The FastLane News Archives - 1998

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December 1998
Warranty wars : Hyundai ups the ante with a five year warranty  -  29/12/98
Subaru's 2-door Impreza WRX-STi ready for sale  -  28/12/98
SEAT looks confidently towards 1999   -  28/12/98
Kia enlists tennis ace Pat Cash to back its cash-back offer  -  26/12/98
New managing director takes the reins at Suzuki Australia  -  24/12/98
Toyota's 1,500,000th Australian-built car crowns record year  -  24/12/98
A Suzuki Grand Vitara joins the blue light set in SA  -  23/12/98
Honda restates its goal of re-entering F1 in 2000  -  21/12/98
Honda's Super(efficient) Coupe confirmed for 1999 production  -  21/12/98
Powerhouse Museum showcases Toyota's `car for the earth'  -  17/12/98
Suzuki's `face-lifted' Baleno for `99 revealed  -  16/12/98
Vale, RX-7: Mazda withdraws its adrenalin-pumper from Oz  -  15/12/98
Very Limited Edition Mazda MX5 for 10th anniversary  -  15/12/98
Audi's "Allroad quattro concept" wagon confirmed for production  -  15/12/98
Holden Engine Operations gets `world first' QS9000 certification  -  14/12/98
Mazda's 323 `Country Concept' heading to Oz early in `99  -  14/12/98
Golden highlights of Holden's 50th anniversary year  -  14/12/98
Alfa Romeo's Spider springs into summer from $199pw  -  14/12/98
Heart of the Lion : at last, the definitive Holden_history  -  11/12/98
Hyundai marketing boss heads for new pastures  -  11/12/98
Ford's versatile Transit chassis-cab delivers  -  11/12/98
Holden sponsors a greener Sydney 2000   -  11/12/98
Toyota LandCruisers go back to their Australian beginning  -  10/12/98
Commander - Michelin's `hog solution' tyre available in Australia  -  10/12/98
Honda heavyweight appointed as Knight of the British Empire  -  9/12/98
1999 Duttons AGP Rally gets an energy boost  -  9/12/98
Toyota backs attempt on Perth-Sydney solar record  -  8/12/98
Holden releases Commodore  iD wagon with LPG  -  7/12/98
VFACTS: 1998 sales - and the winner is...ummm  -  5/12/98
Holden's best November sales in 20 years  -  4/12/98
Ford Australia scores yet another environmental award  -  4/12/98
Rover says its Longbridge manufacturing facility is assured  -  4/12/98
Santa's Peugeot-powered Xmas catalogue  -  3/12/98
Holden donates $1.5m worth of engines to TAFE students  -  3/12/98
Canberra to get its own motor show   -  2/12/98
Go to Bathurst with Wheeltorque - and drive The Mountain !  -  2/12/98
VW's Passat wins two more Australian awards  -  1/12/98
Yokohama's Dealer Of The Year awards   -  1/12/98
Nulon warns us to get ready for summer cooling blues  -  1/12/98

November 1998
Kia gives assurance that Y2K won't bug owners  -  30/11/98
Aussie driver wins Asian Formula 2000 title   -  30/11/98
Advanced Driving Centre cuts prices for pre-Xmas safety course  -  30/11/98
Suzuki's new Jimny wins Japan's 1998 Good Design award  -  27/11/98
Suzuki WagonR+ sells 1 Million - and overtakes Corolla  -  27/11/98
Kia regains second spot among South Korean manufacturers  -  26/11/98
Peugeot's golden 206 steers to victory in Golden Wheel award  -  25/11/98
Mazda's 121 Metro enjoys a brisk start in Europe  -  25/11/98
Mercedes Benz A-class and seatbelt campaign share O'brien Safety Award  -  24/11/98
Sydney Harbour Bridge tollfree for a day - for Holdens, that is  -  24/11/98
Suzuki attributes sales rise to post-election calm and keen pricing  -  24/11/98
Holden's Bathurst banners add artistic touch to big race weekend  -  24/11/98
Audi sells 100 TT Coupés in just 30 days  -  23/11/98
...and plans full program of model launches for 1999  -  23/11/98
Holden's big weekend of 50th celebrations  -  23/11/98
LHD export Commodore wins `star of show' in Brazil  -  20/11/98
Ford designer says car colours follow lifestyle trends  20/11/98
Hyundai managing director says `fix-up' for possible Excel faults has been approved by  Federal Office of Road Safety  -  19/11/98
Toyota Camry wins family car `Battle of Bathurst'  -  18/11/98
$20,990 `price-cut' Chrysler Neon hits showroom floors  -  17/11/98
Holden awarded for engineering excellence in VT Commodore  -  17/11/98
Mitsubishi's bigger Nimbus for `99 offers better value for money   -  16/11/98
Effective and fun - Tickford's training pays off... in billycarts?!  -  13/11/98
VW brings Passat `Variant' wagon into Australia  -  13/11/98
Minister condones Hyundai's actions over Excel welding  -  12/11/98
Lexus upgrades its luxo-sport GS300   -  11/11/98
Limited edition Toyota Starlet takes it to the Max  -  17/11/98
Ford offers bigger deals on its smaller cars  -  11/11/98
Nissan secures `top importer' status two months in succession  -  10/11/98
Hyundai details possible welding fault in Excels  -  10/11/98
Ford's AU Falcon accelerates onto the marketplace  -  9/11/98
Honda gives Prelude the option of leather for `99  -  9/11/98
Suzuki's `great 8WD Vitara offer' !   -  6/11/98
Toyota Camry is NRMA's Best Family Car...again  -  6/11/98
Holden maintains its market lead in October  -  6/11/98
Toyota Starlet & Prado win back-to-back RACV Best Buy awards -  6/11/98
Honda Odyssey triples its NRMA awards   -  5/11/98
VW Passat V6 wins NRMA `Best Luxury Car under $55,000'  -  5/11/98
Holden's complete history available on video  -  4/11/98
Jones & Biela to take Audi quattro `swansong' in Macau  -  4/11/98
Hyundai makes merry for Christmas with year-end deals  -  4/11/98
Audi sales up 9.8% globally  -   4/11/98
Catch the Bug - new VW Beetle goes on tour   -  3/11/98
Kia wins with tolerance & diversity  -  3/11/98
Toyota's new Corolla gets sporty TTE enhancement pack  -  2/11/98
Mazda's new MX5 passes 1000 sales  -   2/11/98
Asia Motors set to expand following Hyundai acquisition  -  2/11/98
After wading in red ink, Mazda is back in the black  -  2/11/98

 

October 1998
Michelin leaves 125 & 250cc bike roadracing  -  30/10/98
Three speed records shattered on Michelin Pilot tyres  -  30/10/98
Show-stopping KIA Mentor SII-R continues in Sydney  -  29/10/98
Hyundai takes issue with "misleading"  ANCAP crash tests  -  28/10/98
Rover 75 ("the car that Rover had to build") debuts at Birmingham  -  28/10/98
Small car buyers beware, says ANCAP...   -  27/10/98
Honda Odyssey RACV's `Best Buy' people-mover for fourth time  -  27/10/98
New Mazda Protegé is RACV's `Best Buy' small car  27/10/98
Citroën's Xsara drives ahead in sales race  -  27/10/98
TwinSpark GTV becomes a more attainable Alfa  -  26/10/98
Mazda unveils 323 Astina "Country Concept"  23/10/98
Alfa Romeo's Australian range to go to four models with new 166  -  23/10/98
AU Falcon takes off RAA-SA's Family Car Of The Year  21/10/98
Hyundai makes winning bid for Kia  -  21/10/98
Holden dealer Rex is a real Holden `original'  -  19/10/98
Honda has convincing 1-2 victory in Gold Coast Indycar race  -  19/10/98
Ford throws extra fruit into Fairlane Ghia SE, at no extra cost  -  15/10/98
Ford adds value to Explorer with `Quest' package  -  15/10/98
Ford mixes Hitech and Retro in Diamantina show ute  -  15/10/98
Ford's "cool cat" Cougar on show   -  15/10/98
Road to racetrack : Ford's XR Falcon-based supercar  -  15/10/98
Holden's "coupe design study" - spirit of Monaro revisited?  15/10/98
Customers force Alfa 156 on sale five months early  -  15/10/98
Suzuki Jimny launches with free air & 5 year warranty  -  15/10/98
KIA Mentor SII-R : you can only buy it at Sydney Motor Show  -  15/10/98
Subaru's new Liberty & Outback wagons to maintain reputation  -  13/10/98
Citroën's unique `Picasso' people-mover could make it to Australia  - 12/10/98
Holden sends `Old Number One' to Sydney Motor Show  -  12/10/98
Ford details computer link between Indycar program & AU Falcon  -  12/10/98
Toyota's HiAce gets the upgrade treatment for its birthday  -  9/10/98
Fourth generation of VW's Golf lands downunder  -  9/10/98
Toyota's RAV4 (& friends) get specification upgrade  -  9/10/98
Mazda and Australia's first online new car giveaway (well, sort of...)  -  9/10/98
Hyundai slashes prices on 170 `crash parts'  -  8/10/98
Ford collects WorkCover award for AU Falcon build process  -  8/10/98
Hyundai's new `XG' flagship to be revealed at Sydney Motor Show  -  8/10/98
Bugatti supercar has 18 cylinder engine - from Volkswagen !  -  6/10/98
No relaxing of Holden's lead on sales market in September  -  6/10/98
Pulsar's strong September puts Nissan into fifth spot  -  6/10/98
A full complement of VW models confirmed for Sydney  -  6/10/98
VFACTS: sales hold firm in September   -  6/10/98
`Genuine Accessories' sales   booming for Toyota dealers  -  6/10/98
World's greenest car ? VW Lupo returns 2.99L/100km !  -  6/10/98
Holden's 50th Anniversary Statesman a blend of style and luxury  -  6/10/98
Citroën's C3: car of the 21st century  -  6/10/98
Opel presents driveable fuel-cell powered Zafira  -  2/10/98
Nissan Maxima tunes into video - with its own TV  -  1/10/98
Toyota puts `Getaway' badges on Prado 4WD  -  1/10/98
Travel the world with Eva - and win a Citroën  -  1/10/98

September 1998
Nissan's history-making R390GT1 Le Mans racer coming to Sydney  - 30/9/98
Saab reveals details of 9-5 Estate  -  30/9/98
Citroen's Xsara Coupe set for Australian debut  -  30/9/98
Extra value Falcon Tradesman is resurrected  -  30/9/98
NRMA: it's cheaper to own an AU Falcon  -  30/9/98
Jaguar XK180 concept roadster a tantalising mix of old & new  - 29/9/98
Toyota's new "European-design" Corolla Liftback uncovered  -  29/9/98
Holden takes initiative with controls for disabled  drivers   -  29/9/98
Audi turns full circle with pre-owned vehicle program - 29/9/98
Interesting stuff from Daewoo  -   29/9/98
Holden Jackaroos first & second in Playstation Round-Oz Rally  -  28/9/98
VW releases details of new Bora sport sedan  -  28/9/98
Honda uncovers S2000 sports prototype  -  24/9/98
Honda's new HRV to make world debut in Sydney  -  24/9/98
Suzuki's replacement for Sierra (the Jimny?!)   -  23/9/98
Doors open at Suzuki's new Aussie HQ  -   23/9/98
Daewoo's new Matiz causes a stir in Italy  -  22/9/98
`99 Mirage offers more Mitsubishi per dollar  -  21/9/98
Wait a few months for Honda's HRV (brother to CR-V)  -  21/9/98
ContiSportContact tyres chosen as OME by Porsche  -  19/9/98
Holden's new Astra shapes up well  - 15/9/98
Toyota's HiAce workhorse hits the big 30!   -  14/9/98
Honda's past, present & future on display in Sydney  -  14/9/98
Mercedes' revolutionary ML320 lands in Oz   -  10/9/98
Sydney Motor Show debut for Peugeot Asphalte concept sportster  -  10/9/98

HSV's XU6: the hot Holden six lives on!  -  10/9/98
Toyota's hybrid power system on display in Australia  -  9/9/98
50th Anniversary celebrations for five at Sydney Motor Show  -  9/9/98
Sitting pretty in new Mercedes S-class   -  9/9/98

Hyundai Excel gets powersteering thrown in  -  8/9/98
Kia knows the way to a tradesman's heart  -  8/9/98
Tickford praises John Bowe's input to new Falcon  -  7/9/98
A hectare of motorbikes at Sydney Motor Show   -  7/9/98
Ford turns Festiva into a Demon  -  .7/9/98
Nissan records best August sales since `91  -  5/9/98
Honda boosts Melbourne Storm sponsorship  - 4/9/98
VFACTS: Holden regains market leadership in August  -  4/9/98
Honda sets another sales record in August  -  4/8/98
Holden leapfrogs Toyota to regain market lead  -  4/9/98
Daewoo reaches 60k sales in record time   -  3/9/98
Ford Australia receives award for cultural diversity  -  3/9/98
Ford finally uncovers the AU Falcon   -  3/9/98
Mazda is first to give away a new car on the net  -  2/9/98
VW's new Golf cabrio arrives in Australian showrooms  -  1/9/98
Subaru Forester gets a GT badge (and more serious grunt...)  -  1/9/98
We drive the new 323 - and Mazda uses the `P' word  -  1/9/98
Mazda releases new 323 Astina & Protege  -  1/9/98
Nissan offers airbag-compatible bullbars for GU Patrol  -  1/9/98
VW's limited edition Polo Trek comes with free offroad vehicle  -  1/9/98

August 1998
Toyota introduces rugged new accessories for Hilux  -  31/8/98
"Special Edition" Honda CR-V gains ABS  -  31/8/98
Toyota introduces rugged new accessories for Hilux  -  31/8/98
"Special Edition" Honda CR-V gains ABS  -  31/8/98
Mercedes-Benz gives luxury SL a `towards 2000' update  -  28/8/98
Shell AutoCare assures national standards in ACT & NSW  -  28/8/98
Daewoo Musso finally gets its new badges  -  27/8/98
KIA's Mentor sets USA sales record  -   27/8/98
Pedders Team choose Yokohama for Round-Oz Rally  -  27/8/98
AU Falcon to set new benchmark on repair costs   -  26/8/98
Honda claims world first with `smart' airbag  -  26/8/98
Hyundai returns to production as Korean strike ends  -  24/8/98
Mitsubishi upgrades Lancer for `99  -  24/8/98
Yokohama claims a new standard in 4WD tyres  -  24/8/98
Toyota Camry tames tough Round-Oz rally course  -  21/8/98
Mercedes-Benz keeps its distance - with Distronic  -  20/8/98
Ford does its bit to ease the pain of accident repairs  -  20/8/98
Continental's new tyre for vans & people-movers  -  19/8/98
Honda's low emission petrol cars are on their way here  -  19/8/98
Holden takes covers off locally built Vectra  -  19/8/98
Ford's new AU Falcon to be "leaner&meaner"  -  18/8/98
Windscreen specialist backs new repair standard  -  18/8/98
Ford develops tougher suspension kit for Explorer 4WD  -  18/8/98
Daewoo's `blindman' TV commercial wins top award  -  18/8/98
Holden deals out `Legends' collector card series  -  17/8/98
VW uncovers Golf 4WD; but in Europe only   -  17/8/98
Lexus on top in quality survey - again   -  15/8/98
The car's nice too... Citroen gets friendly with Claudia Schiffer  -  13/8/98
Limited edition Calais: more birthday goodies from Holden  -  11/8/98
Toyota Camry gets new alloy wheels like big brother Cruiser  -  10/8/98
Record entries for Sydney Motor Show   -  10/8/98
Rhino Buggies: something really different, born in the bush  -  9/8/98
Chrysler says weak Australian dollar forcing price increase  -  6/8/98
Over 100 years of Holden history on display  -  6/8/98
HTV: Hyundai's radical new advertising approach  -  6/8/98
Hyundai launches new company slogan   -  6/8/98
Record July for Honda as Accord sizzles  -  6/8/98
The sales race : Holden leads July, but Toyota leads `98  -  6/8/98
TLC for Hyundai Sonata buyers  -   6/8/98
Goodbye, Falcon GLi : hello, Falcon Forte   -  5/8/98
The 3-door has landed (well, actually Rover's  Freelander...) - 4/8/98
Mazda releases luxury version of 626 sedan  -  4/8/98
Toyota dominates RACV running cost survey  -  3/8/98
Michelin brings international link to Sydney Motor Show  -  3/8/98
Hyundai's new Sonata lays down the gauntlet  -  1/8/98
Putting pre-owned Jaguars in a class of their own  -  1/8/98

July 1998
Mercedes-Benz gives Maybach the green light  -  31/7/98
VW celebrates 60th anniversary with `Special Edition' Passat  -  31/7/98
Suzuki strengthens presence in WA  -   30/7/98
Honda named as major Gold Coast `Indy' sponsor  -  30/7/98
Daewoo Nubira wagon wins Family COTY in Holland  -  29/7/98
Toyota Starlet reaches new heights...  -  24/7/98
KIA powers away in the USA   -  24/7/98
Volvo Australia assesses feasibility of parts recycling  -  22/7/98
Audi launches S8 `supersaloon'  -  21/7/98
VW goes topless with launch of Polo Open Air  -  21/7/98
Subaru adds extra sportiness to Liberty RX  -  17/7/98
Nubira EuroWagon becomes a `sales star' for Daewoo  -  16/7/98
Yokohama tyres get drafted into the Army !  -  16/7/98
History repeats : Daewoo takes No. 1 spot in Korea  -  15/7/98
Mercedes' new S-class expected to set new benchmarks  -  15/7/98
Honda announces world-class road safety centre in NSW  -  14/7/98
Peugeot pushes ahead in sales (and adds more luxury to 406SV) -  10/7/98
Hyundai's cashback deal extended & expanded  -  10/7/98
Alloy wheels top LandCruiser accessories  -  9/7/98
Toyota sits on top of record WA market  -  9/7/98
VW breaks a 20-year sales record  -  7/7/98
Holden maintains sales momentum (and puts on a brave face)  -  6/7/98
Countdown begins for Toyota's new Australian-built large car  -  6/7/98
Audi's quattro contributes to record June sales  -  6/7/98
Hyundai's Excel is Australia's top-selling car  -  6/7/98
Toyota surges into market leadership  -  6/7/98
Mazda MX5 reclaims `convertible sportscar' crown  -  6/7/98
Record June caps record first half for Honda  -  6/7/98
Daewoo achieves record growth again   -  6/7/98
A-1 GU Kit at OL (welcome to cryptic headlines!)  -  2/7/98
Jeep bites back in Western Australia   -  2/7/98
Opposite Lock upgrades its WA facilities  -  2/7/98
Pricerise hits VW Polo & Passat  -   1/7/98
Fuelstar takes NZAA and other motoring clubs to task over tests -  1/7/98
Mazda's "runout scramble" on 323 Astina and Protege  -  1/7/98

June 1998
Roobar - Bullbar - CruzBar (Toyota discovers a new animal species?) 30/6/98
Honda's "Golden Anniversary" Accord  -  30/6/98
VW unveils the Bora  -  29/6/98
Daimler Benz   newsbag : so many neat stories we used `em all ! -  26/6/98
Daihatsu's new Sirion offers class-leading safety and features  -  26/6/98
Audi produces one-millionth A4  -  25/6/98
Accountant has love affair with truck (they're just friends - really) -  25/6/98
Mercedes researches CVT for the future  -   24/6/98
Michelin starts racing for Bathurst  -  24/6/98
Peugeot sets a date for the 206  -  24/6/98
Continental's `green' tyre impresses in first Australian test  -  23/6/98
Limited edition Commodore : birthday goodies from Holden  -  23/6/98
Chrysler to begin production of electric minivans  -  23/6/98
Historic Honda truck secured for anniversary celebration  -  22/6/98
July 4 is Alfa Day in Australia  -   20/6/98
Upgraded safety & features for Toyota Paseo  -  15/6/98
Mazda's new 323 series unveiled in Japan  -  15/6/98
Tata edges out HiLux in sales  -   14/6/98
"All Classes" in Mazda's new airport security capsule  -  12/6/98
Citroen Xantia 2.0 now 16 valves with new AutoActive transmission  -  12/6/98
Hyundai: affordable cars promote clean air, safety  -  11/6/98
Australian scientists share in $750.000 GM cancer research prize  10/6/98
Only 1292 chances left for Astina `high style' !  -  10/6/98
Hyundai appoints new advertising agency   -  10/6/98
Upgrades for Toyota's MR2 & Celica   -  10/6/98
Mark Skaife joins HSV product group  -   9/6/98
Schoolboy catches fish and wins Toyota RAV4  -  9/6/98
VW unleashes Passat turbo manual   -  9/6/98
Jaguar's supercharged XKR on sale in Australia  -  5/6/98
Help !   Australia calls for more MX5s  -  5/6/98
Holden's eighth successive month on top   -  4/6/98
Honda crunches sales record - again. -  4/6/98
Daewoo Australia records best month ever   -  4/6/98
Audi A3 aces Euro-NCAP crash test  -  3/6/98
Daewoo extends successful retail sale campaign  -  3/6/98
Nissan takes Australia's `No 1 importer' status in April  -  2/6/98
Toyota reveals new Hilux Xtracab  -   2/6/98
Citroen celebrates 75 years in Oz with 75 `Special Edition Xantias  -  2/6/98
Ford's new test track hones AU Falcon's handling  -  2/6/98
Holden's new Series III Statesman & Caprice   -  2/6/98
Michelin's MXF Sport sets a new standard  -  2/6/98


May 1998

Saab invests in productivity, capacity & quality  -  30/5/98
GM and Suzuki to combine on small car project  -  28/5/98
Toyota kicks off with Soccer WorldCup models  -  27/5/98
Holden announces major export drive  -   27/5/98
Saab prepares European unveiling of 9-5Estate  -  26/5/98
Honda exceeds 1000 sales in record weekend  -  25/5/98
Tax-exempt Jeep Wrangler for farmers   -  25/5/98
Continental tops European tyre survey   -  22/5/98
.au Falcon : Ford gets webwise with new model name  -  21/5/98
Ford puts Festiva on top with $2000 cashback offer  - 21/5/98
Ford's `unique 2 for 1' offer on Falcon leasing  -  21/5/98
Audi TT : Tourist Trophy or cult car ?  20/5/98
$2000 cashback on Hyundai Excel  -   20/5/98
Fairlane by Tickford : Ford's express limo  -  20/5/98
Audi increases production of `petite prestige product' A3  -  19/5/98
First-ever SS ute from Holden  -  18/5/98
Sydney to Adelaide without refuelling, and gas to spare  -  18/5/98
4x4 Driver Training for NSW & ACT  -  18/5/98
Chrysler Jeep announces new PR manager  -   15/5/98
It's official - the number is 206 !  -   14/5/98
Excel has lowest running costs  -   14/5/98
Limited Impreza WRX sells out in 24 hours !  -  13/5/98
Toyota puts Camry Wagon into marketplace   -  13/5/98
Management change at Honda Australia  -   13/5/98
Toyota's expanded audio range is music to the ears  -  13/5/98
Honda Australia posts $47.8M profit  -   13/5/98
Shooting Stars and Audi cars  -   13/5/98
Hyundai, DDB advertising to part company   -  12/5/98
Citroen's Xantia Activa - only car with ARC Suspension  -  11/5/98
Two in a row for Toyota's Dealer of the Year  -  11/5/98
Mitsubishi's European sales leap upwards   -  10/5/98
Magna Solara : $3600 of extras at no extra cost  -  10/5/98
GM honours Australian suppliers  -   8/5/98
Peugeot gives 406ST equipment & trim upgrade  -  8/5/98
Two stars form a supernova : Chrysler & Benz merge  -  8/5/98
VFACTS : April `98 sales a 13-year high   -  8/5/98    
Jeep announces "DriveAway" and "Buyback"  -  6/5/98
Nissan adds atmospheric diesel to GU Patrol lineup  -  6/5/98
Holden's record-breaking sales push continues   -  6/5/98
Ford's Courier "Tradesman" : $3000 worth of extras  -  5/5/98

April 1998
New heart for trusty Asia Combi  -  30/4/98
Holden gets into clothing gear  -   29/4/98
Audi forms new `alliances'  -   29/4/98
Audi's "record resale"  -   28/4/98
Rust warning on windscreen replacements   -  28/4/98 
Chrysler Voyager leads people-mover sales  -   27/4/98
New Sonata unveiled at Turin  -  24/4/98
Lantras for jam : Hyundai & Cottees get together  -  24/4/98
Five straight wins for two WA Mitsubishi dealers  -  21/4/98
Lexus launches world-leading 4WD  -  20/4/98        
Daewoo sales growth continues  - 20/4/98
Motor industry to stage its own Sydney show   -  17/4/98
Kmart's Apprentice of the Year from Perth -  17/4/98
Jaguar names its new baby  -  16/4/98
Perth's Auto Expo: Ford sends over a showbag  -  15/4/98
Facelifted Starlet safer and more comfortable  -  14/4/98
Ute Wars : Henry strikes back !  14/4/98
Kids' cabrio dream machine: small-fry fun with Peugeot  -  9/4/98
Suzuki's Western Australian operation to change hands  -  9/4/98
Mazda resumes 323 `Shades' programme  -  8/4/98
Crash tests renew 4WD safety concerns  -  8/4/98
Holden reports reduced 1997 profit  -  8/4/98
Suzuki's Grand Vitara - upsetting the pecking order ?  -7/4/98
Subaru rewrites history  -  6/4/98
Audi sales up 45 percent  -  6/4/98
Honda demolishes sales record in March  -   6/4/98
Mazda reprices B-Series commercial range  -  6/4/98
March sales a record - Holden maintains lead (VFACTS)  6/4/98
And Holden does some crowing... 6/4/98
Nissan tops 35,000 sales in financial year success  -  2/4/98
Standout value Swift GS Special (WA only) -   2/4/98
Two for the bush - Nissan's Patrol & Navara `Workpack'  -  1/4/98
Hyundai's twin-cam Excel from $13,990 drive-away  -  1/4/98

March 1998
iD Series options give Holden's ute greater appeal   -  31/3/98
Starlet mini cars provide maximum security  -  31/3/98
Nigro appointed to Holden board of directors  -  31/3/98
Honda's  Legend and Integra get upgrades for `98  -  31/3/98
New MX5 hits the road  -  30/3/98
Okay, so it's ugly... but KIA's Ceres has personality  -  27/3/98
50 years on show in Honda Collection Hall  -   25/3/98
Unconventional A6 is unquestionably A1  -  24/3/98
KIA Sportage ploughs through pricing trend  -  24/3/98
Holden utes join `supercar circus'  -  20/3/98
World's top-selling Hyundai dealer is an Aussie (WA in fact)  -  18/3/98
Yokohama helps young Qld driver from dirt to tar and back -  18/3/98
World quality award for Hyundai Australia  -  18/3/98
PM opens new enviro-friendly Ford paint plant  -  18/3/98
New `Silver Anniversary' Subaru Liberty wagon  -  17/3/98
Nissan launches new Pulsar Series 2  -  17/3/98
Continental tops US tyre survey  -  17/3/98
New Camry is cheaper to repair  -  16/3/98
Mazda's first special edition for 626  -  13/3/98
Hyundai set to thrive, says Chairman Chung  -  10/3/98
Seat commits to Australian market - 10/3/98
VW's new Golf cabrio breaks cover in Geneva  -  10/3/98
W12 roadster revealed - this is a VW ?!  -  10/3/98
On the road with the `big picture' man  -  4/3/98
Liew: Hyundai to remain strong in Australia and Globally  -   3/3/98
Convertible may point to the future  -  3/3/98
Audi rising - and rising...  1/3/98
European launch of dynamic new Saab 9-3    1/3/98
Volkswagen's new Passat on sale in Australia  -  1/3/98

February 1998
Suzuki's new Australian home  -  27/2/98
Suzuki Cino's GP facelift (SA, Vic, Tas, NT only) 27/2/98
Two all-new KIAs debut at Melbourne Motor Show   -  27/2/98
Audi's history of innovation on display  -   27/2/98
Challenger : Mitsubishi's `best of both worlds' 4WD  - 27/2/98   
Barina cabrio cracks $20k convertible barrier  -  27/2/98
Toyota's LeMans challenger aims to go one better  -  26/2/98
Jaguar unleashes XKR at Geneva Motor Show   -  25/2/98
Limited edition Ute commemorates 50 years of Holdens  -  23/2/98
20? coupe/cabrio - Peugeot's `Folda-Pug'?  -   23/2/98
Power & Refinement - new 2.4 litre engine for Audi A4 - 23/2/98
Lantra Sportswagon No. 1 in 4-cylinder market - 20/2/98
406 coupe production up to meet demand  -  20/2/98
Chrysler's mouth-watering Spyder (when, how much..) -20/2/98
Tata diesel takes sales leadership  -  19/2/98
Voyager is Australia's top-selling People Mover  -  18/2/98
Chrysler's Pronto Cruizer to be unveiled at Geneva  -  18/2/98
Olympians go for chequered flag in Astras  -  17/2/98
New `oil-burning' Audi A4 available (in Europe)  -  17/2/98
Mazda's sporty Eunos 800SP available in March  -  17/2/98
RAV4 goes soft-top to become a cabrio  -  16/2/98
Commodore iD Series has individual flair  -  16/2/98
Hyundai freezes prices - 16/2/98
New Alfas star at Melbourne Motor Show  -  12/2/98
Toyota is on track for outright market leadership  -  12/2/98
 Hyundai's Euro 1 concept : built with feeling  -  12/2/98.htm
 Honda tops NRMA crash tests - 12/2/98
 Price reductions on Suzuki 4x4s in WA - 11/2/98
 New face for Audi marketing - 9/2/98
 Rodeo and Jackaroo get serious  -  9/2/98
Forest Rally getting all fired up - 8/2/98
The name is Holden (and it's number one) -  6/2/98
Daewoo adjusts Lanos pricing  -  6/2/98
Audi launches the lightning-quick A3 Turbo  -  5/2/98
 Peugeot unwraps 406wagon  -  5/2/98
Mazda's world-first metal casting system - 5/2/98
 Melbourne Motor Show : super sports car to debut  -  4/2/98
 New Passat on sale at Melbourne Motor Show  -  4/2/98
 PSA expands in Brazil  -  3/2/98
 VW expands into new Australian markets in `98  -  3/2/98
Mazda further expands the 626 range  -  2/2/98
Yokohama releases new ultra high performance tyre - 2/2/98
Testing dates set for DuttonsAGP "tune-up"  -  2/2/98
Melbourne Motor Show: help for self-help group  -  2/2/98
Sweet savings on Citroën Xantia  -  2/2/98

January 1998
New Commodore wagon solves triplets tribulations - 30/1/98
Patrol's "double whammy" in 4x4 awards  -  30/1/98
Toyoya launches "spacier" new Spacia   -  29/1/98
Melbourne Motor Show : new KIAs to launch   -  29/1/98
Nissan has 29 percent sales growth for 97  -   29/1/98
Toyota maintains number one in Western Australia   -  28/1/98
KIA knocks down pricing on Mentor  -   25/1/98
Alfa-isti of Australia, rejoice! Jan 98
Suzuki Vitara "driveaway" deal in NSW, ACT   -  24/1/98
Suzuki points to future  -  23/1/98
Melbourne Motor Show:  what's new for `98  -  22/1/98
Hilux is named as `Ute of the Year  -   22/1/98
Citroen's identity and image get beefed up  -  22/1/98    
Commodore takes off `Wheels' 97COTY   -  21/1/98
Melbourne Motor Show - Mazda caters for all   -  21/1/98
Melbourne Motor Show  -offroad Volvo to debut - 21/1/98
Crashing success for Saab at Melbourne Motor Show - 21/1/98
Jaguar accelerates to eight year peak  -  21/1/98
New Ssangyong Korando joins off-road leisure market - 21/1/98
Toyota sponsors 4WD park in Queensland  -   20/1/98
1997 Forest Rally wins CAMS award  -  18/1/98
Private buyers back Hyundai EVERYWHERE  -  17/1/98
Private buyers back Hyundai in WA  -  16/1/98
Mercedes expects new V6 & V8 to boost Eclass sales -16/1/98
Chrysler Jeep tops10,000 for `97  -   16/1/98
Hyundai nears 60,000 sales for `97  -  16/1/98
Mazda completes 626 family  -  16/1/98
VW's European deliveries from $17 a day  -   15/1/98
Saab Australia sells 2000th convertible  -   13/1/98
Cool air and sounds for `98 VW Golf  -  13/1/98
Holden dominates last quarter in year of record sales - 12/1/98
Honda previews the future with MV99 minivan  -   12/1/98
Daewoo gives prices a nudge  -  10/1/98
Saab uncovers its new 9-3 model  -  9/1/98

Daewoo `fast tracks' by 70 percent  -  8/1/98
Audi's big leap forward  -  8/1/98
VW car sales up 81% in `97  -  8/1/98
1997 a record year for Subaru  -   8/1/98
Hyundai Excel goes twin-cam  -   7/1/98
New small Jaguar to be built at Halewood  -  7/1/98
Tata launches new dualcab ute  -  6/1/98
Audi hits the dirt - and means business about it   -  5/1/98
Honda Odyssey gets bigger engine with VTEC for 98 - 5/1/98
Mazda beats `97 target, sets new sales record  -   5/1/98
Subaru celebrates 25 years with special edition Liberty  -  1/1/98

 

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