NEWS INDEX: December 2011
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Holden Cruze hatch released
1st December, 2011
With its short front and rear overhangs, overall length for the CD and
CDX hatch compared to the sedan equivalents has been reduced from 4,615 mm to 4,518 mm (-79 mm), while the overall
length of the unique Australian-developed SRi and SRi-V hatch models is 4,542 mm (-87 mm) compared to 4,629 mm for
sedan versions .....
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Mini Coupe prices announced
2nd December, 2011
Mini Australia has announced pricing for the Mini Coupe will begin at
$42,990* for the Cooper S model .....
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Toyota Land Cruiser GX introduced
4th December, 2011
The GX has a 195 kW/650 Nm 4.5-litre V8 twin-turbo diesel engine,
six-speed automatic transmission, full-time 4WD with Torsen limited-slip centre differential and two-speed transfer case .....
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BMW's new 1-Series released
4th December, 2011
Pricing for the new, second-generation 1 Series hatch
will start from $36,900* for the 116i model, offering Australian customers a more than 5 per cent
reduction in the entry price-point to the BMW badge .....
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Ford Kuga confirmed for Australia
5th December, 2011
The European-manufactured five-door SUV wears Ford's signature
"kinetic" design and is expected to be a popular addition to Ford's Australian vehicle catalogue, mixing SUV
practicality with sharp driving dynamics .....
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Ford Focus ST here in a year
6th December, 2011
This performance hatch will be powered by a 2.0-litre Ford
EcoBoost engine, which offers an uncompromising mix of performance and efficiency .....
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Kia Soul updated for 2012
6th December, 2011
At the heart of the new model range is the all-new 2.0-litre
MPI petrol engine from the Nu 'family' of 4-cylinder engines. The new Nu brings a sparkling 122 kW and 200
Nm to the table and takes to three the engine choices for the 2012 Kia Soul range .....
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America's Dodge Dart
7th December, 2011
The all-new Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle based
upon a Fiat architecture – adapted from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta .....
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FPV FG Mark II release imminent
8th December, 2011
The new models will be in dealerships during early January
2012, with small numbers likely in some dealerships during the final week of December .....
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All-new Toyota Camry released
11th December, 2011
Toyota Australia has released the all-new seventh-generation Camry
featuring new styling with a more spacious interior and improved driving dynamics. The 2012 Toyota Camry combines a
new 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission that deliver better performance while cutting
fuel bills and emissions .....
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BMW's 4-door 6-Series
11th December, 2011
The presentation of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe sees BMW follow
Mercedes-Benz and Audi into the larger premium 4-door 'coupe' market segment. The third body style in the BMW 6
Series line-up follows the Convertible and Coupe, and is the first four-door Coupe in BMW's history .....
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Honda Odyssey updated
12th December, 2011
The stylish Honda Odyssey now receives as standard, multifunction
touch-screen satellite navigation with reversing camera for driver convenience, Honda’s unique Ecological Drive
Assist Programme for improved fuel economy and .....
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Bentley Continental V8 coming in 2012
13th December, 2011
This remarkable, new Bentley V8 engine delivers maximum power of 373 kW
and an extraordinary peak torque of 660 Nm, providing exhilarating performance and effortless power delivery in the
Bentley tradition .....
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Earthcruiser Blue Dog modular camper
14th December, 2011
What makes the Blue Dog camper body unique is that it is supplied as a
completed module, insulated and fitted out with air conditioning and all the interior equipment necessary .....
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Mercedes-Benz SL for 2012
15th December, 2011
The new SL has been produced for the first time almost
entirely from aluminium and weighs up to 140 kilogrammes less than its predecessor. Its highly rigid
all-aluminium body shell provides the basis for agile, sporty handling that has been taken to an entirely
new level .....
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BMW 3 Series sedan prices announced
22nd December, 2011
BMW's new 6th generation 3 Series sedan will offer good value
when it goes on sale locally in February 2012 with increased luxury features, fuel-efficient TwinPower Turbo
engines, more advanced technology and lower prices than the outgoing model .....
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Lexus LF-LC coupe concept
22nd December, 2011
Taking the new Lexus design direction one step further, the LF-LC 2+2
sport coupe will be unveiled next month in USA at the Detroit Motor Show .....
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Maserati recalls
22nd December, 2011
Previous recalls for the Quattroporte and Granturismo have occurred
twice in 2009, with the Quattroporte also having a recall in 2007. Now it's time for more recalls for Maserati .....
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrids coming
22nd December, 2011
"With these two E-Class models we are now continuing our
comprehensive hybrid offensive. The modular technology opens up a quick way for us to complement other model
series with hybrid models", explains Professor Dr. Thomas Weber .....
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Nissan Leaf price announced
26th December, 2011
In revealing the Manufacturer's List Price* (MLP*), Nissan Australia
CEO, Dan Thompson said the Leaf hatch was priced to deliver Nissan leadership in the zero emissions segment and
offered 21st century technology that would change the personal mobility landscape .....
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Saab now bankrupt
26th December, 2011
The financially troubled Swedish car maker had been negotiating
with two Chinese companies to take-over Saab Automobile. However, General Motors (the previous owner of Saab)
continued to have a say on who, if anyone, could use GM technology in Saab products .....
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