Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Jeep Cherokee Limited (diesel) NEWS INDEX:   September 2014 Jeep Cherokee gains diesel variant 1st September, 2014 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine delivers 125kW and 350Nm and features Stop/Start technology; Available only in luxurious "Limited" trim level and priced from $49,000* ..... more Mitsubishi Lancer range revised 2nd September, 2014 Prices* across all models in the Lancer line-up – including the iconic Lancer Evolution – have been rolled back with Lancer now available from $18,990* for the ES Sport sedan manual ..... more Lexus NX prices announced 2nd September, 2014 Next month Lexus will launch its all new NX 300h with features like all-speed active cruise control, wireless phone charger, reverse camera, satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio and Lexus Hybrid Drive. Priced from $55,000* for the two-wheel drive model, All-wheel drive models commence at $59,500* ..... more Mazda MX-5 revealed 4th September, 2014 Weighing 100kg less than the outgoing model and with the lowest-ever centre of gravity, the new MX-5 enhances the Jinba Ittai “rider-and-horse-as one” responsiveness and agility that is typical of the MX-5 ..... more Ian Callum's new Mark 2 5th September, 2014 Ian Callum said: “I am pleased that a few more cars are going to be built.” The cars will cost between £350,000 and £375,000 (GBP) ..... more Subaru BRZ Special Edition 10th September, 2014 Subaru is launching a BRZ Special Edition coupe featuring additions to the equipment list that will give the car a greater on-road presence.; Available from November ..... more Mercedes-AMG GT revealed 11th September, 2014 All-new V8 sports car developed entirely in-house by AMG; Two variants with differing power outputs; Based around an aluminium chassis structure weighing just 231 kg; Powered by a new AMG-designed, hand-built, biturbo 3,982 cc V8 engine equipped with dry sump lubrication; Seven-speed dual clutch gearbox; In GT S form accelerates 0-100km/h in just 3.8 seconds (AMG GT: 4.0 secs); Australian release by mid-2015 ..... more Holden's Craig Lowndes Special Edition 12th September, 2014 Holden develops VF model to celebrate 20 years of Craig Lowndes in V8 Supercars; Customers to receive exclusive experiences; Pricing and specification to be released next month ..... more Ford F-250 production line-like RHD conversion underway 14th September, 2014 Combining exceptional power with six-speed automatic transmission and on-the-fly four-wheel drive, the F-250 has a five-tonne towing capacity unmatched by mass-market utes and 4WDs sold in Australia, plus all-terrain ability ..... more Mercedes-Benz B-Class: update coming in 2015 14th September, 2014 More than 350,000 of the sports tourer have been sold since the market launch in late 2011. Now the best-seller from Mercedes-Benz has undergone a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with attractive, redefined design and equipment lines. ..... more HSV GTS Maloo 14th September, 2014 Just 12 months since the launch of the GEN-F GTS, the most powerful production car ever built in Australia, HSV is set to launch a limited edition GTS Maloo which adopts the 430 kW/740 Nm 6.2 litre Supercharged LSA engine ..... more Jaguar XE 'S' revealed 14th September, 2014 Range-topping Supercharged 3.0-litre V6; High-efficiency 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel; Aluminium-intensive monocoque  – the first in the mid-size segment; Exhilarating performance, precise handling, supple ride; Dynamic design, classic rear-drive stance; Lightest and stiffest Jaguar saloon; Most aerodynamic Jaguar ever made: Cd 0.26 ..... more Toyota Urban Utility concept vehicle 15th September, 2014 Designers included the ability to roll back the roof, fold down the tailgate into a ramp and customise the interior on a versatile rail system ..... more Bentley Mulsanne Speed announced 16th September, 2014 New Bentley flagship sedan; 6¾-litre V8 engine with 1,100 Nm of torque; New sports suspension and steering ..... more Lexus RC F: 351kW V8 standard 17th September, 2014 All-new cylinder heads and lighter moving parts have increased the maximum power of the 5.0-litre, 32-valve engine by 40kW ..... more Hyundai Santa Fe updated 17th September, 2014 New technology, safety and convenience features on some models include: Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Hands-free Smart Tailgate, Ventilated front seats, Panoramic sunroof with ‘ignition off’ function, Daytime Running Lights, Same seven-seater practicality, five-star safety, benchmark drivetrains and locally-tuned suspension ..... more Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde 19th September, 2014 MiTo QV’s is distinguished by the burnished finish on the headlight surrounds, front grille, door mirrors; door handles and tail-light surrounds, as well as its rear spoiler, sports rear bumper, twin chrome exhaust pipes, 18-inch alloy wheels, red Brembo brake callipers and the unmistakable Quadrifoglio Verde emblem ..... more Renault Megane Coupé-Cabriolet updated 19th September, 2014 The range kicks off with the Dynamique CVT, priced from $38,490*, which makes it one of the most affordable compact four-seater folding hardtop convertibles available. The sportier GT-Line model arrives priced at $43,990* ..... more Volvo XC90 R Design announced 19th September, 2014 The visual promise of a dynamic ride is confirmed by the driver-centric interior featuring R-Design sports seats in Nubuck textile and perforated leather ..... more Honda Jazz: new generation released 21st September, 2014 Honda’s all-new five-door hatch is outstanding value, with an extensive list of standard features including the three mode rear view camera, colour touch-screen Display Audio system, unparalleled storage capacity and a host of safety features ..... more Toyota Yaris hatch updated 22nd September, 2014 The latest Toyota Yaris hatch - now a five-door only as the three-door is dropped - introduces a more assertive and dynamic exterior design, a higher-quality interior and greater driving enjoyment resulting from improved dynamics due to a stiffer body and retuned suspension ..... more Mercedes-AMG C 63 revealed 25th September, 2014 New name, new engine, new technology, same purpose; all-new 3,982 cc, biturbo V8 engine; two guises – standard with 350kW and 650 Nm, and C 63 S with 375kW and 700 Nm; C 63 S Sedan does 0 to 100km/h in 4.0 seconds; Mercedes-AMG C 63 - new name takes its lead from the Mercedes-AMG GT ..... more Audi S1 released 29th September, 2014 Priced from $49,900*; powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI engine; only with a six-speed manual transmission; comes with quattro all-wheel-drive ..... more Mitsubishi Pajero updated 29th September, 2014 The legendary Mitsubishi Pajero has been refined from the inside out, with interior and exterior cosmetic updates and an upgraded NVH package contributing to a quieter, more comfortable on-road performance; Pajero GLX manual priced from $50,990* ..... more Ford Falcon FG X Series prices announced 29th September, 2014 Ford's new FG X Falcon Sedan will offer changes, improvements and/or added features; base model sedan priced from $35,900* ..... more Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label 29th September, 2014 VW looking for big bucks to get into their special edition ute; prices* from $56,990* (manual) and $59,990* (auto) ..... more Kia Sorento: third generation debuts 29th September, 2014 New design for third-generation Kia Sorento; All-new bodyshell improves ride, handling and crash safety; Improvements to NVH and a step-change in interior quality and design; 3.3-litre petrol or the 2.2-litre turbo diesel for Australia ..... more Top of page Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more October 2014 News ..... here August 2014 News ..... here July 2014 News ..... here About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2014   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. 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