Volkswagen’s second massive fail
THEY shocked the world with their ‘defeat devices’, now Volkswagen has truly revealed its incompetence with a fix-it plan that has been slammed as ludicrous.
Manufacturing
How certain Aussies afford fancy cars
IN 2015, the economy struggled. But sales of luxury cars increased dramatically, some more than 200 per cent. So what’s these buyers’ secret?
Company that hit Star Wars jackpot
BB-8, the soccer ball-shaped droid from The Force Awakens, has rocketed one small company to a galaxy far, far away.
Man sues over un-Australian beer
A DISGRUNTLED beer aficionado is suing Miller Brewing Co. for misleading him into thinking Foster’s Lager was brewed in Australia.
New twist in VW diesel scandal
THE German car giant is in for a head-on clash with Australian lawyers after saying some V6 diesel engines added to the class action aren’t affected locally.
LG belted for misleading shoppers
HAVE you bought a TV from LG? Then there’s a good chance you’ve been lied to, according to the competition watchdog.
Nurofen feels pain over medicine claims
NUROFEN is facing millions of dollars in fines over dodgy ‘Specific Pain’ claims and must remove the products from shelves.
Porsche, Audi join VW class actions
THE class action suit against Volkswagen is growing, as its global CEO admits the emissions-test cheating software has been used for at least 10 years.
‘Most hated man’ splashes cash
HE BECAME “the most hated man in America”, and Martin Shkreli’s latest move definitely won’t help his public image.
Secret track that’s a revhead’s dream
BEHIND the tall barbed-wire fences, where cameras and mobiles are confiscated, you can channel The Stig. We take a rare look at Ford’s test track.
Ford Everest SUV fire is a ‘one-off’
THE Everest that suddenly burst into flames on a test drive does not warrant a recall of 1000 Everest SUVs or 100,000 Ranger utes, Ford state.
Tough testing regime for new cars
FINALLY, some good news out of the Volkswagen scandal: popular cars sold in Australia will have their fuel economy and emissions tested in ‘real world’ conditions.
More Fords go up in flames
AFTER a Ford SUV burst into flames on a test drive, it has emerged other Australians tried to tell Ford their utes caught fire.
‘What if it was a mum on a school run?’
HE has been driving test vehicles for 35 years, but nothing could prepare him for this. Peter Barnwell details the moment a Ford Everest burst into flames.
New Ford SUV bursts into flames
FORD Australia wants to know why its Everest SUV suddenly caught fire before exploding shrapnel during a terrifying test drive.
New Ford Mustang rolls into Australia
REV heads, the wait is over. The new Aussie Ford Mustang has arrived on our shores and 500 lucky owners will get an early Christmas present.
Toyota Corolla on track to win 2015
FORGET Holden vs Ford. Fresh figures show the new car battle is Toyota Corolla versus Mazda3, and you won’t believe Toyota’s current lead with its arch rival.
Aussies miss out on VW compo
AMERICAN owners of Volkswagen cars with dodgy diesel engines have been given $500, but it looks like Aussies will be given no compensation.
Australia’s favourite car is dying
FOR decades, it was the only car that mattered. But now it’s quickly losing the battle against a couple of new rivals.
Arnott’s has been lying to you
DEAR Australia: Arnott’s has been lying to you about Shapes. The snack giant has been forced to pay a hefty penalty over a dodgy claim.
Beer giants in $172 billion deal
THE world’s top two beer makers have sealed a deal worth $172 million. It’s the third biggest takeover in global corporate history.
‘I made a mistake, I bought a Jeep’
TEG Sethi had so many issues with his Jeep Grand Cherokee that he decided it was a “lemon”, and he made this hilarious song clip to share his story.
The video you’re not meant to see
WARNING: Disturbing content. An undercover video taken by an animal rights group has revealed the shocking truth of what happens to baby chickens.
VW’s worst nightmare comes true
IT’S a company on its knees, and now VW has uncovered something that could take its global scandal to a whole new level.
Legal action over fake asbestos brakes
TOYOTA has launched a Federal Court case against distributors of bogus brake pads containing asbestos as the company hunts the thousands of dodgy parts.
Deadly asbestos brake pads warning
ASBESTOS has been found in thousands of brake pads for popular Australian vehicles, with local buyers unaware they are being illegally sold counterfeit parts.
Fiat Chrysler’s global car recall
FIAT Chrysler is recalling 894,000 Jeep, Dodge and Fiat SUVs worldwide to fix problems with anti-lock brakes and airbags.
The $565 million toilet paper scam
A SHADY meeting at a golf course led to a shocking case of corporate collusion which left millions of consumers paying more to wipe their bums.
Lexus drops its hydrogen bombshell
THE company that brought the world plug-in electric cars has unveiled its vision for the future of motoring — and it’s a complete game-changer.
Teen’s business backed by the Jenners
A TEENAGE dropout’s business is riding high after receiving the best endorsement she could ever have hoped for.
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