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Classic car show honours Jaguar design director

The London Classic Car Show (February 14-17) has honoured Jaguar director of design Ian Callum with it’s prestigious Icon award. Acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost automotive design talents, the award recognises Callum’s career and his impact throughout the industry.

Riddle this

Back then Inchcape Australia was known as Larke Consolidated Industries before the company transformed through different names and locations.Despite change, Kevin was a constant.

British company electrifies bespoke classic Mini

Based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon Powertrain has developed a fully electric classic Mini, which will see a bespoke production run of 100 cars priced from 79,000 pounds (AUD $143,000). The Swind E Classic Mini combines a fully-restored body and bespoke powertrain developed in-house by Swindon Powertrain.

New solutions for workshop staff

It’s a problem the state-based motor trades associations have been trying to resolve, but in the meantime, dealerships and repair/service businesses are having to – sometimes desperately – find staff to pick up the tools at whatever the cost.

The future of mobility at Carmageddon

The latest electric and hydrogen cars from Tesla, Hyundai, Jaguar and Renault feature at the Carmageddon ‘New World Mobility’ automotive innovation symposium in Brisbane on March 21.

Ford issues safety recall on F-150

Ford Motor Company is ordering more than one million F-150 utes off the road due to transmission faults. The auto giant issued the safety recall on Wednesday for 2011-13 Ford F-150 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmission.