Outlander hack; Mitsubishi taking ‘seriously’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSioTiaX_-Q A British company that specialises in software security has successfully managed to ‘hack’ the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Industry uncertainty is killing sales: HVIA
The Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia says truck sales are suffering because of uncertainty around the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal - to the point that new truck orders are being cancelled.
GNCAP vents at India’s zero-star cars
Global NCAP has slammed several manufacturers over India-only cars that score zero-stars. Some emerging market offerings are bad enough to spur the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) to pressure four major car companies to pull cars from sale.
Eclipx buys Right2Drive
Vehicle leasing company Eclipx Group - previously known by its Fleetpartners brand - has acquired car rental business Right2Drive (R2D) for $67 million.
Mitsubishi boss out over emissions issue
Mitsubishi Motors president Tetsuo Aikawa has stepped down - reportedly as he take the blame for the company's emissions testing issues.
Sneaky coppers adopt Google van disguise
In the tradition of Dragnet, Get Smart and the Naked Gun movies, cops in strange disguises can be quite funny.
Nissan denies emissions issue
Nissan is the latest manufacturer to be accused of having issues with its emissions systems. South Korea’s Environment Ministry said yesterday it will fine the brand’s South Korean operation for manipulating emissions tests on its sports utility vehicles.
Xero partnership for SAM
Dealer and workshop software provider SAM is now a fully-fledged channel partner of New Zealand-developed accounting platform Xero. SAM and Xero now communicate on a true two way basis. Transactions are live - invoices, payments and purchase orders completed in SAM appear in Xero immediately.
VACC awards name Victoria’s best
A total of 17 automotive businesses across Victoria shared the silverware at the inaugural VACC Industry Awards in Melbourne on Saturday night.
Mazda MX-5 Production Reaches One-Million Units
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the hitting of a big milestone for the company - and sports car lovers. Production of the MX-5 reached one million units on April 22, 2016.