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Columns / Scott Murray

Scott Murray

Ford sticks battery in a thoroughbred

Ford has revealed an all-electric prototype called the Mustang Lithium at the SEMA motor show. It has over 1350 newton-metres of torque and more than 670kW of power begging to shred its Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres.

October sales see history repeating

Even Shirley Bassey's golden voice couldn't put a glint in the eye of Australia's new car retailers who must be asking 'Where Do I Begin?' as big spenders stay away from the dealership.

UK dealers expecting sales target drops

Dealers in the UK have polled their concerns about lagging sales targets on selling new cars in 2020. Automotive Management reports more than 55% of surveyed dealers expect their new car sales targets for next year to be lower than 2019.

Fiat Chrysler merger talks with PSA Group

Groupe PSA has confirmed it is in merger discussions with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Both the French and Italian-American autogiants have confirmed in matching statements that "there are ongoing discussions aimed at creating one of the world‘s leading mobility groups".