Peugeot's new large sedan and wagon will replace both the 407 mid-sizer and the larger 607. The range will launch with 2.0-litre and 2.2-litre diesel engines. 1.6-litre turbo-petrol and super-frugal e-HDI variants with idle-stop are scheduled to arrive before the end of 2011.

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Volkswagen's redesigned 2011 Touareg will carry more safety, refinement, technology and features, but significantly less weight for improved efficiency and better driveability. It will also receive a new eight-speed automatic transmissionand be powered by an all-V6 selection of petrol and diesel powerplants that promise efficiency gains of up to 20 per cent.

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Ford’s new LPG powertrain will be available on an expanded range of Falcon sedan and ute models differentiated by new ‘EcoLPi’ badging. Ford's state-of-the-art EcoLPi engine will be produced alongside the 4.0-litre inline petrol sixes at Geelong and employs advanced injection technology to eliminate the loss of performance associated with LPG power.

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Audi claims fuel consumption has been cut 19 per cent across its new A6 range, trimming fat with increased aluminium content and more efficient powertrains including a petrol-electric hybrid from 2013. It will be packed full of safety, comfort and convenience-enhancing technology.

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