NEWS INDEX: June 2012
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Viper returns to U.S. for 2013
3rd June, 2012
An all-new Viper will return to the American high-performance sports
car market late this year as an SRT rather than Dodge .....
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BMW 3-Series Touring here in Q4
3rd June, 2012
The new edition of the BMW 3 Series Touring makes its mark in the
premium estate segment with its hallmark BMW dynamic prowess, enhanced practicality and versatility .....
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Toyota 86 sports car prices announced
4th June, 2012
With prices* beginning as low as $29,990*, there are bound to be
many people excited by this new Toyota .....
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Jayco Expanda upgraded
4th June, 2012
With an extensive line-up of versions, the Expanda model range
vary in weight from 1,363 kg to 2,160 kg (without options and carry-on luggage) .....
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Tanks for everything
6th June, 2012
Host Jonathan provides a quick course on how to drive a tank!
There is a 50 tonne Centurion, a 42 tonne T55 Russian tank, a 16 tonne FV432 APC plus numerous other
ex-military vehicles on duty - and you can drive them all .....
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Citroen C4 AirCross here in July
6th June, 2012
The C4 AirCross may be the first all-wheel drive Citroen available on the
Australian market, but it is by no means their first experience with four wheel drive .....
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Fiat Ducato summer camp in Italy
6th June, 2012
The first ever themed campsite experience dedicated especially to
motor homes, the "Ca' Savio Fiat Ducato" camping initiative will allow all Ducato camper van and motor home owners
to enjoy a holiday filled with first-class service and total relaxation .....
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VW Scirocco GTS revealed in Germany
7th June, 2012
It was 30 years ago that the first Scirocco rolled off the
production line .....
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Holden confirm "Trax" is coming
7th June, 2012
As suggested by Next Car on 31st May, the new Holden
Trax will be released in Australia during 2013 .....
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Honda Insight updated
7th June, 2012
Improvements to the engine and transmission, greater
aerodynamics, a power-saving electric fuel pump and the low-rolling resistance tyres all contribute to Insight’s
improved fuel consumption .....
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Skoda Yeti offers another engine choice
8th June, 2012
Skoda Yeti is now available with a 112TSI petrol-fuelled engine,
adding more choice to the compact SUV line-up which includes the 77TSI and 103TDI variants .....
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Subaru add Luxury Edition to Forester line-up
8th June, 2012
Subaru’s popular Forester X All-Wheel Drive is now available as a Luxury
Edition with extra features representing thousands of dollars of added value .....
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Holden Colorado now arriving
13th June, 2012
New from the ground up, the 2012 Holden Colorado range benefits from
a powerful new range of Duramax turbo-diesel engines, bold exterior and interior design, segment-leading 3.5 tonne
towing capability, sure-footed driving dynamics and serious 4x4 credentials on certain models .....
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Saab may be back!
14th June, 2012
In parallel with EV conversion of the Saab 9-3, an all-new
model will be developed, based on additional cutting-edge technology from Japan using the 'Phoenix' platform .....
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Toyota's new toys
14th June, 2012
The vehicle, called the ”Camette”, has been designed firmly as
a concept, with no plans for production .....
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Hyundai's new i30 released
14th June, 2012
The new-generation Hyundai i30 hatchback is priced from $20,990* .....
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Mercedes-Benz to make an A-Class AMG
15th June, 2012
Perfect power transmission is ensured in the A 45 AMG thanks
to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission with dual clutch technology and performance-oriented
all-wheel drive .....
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Accessories for the new Holden Colorado
15th June, 2012
Colorado accessories includes a snorkel for the 2.8 litre diesel range, steel
bull bar, body-coloured hard tonneau covers, alloy sports bar and nudge bar, steel and aluminium trays and canopy with unique
glass areas .....
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Toyota Prius V released
15th June, 2012
The "V" behind the Prius V name stands for versatility - the first
car in Australia to offer customers the flexibility of seven seats combined with a hybrid powertrain .....
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Nissan Leaf now available
18th June, 2012
The Nissan Leaf is priced at $51,500* and is available from 13
Leaf accredited Nissan dealerships across Australia .....
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Opel Astra refreshed
18th June, 2012
Sleek design enhancements on both exterior and interior; Astra
sedan revealed; The newly enhanced Astra hatch & wagon will be launched in Australia during September .....
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Jayco Work 'N Play
18th June, 2012
This new smaller 14' model has a lower towing weight than its 17'
counterpart (1,480 kg tare compared to 1,830 kg); making the Work ‘N Play accessible to owners of larger non-4WD
cars .....
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Kia Sorento for 2013
19th June, 2012
Kia’s designers have included new headlamps with LED positioning
lights, a new tailgate with LED rear combination lamps, new bumpers (front and rear) with vertical-axis fog lights
and a larger area of body-colour surface, and an expanded choice of wheels to include larger diameter alloys .....
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Ferrari 458 Spider arrives
19th June, 2012
Ferrari’s low volume open top car won't become a common sight with
just ten cars arriving in Australia and New Zealand prior to the end of the year .....
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Forty nine dealers to sell Holden Volt
21st June, 2012
Dealers from Townsville to Bunbury will sell the Holden Volt because
the long range capability of Volt means electric car ownership is no longer restricted to city dwellers .....
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Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled
21st June, 2012
“Today’s Vanquish is the ultimate expression of Aston Martin design
ethos, engineering innovation and technical ability. It offers luxurious, continent-crossing capability and pure driving
excitement without compromise.” .....
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"S" tagged Audi Q5 revealed
22nd June, 2012
Although the new Audi SQ5 is not confirmed for a local
release, the Next Car team is predicting that a small number of this exciting model will make it to
Australia .....
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Mazda increases BT-50 line-up
22nd June, 2012
Mazda has strengthened its BT-50 line-up with two new 4x2
models and the addition of new equipment to the BT-50 4x4 Dual Cab GT .....
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Skoda's updated Roomster arrives
22nd June, 2012
In addition to bold styling features the new Roomster introduces a
cleaner and more efficient petrol engine that delivers a more rewarding driving experience .....
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"Around View Monitor" for Nissan Dualis and X-Trail
24th June, 2012
The Dualis Ti-L and X-Trail Ti (petrol) and TL (diesel) model variants
will now come fitted with Around View Monitor, a technology that makes parking easier and enhances rear vision for safety .....
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Toyota 86 released
24th June, 2012
Standard equipment for the new sports car includes seven airbags,
a five-mode stability control system, traction control, anti-skid brakes, 16-inch alloy wheels (GT) or 17-inch
alloy wheels (GTS), cruise control, air-conditioning, CD sound system, daytime running lamps (DRLs) and a
multi-information display .....
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GM's new SUV commences production
26th June, 2012
The production began with the Chevrolet Trailblazer version. The model
will also be built for the Australian market. It is due here during 2013, as the Holden Colorado 7 .....
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Skoda Fabia line-up increases
26th June, 2012
The Skoda Fabia model range has been extended to include the roomy Fabia
wagon and the sporty Fabia RS hatch and wagon .....
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Isuzu D-Max release imminent
26th June, 2012
Available in five specification levels and three body
configurations – with a new ‘Space’ cab body configuration featuring rear ‘wing’ doors joining the single and
crew cab variants – the all-new Isuzu D-MAX builds on its reputation of reliability and economy with new levels
of performance, safety and comfort across the entire range .....
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Opel announce dealer locations
28th June, 2012
Opel Australia has confirmed seventeen dealerships will be
selling their cars across the nation from September this year .....
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Honda's new Civic hatch arrives
28th June, 2012
The all-new, UK manufactured, Honda Civic Hatch is now on sale.
Priced from just $22,650* it is offering exceptional value for money.....
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Audi's 5-door A1 Sportback released
28th June, 2012
Starting from just $26,500*, the all-new Audi A1 Sportback 1.2
TFSI Attraction offers 63 kW of power, 160 Nm of torque, excellent fuel economy, plus the versatility of five
doors .....
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BMW X6 updated
29th June, 2012
Design enhancements, innovative equipment upgrades and a new
range-topping M Performance model define the Life-Cycle Impulse of the BMW X6, the German-brand's take of an
SUV with Coupé-like styling .....
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Mitsubishi Pajero "ACTiV" returns
29th June, 2012
Pajero ACTiV is an impressive addition to the Mitsubishi Motors’ line-up,
priced at $58,990 drive away for the 3.2-litre Common Rail turbo-charged diesel engine with automatic transmission .....
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Holden Cruze recall
29th June, 2012
A condition has been identified where, in some instances, the lower
air deflector, also known as the belly pan, can catch oil that might drip from the engine if an oil change is not done
properly .....
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BMW and Toyota collaboration
29th June, 2012
The collaboration between BMW and Toyota will see numerous
advantages for both companies. For enthusiasts, the new deal will see a jointly developed sports car in
several years .....
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£4.5 million Bentley 4.5-litre
30th June, 2012
Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin’s dramatic 4½ Litre Supercharged ‘Blower’ single
seat racing machine returned to record-breaking form by reaching a sale price of £4.5 million when auctioned at the
Goodwood Festival of Speed yesterday .....
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