Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   March 2009 Home > News Ford Reveals New Look SY Territory MkII 1st March, 2009 The Territory has been an outstanding success for Ford since it was launched in 2004, achieving both sales success and critical acclaim over the past four and a half years ..... more Audi Q5 Released Locally 1st March, 2009 Audi's new SUV will be in local dealerships from the weekend of 7th - 8th March 2009 and will be priced from $59,900 (RRP) for both the 2.0 TDI quattro and 2.0 TFSI quattro models ..... more New Nissan 370Z: More Agile, More Compact, More Thrills 1st March, 2009 Now in its 40th year, the Z became an relatively affordable iconic sports car. The new 370Z continues Nissan’s philosophy of design, performance and technical innovation ..... more Honda to Introduce Civic 5-Door to Australia 1st March, 2009 At first glance the Civic Si has the appearance of a three door hatch thanks to the placement of its rear door handles in the C-pillar, giving it a sporty appearance ..... more Lotus Europa For 2009 - Power and Prestige 3rd March, 2009 The Lotus Europa SE races into 2009 with a host of upgrades that make it more appealing and accessible to a broader range of enthusiasts ..... more Bentley's Fastest Car Ever 3rd March, 2009 The Continental Supersports began as an ‘under the radar’ project exploring the possibilities of weight reduction on the Continental GT but with more power and torque ..... more Kia Soul - redefines the 'personality' of cars 3rd March, 2009 With 61 factory and locally fitted options available, no two Souls seen in the street are likely to be the same, thus expressing the individuality of their owners ..... more Holden Cruze For Q2 2009 3rd March, 2009 Cruze is the first of General Motors’ next wave of global products and enters Australia’s small car segment equipped with striking road presence, advanced interior comfort and high levels of safety features ..... more Exiga is the Sixth Subaru 3rd March, 2009 Subaru has confirmed the innovative and versatile Exiga All-Wheel Drive wagon will join its Australian line-up late this year ..... more New VW Polo For This Year 3rd March, 2009 In addition, the European version of the Polo now being presented is equipped with standard ESP electronic stabilisation programme with Hill Hold Control ..... more BMW 120d Manual Here in May 4th March, 2009 It will be the first BMW offered in Australia to match a six speed manual transmission with the four cylinder diesel engine ..... more Skoda Yeti Revealed In Geneva 4th March, 2009 Compact, attractively styled and full of surprises: Skoda will celebrate the extension of its range to five with the introduction of Yeti at the Geneva Motor Show ..... more Mitsubishi Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen: Step Towards Electric Vehicles for Europe 5th March, 2009 Mitsubishi and Peugeot announced this week that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles ..... more New Honda Odyssey Close To Release 5th March, 2009 It will feature more power, more space, more safety and more driver-focus ..... more New Nissan Maxima – a ‘Shift’ in Modern Elegance 5th March, 2009 With its design, comfort and appointments, the new J32 Maxima will expand its sales potential through some significant new additions to the model line-up ..... more New Ford Focus Introduces Kinetic Design Themes 5th March, 2009 The launch of new Focus brings with it a dynamic new look identified by distinctive headlamps and a confident 'posture' ..... more Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation in Denmark, WA ..... more Chery Pick Models For Europe 6th March, 2009 Surprisingly, rather than launch the cars itself, Chery is supplying the cars to an Italian distributor, which rebrands them DR ..... more Tata Prepares For European Comeback In 2010 6th March, 2009 Tata is preparing for a full-scale European launch in 2010, with both the tiny Nano city car and a fully-revised Indica B-segment hatchback – including an electric version ..... more Lagonda: Revival of an almost forgotten brand 6th March, 2009 Ultimately, Lagonda will be a strong presence in 100 global territories, vastly increasing the global reach of the company and extending to new customers ..... more Giugiaro Revives Classic British Nameplate 6th March, 2009 The company doing the reviving is none other than Italdesign-Giugiaro, and the new Frazer-Nash is a radical hybrid electric car, the fastest of its type in the world ..... more Brilliance For Europe 9th March, 2009 Despite a series of crash test and homologation setbacks, Chinese car maker Brilliance is pressing ahead with its plans to sell cars across Europe ..... more Zero Emissions Are Up In The Air 9th March, 2009 This odd-looking vehicle might struggle to meet crash testing rules – but it contains technology that could lead to a range of zero-emissions ..... more VE Sportwagon First Local Wagon to Achieve 5-star Safety Rating 9th March, 2009 GM Holden’s VE Omega Sportwagon has become the first locally manufactured wagon to receive a maximum five star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) ..... more Past and Present Chrysler Vehicles Return to the Murray 12th March, 2009 Over 600 vehicles are expected to be on display at the 17th annual Chryslers on the Murray event which will be held this weekend (14th - 15th March, 2009) at Sumsion Gardens, Wodonga ..... more New Records For Audi 13th March, 2009 With deliveries of Audi brand vehicles up 4.1 per cent to the record total of 1,003,469 units, revenue for fiscal 2008 also reached a new all-time high of €34,196 million ..... more BMW Celebrates 1 Series Milestone in Australia 13th March, 2009 In February 2009, the sales success of the rear-wheel drive BMW culminated in the delivery of the 10,000th 1 Series model in Australia ..... more New Kia No 3 concept car stars at Geneva Show 13th March, 2009 The concept features a unique extended windscreen and panorama glass roof with a diagonal supporting bar, an automatic sun visor and the evolving 'face of Kia' ..... more Smart at the Geneva Motor Show 13th March, 2009 Sales of the Smart Fortwo rose by 39 per cent in the past year, and by the end of the year the Smart will be represented in 41 countries worldwide ..... more Toyota Develops World's First Rear Seat Centre Airbag 13th March, 2009 Toyota has developed the world's first rear seat centre airbag to help reduce the severity of passenger injuries in side-on collisions ..... more Top Selling Holden Captiva Now with Seven Seats Across the Range 15th March, 2009 Effective March 2009, Captiva SX will be offered as a true 7 seater, combining interior space with a high level of standard safety features and class leading fuel economy on the 2WD manual variant ..... more Lexus Announces Class Leading Emissions & Economy For New RX 450h 15th March, 2009 On sale from mid-2009, the new full hybrid crossover is the high performance flagship of the RX range, which now enters its third-generation ..... more Subaru Forester Adds Special Features 15th March, 2009 Just 550 Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Forester X limited editions are available, with the choice of either manual or SPORTSHIFT automatic transmissions ..... more Land Rover Confirms Grant Offer to Build New Model 15th March, 2009 Our engineering feasibility study has shown that we can very successfully deliver Range Rover levels of quality, drivability and breadth of performance ..... more Toyota Kluger Altitude Offers Extra Value 15th March, 2009 Features beyond the standard KX-R include a tilt-and-slide moonroof and DVD rear-seat entertainment system with nine inch screen and wireless headphones ..... more New ‘Gullwing’ from Mercedes-Benz - the SLS AMG 16th March, 2009 This super sports car serves up an exciting proposition with its unique technology package: aluminium spaceframe body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine developing 420 kW ..... more 100 Years of Suzuki Excellence 16th March, 2009 In its 100 year history, Suzuki has developed an outstanding reputation for manufacturing a range of cars, 4WDs, motor cycles and marine products ..... more Holden's New Commodore International 16th March, 2009 The automatic VE Commodore International sedan has a price of $33,990 (RRP) Driveaway. The Sportwagon variant has a RRP of $35,990 Driveaway ..... more Jaguar Announces New XK-S Limited Edition Model 17th March, 2009 The XK-S customer will benefit from dramatic 20-inch Senta alloy wheels, luxury sports interior (including soft grain leather and 16 x 16 way seats) ..... more New Mini Cabrio Arrives in Australia 17th March, 2009 Priced from $39,800 (RRP) the new Mini Cabrio is set to build on the success of its predecessor, thanks to new more powerful engines, reductions in fuel consumption and emissions ..... more Enhanced Performance for Honda Civic Type R 17th March, 2009 The Honda Civic Type R has received mechanical enhancements and one new colour for its 2009 update ..... more Mahindra Run-Out On Now 17th March, 2009 The Mahindra Pik-Up, which was designed to withstand the harshest of Australian conditions, has a 2.5 litre intercooled common rail turbocharged diesel engine ..... more New VW Golf: Highest Safety as Standard 18th March, 2009 The Golf received a rating of 97% in the Adult Occupant Protection category ..... more Chevrolet Camaro Released In North America 18th March, 2009 It’s a personal car for a generation of enthusiasts, both young and old, that honours the Camaro’s heritage with a thoroughly contemporary design ..... more Ford Shows the Way in Fuel Efficient Motoring 18th March, 2009 The Fiesta ECOnetic demonstrates the company's vision for a more sustainable future – a future that will become a reality in late 2009 ..... more 2009 Mazda MX-5 Released 18th March, 2009 Its original concept has been so successful that Mazda has never changed it: affordable to buy and use, light weight ..... more Road takes on Rail at Mercedes-Benz World 18th March, 2009 England's Mercedes-Benz World is to host the launch of The Flying Scotsman, a unique and special trial from London to Edinburgh by vintage motor car ..... more Lexus Sells Its 15,000th RX In Australia 18th March, 2009 The milestone was achieved on the eve of the launch of the all new third generation RX 350, after just six years on sale ..... more Dodge Nitro SX-R – Limited to Just 100 Vehicles 18th March, 2009 Overseen by renowned Australian upholsterer Blackman and Sons, each SX-R will come standard with premium dark mono-tone leather interior with ‘French’ seam stitching ..... more SsangYong At The Seoul Motor Show 18th March, 2009 Ssangyong will be showing an almost production-ready example of its new C200 crossover utility car at the Seoul Motor Show in South Korea ..... more Mini's Diesel Is Just Months Away 20th March, 2009 Priced from $33,750 (RRP) the new Mini Cooper D also comes to market attractively priced compared to some more expensive hybrid models ..... more Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster 20th March, 2009 The Roadster version of the Murciélago will offer an uprated 6.5 litre V12 engine that produces 478 kW along with permanent four-wheel drive ..... more Daimler Starts Young Classics Pilot Project 20th March, 2009 With “Mercedes-Benz Young Classics,” Daimler AG is setting its sights on a new, promising business segment: the growing community of enthusiasts for classic cars ..... more Suzuki Alto Arrives Q3 20th March, 2009 The entry level Alto will come standard with air conditioning, CD stereo system with MP3 auxiliary input, remote central locking, ABS brakes and six airbags ..... more Goodwood Announces 2009 Motor Sport Event Season 22nd March, 2009 The Earl of March has announced many of the key attractions due to appear at this year’s Festival of Speed (3rd-5th July), as well as the Goodwood Revival (18th–20th September) ..... more Range Rover Sport Stormer Option 22nd March, 2009 The Kit draws its aggressive styling lines from the 2004 Range Stormer Concept Car, ensuring a distinctive design that enhances the appeal of the Range Rover Sport ..... more Ford Mondeo Wagon Due Mid-Year 22nd March, 2009 Mondeo Zetec wagon is powered by a 2.3 litre Duratec four cylinder engine, which produces 118 kW of power and 208 Nm of torque, and is matched to a six speed automatic transmission ..... more Kia wins a 2009 ‘red dot’ Design Award 22nd March, 2009 Kia’s stylish and fun urban cross-over vehicle, the Soul, has become the first Korean car ever to receive the prestigious recognition of a design award from the world renowned ‘red dot’ awards ..... more Porsche Panamera: Technological innovations included 23rd March, 2009 The Panamera is the first car in its segment with a completely flat under-floor to help reduce both air resistance and lift forces on the axles ..... more Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce 23rd March, 2009 Automobili Lamborghini has expanded its model range with a new extreme top model. The Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murciélago LP 640 ..... more Think EVs To Clog Holland's Streets 23rd March, 2009 It accelerates from zero to 50 km/h in 6.5 seconds and 80 km/h in 16 seconds. With zero local emissions and an energy efficiency three times that of a combustion engine car ..... more Rolls-Royce Confirms Further Details For RR4 24th March, 2009 RR4 will be powered by a brand new 6.6 litre turbo charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce. The engine will be combined with an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox ..... more VW Golf GTI European Release Just Days Away 24th March, 2009 Between the debut of the first generation and the production run-out of the fifth generation, more than 1.7 million car buyers made the Golf GTI a best seller ..... more Peugeot at the Cutting Edge of Automotive Technology 24th March, 2009 With 961 patent applications in 2008, PSA Peugeot has been designated as the country’s leading patent filer for the second year in a row ..... more Suzuki Swift Limited Edition 24th March, 2009 Pricing for the Swift Limited Edition will start at $17,490 for the five-speed manual, representing only a $1,000 premium on the entry level price ..... more New Citroen C4 Boosts Performance And Refinement 25th March, 2009 Behind its new grille is a choice between two advanced new petrol engines, developed in conjunction with BMW that lift performance and drop fuel consumption and emission levels ..... more Skoda Octavia For 2009 25th March, 2009 To give the new Skoda Octavia broader market appeal, the engine line-up has been updated with two new petrol engines and one diesel variant ..... more Turbocharged Subaru Liberty Special 26th March, 2009 Just 50 of the black exterior sedans and wagons, officially tagged Liberty GT spec.B R, are available with a choice of six-speed manual or five-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission ..... more British sports car to take on the world 26th March, 2009 Westfield Sports Cars, based in Kingswinford, may produce just 400 vehicles a year, either as kit car or ready-built models, but it is finding new markets around the world ..... more New Toyota Prius Turns Drivers Into "Bowser Wowsers" 26th March, 2009 Drivers can select three "on demand" drive modes - EV, ECO and POWER - that supplement normal driving with new Prius' 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, 60 kW electric motor and seamless intelligent electronic transmission ..... more Porsche Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 27th March, 2009 Limited to just 1,000 units worldwide, the limited edition Cayenne adds equipment and Porsche Design styling touches to stand out from other Cayennes ..... more England's Montagu Motor Museum Golden Anniversary 27th March, 2009 When Lord Montagu opened his home, Palace House, to visitors in 1952 he placed five cars in the front hall as a tribute to his father, John Montagu ..... more Mitsubishi’s i MiEV Electric Vehicle Hits the Road 27th March, 2009 The i MiEV awareness programme commenced in Adelaide on 24th - 25th March. The Motorcade will then travel to Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne ..... more Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe For Goodwood 29th March, 2009 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has loaned the Goodwood Motor Circuit a Phantom Coupé for use as the official course car at this year’s Festival of Speed ..... more England's ‘Jaguar Jamboree’ Exhibition 29th March, 2009 England's National Motor Museum’s latest exhibition, ‘Jaguar Jamboree’, was unveiled on Thursday (26th March, 2009) by Lord Montagu ..... more Peugeot's "Forbidden Exhibition" 29th March, 2009 Although never released by Peugeot, the 505 cabriolet and coupe are being displayed at L'Aventure Peugeot, in Sochaux, until 28th June, 2009 ..... more Volkswagen Golf GTD: a new sporty diesel 29th March, 2009 The new Golf GTD is the first production Golf to be powered by Volkswagen's 125 kW diesel engine ..... more Audi at AMI Leipzig 29th March, 2009 Audi is forging a link with its 5 cylinder tradition with the Audi TT RS Roadster and TT RS Coupé. Customers will begin taking delivery of the sports car this (northern) summer ..... more Ford Mustang: In The Beginning! 29th March, 2009 On 17th April, 1964, the Ford Mustang, with its long bonnet, short boot lid and sporty features, caused a sensation when it was introduced to the public at the New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York ..... more New fuels, new models for Europe's Hummer 29th March, 2009 The iconic Hummer range of vehicles looks forward to an exciting 2009 in Europe, with new models and powertrains which expand Hummer's appeal to a wider group of customers ..... more Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Roadster 29th March, 2009 The F-CELL Roadster is controlled with drive-by-wire technology, and a joystick takes the place of a conventional steering wheel. The vehicle is powered by the emission-free fuel cell system ..... more Rally Legend Erik Carlsson Celebrates 80th Birthday 30th March, 2009 An ebullient character, full of stories and anecdotes laced with a Swedish charm for understatement, Erik continues to ‘live his dream’ ..... more Mercedes-Benz at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 30th March, 2009 At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed Mercedes-Benz celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Silver Arrows ..... more Ford Fiesta Lands In USA 30th March, 2009 The arrival, last week, on U.S. shores of over 100 new Ford Fiestas marks an important step in the roll-out of the first of Ford Motor Company’s new generation of global small cars ..... more Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more April 2009 News ..... here February 2009 News ..... here January 2009 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2009   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. 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