News23rd Apr 20182 min readAudi e-tron to offer 150kW charging…News23rd Apr 20182 min readAudi e-tron to offer 150kW charging…
News23rd Apr 20181 min read2017 Kia Rio recalled for door lock fix…Scott CollieKia has recalled the 2017 'YB' Rio, over concerns the rear door lock assembly could be out of specification. According to the company, the rear door lock cable might be the wrong length, which could mean seemingly active child locks aren't activated. If occupants are able to open the doors from the inside when they shouldn't be, there's a heightened risk of accidents for the driver and other road users. A total of 1721 vehicles is included – a VIN list is attached here. …
News22nd Apr 20181 min read2018 Holden Commodore recalled for seatbelt fix…Scott CollieHolden has recalled the 2018 ZB Commodore over concerns the outboard rear seatbelts may not be correctly installed. According to the company, the seatbelts may not operate as designed in an accident, putting passengers in the left or right rear at greater risk of injury. A total of 2167 vehicles are included in the recall – a VIN list is attached here. …
News22nd Apr 20184 min readCar wrapping: Take a peek inside the business…News22nd Apr 20184 min readCar wrapping: Take a peek inside the business…
News21st Apr 20182 min readThe week's top news stories, April 22…Scott CollieThe automotive news wheel is always turning. If you’re not constantly checking CarAdvice – which you should be doing, by the way – it can be easy for some headlines to slip through the cracks. To make sure you haven’t missed anything important, we’ve gathered what we reckon are the hottest news stories from this week, right here. Check them out, and let us know what caught your eye. …
News21st Apr 20182 min readPorsche powertrain development chief arrested over Dieselgate - reports…Derek Fung
News20th Apr 20182 min readKia ditches hybrid, straight to pure electric from 2021…Alborz FallahKia Australia is planning to skip importing existing hybrid models altogether as it seeks to bring at least two pure-electric vehicles to market by 2021. Speaking to CarAdvice in Brisbane this week, Kia Australia's chief operating officer, Damien Meredith, said that the decision to skip hybrid vehicles in its entirety makes sense for the brand, as there is currently no demand for either type of alternative fuel vehicles, so it may as well start with the better option. …
