News15th May 20182 min readBMW recalls 300,000 vehicles in the UK over stalling issue…News15th May 20182 min readBMW recalls 300,000 vehicles in the UK over stalling issue…
News15th May 20182 min readPush-button start contributing to carbon monoxide poisoning - report…Scott Collie
News15th May 20183 min readUrgent: 45,000 Honda Australia owners yet to get Takata fix…Mike CostelloHonda Australia’s Takata airbag inflator replacement rate is about to hit 90 per cent, with the company’s local arm having swapped a staggering 593,711 of the potentially life-threatening inflator units so far. However, this means there are still 44,719 vehicles, or 67,404 inflators, that haven't yet been replaced. This data is based on VINs/registry information, though some of these vehicles may no longer be roadworthy. …
News15th May 20181 min readMatthew Wiesner departs Jaguar Land Rover Australia…Scott CollieJaguar Land Rover is looking for a new managing director in Australia, after Matthew Wiesner today stepped down from the role after four years. No replacement is currently lined up, but the current JLR Australia finance director, Janet Perich, will step up and act as managing director during the search. …
News15th May 20182 min readNissan exits Australian Supercar Championship to focus on SUVs, EVs…News15th May 20182 min readNissan exits Australian Supercar Championship to focus on SUVs, EVs…
News15th May 20182 min readToyota design chief: ‘We are okay with polarising now’…Alborz FallahToyota’s new design language is finally flourishing on its latest models – including the Camry and Corolla – as the Japanese giant moves further away from its consensus-driven design methodology into a new era of risk-taking. Speaking to Australian media in Sydney last week, Kevin Hunter, president of Toyota's Calty design studios in California and Michigan, said the company is now okay with designing cars that don’t have universal appeal. …
News14th May 20181 min read2004-07 Jeep Cherokee recalled…James WongFiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a recall for the 2004-07 Jeep 'KJ' Cherokee over concerns the rear suspension lower control arms could break. The manufacturer reports that affected vehicles may experience "excessive corrosion" on the rear control arm and, if broken, the vehicle could be harder to control – posing a hazard to drivers. Jeep has confirmed 4999 Cherokee units are affected by this notice. A VIN list for these vehicles can be viewed here. …
