Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   May 2010 Home > News British Motorway Police take Jaguar XF 2nd May, 2010 The first ever Police-spec XF is about to go on patrol across the British Midlands area. The Central Motorway Police Group, which patrols motorways across Staffordshire, Mercia and the West Midlands has acquired seven high performance Police vehicles based on the award-winning Jaguar XF diesel S model ..... more Chevrolet heading to Korea 2nd May, 2010 Chevrolet, General Motors number one global vehicle brand, will be introduced in Korea in 2011 ..... more Alfa Romeo at Mille Miglia 2010 2nd May, 2010 The “most beautiful road race in the world” - as it was dubbed by Enzo Ferrari - will be starting off from Brescia (Italy) on 6th May where will be finishing on the 9th ..... more Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Turbo-charged and Direct-injected 2nd May, 2010 The most popular model in the Australian Mercedes-Benz passenger car catalogue, the C-Class, has now received a number of significant technical and standard equipment enhancements ..... more Audi R8 GT: light weight construction and tremendous performance 4th May, 2010 Vehicle weight has been reduced by roughly 100 kilogrammes. The Audi R8 GT accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed on a race track of 320 km/h ..... more Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles off to a good start in Q1 4th May, 2010 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Australia increased their sales performance in the first quarter of 2010 by a considerable 28.2% over the same period in 2009. A total of 1,235 vehicles were delivered to customers in the first quarter (Q1 2009; 963 vehicles) ..... more Taiwan's Luxgen signs first export contract 4th May, 2010 Following its international debut in the 10th Dubai Motor Show, Taiwan’s first passenger automobile brand Luxgen has built-up a level of global awareness with a number of agencies and distributors from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain expressing their interest in opportunities with Luxgen ..... more Volvo Museum Day 4th May, 2010 On Saturday 8th May, the Volvo Museum opens its doors for its traditional annual Activities Day. At the same time, there will be celebrations to mark the fact that it is 15 years since the museum was inaugurated in its spacious Arendal premises ..... more Ford Transit Sapphire Anniversary 4th May, 2010 The UK's favourite van turns 45 this year, with more than 2.1 million sales in Britain alone since it first appeared in 1965 ..... more Another new Hyundai coming 4th May, 2010 For the first time, Hyundai Motor Company has matched a GDI engine and a six-speed automatic transmission in a compact sedan, not only boosting power output, but importantly improving fuel economy while lowering emissions ..... more Revised Mazda 2 arrives 6th May, 2010 Safer, stylish and offering value, the new Mazda 2 is now available in a five-door hatch and a four-door sedan. This is the first time Mazda has offered a sedan in the Light segment since the Mazda 121 ‘bubble’ was launched in November 1990 ..... more Hyundai sales up 62% 6th May, 2010 The sales result of 6,725 units was also Hyundai’s second best April sales result since the brand started selling cars in Australia in 1986 ..... more Holden #2 in April 6th May, 2010 Other strong performing Holden carlines in April included the Commodore which remains the top-selling car in the nation for the year to date. A total of 3,165 vehicles from the VE range were sold in April ..... more Toyota #1 in April 6th May, 2010 Australia's enjoyment with utes reached new heights last month with Toyota's HiLux topping the new-car sales charts ..... more Suzuki's one million Indian cars 7th May, 2010 Suzuki car production began in India in December 1983 and quickly reached an annual capacity of 50,000 units just two years later. But these days, a new Suzuki rolls off one of the production lines in India every 16 seconds ..... more Ford Australia Reports Profit for 2009 7th May, 2010 Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd (Ford Australia) yesterday reported a net after-tax profit of $13 million for 2009, an improvement of $287 million on 2008 ..... more Jeep pushes Chrysler sales upward 7th May, 2010 The ever capable Jeep Wrangler continues to lead the way for Chrysler Australia in 2010 with 224 vehicles registered during April with Patriot continuing to set new records each month ..... more Increased sales continue for Kia 7th May, 2010 The popularity of Kia Motors Australia continued to increase in April with year-to-date sales figures up 23.8% compared to the same period last year according to April VFACTS figures ..... more Mitsubishi confirms ASX for Australia 7th May, 2010 Following Next Car's disclosure on 29th April 2010, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited has today confirmed its new sub-compact all-wheel drive vehicle will be released in Australia in August 2010 ..... more New V6 and V8 engines for Mercedes-Benz 9th May, 2010 With its new-generation V-engines, Mercedes-Benz is clearly demonstrating that with concerted further development, internal combustion engines still have a great deal of potential, and that V6 and V8 engines with their high level of refinement are fit for the future ..... more First Aston Martin Rapides bound for customers 9th May, 2010 Following a warm reception from customers and media observers alike, the Rapide is now set to reach customers and Aston Martin’s 125 showrooms in 34 countries over the coming weeks ..... more New Volvo C30 released 10th May, 2010 From its introduction in Australia during 2007, the compact Volvo C30 has slowing been earning sales. It has carved out a niche as a car that defies convention and applauds individuality ..... more Audi at “Wörthersee Tour 2010” 11th May, 2010 For the fourth year in a row, AUDI AG will have its own stand at the famed GTI meet at the Wörthersee and is once again expecting Audi enthusiasts from throughout Europe to celebrate the numerous versions of the Volkswagen Golf GTI ..... more VW Commercial Vehicles at “Wörthersee Tour 2010” 11th May, 2010 This year, from 12th-15th May, the festival takes place for the 29th time, and Volkswagen Commercial participates in it for the first time with the Amarok, Volkswagen's new utility ..... more Lotus Elise Updated 11th May, 2010 The Lotus Elise and Exige gain an evolutionary new look for 2011, with the introduction of face-lifted variants of both models complementing the price-revised Lotus range ..... more Aston Martin V12 Vantage confirmed for the Americas 11th May, 2010 In response to unprecedented demand, Aston Martin has confirmed that the V12 Vantage – the most potent production sports car in the marque’s 96-year history - will be made available in North and South America from later this year ..... more Mercedes-Benz sales continue upwards 11th May, 2010 Mercedes-Benz is continuing its growth path. As in previous months, sales increased at a double-digit rate in April. Customer deliveries totaled 93,100 units ..... more New Ford Mondeo Diesel Delivers More Performance with Less Fuel 11th May, 2010 Due to go on sale early in the third quarter, the new diesel engine will be available on all model series in the Mondeo line-up – LX, Zetec and Titanium – as well as on both hatch and wagon bodystyles, taking the total number of Mondeo diesel variants to six ..... more New Volkswagen Polo released 11th May, 2010 Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009, the new Volkswagen Polo debuted with a fresh new look and technology. This new Volkswagen is now entering the Australian market ..... more Suzuki Kizashi has arrived 11th May, 2010 Nearly three years since the first Kizashi concept car was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the production version represents an unparalleled combination of design, performance and driving dynamics ..... more Hyundai release the i45 23rd May, 2010 Assertive and sleek, the Hyundai i45 reflects a sophisticated approach to mid-sized sedan design by combining advanced powertrain technology with practical and luxurious features to provide an exceptional ownership experience ..... more Skoda Superb wagon here now 24th May, 2010 An interesting feature of the new Superb wagon is the optional electrically-operated tailgate. This is delivered with an automatic retractable luggage compartment cover ..... more BMW 328 Touring Coupe replica wins the 2010 Mille Miglia 24th May, 2010 Seventy years after its victory in the 1940 Mille Miglia, a BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupé replica has emerged as the winner of this tradition-steeped Italian motoring event ..... more Volvo C70 for 2010 24th May, 2010 A four-passenger coupé and open-to-the-elements convertible in one, the frontal styling of the C70 captures the bold new visual volume seen across today’s Volvo range that was first previewed on the S60 Concept Car shown to the world in early 2009 ..... more Citroen C4 Picasso for 2010 24th May, 2010 Along with the Volkswagen Caddy Life (diesel), the very useful and successful Dodge Journey (diesel), the tidy Kia Rondo (petrol) and the new Hyundai iMax (diesel), the 2010 Citroen C4 Picasso is one of the most economical seven seat people mover on the Australian market ..... more Renault Koleos for 2010 24th May, 2010 The additional equipment for 2010 includes integrated satellite navigation, integrated Bluetooth, a multimedia input with either RCA or USB type connection options, new metallic colours, a new spoiler on the tailgate and new alloy wheels for the Privilege model ..... more Toyota Corolla world's #1 seller 24th May, 2010 A total of 908,661 drivers put a new Corolla on the road, thus continuing its 'career' as the world's most popular car ..... more Mitsubishi Pajero ACTiV 24th May, 2010 Based on the popular Pajero GLX, the Pajero ACTiV adds various interior and exterior upgrades over and above the standard GLX ..... more Austria's "GTI Meet" 24th May, 2010 Volkswagen and Adidas – will for the first time join in a combined product with the Golf GTI adidas edition ..... more World's fastest ride-on mower 25th May, 2010 Don Wales went on to set the new outright world land speed record for a lawn mower at 87.833 mph ..... more Land Rover supports RFDS Outback Car Trek 25th May, 2010 Land Rover Australia has announced the sponsorship of the 2010 RFDS Outback Car Trek, an event which has seen over $16 million donated to the "Doctor" in the Trek's 20 years of operation ..... more Kia helps Healthy Harold reach regional NSW 25th May, 2010 A national education programme will be able to expand its offering in regional NSW with the support of Kia Motors Australia ..... more Prices added to Suzuki Kizashi story 25th May, 2010 The pricing structure for the new Kizashi has been added to the news story ..... more BMW releases new version of Z4 25th May, 2010 The BMW Z4 sDrive35is features a modified straight-six twin turbo engine with high precision injection technology with an output of 250 kW. Accelerating from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds ..... more Autopilots at Mercedes-Benz 25th May, 2010 Safety-critical driving manoeuvres that cannot be precisely reproduced by human drivers are now being handled by autopilot on closed test tracks ..... more Volkswagen Group takes majority shareholding in Italdesign Giugiaro 25th May, 2010 The Volkswagen Group (Germany) and Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A. (IDG), Turin (Italy), are to intensify their successful cooperation, putting it on a new footing ..... more Lexus IS 350 set to perform 25th May, 2010 Lexus' forthcoming IS 350 sedan will develop the highest specific output of any of its naturally aspirated six-cylinder rivals when it launches late this year ..... more New BMW 5 Series release due next week 26th May, 2010 A stylish and sporting executive sedan, the new BMW 5 Series sedan combines the trademark BMW design characteristics of wide kidney grille, chiselled bonnet and 'muscular' rear-end with sleek elegant lines and a coupe-like roofline in proportion to provide an agile aesthetic ..... more New Jeep Grand Cherokee production begins 26th May, 2010 Chrysler Group LLC’s Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant (JNAP) celebrated, on Friday 21st May 2010, the launch of production of the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee ..... more 2WD Range Rover coming in 2011 26th May, 2010 Land Rover has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130 g/km of CO2 - making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever ..... more Black to the Future: M-B SL 350 Night Edition 27th May, 2010 Twelve of the twenty five Night Edition SL 350’s that are coming to Australia will be finished in designo magno Night black paint ..... more Peugeot 308 GTi 27th May, 2010 Peugeot returns to the world of the GTi with the European launch of the 308 GTi, a sporty hatchback for a new era: enjoyable for day to day driving and environmentally-friendly ..... more New BMW 5 Series Passes First Crash Test Using Brake Intervention 27th May, 2010 Until now, verification of vehicle safety has been obtained by means of crash tests in which structural integrity and restraint systems were tested in a non-braked situation ..... more Mitsubishi’s Outlander ACTiV Special Edition Release 27th May, 2010 The Outlander ACTiV offers the superior quality, safety, space, versatility and comfort the Outlander is renowned for, but also adds numerous interior and exterior upgrades ..... more 2WD added to Toyota RAV4 line-up 27th May, 2010 Toyota's 2WD RAV4 models, available in CV and Cruiser grades, are priced $3,000 below their equivalent all-wheel drive models ..... more Hot spot for Audi A8 27th May, 2010 The new Audi A8 is the first car in the world to offer an optional factory-installed WLAN 'hotspot' for wireless internet access ..... more Jaguar unveils the ultimate XKR Special Edition 28th May, 2010 To celebrate Jaguar's 75th Anniversary, Jaguar Australia will be bringing in ten (10) of the exciting XKR Special Edition - all will be coupes - all will be in Polaris white, with the cars being available for delivery from October ..... more GM Looks to Hawaii for Hydrogen Infrastructure Pilot 30th May, 2010 Abundant hydrogen is available on the Hawaiian island of Oahu to power a ramp-up of fuel cell vehicles through a General Motors collaboration with The Gas Company, Hawaii’s major gas energy provider ..... more Peugeot's 200 years 30th May, 2010 Two hundred years ago, two Peugeot brothers, Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric, established the Peugeot company with the making of ‘la société Peugeot-Frères et Jacques Maillard-Salins’ ..... more Toyota introduce Aurion Touring 30th May, 2010 Toyota Aurion Touring has 13 additional features, worth more than $2,200, at no extra cost compared with entry-level Aurion AT-X sedan ..... more BMW's new 3 Series Coupe and Convertible 30th May, 2010 With its redesigned styling, more powerful and efficient engines and extended list of standard equipment highlighted by the new 335i M Sport model, the new BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible is set to challenge the successful Audi A5/S5, the stylish Peugeot 407 coupe and the highly respected Saab 9-3 convertible ..... more Ford to increase US Flexible-Fuel vehicle production 30th May, 2010 Ford Motor Company will deliver on its 2006 pledge to double the number of 2010 model year flexible-fuel vehicles it manufactures in the USA. Flexible-fuel vehicles are capable of running on E-85 ..... more General Motors' Flex-Fuel Vehicles 30th May, 2010 General Motors has increased annual production of flex-fuel vehicles to more than 850,000 annually, an increase of 55 per cent from 2006 volumes ..... more Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory turns 10 30th May, 2010 The latest technology infusion is in the form of a set of digital high-speed cameras that can take 200,000 frames per second ..... more GM at Challenge Bibendum 30th May, 2010 General Motors will demonstrate its diverse portfolio of alternative propulsion and advanced mobility technologies today at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2010 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ..... more PSA Peugeot Citroen at Challenge Bibendum 30th May, 2010 For the first time the Peugeot BB1, a small city EV driven by Michelin’s revolutionary motorised wheel technology, will be tested in real-life driving conditions ..... more Renault Megane Coupe/Cabriolet released in Europe 31st May, 2010 The new Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet completes the renewal of the Megane 'family'. This now comprises six body types, the successive launches of which have seen Renault rejuvenate its range in the space of just one and a half years in what is Europe's biggest segment in terms of volume ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more June 2010 News ..... here April 2010 News ..... here March 2010 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2010   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.