News8th Feb 20182 min readFCA enters resto-mod world with 'Reloaded by Creators' program…News8th Feb 20182 min readFCA enters resto-mod world with 'Reloaded by Creators' program…
News8th Feb 20181 min readFiat Ducato recalled for intercooler fix…James WongFiat has recalled the 2.3-litre diesel Ducato van over concerns the intercooler sleeve could come loose from the throttle body. The manufacturer says if the condition occurs, the engine warning light will illuminate and drivers will experience a loss of power. Should the vehicle unexpectedly lose power when in use, it could increase the risk of an accident. A VIN list for the affected vans can be viewed here. …
News8th Feb 20183 min readNissan Australia knows it needs more models, says it has a plan…Mike Costello
News8th Feb 20182 min readChief engineer: Ranger Raptor four-cylinder is the right choice…Anthony CrawfordFord has finally taken the wraps off its latest halo model, the first Ranger Raptor, at a packed-out event in Bangkok. The US-based automotive giant is billing the Raptor as an off-road performance pick-up, with a beefed-up chassis and 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel mated to an all-new 10-speed auto transmission. …
News8th Feb 20182 min readTesla stands by revised production targets, posts worst-ever quarter…News8th Feb 20182 min readTesla stands by revised production targets, posts worst-ever quarter…
News7th Feb 20183 min readNissan confident Leaf will remain top global EV…Mike CostelloNissan’s global EV program director is confident the second-generation Leaf will retain its predecessor’s mantle as the global electric sales king, despite the spectre of a tougher competitor set. Speaking at the Nissan Futures conference in Singapore this week, Nicholas Thomas said he wasn't concerned about competition, and snuck a cheeky dig at high-profile electric-vehicle maker Tesla for good measure. …
News7th Feb 20182 min readJaguar D-Type re-enters production…James WongThe Jaguar D-Type of the 1950s has been revived 60 years after it first went out of production, with the company's Classic Works division to produce a limited run of the iconic Le Mans racer. Last built in 1956, the Jaguar D-Type had an original production run of 75 units. It won the Le Mans 24 Hour race three times from 1955 to 1957, and also spawned the XKSS road car – which incidentally was also recently revived in a limited production run. …
News7th Feb 20182 min readIndustry body created to support hydrogen expansion in Australia…Scott Collie
