News7th Jan 20181 min readPeugeot 3008 SUV recalled over fire risk - UPDATE…News7th Jan 20181 min readPeugeot 3008 SUV recalled over fire risk - UPDATE…
News6th Jan 20181 min readVW Amarok recalled for steering fix…Scott CollieVolkswagen Australia has recalled the MY17 and MY18 Amarok over concerns a poorly fitting clip could damage the power steering return hose. According to the company, the damaged hose could cause a hydraulic fluid leak, which in turn can create a loss of power steering assistance. The car's handling is affected if the power steering fails, heightening the risk of accident. A total of 6307 cars is affected by the recall – a list of the included VIN numbers is here. …
News5th Jan 20182 min readByton promises connected, autonomous EV for CES…Scott CollieChinese startup Byton is planning to launch its first prototype car – dubbed a "next generation smart device" – at CES 2018. The company, which was founded in China but has offices in Munich and California, has created an acronym for its creation: the Smart Intuitive Vehicle (SIV). We're going to ignore the tacky buzzwords, and instead focus on what we know about the as-yet unreleased concept. …
News4th Jan 20182 min read2018 Ford Ranger spied undisguised: New headlights, grille and proximity keyless entry…News4th Jan 20182 min read2018 Ford Ranger spied undisguised: New headlights, grille and proximity keyless entry…
News4th Jan 20183 min read2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class leaked, off-road 'Schöckl-ready' tech detailed…Derek FungUPDATE, January 5, 7pm: The story story 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class exterior leaked was originally published this morning, with only leaked photos and details reported in the overseas press. Although Mercedes-Benz has yet to hand down official undisguised photos, the company has now at least revealed key technology details. This story has been updated to reflect that release. …
News4th Jan 20181 min readAston Martin DB9, DBS, Rapide, Virage and Vanquish recalled for gearbox fix…Scott Collie
News4th Jan 20183 min readVFACTS: Industry claims annual record for 2017…Mike CostelloThe Australian motoring industry is claiming an all-time sales record for 2017, with its representative body the FCAI registering 1,189,116 new cars, SUVs and commercials in its annual VFACTS report. This claimed figure is 0.9 per cent higher than 2016’s previous high-water mark, and becomes the market’s fourth record inside the past five years. Two-thirds of the months within 2017 were new record periods. …
