News26th Jan 20181 min read2018 BMW 8 Series previewed on the track…News26th Jan 20181 min read2018 BMW 8 Series previewed on the track…
News26th Jan 20181 min readBob Lutz: "I suggest buying a Model S while they're still available"…James Wong
News26th Jan 20182 min read2013 Honda Jazz, Insight, Accord Euro recalled for Takata airbags…James WongHonda Australia has issued a recall for its 2013MY Jazz, Jazz Hybrid, Accord Euro and Insight models as part of the ongoing Takata airbag campaign. All vehicles involved in this notice are fitted with faulty passenger inflators classed as 'beta' airbags - that aren't rated as dangerous as 'alpha' ones. Like previous Takata-related recalls, faulty airbags could rupture when deployed, which could shoot metal fragments into the cabin - posing a serious risk of injury or death to occupants. …
Podcast26th Jan 20181 min readCarAdvice podcast 87: What do our readers think of the new Commodore? …Episode #87
News25th Jan 20182 min readGreat Wall ponders Haval pickup, spending to tackle Ranger…Mike CostelloGreat Wall’s Australian reboot under a new in-house distributor hasn’t exactly been a smash success, with the two-star ANCAP-rated Steed managing just 0.2 per cent ute market share in 2017 and netting about one-tenth of its internal target. …
News25th Jan 20183 min read2018 Haval H9 pricing and specs…News25th Jan 20183 min read2018 Haval H9 pricing and specs…
News25th Jan 20181 min readRAM 2500 and 3500 recalled for transmission fix…Scott CollieFiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has recalled the 2010 RAM 2500 and 3500 to fix an issue with the gear selector. According to the company, the Brake Transmission Interlock pin could become locked open, allowing owners to shift the car out of Park without pressing the brake. This increases the risk of a rollaway, putting occupants and other road users at risk. …
News25th Jan 20182 min readTrans-Pacific Partnership: Trade agreement opens door for cheaper imports…Scott Collie
News25th Jan 20181 min readToyota Australia welcomes Matthew Callachor as new CEO…James WongToyota Australia has announced Matthew Callachor as its new president and CEO this week, shortly after Lexus's local arm announced its new boss. Callachor, 56, has a 36-year career with Toyota, including stints in the US and Japan. For the last 18 months Callachor served as the company's local vice president, where he was responsible for sales, marketing, product planning, corporate services and finance divisions. …
