News22nd Jan 20183 min readQLD police union: hidden speed cameras are 'revenue raisers'; don't save lives…News22nd Jan 20183 min readQLD police union: hidden speed cameras are 'revenue raisers'; don't save lives…
News22nd Jan 20182 min readVolkswagen Golf 8 production due in 2019, but Australian launch much further out…James Wong
News22nd Jan 20181 min read2013 Lexus IS added to Takata airbag recall…James WongLexus has issued a recall for 698 vehicles across its 2013 IS model line as part of the ongoing Takata airbag campaign. This latest notice is due to the front passenger airbag inflators in affected vehicles, which may be susceptible to moisture intrusion over time. If the condition occurs, the airbag inflator assembly may rupture when deployed, posing a risk of serious injury, even death, to the vehicle's occupants. …
News21st Jan 20181 min readPeugeot adds AEB across the line-up - UPDATE…James WongUpdate (22/1): Peugeot's local division has confirmed that the 208 GTi and 308 GTi are unavailable with AEB from the factory, and therefore are not included as part of the range-wide safety upgrade. Peugeot Australia has added autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standard equipment across its line-up, including the 208, 308, 2008 and 3008. …
News20th Jan 20188 min readKia's design bosses in Detroit: The best bits…News20th Jan 20188 min readKia's design bosses in Detroit: The best bits…
News20th Jan 20181 min readNissan Design Europe celebrates 15 favourite models…Mandy TurnerNissan Design Europe is celebrating 15 years at its London premises by showcasing 15 of its most significant models. The studio is the brand's creative hub and is vital to Nissan’s success in Europe, where it answered the demand for crossovers, in particular the Qashqai and Juke. The 15 models have been personally chosen by Mamoru Aoki, vice president of Nissan Design Europe, and includes a mix of production and concept models from Nissan and Infiniti. …
News19th Jan 20181 min readCutaway drawings reveal how complex the modern car really is…Mandy TurnerIf you have ever wondered what every component of a modern car looks like underneath all that sheet metal, your questions have been answered. Two Americans, Beau and Alan Daniels have illustrated dozens of technical car cutaways of a four-door sedan, which are so detailed, they appear real. …
