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Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé

NEWS INDEX:   February 2014



Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe here in Q3 2014
2nd February, 2014
F-TYPE Coupé is the most dynamically capable, performance-focussed, production Jaguar ever; F-TYPE R Coupé features Jaguar’s second-generation Electronic Active Differential; F-TYPE Coupé and F-TYPE S Coupé models complete the range, powered respectively by 250kW and 280kW versions of Jaguar’s 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine, giving 0-100km/h in 5.3/4.9 seconds ..... more

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
3rd February, 2014
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé combines a stylish look with the functionality provided by four-doors and expansive spaciousness, including a wide-access luggage compartment ..... more

Honda Odyssey prices announced
4th February, 2014
The all-new Honda Odyssey will feature a 2.4 litre engine and CVT from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series that have both been completely redesigned and reengineered. Fuel economy has been vastly improved ..... more

Nissan Pathfinder
5th February, 2014
Nissan's all-new large SUV; 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine; Two-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive; Seven seats as standard; Five-Star ANCAP Safety Rating; Priced* from $39,990* ..... more

Ford Transit Custom release imminent
5th February, 2014
Pricing for the newest member of the Ford line-up is $37,490* for the 290S and $39,490* for the 330L; Designed to be the safest Transit van ever; Standard integrated roof racks fold flat when not in use ..... more

Maserati Quattroporte S V6 release imminent
5th February, 2014
Quattroporte competes against Next Car's two preferred large premium luxury models - the Jaguar XJ and the Lexus LS - and five other large premium saloons and two higher level premium saloons ..... more

Infiniti Q50 released
6th February, 2014
Choice of two powertrains for Australia; Offers world-first technologies, including Direct Adaptive Steering™, Active Lane Control™, Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Back-up Collision Intervention; Fully customisable digital environment for linking various driver settings and driving characteristics to Intelligent Key; next-gen smart connectivity features dual touch-screens and an array of advanced functions, features; Q50 medium-sized premium sedan is now on sale from $51,900* ..... more

Renault Clio GT confirmed for Australia
6th February, 2014
Inside, the bolstered, sport seats boast specific upholstery with GT-branded head restraints ..... more

Audi A3 cabriolet prices announced
7th February, 2014
All-new design language for Audi’s compact cabriolet; Entry-level 1.4 TFSI COD Attraction model starting from $47,300*; Four drivetrains, including quattro all-wheel-drive for the first time ..... more

Subaru Liberty 6th-gen debuts
7th February, 2014
The new generation Subaru Liberty made its global debut overnight at America's 2014 Chicago Motor Show, in the guise of an US-specification Subaru Legacy ..... more

Toyota Corolla sedan release imminent
7th February, 2014
During 2013 Corolla sales totalled 43,498 units, making the highly regarded small car the best selling car in the nation ..... more

Toyota to cease local production
10th February, 2014
This means that local manufacturing of the Camry, Camry Hybrid and Aurion vehicles, as well as the production of four cylinder engines, will cease by the end of 2017 ..... more

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso price announced
11th February, 2014
The all-new model will feature a PSA’s new ultra fuel-efficient 110kW BlueHdi diesel engine and matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. Torque is impressive at 370Nm from low in the rev range at 2,000-2,500rpm. Fuel consumption is just 4.5L/100km (combined cycle rating) ..... more

The Hawkei
12th February, 2014
The Hawkei is a 7 tonne utility, powered by a 3.2 litre turbocharged engine, which is matched to a ZF 6HP280 gearbox, that feeds 200kW of power and 610 Nm of torque to all four wheels via a two-speed transfer case ..... more

Ferrari California T
13th February, 2014
The model brims has some new solutions, not least of which is its 8-cylinder turbo engine. Maranello’s engineers have made an entirely new power unit which delivers high levels of performance, pretty good pick-up and an exhilarating 'soundtrack' ..... more

Avida add caravans to RV range
13th February, 2014
Avida have also announced an Australian industry first by offering a stylish, tough fibreglass exterior full sandwich panel body in three colours, arctic white, frosty silver and champagne gold, and with a choice of thirteen exterior decal colours ..... more

Mercedes-Benz CLA line-up increases
16th February, 2014
CLA-Class range will expand as two additional variants are scheduled for local release. First to arrive is the CLA 200 CDI in March and then, in July, the CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC ..... more

Volvo V8 Supercar revealed
18th February, 2014
Utilising the resources of Volvo, Polestar and GRM, the Volvo Polestar Racing S60 V8 Supercar has been designed and built to V8 Supercars’ ‘Car of the Future’ regulations ..... more

Audi's new S1 Sportback confirmed for Australia
18th February, 2014
A 2.0 TFSI engine is fitted with a turbocharger, developing 170 kW and producing up to 370 Nm of torque. The 2.0-litre engine accelerates the Audi S1 and the S1 Sportback from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 and 5.9 seconds respectively..... more

Sinkhole damages America's Corvette Museum
18th February, 2014
Motion detectors going off in the Skydome area was the first sign of trouble at the Museum. An early morning inspection revealed a sinkhole had collapsed within the Museum and taken 8 Corvettes with it ..... more

Land Rover celebrates 25 Years of Discovery with 'XXV Special Edition'
19th February, 2014
XXV Special Edition builds on the Discovery’s luxurious HSE specification, to provide a sophisticated and premium interior ..... more

Audi RS 7 arrives
20th February, 2014
RS 7 Sportback blends the A7’s distinctive design with the high performance of Audi’s 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 ..... more

Nissan's new X-TRAIL prices announced
24th February, 2014
All-new Nissan X-TRAIL is priced from $27,990*; Seven seats now available in X-TRAIL; 2WD and 4WD petrol variants on-sale from March 2014; diesel-powered variants arrive late Q3 2014 ..... more

Toyota's new Corolla sedan released
25th February, 2014
Toyota's new Corolla sedan is designed to appeal to the heart as well as the head with advances in design, roominess and driver enjoyment as well as perceived and sensory quality ..... more

Honda's new Odyssey released
26th February, 2014
Dynamic driving and excellent fuel efficiency; newly-developed 2.4 litre engine; new generation is bigger on the inside and outside ..... more

Jaguar announce F-TYPE coupe prices
27th February, 2014
Priced from $119,900*, the all-aluminium F-TYPE Coupe, Jaguar’s most dynamically capable, performance-focussed sports car will arrive in Australian dealerships in July ..... more

Aston Martin DB9 Black & White Editions
27th February, 2014
Style and visual drama are the special editions hallmarks as they perfectly emphasise the timeless GT’s sporting nature ..... more

OPUS camping trailer now available
28th February, 2014
With its unique, pram-like unfolding mechanism, the OPUS obtained plenty of favourable comment for its innovation, convenience and value at a show in Adelaide ..... more


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