Stolen Holdens hot property
It’s been more than 15 years since production stopped, but the Holden Commodore VT is still a big favourite with car thieves.
Court told of Fiat Chrysler ‘kickbacks.’
Former Fiat Chrysler Australia boss Clyde Campbell’s wife Simone allegedly received secret “kickbacks” from company deals. The alleged payments - totalling over $620,000 - stem from contracts and deals signed by Clyde Campbell and Veronica Johns, his successor as managing director at Fiat Chrysler Australia.
US dealer retires on $1m-plus
A retiring car dealer in the United States will get over US$1m a year for the rest of his life. Soon-to-retire Sidney DeBoer - who built Lithia Motors into one of America’s biggest car dealers - will pocket $1.05m a year, paid quarterly.
VW admits clean diesel cheat
VW has admitted cheating on US air pollution tests.
Honda’s diesel gets the flick
Honda’s earth dreams have been shattered with the exchange rate forcing a rethink of its SUV line-up for Australia. The diesel models in the CR-V range will be chopped from the range here, although a limited model is available in low numbers.
Barn finds, bargains at Shannons
Barn finds and bargains are expected to draw big crowds to Shannons Auctions for its spring event today. Over half of the 43 cars and motorbikes to go under the hammer in Melbourne are selling with no reserve.
German honours for Mazda
Mazda scooped three German design awards at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week. The company’s flowing ‘kodo’ design language has translated to sales, and to numerous awards, over the past three years.
Alliance holds strong after five years
Auto alliances aren’t always perfect matches, but the partnership between Renault-Nissan and Daimler is getting bigger and better, say the two companies’ bosses.
Frankfurt: All show, plenty of go
It’s the biggest motor show in the world, guaranteed to put attendees off walking anywhere for at least a week after attending. Not a bad strategy for a car industry showcase, it must be said.
GM settles switch lawsuits
General Motors has settled nearly 1400 lawsuits related to several recalls, including the 2.6 million vehicles called back over a defective ignition switch.