Kia recalls more than 104,000 vehicles due to fire risk
IT PAYS TO STAY ALERT to recalls, or you might find yourself in very hot water. Or flames, as the case may be. Kia, who appears to have had problems in 2023, 2021 and 2017
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GM stands by large pickup trucks in Australia
THERE HAS BEEN QUITE AN outcry against large pickup trucks like the RAM, Silverado and the coming Toyota Tundra. People think they aren’t suitable for Australian roads and conditions. Criticism has centred around the safety
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Mitsubishi surveys PHEV buyers on usage patterns
IN 2021, MITSUBISHI MOTORS AUSTRALIA engaged independent research provider Platform One to survey its Plug-In Hybrid EV (PHEV) owners. The results showed that Mitsubishi’s PHEV technology was the best of both worlds, with owners using
Continue readingHyundai partners with GM for future development
IN ONE OF THE MORE UNUSUAL partnerships, Hyundai have aligned with General Motors have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. GM and Hyundai will look for ways to leverage their
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Towing puts you at greater risk. Tow WISER.
DRIVERS PULLING CARAVANS, HORSE FLOATS, boats and other trailers are encouraged to tow WISER this summer. Here’s a line-up of five simple tips for safer towing in an attempt to reduce incidents, injuries and unnecessary breakdown
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On the school run? Safety first may save a life.
DESPITE LOW SPEED LIMITS and parking and other regulations, children are still being injured in and around schools. It’s up to every one of us to keep them safe. When you’re in or around a
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Nissan focuses on Australian-made for accessories
ALMOST THREE-QUARTERS OF THE TOTAL REVENUE received from all available accessories for the Nissan Navara are from Australian manufactured products. Nissan Genuine accessories developed specifically for the Nissan Navara such as: Bullbars, Sports Bars and
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Citroën leaves the Australian market
CITROËN IS ONE OF THE LONGEST STANDING automotive brand names in Australia but it has announced, as of 1 November 2024, that it will no longer sell cars in Australia. It will, however, continue to
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Melbourne votes to ban hire e-scooters
YOU EITHER LOVE THEM or you hate them, but e-scooters polarise opinion like few other forms of transport. On the one hand, they are perfect for buzzing around the CBD or inner city, affordable from
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NSW, Victoria, Queensland reject SA “high performance licence” plan
IN YET ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF the state interfering in everyday life and inconveniencing hundreds for the stupid actions of a few, South Australia is pushing ahead with its plan to introduce a special licence for
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