Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   September 2011 Holden Calais (VE Series 2 MY12) Home > News Holden Commodore for MY12 2nd September, 2011 Holden has made fuel-efficiency improvements across its V6-powered Commodore range with a model year 2012 update on-sale later this month ..... more Audi S7 Sportback 2nd September, 2011 The Audi S7 Sportback will debut at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model Audi uses the same engine as the new S6 and S6 Avant, the new 4.0 TFSI with 309 kW and 550 Nm of torque ..... more Jayco Swan camper trailer recall 4th September, 2011 The 240V wiring for the power inlet could be damaged, over time, by the roof winder cables ..... more Volkswagen gains cylinder deactivation 4th September, 2011 Volkswagen’s latest efficiency technology, a cylinder shut-off system, will debut in the new 1.4-litre TSI engine from the start of 2012 ..... more Cadillac Ciel Concept 4th September, 2011 The Ciel – pronounced “C-L,” the French translation for sky – is a four-seat convertible that opens a new chapter in Cadillac’s design and product ascent, pushing the brand’s Art & Science philosophy into a new stratum ..... more Audi S8 for 2012 4th September, 2011 The new 4.0 TFSI in the S8 generates no less than 382 kW and delivers up to 650 Nm of torque. The result is outstanding performance ..... more BMW 1-Series M Coupe released 4th September, 2011 Based on BMW's 1 Series Coupe, the BMW M car gains a wider stance, with trademark BMW M design motifs such as M side 'gills', quad exhausts, and sculpted, flared wheel arches ..... more Off the line: two million Minis 5th September, 2011 The two millionth Mini is a Mini Convertible specially painted in White Silver metallic with a blue denim roof. The specification boasts a selection of bespoke interior and exterior options including special alloy wheels, a distinctive leather steering wheel and lounge leather upholstery. The car will be used in a Mini promotion campaign ..... more Caravan industry successes 5th September, 2011 Australia’s caravan and RV industry continues to break production records, with the first half of 2011 showing a 13 per cent increase on the record figures achieved in 2010 ..... more New Ford Ranger specs and prices announced 6th September, 2011 Australia will be the first of 180 international markets to release the all-new Ford Ranger when the first models go on sale locally in October ..... more Volkswagen Nils concept car 6th September, 2011 Nils, a single-seat electric concept vehicle that offers a glimpse of a new form of minimalist mobility, has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show ..... more Mitsubishi ASX for 2012 6th September, 2011 The highlight of the update is the availability of a new reversing camera to entry level variants, meaning the entire ASX range in Australia now has access to this important safety feature ..... more BMW Z4 update 6th September, 2011 For the new Z4 sDrive20i, a turbo-charged four-cylinder engine replaces the previous naturally-aspirated six-cylinder engine in the Z4 sDrive23i ..... more New colours for 2012 Commodore 7th September, 2011 Holden Colour and Trim’s Charlene Spiteri designed Perfect Blue using new paint and colour technologies. The result is a blue which remembers former Holden racing car driver Peter Brock (1945-2006), who was affectionately known as "Peter Perfect" ..... more New Ford Focus released 7th September, 2011 The all-new Ford Focus range, recently released in Australia, introduces a new-look, four-tier model line-up. The range comprises entry-level Ambiente, mid-series Trend, dynamic Sport and luxury Titanium models ..... more New Volkswagen Jetta released 7th September, 2011 The extended wheelbase of the five-seat Jetta has enabled a rear seating lay out that is appreciably more comfortable ..... more Hyundai i30 to be revealed next week 8th September, 2011 Hyundai expects the next-generation i30 to build on the remarkable success of the current model – the company’s first car launched with the ‘i’ prefix, introducing a new nomenclature for Hyundai’s European designed vehicles and heralding a new era for Hyundai ..... more Cub Camper trailers for 2011 9th September, 2011 For the past 43 years Cub Campers has been an Australian family-owned business designing, building and selling quality camper trailers for Australia's demanding conditions ..... more Updated Toyota HiLux released 9th September, 2011 New styling and added features across the range plus reduced prices on many of the 35 HiLux variants have put Australia's top-selling utility in an even stronger position ..... more Fiat Ducato recall 11th September, 2011 Three hundred and five Fiat Ducato models are being recalled in Australia because the spare wheel may become detached ..... more Holden Cruze for 2012 11th September, 2011 Arriving in mid-November, the MY12 edition of the Holden Cruze will be available as a sedan and hatch. New colours and features are a part of the package. We have the prices too ...... more Ford Evos Concept 13th September, 2011 “With its compelling design and innovative technology experience, this is a clear demonstration of the exciting vision we have for the Ford brand. While you will never see this car on the road, the next generation of Ford products will display many of the distinctive design ideas” ..... more Lamborghini's extreme Gallardo 13th September, 2011 This new and most extreme top model in the Gallardo line-up is based on the successful race car from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the world’s fastest single make series ..... more Kia GT Concept 13th September, 2011 Although work on the Kia GT concept first started in November 2010, the idea of a powerful rear-wheel drive Kia saloon had been percolating in the minds of Kia’s European designers for some time ..... more Honda Civic hatch for 2012 13th September, 2011 The designers of the new Civic wanted to keep the sporty and advanced elements of the car’s 'character' but tailor them to express the new model’s more dynamic feel ..... more Subaru XV revealed 13th September, 2011 Drawing on the theme of “urban adventure” Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) has focused the XV on fun, producing a lively car with stand-out and sleek design ..... more Automatic for VW Amarok (finally) 13th September, 2011 It will feature an 8-speed automatic gearbox which will be available as an option from the latter part of 2012 ..... more Mazda CX-5 revealed 13th September, 2011 The CX-5 will be available with both petrol and diesel engines featuring record-breaking compression ratios which are coupled to the new SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic or the new SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual ..... more Two Concepts for Land Rover Defender 14th September, 2011 Both concepts capture the adventurous, daring, indomitable spirit of Land Rover. This spirit was established in 1948 by the Series 1, the first mass-produced civilian 4x4, which swiftly earned a global reputation for itself, for British engineering and for the Land Rover name ..... more Jayco Swift camper trailer 14th September, 2011 Available in Touring and Outback models, the lightweight Jayco Swift Camper Trailer has been designed with small car owners in mind ..... more New look for Ford Falcon 15th September, 2011 Ford Australia has previewed the new FG Falcon MkII range, featuring the latest smart technologies, an enhanced safety package, new exterior design appointments and improved vehicle refinement, while also confirming the introduction timing of the first application of Ford's 2 litre 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine technology in a rear-wheel drive vehicle ..... more Kia Optima Hybrid gains Guinness World Record 16th September, 2011 Drivers Wayne Gerdes and Chris Bernius successfully drove a factory-standard 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid sedan through a 7,899 mile route across America and achieved an incredible average fuel consumption of 3.64 l/100 km ..... more Volkswagen Beetle R Concept 16th September, 2011 In a debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen is now showing a third variation of the "R" theme: the Beetle R Concept, which is more of a show car rather than a true concept car ..... more Maserati Kubang revealed 16th September, 2011 Today synergies with the Chrysler Group's Jeep brand are an important catalyst for Maserati’s own interpretation of a sport luxury SUV ..... more Bolwell Edge caravan gains awards 18th September, 2011 Not only has it won an Automotive Engineering Excellence Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A), but it has earned a Good Design™ award in the Australian International Design Awards ..... more Lotus Evora upgraded 18th September, 2011 The range is now topped by the Evora S, which is fitted with a new supercharged engine that boosts engine performance from 206 to 257.5 kW, endowing the Evora with super car performance. Sitting in the middle of the new range, the Lotus Evora IPS offers a new automatic gearbox ..... more Ute-opia for Holden ute enthusiasts 19th September, 2011 Holden is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the original Holden ute with a documentary about the passion and pride associated with the famous Aussie 'workhorse' ..... more Volvo Concept You 20th September, 2011 The Concept You combines a sleek exterior with a high-tech interior that keeps the driver in command via intuitive smart pad technology ..... more Giddy up ... Volkswagen Buggy Up concept 20th September, 2011 The VW Up has a presence at the Frankfurt Motor Show in numerous formats, including the Buggy Up Concept ..... more Jayco Optimum motor home 20th September, 2011 New to the Optimum range in 2011 is the innovative double slide out model, available in the 26 foot Fiat Ducato FA26.2 lay out. Both the bed and the dinette can expand or contract, providing extra room to move when required ..... more Jensen Interceptor revival plans 20th September, 2011 The new Jensen Interceptor – echoing the four-seat grand tourer lay out of the highly admired original built between 1966 and 1976 – is based on an all-new aluminium chassis and hand-crafted aluminium body ..... more Holden Barina prices announced 21st September, 2011 Holden Barina hatch is launching with a driveaway price of $16,990 with a manual transmission. The new generation Holden Barina will go on sale across Australia in November ..... more Skoda Fabia released 21st September, 2011 The Skoda Fabia is now on Australian shores. The combination of low running costs, advanced powertrain technology and Skoda’s traditional value for money makes Fabia a welcome newcomer to the expansive Australian new car market ..... more Mini Coupe here in 2012 26th September, 2011 The new model, which is due in Australia in early 2012, further increases the variety within the brand’s vehicle line-up. The fifth model of the new Mini generation to wear the British brand’s badge represents a reinterpretation of the super-compact sports car category ..... more Subaru XV here in January 27th September, 2011 As Next Car predicted on 10th August, Subaru Australia has announced its XV sub-compact Sports Utility Vehicle will go on sale in Australia ..... more Volkswagen Scirocco R prices announced 27th September, 2011 The Scirocco R is an impressive performance package with a brilliant engine and chassis, unique looks, exclusive features and shares a power plant with the Golf R, a four-cylinder in-line turbo direct-injection petrol engine ..... more Nissan to celebrate first Simpson Desert vehicle crossing in 2012 30th September, 2011 The first vehicle crossing of the Simpson Desert will be celebrated on its 50th anniversary in September 2012 with a re-enactment of the historic event featuring two of the original participants, months ahead of the local release of the new Nissan Patrol ..... more Honda Accord updated 30th September, 2011 The Accord range offers buyers a choice of engines; a powerful 202 kW V6 with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) that allows the engine to operate on either six, four or three cylinders for maximum fuel and emission efficiency; and a 133 kW 2.4 litre four-cylinder engine that sips 8.7 litres/100 kms (combined) ..... more Peugeot 4007 price drop 30th September, 2011 The strong Australian dollar has helped Peugeot Automobiles Australia significantly reposition one of its models, the 4007 sports utility vehicle. Buyers can now drive away in a stylish new 4007 for just $37,990, or $133 a week to approved business use buyers ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more October 2011 News ..... here August 2011 News ..... here July 2011 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2011   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.