Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   June 2010 Home > News Gone in 60 Vitos: Limited Edition Mercedes van 1st June, 2010 The award winning Mercedes-Benz Vito is being offered in a limited run of sixty vehicles with an additional $2,500 of value for the customer at no additional cost ..... more BMW M3 GTS 1st June, 2010 The most powerful version of the M3 Coupe, the BMW M3 GTS, features a 331 kW engine that may offer ideal preconditions for use at club sport events, while still being road-legal ..... more Fords Expands ECOnetic Range 1st June, 2010 The new Ford Transit ECOnetic Van will introduce ultra-low fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions to the commercial van market. It will deliver 7.2 L/100 km fuel economy and produce just 189 g/km of CO2 emissions, which places it at the forefront of the full-size van market in Australia for fuel economy ..... more Subaru Impreza XV goes to new heights 1st June, 2010 Increased ride height, a fresh new look and extra features are turning attention to Subaru’s newest Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive variant, the Impreza XV ..... more Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa by Zagato 1st June, 2010 Long term Alfa Romeo motor sport and road car collaborator Zagato is celebrating its links with Alfa Romeo during the Italian car maker’s centenary year with the Alfa Romeo TZ3, a modern interpretation of the of the classic Alfa Romeo TZ and TZ2 racing cars of the 1960s ..... more Updated BMW X5 due in 4 weeks 2nd June, 2010 The BMW X5 will receive new engine variants, new driver assistance systems, increased standard specification and cosmetic changes ..... more Renault Koleos: free leather 2nd June, 2010 There is one thing better than the smell of leather in a new car and that is the smell of free leather! So, for the month of June, Renault want to share that sensation with those buying a new 4x4 or 4x2 Koleos Dynamique petrol CVT ..... more Peugeot 3008 Australian release imminent 2nd June, 2010 Peugeot dealerships around Australia are in preparation for its launch, each one having a single display unit available for customers wishing to preview this remarkable new model ..... more Alfa Romeo Giulietta earns 5 stars 2nd June, 2010 Like many cars these days, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta was designed and built to obtain maximum passive and active safety performance ..... more Mitsubishi to lease iMiEV from July 2nd June, 2010 Marking his first official visit to Australia, Masuko confirmed Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) will be the first company to release vehicle manufacturer produced electric vehicles in this country ..... more Volkswagen Polo sedan for Russia 3rd June, 2010 For the first time in the history of the Volkswagen brand, a vehicle has been developed specially for the Russian market ..... more Diesel for Subaru Forester 3rd June, 2010 The Subaru Forester is adding to its all-wheel drive appeal with the launch of the first ever turbocharged diesel variants ..... more Citroen C4 for 2011 3rd June, 2010 Citroen has released first details of the brand new C4.  Designed to exceed the highest expectations, the new Citroën C4 boasts a real positive energy - with a high level of quality, style, interior space and occupant comfort, as well as responsive handling and impressive environmental credentials ..... more Nissan Pathfinder powers up 3rd June, 2010 The new Nissan Pathfinder has arrived and boasts class-leading turbodiesel torque from its enhanced 2.5 litre engine, lifting it above its immediate competitors in the medium SUV segment ..... more Will Alvis return? 3rd June, 2010 Alvis, arguably one of the most innovative British car manufacturers in the 1930s, is set to return to business in the 21st century with ownership of the brand name having been formally transferred to the company which has been providing parts, maintenance and restoration services to Alvis owners for the last 40 years ..... more Toyota Rukus released 4th June, 2010 Toyota has launched its head-turning Rukus - a 'hip' urban alternative to small sports-utility vehicles and sports wagons. The Toyota Rukus challenges the norms of car design with a brazenly boxy shape that has become popular in Japan ..... more One buyer takes 576 hybrid utes 6th June, 2010 As part of the process to make their fleet 'eco-friendly', the US company Verizon has purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Two-Mode Hybrid utilities ..... more UK car sales recover 6th June, 2010 Ford’s Fiesta lost its top selling UK model status for the first time this year, by another success Ford model, the Focus ..... more New Car Market Maintains Strong Sales Momentum 6th June, 2010 Official VFACTS data released by the FCAI showed that 89,218 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles were sold in May, up 18.3 per cent (or 13,777 vehicles) on the same month in 2009 ..... more Holden #2 in May 6th June, 2010 Impressive Commodore sales helped drive the result with 3,899 vehicles sold in May, making it the country’s best-selling car for the month and year to date ..... more Toyota #1 in May 6th June, 2010 So far in 2010, Toyota dealers have sold 86,213 vehicles - more than 31,000 ahead of its nearest rival. The latest figures show that Toyota was market leader in May with 17,832 sales ..... more Suzuki On Track For Record Year 6th June, 2010 In only its first few days on sale, a total of 244 Kizashis were sold during May, helping Suzuki to its second best May result on record ..... more Hyundai Getz On With The Job 6th June, 2010 Hyundai’s Getz continues to retain a strong sales base, ranking first in the light car segment with a sales result of 1,957 units last month ..... more Kia sales up (again) 6th June, 2010 Cerato continues to impress with new vehicle sales up 14.6% compared to May last year and up 34.9% when compared to 2009 year to date figures ..... more Camaro outsells Mustang 7th June, 2010 Camaro posted 99,872 total sales, outselling its closest competitor by nearly 20,000 vehicles ..... more Hyundai announces updated Grandeur 7th June, 2010 The new Grandeur takes on a more commanding road presence with a new radiator grille design and black-bezel headlights. The refined black-mesh lower air dam is housed between the new front fog lamps completing the front bumper changes ..... more HSV celebrates 20 years with limited edition model 7th June, 2010 Holden Special Vehicles has launched a limited edition model to help celebrate 20 years of the ClubSport, its most successful and enduring nameplate ..... more Joss announces transmission partnership 7th June, 2010 Although slow coming to market, the Joss JP1 is expected to manage 0-96 km/h in just 3 seconds. The new car is expected to be launched in 2011 ..... more Luxgen reveal their SUV 8th June, 2010 Taiwan’s first passenger automobile brand Luxgen has launched its second model the Luxgen 7 SUV, following the success of its debut model the Luxgen 7 MPV ..... more Bristol set to lift profile 8th June, 2010 Bristols are built for people who have driven a lot of miles in a lot of different cars and are not looking for gimmicks like electrically massaging seats or an onboard cappuccino maker ..... more Ford to drop Mercury, expand Lincoln 8th June, 2010 Ford will cease production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year ..... more Land Rover sales up 8th June, 2010 The Land Rover Freelander 2 continues to be the brand's best-selling model globally, with sales up year to date by 23.3 per cent with over 23,000 vehicles sold ..... more Globally, Kia sales continue to rise 8th June, 2010 Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures for May 2010, recording a total of 175,098 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 23.4% ..... more Jaguar announces another limited edition: the XK Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition 8th June, 2010 This builds on the recent announcement of the XKR Special Edition as a combined XK/XKR celebration of Jaguar's 75th Anniversary, as well as celebrating Jaguar's historic return to Le Mans next weekend ..... more Ferrari 458 Italia arrives 10th June, 2010 An 'open-top' version of the Ferrari 599 has been flagged by Ferrari chief, Luca di Montezemolo, in London (England). Meanwhile, the first Australian-specification Ferrari 458 Italia has arrived locally ..... more VW Golf GTD returns to local market 10th June, 2010 The 6th generation VW Golf model line-up continues to expand with the new GTD arriving in Australia. Its 125 kW power level makes it the highest-performance production Golf with a diesel engine ..... more Wraps come off Renault Latitude 10th June, 2010 Renault has provided the first glimpse of its latest global family saloon, Latitude. In addition to its balanced proportions, generous exterior dimensions, large boot and powerful engines, the newcomer boasts elegant styling ..... more New Suzuki Swift for 2011: first images Suzuki has revealed preliminary information of the new, European specification, third generation Swift which goes on sale later this year. This new model will be launched in Australia next year ..... more Volkswagen Golf R is here 11th June, 2010 The six cylinder of the previous model developed a maximum torque of 320 Newton-metres at 2,500 rpm. That was remarkably good. However, the turbo four-cylinder direct injection engine of the new Golf R transfers 330 Newton-metres torque at 2,400 rpm ..... more There's a new Morgan coming 11th June, 2010 The Morgan Motor Company is about to introduce a new model to its highly respected line-up, the Morgan Eva GT. It's a four seater coupe that takes its inspiration from the British sports saloons of the early 1950’s ..... more Wildcat 300STR 15th June, 2010 The 'car' not only has the usual Wildcat features that make it almost unbreakable – fully welded tubular chassis, 4-wheel drive, 5-point harnesses, heavy duty differentials and drive-shafts - but also creature comforts such as air conditioning, bluetooth, iPod dock and stereo hi-fi ..... more Mahindra enters global Electric Vehicle market 15th June, 2010 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has strengthened its position in the electric vehicles market with the acquisition of a majority stake in REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. Bangalore (India) ..... more Big Bucks for MG B 15th June, 2010 An example of one of Britain’s most enjoyed sports cars, the MGB tourer, has claimed super car status after being sold at auction, in England, for £141,922 ..... more Abarth Punto Evo & Abarth 500C due for release in Italy 15th June, 2010 The Abarth 500C and Abarth Punto Evo offer a driving experience that transcends the idea that a product is something simply to be used, taking you into the realms of powerful emotion ..... more Volkswagen's new Jetta 16th June, 2010 The design projects a more dynamic image than ever before. Offering a preview of the new Jetta’s styling was the NCC coupe concept car shown at the Detroit Motor Show ..... more Kia Carnival Facelift 16th June, 2010 Since its launch towards the end of 2005, the current model Kia Carnival has dominated the people mover segment, finishing each year as Australia's top-selling people mover ..... more Falcon XR6 Ute achieves 5-Star ANCAP safety rating 16th June, 2010 Ford's FG Falcon XR6 and XR6 Turbo Utility has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) in the latest round of testing ..... more GM's new Vauxhall Astra wagon 16th June, 2010 GM's new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer will debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show in September and hit UK showrooms by the end of the year ..... more Toyota launches a new-look Corolla sedan 16th June, 2010 Toyota has cut prices on four of the five Corolla sedan variants by up to $400 while adding new equipment along with a sportier exterior and more stylish interior ..... more Efficient V6 Petrol and Diesel Porsche Cayenne released in Europe 17th June, 2010 Starting European deliveries of the two six-cylinder models Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is rounding off the market launch of the Company’s new generation of SUVs ..... more Peugeot 207: more competitive than ever 17th June, 2010 Peugeot Australia provided specification improvements in late 2009 and early 2010 to its popular 207 range, designed to enhance its desirability and its value for money proposition. And now, these upgrades have been supplemented with reductions in the MLPs of all 5-door hatch, Touring and coupé-convertible models ..... more Nissan GT-R update 17th June, 2010 Nissan has announced a series of refinements for the GT-R super car, continuing the evolution of this standards-setting performance machine ..... more Range Rover Turns 40 17th June, 2010 The Range Rover celebrates its 40th 'birthday' today ..... more Range Rover for 2011 17th June, 2010 A new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response® upgrades and subtle external styling enhancements are amongst the features on the 2011 Range Rover ..... more Mini at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 20th June, 2010 Mini will appear at the 2010 Festival of Speed from 1st-4th July. Apart from displaying the full range of the current Mini models, the British Mini brand will mix old and new ..... more BMW at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 20th June, 2010 BMW is a long time sponsor of the Festival of Speed and for the 2010 event the Bavarian manufacturer will roll out not only some cars and motorcycles from its heritage but also a selection of the hottest current cars and its latest Art Car ..... more Vauxhall at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 21st June, 2010 While Vauxhall has yet to confirm its launch of the new VXR8, the latest HSV GTS E2 – its near-identical Australian 'sibling' - will give the clearest indication yet of its intention to sell the car in Britain ..... more McLaren at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 21st June, 2010 Ahead of its participation at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren Automotive has confirmed a number of its European retail partners in the UK, German, French, Belgian, Italian and Swiss markets ..... more Citroen at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 21st June, 2010 The Goodwood Festival of Speed, the motoring event that has re-written the motor show rule book in Europe and which takes place in the first week of July (1st-4th July 2010), will feature three new Citroen’s strutting their stuff on Goodwood’s legendary hill climb track ..... more Peugeot at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 21st June, 2010 Peugeot, a sponsor of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, is planning to use the event, which runs from 1st to 4th July, to celebrate its 200 years of brand evolution with a celebration of its past, present and future ..... more Ford at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 21st June, 2010 Forty years of Ford motor sport success will be represented when old meets new at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Leading the charge will be the victorious Ford Escort from the 1970 London–Mexico rally ..... more VW CrossPolo released in Europe 21st June, 2010 The CrossPolo is one of numerous European VWs that won't be coming to Australia ..... more Porsche to update the Panamera 21st June, 2010 The eight-cylinder Panamera models are entering the next model year as of August 2010, in Europe, with an even higher standard of all-round efficiency and new options ..... more New look for Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG 21st June, 2010 A best-seller unveils its updated exterior: the ML 63 AMG, featuring a powerful 375 kW AMG 6.3 litre V8 engine, takes on a more attractive appearance thanks to some subtle but effective changes ..... more Honda at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 21st June, 2010 Honda is taking part in the first ever Moving Motor Show at Goodwood, which gives a limited number of car enthusiasts the chance to test drive two of its most exciting cars around a 3.5 mile test track ..... more Ford Mustang 1,000 lap challenge 22nd June, 2010 Ford will attempt to run a 2011 Mustang V6 1,000 laps – more than 500 miles and the equivalent of two back-to-back NASCAR races – on a single tank of fuel ..... more Alvis is coming back! 22nd June, 2010 Britain's Alvis Car Company will be using the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month to announce details of a unique project to re-introduce a renowned 1930’s Alvis model ..... more Audi S5 Sportback released locally 24th June, 2010 The elegant coupe-like silhouette, LED headlights and the four frameless doors make the S5 Sportback a stand-out on the road. However, the driving dynamics of this latest model are not to be overshadowed by its style, with the potent 3.0 TFSI engine with supercharging packing 245 kW of powerful punch and 440 Nm of torque ..... more Suzuki Swift for 2011: more details 24th June, 2010 While Devers said Suzuki Australia was still considering all potential powertrain options for new Swift, he confirmed the new Australian version would offer even better performance and economy ..... more European engine for Joss 24th June, 2010 Joss Developments Limited has confirmed that there are ongoing high-level commercial discussions underway regarding the supply of a "thoroughbred" European-sourced engine ..... more Another special for Jaguar 24th June, 2010 An exclusive XKR – the XKR 75 – will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 2nd July ..... more Out the door: ten thousand Gallardos 25th June, 2010 Automobili Lamborghini has achieved a new production record with Gallardo number 10,000 rolling off the production line at Lamborghini’s factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese ..... more Mobility solutions from Freedom and Kia 27th June, 2010 Freedom Motors Australia is giving disabled people greater freedom and confidence in their daily lives through their quality conversion of people movers and other vehicles for wheelchair access ..... more Renault Clio celebrates 20 years with a "Special" hot hatch 27th June, 2010 In Australia, there will be just 30 of these very special cars (each individually numbered); they will be arriving at the dealers in early July ..... more 2011 Ford Mondeo revealed 27th June, 2010 The new model features a restyled exterior and uprated interior, new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains, plus a host of new driver comfort and convenience features and safety technologies ..... more Aston Martin DB9 update coming soon 29th June, 2010 In the most significant programme of upgrades since its world debut in 2003, Aston Martin’s DB9 range has received a complete package of styling, engineering and equipment enhancements ..... more Maserati GranCabrio arrives 29th June, 2010 Maserati has a long history of open top sports cars, but the GranCabrio is the first Maserati to extend this experience to four people ..... more Jaguar announces the XF V8 75th Anniversary Edition 29th June, 2010 Jaguar Australia has announced the new XF V8 75th Anniversary Edition will be here late this year. It continues the series of special editions launched to celebrate Jaguar's 75th ..... more Kia Sportage - looking at the design 30th June, 2010 “I want to give Kia global appeal, and I want that appeal to be about design above all else – the new Sportage is a major step towards achieving that goal” says Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer ..... more Mini update on the way 30th June, 2010 Mini is giving its model line-up fresh impetus to continue its history of competitiveness in the small car segment with design modifications, a new diesel engine and new equipment features ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more July 2010 News ..... here May 2010 News ..... here April 2010 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2010   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.