First Award To Protege
Newcastle Herald
Saturday November 7, 1998
MAZDA'S new 323 Protege has won its first major award, winning the Small Car section of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria's Best Buy Awards.
The award judges chose the Mazda for its refined driving performance, improved engine flexibility and responsive handling.
A FERRARI 550 Maranello fitted with Michelin tyres has smashed three existing speed records on the American Transportation Research Centre's oval track.
The Ferrari, driven by Duillio Truffo, averaged 304.138kmh over 100km, 306.037kmh over 100 miles (161km) and travelled a record 296.406km in an hour.
The previous records, set by a prototype Chevrolet Corvette, were 278.156kmh, 282.592kmh and 280.835km respectively.
SEAT has rewarded one of its buyers with a trip to this weekend's API Rally Australia in Perth, WA.
Middle Park woman Ramana Cowle and her family won the Best Seat in the House competition after sending her thoughts about her car to the company.
HOLDEN is keeping busy.
Reports out of Melbourne suggest the company is evaluating Daewoo Leganzas fitted with the new Australian-made 2.2 litre, four-cylinder engine being used in locally-made Vectras.
The company is also reportedly evaluating its new post-2000 VU Commodore, the first full workover of the current VT model.
TOYOTA Japan has paid $440 million for an additional 16.7% holding in Daihatsu.
The share splurge gives Toyota controlling of the company by lifting its total ownership to 51.2%.
© 1998 Newcastle Herald
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