 race car, based on the V8 Vantage road car, which will be showcased at the Autosport International Show this week ..... more

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept
10th January, 2007
The Chevrolet Camaro coupe concept was a star of the 2006 American motor show season. You can only top that by literally and figuratively blowing the top off ..... more

Land Rover Sets Global Sales Record In 2006
10th January, 2007
Land Rover has achieved a global sales record for the second year running. In 2006, the 4x4 manufacturer sold 192,500 vehicles around the world, an increase of 4 per cent (8,500 vehicles) on the previous year ..... more

Rolls-Royce Sells 805 Cars in 2006
10th January, 2007
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is celebrating its third successive annual sales increase since 2003. Last year the company retailed 805 cars, a 16-year high for the marque ..... more

Ford Interceptor Concept
9th January, 2007
Building on its legacy of bold muscle cars, Ford is introducing a modern, all-American sedan concept that combines “Built Ford Tough” attitude with the sporty elegance of its iconic 1960s sedans at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Chrysler Wagons for 2008
9th January, 2007
The 2008 Chrysler and Dodge minivans (as they are known in North America) will once again offer an opportunity to move people and cargo the American way ..... more

2006: Second Best Sales Year, Ever!
8th January, 2007
The Australian automotive industry has posted its second highest annual sales total on record. Only the year 2005 has beaten the sales total for 2006 ..... more

FPV to Celebrate 10th Annual Open Day
5th January, 2007
Ford Performance Vehicles will celebrate the completion of the most successful year in its history at the 10th consecutive running of its famous Open Day on Sunday, 25th February, 2007 ..... more

Chrysler Seeks 'Made in China' Tag
5th January, 2007
The least attractive branding on offer around the world is the 'Made in China' tag ..... more

Corsa VXR – Vauxhall's Hottest Ever Supermini
4th January, 2007
The new generation Corsa (Europe's replacement for the former European sourced Holden Barina) has already caused quite a sensation with its bold styling and impressive road manners, but now Vauxhall has pulled the wraps off the ultimate version – the VXR ..... more

Peugeot 407 HDi – Now from $39,990
4th January, 2007
Peugeot has decided to even further improve upon the 407’s great value for money equation, introducing a lower entry price for the 407 HDi ..... more

Fiat Panda 4X4s To Contest Dakar 2007
4th January, 2007
Two factory-built Fiat Panda 4x4s have been prepared to contest the gruelling Dakar 2007 rally, which starts in Lisbon this Saturday ..... more

Jaguar C-XF Concept Car
4th January, 2007
The Jaguar C-XF concept car signals the onset of a new era for Jaguar. A stunning, four-door sports saloon which blends design purity with unmistakable dynamism, the C-XF is a clear indication of the design direction that the next generations of Jaguar saloons will take ..... more

New Audi S6
3rd January, 2007
A refined flow of power in conjunction with superlative comfort and an elegantly understated appearance: this is the new Audi S6 ..... more

Detroit Debut for new BMW 3 Series Convertible
3rd January, 2007
BMW will reveal its new 3 Series Convertible to the public for the first time at the Detroit Motor Show on 7th January, 2007 ..... more

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
2nd January, 2007
The Phantom Drophead Coupé - the second new model from Rolls-Royce since BMW Group became owner of the marque in 1998 – will be launched at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Lincoln MKR Concept Car
2nd January, 2007
Lincoln is pulling the wraps off a head-turning new concept car at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show next week, signaling its design strategy for the next-generation of premium American vehicles ..... more




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