German leader accused of Volkswagen cover up
German chancellor Angela Merkel has now become embroiled in the developing Volkswagen emissions scandal - being accused of knowing about the issue.
Autotalk Australia magazine out now
This issue of Autotalk Australia magazine delivers Part One of a groundbreaking panel discussion from the AADA conference into the future of the automotive industry.
Holden in galactic tie-up
In one of the stranger news releases to cross my desk this year, Holden has announced a tie-up with Disney to promote the Star Wars movie franchise. The deal comes as Disney prepares to release the next instalment, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Call for standard AEB
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) will today call on Federal politicians to join the push to make new technology – starting with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) – standard features in all new cars sold in Australia.
Indian mission building automotive links
Representatives from India’s car industry arrived in Australia yesterday to learn about local automotive technology and research. The Indian Automotive Technology Mission to Australia will visit Sydney and Melbourne from 10 to 14 August, exploring potential collaboration with companies and research institutions.
Aussie wheels for high-end Mustang
A Geelong company has won the contract to develop and supply carbon-fibre wheels for a hot new Mustang.
Fiat Chrysler puts testing on ice
Fiat Chrysler have brought a chill to their Michigan-based engineers - investing in a new cold-weather testing facilty.
Toyota Australia heads to court over fake airbags parts
Toyota Australia has lodged Federal Court proceedings against two independent retailers that have been selling counterfeit airbag parts. The companies have been manufacturing the spiral cables and advertising them as genuine Toyota parts. The legal action relates to 'trademark infringement' and 'misleading and deceptive conduct'.
Biggest July on record
Vehicle sales hit a high for the month of the July, with SUV sales leading the way. The 92,308 total was up 2.7% on the same month last year, and up 2.3% on the previous top July, which was in 2013. This was the fourth record month in 2015.
Lexus finally shows hoverboard being ridden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwSwZ2Y0Ops As a child of the 1980s and big fan of Back to the Future, to finally see a working hoverboard is a bit of a ‘mind blown’ moment.