Want a seven-year car warranty?
THE gloves are off in Australia’s new car war — and buyers are the big winners. One car maker is about to unleash the longest warranty in the industry’s history.
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ISIS the building company mistaken for terrorists
A NATIONAL construction company could be forced to change its name of 25 years — which is ISIS — because staff members are being abused as “terrorists”. No, really.
New Mustang fires on four cylinders
THE Ford Mustang has long been renowned for its sheer grunt, but will its new four-cylinder version still let you be king of the road? We take it for a spin.
Ute slammed for poor safety
AN INDIAN-made ute has scored just two stars out of a possible five for crash safety, joining two Chinese-made Great Wall utes for score.
Is this why so many Scots have voted ‘No’?
WE’VE found it. This could be the one massive reason why the Scottish people chose to reject the prospect of independence.
Holden poised to sack 300 workers
HOLDEN is preparing to sack 300 vehicle engineers — half its engineering workforce — by the end of this year, three years ahead of the factory closures.
World’s fastest ute: Holden making more
THE world’s fastest ute, the HSV GTS Maloo, has finally been confirmed. Holden will make 100 more due to the overwhelming demand.
Ford’s $200 test drive throwdown
FORD Australia drives new business with a world-first offer: buy a rival’s car after taking one of their own for a test drive, and they’ll give you $200.
Stars pocket $39m from Packer
JAMES Packer and business partner Lawrence Ho have reportedly paid $13 million each to three Hollywood stars for two days’ work.
Online cars: clicking can be a drag
AUSSIES will soon be able to buy a bargain new car online from overseas, but experts warn it carries risks. Here’s what you need to know before you start clicking.
Germany to build Commodore
THE car replacing the homegrown Holden Commodore in 2018 will not be made in China as originally thought.
The new darling of the auto world
WHILE the Australian car manufacturing industry is all but gone, Mexico has been cutting our grass. The country has had billion-dollar investments from major car makers.
World’s safest soccer mum car
The new Volvo XC90 is so safe the Swedish car maker says no-one will die or be injured in one by 2020.
Clunker cars banned from Australia
SAFETY experts have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to stop Australia becoming a “dumping ground” for used cars.
New Ford Falcon could save your life
AIRBAGS? So last century. Ford’s new Falcon ups the safety standards by automatically dialling 000 in the event of a crash.
Petrol giants ‘ripping off’ motorists
THE ACCC has launched legal action against most of the nation’s petrol retailers and a fuel market data company, alleging they have been sharing pricing information.
Coke profits slump 16 per cent
COCA-COLA Amatil has warned that post-budget weak consumer sentiment is set to mean tough trading conditions for the rest of the year.
Arnott’s to cut 120 Adelaide jobs
IN ANOTHER blow to Australian workers, biscuit maker Arnott’s will slash 120 jobs from its Marleston bakery in Adelaide.
Sold out: Holden’s fastest ute
HOLDEN is scrambling to build more of its supercharged HSV GTS Maloo ute after it sold out within 24 hours.
Car industry closure to hurt all
THE shutdown of the Australian car industry is likely to lead to job losses across all areas of the economy, experts warn.
Holden making world’s fastest ute
EXCLUSIVE: Holden is set to build the world’s fastest ute, with a supercharged V8 with almost as much power as a V8 Supercar.
Where do the world’s footballs come from?
EVER wondered where the world’s footballs are made? More than half of them come from one city in Pakistan.
Last of the Falcons is set to fly
HERE it is: the first picture of the XR8, the last Ford Falcon to roll off the line after 56 years of production.
Nissan pulls ‘lifesaving’ technology
AUSTRALIA’S leading safety authority has slammed Nissan for removing new “lifesaving” technology that can apply the brakes to avoid a crash — even though the system is available in Europe.
How a family went from $9 billion to bust
THEY were once one of America’s wealthiest families with a powerful beer empire. But a few bad decisions saw the clan lose it all in a matter of years.
Bankruptcy to claim another US city
A ONCE bustling city home to one of America’s biggest companies is considering bankruptcy, suffering a huge drop in population and abandoned streets.
Trouble brewing at top of Samsung
IT’S a multi-billion company that covers everything from gadgets to construction, but Samsung’s chairman has been seriously ill and ‘vultures’ are circling.
Samsung factory in $38 million heist
A BRAZEN raid on a Samsung factory in Brazil has seen 20 robbers with ID badges load up trucks with 40,000 phones, laptops and tablets, worth $38 million.
Holden recalls Cruze for third time
HOLDEN has issued its eighth recall in seven months — this time for the Cruze, for a third time — more than any other brand this year.
Pacific Brands boss quits
JOHN Pollaers has quit his job as chief executive of Pacific Brands after disagreeing with the board about how to improve the company.
This is the mother of all pearl operations
IN a tiny shed hidden away on a mangrove island just an hour north of Sydney, a tiny Aussie company is up against the world’s biggest pearl producer and beating them at their own game.
Toyota renews calls to scrap tax
AUSTRALIA’S biggest car maker Toyota has repeated calls for an end to Luxury Car Tax – as new-car sales slow down for the sixth month in a row.
Holden recalls Commodore again
THE Holden Commodore has been recalled for the fourth time in three months because the LPG fuel system may cut out or catch fire.
Get a V8 sound from your Alto
MISS the days of having a V8 growl as you start the family car? Lexus’ new SUV gives you a sound option and soon you can pick the noise coming from your car.
Toyota posts biggest-ever loss
TOYOTA Australia has recorded a massive financial loss — $437 million after tax — as it prepares to shut its car assembly line in 2017.
Cheapest cars to run and own
ONE of Australia’s cheapest cars on the market is also the most affordable to own and operate. So which is it?
Cheapest cars to run and own
ONE of Australia’s cheapest cars on the market is also the most affordable to own and operate. So which is it?
Final nail in coffin for Commodore
HOLDEN is set to kill off an Aussie icon by ditching the Commodore name — and the man in charge of the decision is the one who vowed to save it.
Final nail in coffin for Commodore
HOLDEN is set to kill off an Aussie icon by ditching the Commodore name — and the man in charge of the decision is the one who vowed to save it.
Holden Commodore avoids US recall
HOLDEN has narrowly avoided a massive car recall with local bosses saying an issue with the Chevrolet Camaro in the US isn’t replicated in the Commodore.
Ford to sack 250 factory workers
FORD Australia is preparing to sack hundreds of workers in Broadmeadows and Geelong due to falling demand for the Falcon sedan and Territory SUV.
The SUV shame file and honour list
THE price of a new car with a rear view camera has hit a new low of just $14,990. But why don’t all SUVs have them as a standard safety feature?
Toyota issues a recall on a recall
IT is Toyota’s most embarrassing recall so far: this is its seventh recall in six months, and it has doubled up on one from last year.
Toyota issues a recall on a recall
IT is Toyota’s most embarrassing recall so far: this is its seventh recall in six months, and it has doubled up on one from last year.
Ford unveils last ever Falcon GT
FORD says its Broadmeadows and Geelong factories in Victoria will make it to the October 2016 end date as the company unveils the last ever Falcon GT.
Holden’s driving force offers hope
HOLDEN has revealed more about the fate of its Australian factory after reviewing its sales results, while it continues to struggle against imported cars.
This is the best time to buy a car
STAND by for a car buying bonanza. Unprecedented discounts on new cars are on their way due to a massive oversupply. Here’s when to buy.
Holden recalls 42,000 Commodores
HOLDEN has instructed dealers to stop Commodore deliveries and will recall 42,000 cars to inspect a possible seatbelt fault.
Toyota recalls 300,000 cars and utes
IN one of the motor industry’s largest actions, Toyota has been forced to recall more than six million cars for steering and seat problems.
The car company you never want to buy from
ONE world famous company has recalled 13.6 million cars this year — more than the total sold in the US in five years. Here’s who you don’t want to buy from.
‘Deathtrap’ on company’s list of banned words
A CAR company fined a record $35 million for defects linked to deaths banned certain words in reports, including deathtrap, defect and dangerous.
Toyota workers’ redundancy vote
TOYOTA factory workers will vote on their redundancy packages next week, as the car maker vows to build Camrys until December 2017.
Delays worsen for biggest warship
THE delivery date for the navy’s biggest ever warship has slipped by a further six months due to “teething problems” and workplace issues.
Holden builds one millionth V6
HOLDEN has built its one millionth new-generation V6 engine two years before the historic Port Melbourne factory closes.
Holden builds one millionth V6
HOLDEN has built its one millionth new-generation V6 engine two years before the historic Port Melbourne factory closes.
Holden and Ford lose $820m
HOLDEN has announced its biggest ever financial loss — $553.8 million for 2013 — and Ford has reported its second-worst year in the red: $267 million.
Inside Lamborghini’s new supercar
IF you order it today, Lamborghini’s new Huracan will take a year to get to your doorstep. So we jumped the queue to discover how it drives.
Ford builds modern Falcon GT 351
IT was the most iconic Ford built in Australia. Now the car giant has built a modern day Falcon GT 351 — and they’ve already sold out.
Car recall notice was years overdue
GOVERNMENT documents reveal a car manufacturer waited years to issue a recall on a vehicle that had a potentially fatal steering defect.
What was named ‘World Car of Year’?
THIS small car – which owes much of its DNA to the Volkswagen Golf – has won the 2014 World Car of the Year. Does it deserve the title?
First look at last car to be made in Oz
TOYOTA has given the first look at the last car that will be made in Australia: the next generation Camry.
The 4WD giving you x-ray vision
A SYSTEM designed for hard-core four-wheel drivers could be the biggest breakthrough in driveway safety yet.
Collingwoodore to hit our roads
HOLDEN has released a special edition Commodore, dubbed to “Collingwoodore”, to celebrate its sponsorship of the Magpies football club.
Consumers flock to save SPC Ardmona
MAYBE consumers do care about saving Aussie companies. SPC Ardmona has reported a huge increase in sales since it revealed it was struggling.
The QR code to save your life
QR codes — the tiny scrambled square symbols that instantly link smartphone users to the internet — can now be used to save lives.
BMW launches luxury electric car
THE first BMW electric car went on sale in Australia today and the carmaker thinks it’s so good he wants free tolls for its drivers and $10,000 off the price tag from taxpayers.
Why new car prices won’t be cheaper
COMMENT: New car prices won’t suddenly come down by 5 per cent, but you may get more for your money, now that a FTA has been signed with Japan.
Car prices to fall under Tokyo deal
THE price of an imported Japanese car in Australia could fall by up to $1500 under an historic free-trade deal as Tony Abbott begins Tokyo talks.
Holden brand here to stay: Dorizas
THE new boss of Holden has boldly said the company will be the top-selling car brand by 2020 — three years after closing its factories.
GM throws Holden plant a lifeline
GENERAL Motors has thrown a lifeline to Holden’s design centre, securing its future and the jobs of 140 car designers once manufacturing ends in 2017.
Hard truth behind refinery closure
THE closure of BP’s refinery in Brisbane is a blow to staff — but the reality is that Australia is no longer a place to refine crude oil, writes Jessica Irvine.
Abbott blamed in $100M car delay
CAR industry figures are blaming Federal Government for delaying a $100 million assistance package for its workers when made redundant.
BP to close Bulwer refinery, 350 jobs to go
BP WILL close its Bulwer Island refinery in Brisbane, resulting in 350 job losses.
GM hires 9/11 lawyer over faulty switches
General Motors has hired a lawyer who handled compensation for victims of September 11 and the Boston bombing to address victims of faulty switches.
Cruze recalled twice for same fault
HOLDEN is recalling its Cruze small car for the seventh time in five years with the latest the second recall for a fault identified last year.
The fatal flaw linked to 13 deaths
A SINGLE switch in GM cars has led to a fatal flaw linked to at least 13 deaths. So why did it take the company a decade to own up to the problem?
Iconic Swiss industry under threat
ONE of Switzerland’s most famous industries is under threat after a recent vote to curtail immigration in the country.
Used car imports under fire
THE motoring industry is in uproar over a proposal that would see used cars dumped in the Australian market from overseas.
Auto industry set to boom
THE closure of car manufacturing plants will not kill Australia’s auto industry, according to a new report from Auto Skills Australia.
GM recalls 2.6M cars worldwide
GENERAL Motors is now recalling a total of 2.6 million small cars worldwide for a defective ignition switch linked to at least 12 deaths.
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