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Lexus Airbag Recalls

The Takata airbag recall continues in Australia with Toyota Motor Corporation pulling its Lexus luxury sub-brand airbags in. Takata airbags featured in IS 250 (565 vehicles), IS 250 (260 vehicles),…
Anby Alcomendas
January 19, 2017
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Brits Fund Hydrogen Hardware

The UK government has granted half a million pounds for the development of hydrogen fuel cell and cylinders to be engineered drivetrains for commercial vans and trucks. While the equivalent…
January 18, 2017
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Escape to Safety

ANCAP has announced the forthcoming Ford Escape mid-size SUV will arrive in Australia with a five-star rating. The Escape receives its rating from Euro NCAP testing on the Kuga in 2012…
Anby Alcomendas
January 4, 2017
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BMW PLUGS INTO WESTFIELD

German automaker joins forces with retail giant to install EV chargers Bavarian Motor Works Australia and Scentre Group, the owner and operator of Westfield Australia and New Zealand have entered…
Anby Alcomendas
December 12, 2016
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EURO NCAP WRAPS-UP

Euro NCAP publishes last crash test results for 2016 The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) has concluded its final round of crash tests for 2016, meaning good forecasts for…
Anby Alcomendas
December 5, 2016
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Volkswagen Recall Update

Volkswagen Group Australia has received federal government approval for another 61,000 vehicles affected by the emissions cheat device to commence rectification. Of the newly approved vehicles, more than 35,000 have…
Anby Alcomendas
December 5, 2016
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GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT

Three hot hints for greening up your fleet The UK's electric vehicle market uptake has increased significantly over the last 18 months, encouraged by the kind of tax incentives, grants and…
Anby Alcomendas
November 30, 2016
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Toyota Mirai Stacks Up Down Under

Fuel cells find a home among the gum trees Toyota Australia has officially launched its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and refuelling infrastructure in Australia. The Mirai has commenced a three-year…
Anby Alcomendas
November 25, 2016
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Oldies Wants Smokers Banished

British survey reveals seniors most concerned about vehicle pollution The UK's Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Report on Motoring 2016 has found that drivers over 65 were the most in favour of…
Anby Alcomendas
November 24, 2016
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Australia Steps Closer to Autonomy

Discussions begin on national approach to driverless vehicle trials The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a discussion paper, called National guidelines for automated vehicle trials, appealing for Australia-wide stakeholder input…
Anby Alcomendas
November 24, 2016