List of Australian Car Clubs and Specialists, New Car Releases and Owners' Car Reviews for Aussie motoring enthusiasts
Peter Brock – one of the legends of Australian motor sport died today after his car hit a tree in Western Australia. Peter Brock was competing in the Targa West Rally and was only 40 kilometres east of Perth. His co-driver was taken to hospital but is believed to be in a stable condition. Peter […]
Hyundai has released the fourth generation of its Elantra small-medium car, its global best seller and second most popular model in Australia. Redesigned and refined, new Elantra sedan enters the scene with fresh new styling, a more spacious and gracious interior, a quieter, cleaner and perkier drivetrain, sharper dynamics and more safety features. Four variants […]
The popularity in Australia of diesel engines has hit a new high with analysis by ACNielsen showing that 95 per cent of diesel owners would purchase a diesel-powered vehicle again. Commissioned by BMW in order to evaluate customer experiences with diesel fuel, fuel stations and driving patterns, the survey of diesel customers found that high-performance […]
After another month of rising fuel prices, new model releases and rising interest rates the sales figures for August make for interesting reading. 1 Toyota 18,858 2 Holden 11,819 3 Ford 10,323 4 Mazda 5,011 5 Honda 4,727 6 Nissan 4,308 7 Mitsubishi 4,213 8 Hyundai 3,537 9 Subaru 3,050 10 Kia 2,077 Data supplied […]
The popularity of electronic stability controls (ESC) in passenger motor vehicles is growing rapidly as the automotive industry makes the safety technology available on a wider selection of models. Figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that, during the first six months of the year, 20 per cent of all passenger […]
Australian motor vehicle sales dipped slightly in August as the effects of high fuel prices and rising interest rates combined to discourage some buyers from car showrooms. Official VFACTS figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that the market fell 5.2 per cent on last August and year-to-date sales are […]
Mini Springs into Summer with a hot new model. The ever-popular high-specification Chilli model, so beloved by Mini hardtop buyers, is now available in the Always Open Mini Cabrio. Due to arrive in showrooms in December just in time for the summer holidays, the Mini Cabrio Chilli models gather together an outstanding array of additional […]
With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a hotter than average Spring this year, convertible owners will welcome a revolutionary new technology that reduces heat build-up in leather upholstery by around 25 degrees. “The open-air motoring fan has to endure the same experience time and again,” says Tom Noble, General Manager Marketing at BMW Group Australia. […]
There are so many diesel trucks and buses on the road today it’s not hard to make the mistake of thinking that diesels have any relationship to speed. But then try telling that to Andy Green, an RAF pilot who has just driven a diesel powered experimental car across the Bonneville Salt Flats at 588.7 […]
Driving at night can be one of the most hazardous of all times to drive. It is so easy to be dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car and so be blinded to things that are in front of you. While such things as thermal imaging have been available to people such as military […]
The day shift at Ajax Fasteners arrived for work this morning as the Administrators re-opened the factory. The major Australian car manufacturers have undertaken to meet the operating costs of the factory while the Administrators search for a buyer for the company. As a spokesman for the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union pointed out, the problems […]
Talks to save Ajax Fasteners – the supplies of specialised screws and clips to the four Australian car manufacturers – broke down last week and workers at the Ajax plant were stood down on Friday. Further talks were held over the weekend and late into last night but have collapsed again. The ABC is quoting […]
A rescue package that was designed to keep the ailing parts supplier open has collapsed. Workers at the factory have been stood down and the Administrator says that the company will cease trading.
Ajax Fasteners, the parts manufacturer that supplies specialist screws and clips to all four Australian car manufacturers has managed to stay in business until at least Friday. Aussie Motoring reported back on August 12 that the company was on the brink of collapse and if it did go the consequences for Ford, Holden, Mitsubishi and […]
It seems that the Federal Government is about to announce a $1,000 subsidy for motorists who convert to LPG and, while that is certainly to be applauded, it does leave you wondering when the Government is going to stop being reactive and start being proactive. There is little doubt, when you think about it, that […]
It’s hard to believe but that headline is closer to fact than fiction. As reported on August 8 in More Supply Problems for Holden and Ford the industry is in dire trouble as another parts supplier is on the brink of closure. Ajax Engineering Fasteners, a company that supplies fasteners and bolts for Holden, Ford, […]
Yet another supplier of parts for the Australian automotive industry is in trouble and the supply of bolts and screws for Holden and Ford are threatened. Ajax Engineering Fasteners has gone into voluntary administration and the administrator has warned both Holden and Ford that they will have to start paying more for the goods Ajax […]
BP announced today that it would be closing down production at its Alaskan oilfields due to production problems and of course that is going to affect the price of fuel in Australia. The NRMA is predicting that Australian motorists could be paying up to $1.80 a litre within months. The closure of the Alaskan fields […]
After yet another dismal failure beyond his control it’s no wonder that Mark Webber is leaving Williams. Actually reaching the chequered flag has almost become distant memory for him during this Formula 1 season. Williams would have loved him to stay but there was really very little chance of that happening and finally they were […]
The industrial action at the major car parts supplier Huon Corporation looks set to continue. Talks aimed at ending the industrial action and keeping the company afloat until a buyer could be found came to a halt last night when Toyota and Ford asked for more time to consider the proposals. Part of the proposal […]