GM Holden released pricing for the all-new VE Sportwagon at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, adding great value to its list of attractive features.
The 2008 VE Sportwagon range starts from as little as $37,790 # for Omega, with each of the seven models only $1,000 more than their VE sedan equivalent.
At $41,290, the new VE Sportwagon Berlina is an amazing $5,600 less than its VZ wagon equivalent whilst offering a range of engineering advances and safety features including Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) , Rear Park Assist and six airbags which are standard across the range.
Having more than doubled the model range from three in VZ to seven in VE, the new Sportwagon offers buyers more choice and more features to further enhance its appeal to both private and business customers.
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Proton will give Australia a sneak preview of its next generation hot hatch when it unveils the Proton R3 Satria at the Melbourne International Motor Show on February 29.
The R3 Satria has been developed by Proton’s special vehicles and motorsport arm - R3, which stands for Race, Rally, and Research - at its headquarters in Shah Alam in Malaysia.
R3 is headed up by former Lotus engineer and prominent Malaysia race driver Tengku Djan Ley. The R3 Satria combines a range of special body enhancements as well as suspension development and a high performance power plant, to give the Satria Neo a true edge in the hot hatch arena.
At this stage the R3 Satria is still in development and no on sale date has been decided however the R3 division is working to bring the performance model to market as soon as possible.
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BMW Australia today revealed the Z4 Edition Sport, a new limited edition that will go on sale for a price of $78,200 for the Z4 2.5si Roadster, $88,100 for the Z4 3.0si Coupe and $91,400 for the Z4 3.0si Roadster.
The limited edition models add significant extra equipment at the same price as regular Z4 2.5si and 3.0si models, enhancing the appeal of ownership via carefully selected colour and trim combinations as well as, in the Edition Sport, M Sport seats and an M Steering wheel.
The Edition Sport offers the choice of BMW Individual Bi-colour New England leather covering the M sport seats as well as Individual Bi-colour interior trim in combinations including Estoril Blue Dark / Anthracite / Black, Phoenix Yellow / Anthracite / Black, Silverstone / Anthracite / Black and Imola Red / Anthracite / Black. On the inside the Edition Sport comes with BMW Individual leather interior trim finishers, M sport seats and an M leather steering wheel. For the exterior, the Edition Sport offers a choice between Titanium Silver, Black Sapphire, Montego Blue, Space Grey and the previously unreleased Carbon Black.
Press release after jump.
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Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today revealed the hot sports FPV F6X, the most powerful six-cylinder SUV in the Australian market. It is powered by the high-performance F6 270 Turbo 4.0-litre DOHC in-line six-cylinder engine that produces 362 hp. The F6X will go on sale starting February 29th, 2008 at a price of $75,990.
The engine is matched to the renowned ZF six-speed automatic transmission and a full-time All-Wheel-Drive system. Through a unique spring and damper calibration, FPV engineers have re-tuned the ride and handling to produce a firmer sports feel, which further enhances the primary ride control of the vehicle.
Further complementing the performance sports suspension is an upgraded brake package featuring premium front Brembo six piston calipers and 355mm x 32mm ventilated rotors, and rear 328mm x 26mm ventilated rotors with single piston sliding calipers. The Alpine Silver finish on the18-inch five-spoke alloys is also exclusive to the FPV F6X.
To match the higher engine outputs, sportier suspension and bigger brakes, FPV engineers also developed a unique Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) calibration for the FPV F6X.
Press release after jump.
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Holden announced that at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show they will reveal a concept car to “knock everybody’s socks off”. Holden has also chosen the show to reveal the production version of its SportWagon, which was displayed in thinly disguised concept form at the 2007 Sydney motor show.
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Hyundai has scored a major coup, beating a field of the world’s best cars to win the 2007 CARSguide Car of the Year award with its diesel-powered i30 hatchback. Praised by the judging panel for its style, handling and performance features, the i30 was also voted CARSguide Green Car of the Year in recognition of its small turbodiesel’s frugal and eco-friendly performance.
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Nissan Australia revealed the latest version of the Patrol DX called Walkabout. It features 16” alloy wheels a six-disc in-dash CD player, alloy side steps, snorkel, cargo barrier, alloy bullbar and towbar.
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Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today unleashed the highly anticipated FPV F6 X at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.
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Ford Australia today released details of the most eagerly anticipated new model launch of 2007, the all-new European-engineered Mondeo.
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Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has unveiled the hottest HSV Maloo R8 Ute ever as part of its 20th birthday celebrations at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney today.
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