News24th Jul 20181 min readBMW Group: Vikram Pawah announced as Australian CEO…News24th Jul 20181 min readBMW Group: Vikram Pawah announced as Australian CEO…
News24th Jul 20182 min read2019 Ford Mondeo spied…James WongThe facelifted Ford Mondeo has been spied again, this time in wagon form during hot weather testing in Southern Europe. Expected to be officially revealed later this year or early next, the Mondeo's mid-life facelift will likely combine a subtle exterior refresh with a technology upgrade to keep it competitive against the likes of the Mazda 6 and Volkswagen Passat. …
News23rd Jul 20182 min readFord GT designer, former Ford Australia design chief passes away…Derek FungChristopher Svensson, a life-long Ford employee responsible for some of the brand's most recognisable modern designs, succumbed to cancer on July 21, USA time. Most recently Svensson was global director in charge of Ford's SUV, truck and commercial vehicle portfolio. He held this job from mid-2017 until July 1, when, it's been confirmed to Automotive News, he quietly resigned. Above: First-generation Ford Ka. …
News23rd Jul 20181 min read2019 Ford Transit facelift spied…News23rd Jul 20181 min read2019 Ford Transit facelift spied…
News23rd Jul 20182 min readVibrations contributing to driver drowsiness - study…Scott CollieWe've all felt it happening. You're driving along when, all of a sudden, your eyes get heavy and sleepiness starts to kick in. Along with lack of sleep, it turns out vibrations of a certain frequency could be the cause. Speaking on the CarAdvice podcast, RMIT Professor Stephen Robertson said a "narrow range of vibrations that come through the driver's seat can cause drowsiness within 15 to 30 minutes, which is incredibly quick". …
News23rd Jul 20181 min readAround the Tracks: Tesla Model 3 Performance, SuperUtes and getting old…Scott Collie
News23rd Jul 20182 min readMitsubishi adding value to Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance…Scott CollieMitsubishi is a minnow compared to alliance mates Renault and Nissan, but that doesn't mean it has nothing to add in the arrangement. Speaking with media at the opening of a Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance warehouse in Melbourne, Kent O'Hara, senior vice president for after sales at the Alliance, said there were lessons for Renault/Nissan in the way Mitsubishi, comfortably the smallest member of group, goes about its business. …
