Hands off: the dawn of the new age of driverless carsThe journey begins conventionally, with the driver turning the wheel to ease the car out of the driveway. But then he flicks a switch and raises his hands in the air.
Michelin cuts 700 jobs in French factory overhaulFrench tyremaker Michelin is to cut 700 domestic jobs, becoming the latest vehicle industry manufacturer to slash staffing in response to the European downturn.
China car sales growth slows in MayGROWTH in China's car sales slowed in May from a double-digit rise in April, an industry group says, as new data fuels concerns the world's second-biggest economy is faltering.
America's carmakers race to find workersAP The US auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles.
Improving choice of automotive repairers for consumersThe Gillard Government has endorsed the need for a code of conduct between independent automotive repairers and car manufacturers to allow repairers access to the data they need to service modern cars, said Assistant...
2014 Honda PioneerThe company’s new side-by-side vehicle, which will be available in two and four-seat configurations and make its way Down Under in early 2014
GAC-Toyota to recall over 2,000 vehiclesGAC-Toyota will recall 2,097 Highlander vehicles due to defective air bags, China's quality supervisor said Sunday. GAC-Toyota is a joint venture founded by Guangzhou Automobile Group and Toyota Motor Corporation,...
Governments urged to buy locally made carsThe Victorian and federal governments are pushing other states to buy more locally made cars to help keep the beleaguered industry afloat. After attending a meeting of car industry, union and government representatives,...
Fiat could look for new China partner for Jeep - CEOVENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Italian carmaker Fiat could look for a new China partner to help it manufacture Chrysler's Jeep brand in the world's largest car market in 2014, said Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne on...
Older women Australia’s ‘greenest’ driversWomen who are aged 50+ are officially Australia’s most environmentally friendly drivers, a new study has found. The research, conducted by insurance heavyweight AAMI, found older women are Australia’s ‘green champions’...
Volvo refutes V8 racing claims: Despite rumours to the contrary, Volvo say they have no plans to join the V8 Supercars championship. The Swedish manufacturer was believed to be the next car giant aiming to join the Australian motorsport competition...
PM meeting on car sector future in MelbOfficials from the car industry will meet Prime Minister Julia Gillard to work out a possible future for the sector following Ford's exit in 2016.
Toyota recalls 1650 cars in AustraliaAAP Toyota will recall 1650 Prius cars in Australia because of a braking problem as part of global recall of 242,000 cars. The affected drivers will be contacted by the company in July as parts become available and will...
Kia Rondo: reviewChris Riley road tests and reviews the Kia Rondo at its Australian launch.
ANCAP Backs Calls For Reducing Road Trauma, Banning Unsafe CarsThe Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has thrown its support behind a federal parliamentary speech on the reduction of road trauma. Federal Member for Gippsland and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Roads...
Chrysler rejects Jeep recall requestChrysler has rejected a US safety agency's request to recall up to 2.7 million Jeep four-wheel drive vehicles to fix a risk of engine fires that have left dozens dead.
ANCAP welcomes new focus on road safetyThe CEO of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has welcomed views expressed in Federal Parliament on a renewed push for road safety in Australia.
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell: Europe’s first hydrogen production cars deliveredThe first assembly line-produced Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles have been delivered to the City of Copenhagen in Denmark. The zero-emission SUVs became the first hydrogen-powered vehicles manufactured on a production...