Classic car interest and investment is growing every yea. Values of heritage models at an all-time high, so Aston Martin Lagonda has pioneered a bold new plan. In order to future-proof these increasingly precious machines Aston Martin will create the world’s first reversible EV powertrain conversion. Conceived as an integral part of the company’s wider EV strategy, the Heritage electrification [...]
The all-new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor, was unveiled today in Tokyo. The unveiling took place at Nissan Crossing in the city’s Ginza district. The car, which was developed by Nissan’s racing arm, NISMO, with its race technology know-how, will officially debut on December 2 [...]
BMW Group Australia today announced the next allocation of vehicles recalled according to the Recall Initiation Schedule. BMW is calling for owners of the below listed vehicles to visit www.bmw.com.au/recall to determine if their vehicle is affected. Owners of affected vehicles will also be contacted directly by BMW. Due to global part supply constraints BMW will be staggering [...]
New Road Vehicle Standards Act encourages regulatory focus on vehicle safety ANCAP, Australasia's independent vehicle safety authority today welcomed the passage of the Road Vehicle Standards Bill through Parliament. ANCAP Chief Executive, James Goodwin acknowledged the extensive review and consultation work that has been undertaken to update the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989. “It is encouraging that vehicle safety and [...]
Mazda Motor Corporation recently hosted the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3. The fully redesigned model will be rolled out to global markets starting from North America in early 2019. The all-new Mazda3 will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public from Nov. 30 through Dec. 9.1 Mazda 3 is one of the [...]
Electric Vehicle trial underway in the Colac Otway Shire Colac Otway Shire Council officers will be test driving a new electric vehicle this week as part of a project aimed at increasing the uptake of the low emissions vehicles in local government fleets. As part of the trial, a new Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will be used for official [...]
We often pick a new car based on how it looks or how much it costs, but a new safety campaign is urging all of us to think about how the vehicle we buy might fare in a crash. Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey today launched the Safer Vehicle Choices Save Lives campaign, in partnership with [...]
Toyota Australia is significantly boosting its support for local motorsport and WRC, announcing the formation of a factory-backed Toyota GAZOO Racing Australia rally team to campaign two Yaris AP4 rally cars in the Australian Rally Championship. The new rally team will make its debut with leading Australian driver Harry Bates behind the wheel of the Yaris at Rally Australia [...]
Airbags Defect notices will be issued, and registration canceled if Takata Airbags are not replaced. Governments around the world could act similarly. The Queensland Government is showing strong and courageous leadership on airbags by issuing Defect Notices to owners of over 2,000 vehicles fitted with dangerous ‘alpha’ type Takata airbags says Australia’s peak motor industry body. The Federal Chamber [...]
The Electric Vehicle Council of Australia (EVC) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Victorian Government to support electric vehicle manufacturing jobs in the Latrobe Valley. REALTED STORIES HERE, HERE AND HERE EVC CEO Behyad Jafari said today’s announcement demonstrates the potential for job creation and economic investment in the sector when government’s take action. “As the world moves inexorably [...]
