Happy new year, have a pig
Many dealer staff around the country may have received a Christmas bonus last year for a job well done, or even a ham. But reports out of china indicate one Chinese dealership may have taken the concept a little further.
Superbowl – the automotive guide
The Superbowl has come and gone again, and with it millions spent on some of the best ads of the year, including by car companies. We have watched them all – and listed them here for your viewing pleasure. Our picks?
Five million cars in airbag recall
Another major airbag recall is set to be launched internationally. Continental Automotive Systems has filed documents with US authorities saying moisture can get inside its air bag control computers, causing the power supplies to corrode and fail.
Records set in Kiwi market
Utes continue to boost the New Zealand new vehicle market, with the commercial sales the highest ever in January. Compared to January 2015, registrations of passenger vehicles were down 1.2% in January 2016 to 8,889 units, while commercials took up the slack with a gain of 12.7% to 2994 registrations.
US government settles over dealership sales of recalled cars
America’s Federal Trade Commission has reached settlements with General Motors and two dealerships over the sale of recalled cars.
Tata sticking with viral name
Over the years there have been a number of cars that were unfortunately named, and for the latest it appears to be a case of bad timing.
Toyota completes Daihatsu takeover
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a deal - reported earlier this week in AutoTalk - that will see them fully takeover partner Daihatsu. Daihatsu will lead development of small and Kei car vehicles for both of the brands - its current specialty.
Toyota faces steel shortage
Toyota Japan announced Friday they may need to idle some plants next week following an explosion at a steel plant.
Musk: Fuel prices hitting EV sales
Tesla founder Elon Musk has said current low-worldwide fuel prices are likely to hit the market for electric vehicles hard. That came as part of an interview with CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout this week, where he also noted plans to build Teslas in China.
$190,000 payout over waiting-list bungle
A pensioner has successfully sued a United Kingdom car dealer over an error that saw him skipped on the waiting list for a rare car.