MMAL donates $100,000 to flood appeal
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has made a $100,000 donation to the Australian Red Cross Flood Appeal to assist communities impacted by the recent disaster.
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Mercedes-Benz Vans updates Vito line-up
From March 2022 production of most of the Mercedes-Benz Vito line-up for Australia will become available with a new OM654 2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine from the Mercedes-Benz passenger car portfolio allied to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota expands connected services technology to more models 
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia has expanded the availability and functionality of its Toyota Connected Services (TCS) technology to a wider range of models.
Tax relief for flood affected
The Australian federal government will provide immediate tax relief to flood affected communities. Many organisations are offering help too, such as Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) and Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd (MMAL) donating $100,000 each to the Australian Red Cross Flood Appeal.
Hino Motors reports engine certification ‘misconduct’
Japanese truck manufacturer Hino Motors is halting sales of medium-to heavy-duty trucks and buses with three types of engines following “misconduct” relating to manipulation of emissions test data and fuel economy performance.
Peugeot 308 awarded Women’s World Car of the Year grand prize
The Peugeot 308 has been awarded the Supreme Winner Women’s World Car of the Year title for 2022 as part of today’s International Women’s Day celebrations. "This year's voting was closer than ever," says Marta Garcia, executive president of WWCOTY.
Carbar launches novated car subscription service
Australian car subscription company Carbar has launched a novated subscription service as an alternative to traditional novated leases.
Kia recalling 40,000 cars over airbag fault
Kia Australia is recalling 40,817 vehicles manufactured between 2016 and 2018 for a potential airbag fault which can be rectified by the dealer network at no charge to the owner.
ANCAP safety ratings to expire this year for Australian best sellers
A selection of new vehicles, including some of the best-selling nameplates in Australia, are set to lose their coveted five star ANCAP safety rating this year. The move will apply for any vehicle with a rating that’s six-years-old or older.
German car manufacturers pause production amid Ukraine supply shortage
According to Reuters, BMW, Volkswagen, and Porsche have suspended several production lines in Europe due to a wiring harness shortage. Each manufacturer imports a percentage of their wiring harness supply from Western Ukraine, via companies like Leoni and Nexans.
