News11th Oct 20182 min readIsuzu Ute Australia turns 10…News11th Oct 20182 min readIsuzu Ute Australia turns 10…
News11th Oct 20182 min readVolkswagen tops brand loyalty study in Australia…James WongVolkswagen customers are the most loyal in Australia according to a new survey by Roy Morgan, putting the German brand ahead of other non-luxury marques like Toyota, Mazda and Subaru. According to the June quarter's edition of the Automotive Currency Report, 61.5 per cent of Volkswagen owners said they would be looking to buy their next car from the same brand, ahead of Toyota (59.6 per cent) and Mazda (57.5 per cent). …
News10th Oct 20182 min readTesla: James Murdoch firming as chairman candidate - report…Scott CollieJames Murdoch, ex-CEO of 21st Century Fox, is leading the race to replace Elon Musk as chairman of the Tesla board, according to a report from the USA. Reporting from the Financial Times, citing two people briefed on the discussions, places Murdoch ahead of Antonio Gracias, a long-time investor in the company and current lead independent director. The report also says external options are also being considered. Tesla, Murdoch and 21st Century Fox haven't provided comment on the matter. …
News10th Oct 20181 min readFord begins production of electric Transit vans…News10th Oct 20181 min readFord begins production of electric Transit vans…
News10th Oct 20181 min readMercedes-Benz, Geely considering joint ride-hailing service - report…Derek FungDaimler, parent company of Mercedes-Benz and Smart, is reportedly considering starting a 50-50 joint-venture ride-hailing service with Chinese carmaker Geely. Sources have told Bloomberg the ride-hailing system would be for the Chinese market. Daimler is reportedly considering using vehicles from its Denza electric car brand, which itself is a joint venture with BYD and produces EVs based on the first-generation B-Class. …
News10th Oct 20181 min read2019 Nissan Qashqai gets Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in Europe, not for Oz…James Wong
News9th Oct 20181 min readJay Leno checks out the 100th 911 reimagined by Singer - video…Scott CollieJay Leno, late-night television host and noted car collector, has driven some very cool vehicles as part of his Jay Leno's Garage series on YouTube. For fans of the Porsche 911, though, one of his more recent videos might just be the best of the lot. Leno is joined by Tim Gregario, director of client relations at Singer Vehicle Design, to take a look at the restoration firm's 100th creation. …
