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Max Pichon

Jeep Cherokee cheapest large SUV to own – again

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the cheapest large SUV to own, according to Western Australia’s peak motoring body. The Royal Automotive Club (RAC) Western Australia has released results of its ‘running costs 2014 survey' which unveils the cheapest and most expensive cars on Australian roads.

Subaru announces new GM – sales

Subaru has appointed Colin Christie to the newly created position of general manager - ales. Reporting to managing director Nick Senior, Christie is responsible for the operational and strategic performance of both vehicle, and parts and accessory sales.

Peter Warren Group gives Liverpool students a helping hand

Students at Liverpool Boys High School can now kick start their trade education in the school's new automotive workshop. Teacher Ryan Kitto said more schools should "jump on board" and offer automotive as part of their curriculum.

Mazda unveils 40 limited edition MX-5’s

Mazda has today announced it will sell 40 of the 1,000 limited edition 25th Anniversary Mazda MX-5s in Australia, with 13 units already been reserved.

Renault will sell 9000 units by end if 2014

In Australia Renault has seen a 52% surge in sales so far this year, which Renault Australia says can be partly attributed to a massive improvement in vehicle quality in recent years.

Peugeot optimistic ahead of 308 launch in Australia, NZ

Peugeot has announced a surge in profits for the first half of 2014 and believes new models in Australia and the introduction of LCV’s in New Zealand will see it’s earnings increase even further in the second half of 2014.

BMW 116i up for grabs at RMHC NSW Ball

BMW Australia will be auctioning a2014 BMW 116i Hatch automatic at this year’s Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) NSW Ball. RMHC will celebrate its 28th anniversary in 2014 with a “Mirror Ball” on Saturday September 13, at The Star Event Centre in Pyrmont.

Peugeot’s global sales grow 5.5%

Peugeot has announced a surge in profits for the first half of 2014 and believes new models in Australia and the introduction of LCV’s in New Zealand will see it’s earnings increase even further in the second half of 2014.

Hi tech solutions for driver fatigue

A group of EU-based scientists and researchers are working on a seatbelt that monitors heat rate and breathing in order to detect driver fatigue, while the Royal Auto Club Western Australia (RAC WA) has also been working on gathering data on drivers' attention spans and what can be done to prevent fatalities due to inattention.