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Ford opens door to Ranger, Fiesta recall

Ford Australia's dealer network will be rectifying a potentially deadly door fault on Ranger and Fiesta models. Over 128,000 Fords sold from as early as May 27, 2010 to as late as September 1, 2016 will need a fix for doors which could fling open.

Put the phone down over Christmas holidays

The NRMA is asking frantic parents to put the phone in the glove box this Christmas holiday season. A new media campaign from NRMA Insurance will see the ad and accompanying quotes from children explaining why mums and dads should 'drive nice'.

Carsales announces 2018 Car of the Year

It’s official - the Volvo XC40 is Carsales Car of the Year for 2018. The award recognises excellence in the new-vehicle market and distinguishes one winner from every new model released in Australia.

Kiwi Ferrari dealership claims international prize

New Zealand’s only Ferrari dealership has been given a huge honour at the Italian marque’s international dealer meeting. Auckland’s Continental Cars Ferrari claimed Ferrari’s Top Showroom 2018 Award, with competition from 62 markets around the world.

Tesla on the move

Australian Robyn Denholm has been appointed Tesla board of directors’ chair after Elon Musk stepped down from the role as part of his Securities and Exchange Commission settlement.

EROAD appoints first chief marketing officer

EROAD has established its first chief marketing officer role with the appointment of Genevieve Tearle. EROAD chief executive Steven Newman says “improving marketing competencies has become increasingly important” for the company as it continues to expand beyond New Zealand and into the USA and Australia.