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August 2007 News Index

 

 

 

 

 

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series – an exclusive, lightweight sports car for Europe
30th August, 2007
The new Black Series from Mercedes-Benz is an even more driver-focused variant of the V8-powered SLK 55 AMG Roadster, using motor sport inspired technology to deliver scintillating performance and enhanced driving dynamics ..... more

Suzuki Redefines the World of Car Design
30th August, 2007
Suzuki Australia continues to redefine the world of small car design with the launch of the all-new two-wheel drive SX4 sedan and SX4 hatch ..... more

Skoda Backs Tour Down Under
29th August, 2007
The Tour Down Under has welcomed Škoda Auto, subsidiary of one of the most successful automotive companies in the world, Volkswagen AG, to the peloton in 2008, after confirming major sponsorship of the event for the next three years ..... more

Audi's New A4 For 2008
29th August, 2007
Due for international market launch at the end of November, the all new Audi A4 will be on display in Sydney at the Australian International Motor Show from 11th to 21st October, 2007 ..... more

Land Rover Discovery 3s For Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours
29th August, 2007
This new fleet of vehicles will redefine the levels of luxury and comfort available to their clients on Kangaroo Island and represents a significant investment in the future for the company ..... more

Aston Martin Introduces the Ultimate Luxury Sports Car
28th August, 2007
Aston Martin revealed the new DBS at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on 16th August, where the company was the featured marque ..... more

Audi Reveals Replica Racer For The Young-At-Heart
28th August, 2007
It has a reputation as a fearsome sports car that ought not be toyed with, but this replica of the 1930s Auto Union Type C by Audi is actually child’s play to drive ..... more

Alfa 159 Gains Ti Version
28th August, 2007
With the arrival of the Alfa Romeo 159 Ti the Italian car maker is offering a Ti variant with more features and equipment than ever before ..... more

Suzuki SX4 – Price, Performance and Prestige
27th August, 2007
Suzuki Australia has released pricing details of its new SX4 2WD sedan and hatch range, which goes on sale next month ..... more

Dodge Journey Crossover Provides Room to Grow
27th August, 2007
Dodge designers and engineers have responded to the needs of the global passenger car market, as well as the needs of individual drivers and delivered the all-new Dodge Journey: a global vehicle that meets life’s changing demands by offering a unique combination of versatility and flexibility in a sporty package ..... more

Lotus Exige Sport 240 - Australian Design, F1 Technology, Sydney Debut
27th August, 2007
Lotus Australia has announced the fastest, most desirable and exclusively tuned Lotus Exige to ever go on sale in Australia, the Lotus Exige Sport 240 ..... more

Ford Verve Concept Hints At Small Car Future
24th August, 2007
All eyes will be firmly focused on the Ford stand at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show when the manufacturer takes the wraps off its vision for the future, - the Ford Verve Concept ..... more

Holden Reveals VE Utility Line-Up
24th August, 2007
GM Holden has unveiled its all new VE Ute range - the latest model in a line-up that spans almost 60 years of Australian motoring ..... more

Multi-Million Pound Grid At The Goodwood Revival
24th August, 2007
The Goodwood Revival, the world’s most authentic historic motor sport meeting, always attracts the top cars, motorcycles, drivers and riders ..... more

Citroen C5 Airscape Concept For Frankfurt
24th August, 2007
Citroën will reveal its C5 Airscape concept car to the world at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring a carbon-fibre folding roof, striking styling and crammed with innovative technology ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Launches BLUETEC Initiative in Europe: E 300 BLUETEC with Exceptionally Clean Diesel Technology
23rd August, 2007
The inventor of BLUETEC technology is entering a new era with the new E 300 BLUETEC. On the back of positive experiences gained in the American market since October 2006, the environmentally-compatible BLUETEC diesel engine system is now also available in a passenger car model in the European market ..... more

Subaru’s Impreza WRC Concept For Frankfurt
23rd August, 2007
A Subaru World Rally Car concept based on the new generation Impreza will be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show in September ..... more

Volkswagen Rural Road Show To Hit The Road
22nd August, 2007
Volkswagen Group Australia has announced their first ever Rural Road Show will start in Bundaberg (Queensland) on 4th September, 2007 ..... more

Range Rover Sport For 2008
22nd August, 2007
Since its debut in 2005, Land Rover's most performance oriented vehicle yet has been a phenomenal success. Last year the Range Rover Sport was the highest selling Land Rover model worldwide beating the world's most awarded 4WD, the Discovery 3 ..... more

Volvo C30 Efficiency: A Proposal In Being Clean
22nd August, 2007
In parallel with Volvo Cars' interest with biofuels and hybrid technology, energy-efficiency improvements are being attempted with the company's conventional drivelines ..... more

Holden Efijy At Woodward
21st August, 2007
Holden’s hot rod, the Efijy, a modern day take on Australia’s most iconic car, the FJ Holden, appeared at the 13th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, USA ..... more

Pentastar Returns as Symbol for the New Chrysler
21st August, 2007
The Pentastar, which for decades symbolised Chrysler Corporation, is back as the corporate logo for the "New Chrysler" ..... more

Jaguar Announces The New XJR Portfolio
21st August, 2007
The XJ continues to be admired by customers throughout the world. Now Jaguar reveals the most powerful and exclusive XJ in the line-up - the XJR Portfolio ..... more

FPV Releases Limited Edition F6 Typhoon R-Spec
20th August, 2007
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has released its new limited edition F6 Typhoon R-Spec, featuring FPV’s innovative R-Spec suspension and handling package ..... more

Saab Black Turbo Returns
20th August, 2007
Saab will go ‘back to the future’ at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show by evoking the iconic appeal of its classic ‘Black Turbo’ models ..... more

Audi Pioneers the First All-LED Headlight in the World
20th August, 2007
Audi has developed the first and only headlight unit in the world to deploy LEDs for all of the front lighting vehicle functions ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Confirms the Stunning S 63 AMG for Australia
19th August, 2007
This high-performance luxury sedan continues the time-honoured Mercedes-AMG tradition of bringing motor sport-derived engineering and driving dynamics to the most luxurious cars in the Mercedes-Benz stable. It partners the superlative 6.2-litre Mercedes-AMG V8 to the award-winning S-Class, the highest selling model in its prestigious segment so far this year ..... more

Avenger Brings Dodge Attitude to the Mid-Sized Segment
19th August, 2007
The Dodge brand, which is off to a slow start in Australia, is releasing the Dodge Avenger – a new four-door mid-sized sedan ..... more









Mini Challenge: Ready to Race
19th August, 2007
Mini Challenge will burst onto the Australia motor racing scene in early 2008. The one-make race series will feature the new generation Mini John Cooper Works Challenge car ..... more

Renaultsport F1 Team R26: Engineered to Perform
17th August, 2007
Built to celebrate dual 2006 F1 World Championships, the latest Renaultsport Mégane hatch is also the most exciting yet. Available in a special “Victory Yellow’ exterior, with a slight increase in power, unique suspension settings and a limited-slip differential the new R26 is an enthusiasts dream ..... more

Suzuki at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
17th August, 2007
Suzuki will present an eye-catching stand with a number of world premieres at the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September. The newly developed Splash compact car represents the fourth world strategic model from Suzuki in just three years. Like its predecessors, Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4, Splash is orientated strongly towards the European design style, which continues Suzuki’s worldwide strategy ..... more

BMW 5 Series Gains New Diesel Model
17th August, 2007
With turbo-diesel power available across its range - including the 120d, 320d, 530d, X3 2.0d and 3.0d and the X5 3.0d - BMW is launching another diesel model in Australia ..... more

Peugeot 207 GTi – The Day to Day Hot Hatch
16th August, 2007
It is a very multi-talented car which is easy to live with on a day to day basis, equally at home in town or out on the open road. It has the interior space to carry both passengers and luggage, but still able to provide a driving experience to satisfy the “enthusiast” in everyone ..... more

Nissan Reinforces Sales Success with Launch of Patrol Series 6
16th August, 2007
Backed up by strong success in year to date sales for 2007, Nissan Australia is introducing its MY08 Series 6 Patrol Wagon with even more value, the introduction of ABS as standard on the seven-seat ST model and, significantly, no price changes ..... more

Jaguar X-Type Now Offers Greater Value
16th August, 2007
The 2008 model year Jaguar X-TYPE to be released in Australia this month will offer customers better value for money across the range ..... more

New Kia Sorento CRDi & 3.3 V6
15th August, 2007
The new Kia Sorento range epitomises Kia Motors Australia's revamped SUV strategy by offering more choice in engines and equipment than ever before, while still delivering quality, safety and value ..... more

Subaru Liberty/Outback Power Up for 08
15th August, 2007
Subaru’s All-Wheel Drive Liberty and Outback ranges are refreshed with the addition of new engine technology, safety features and variants in the just-released 2008 line-up ..... more

Mazda 3 Enters Diesel Rush
15th August, 2007
Following the success of diesel engined models in the Volkswagen Golf, Peugeot 307 and Holden Astra ranges, Mazda Australia has released a version of the 3 sedan and hatch powered by a diesel engine ..... more

Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG: A New Way To Define Power
14th August, 2007
Australia’s most powerful coupé, the Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG will be in Australian showrooms from October. The range-topping two door coupé completes the highly successful CL-Class model range, which was released in March this year ..... more

Renault Adds Diesel to Megane Sedan Line-Up
9th August, 2007
Renault has increased the size of its well-priced Megane Sedan range with the introduction of three diesel-powered models fitted with one of Europe’s most popular common-rail-injected diesel engines ..... more

Ford Anglia Runs Trafalgar Square to Red Square
8th August, 2007
A British automotive charity has received a large cash boost after a Ford supported 1964 Ford Anglia (105E series) successfully took part in a London to Moscow Rally ..... more

All-New Mazda 6 to Debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
8th August, 2007
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the all-new Mazda 6 (known as the Mazda Atenza in Japan) at the 62nd annual Frankfurt Motor Show ..... more

More Prestige for Suzuki Grand Vitara
7th August, 2007
Suzuki’s range topping Grand Vitara now boasts additional safety technology - Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) ..... more

Jeep Patriot is the New Entry Point into the Jeep Brand
7th August, 2007
The Jeep brand continues its expansion into new territory as the Jeep Patriot arrives on the Australian market ..... more

Honda Australia 2006/07 Financial Results
7th August, 2007
Honda Australia Pty Ltd has recorded a consolidated profit of $80 million after related income tax expense on revenue of $1.9 billion for the financial year ended 31st March, 2007 ..... more

America's Saab 9-7X Aero Takes Off
6th August, 2007
Saab takes SUV performance to a new altitude as it announces the Aero performance version of the Saab 9-7X for the North American market ..... more

Volkswagen at the IAA 2007: Eight World Premieres
6th August, 2007
Volkswagen will present its widest product range of all time at the upcoming International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt (13th to 23rd September) ..... more

 







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