French car brand Citroen will soon depart local showrooms, as the brand’s local distributor turns its attention to its more successful sibling, Peugeot. Inchcape Australia today announced it’ll close orders on new Citroen models by November 1, 2024. Once it fulfils all orders, it will transition to a service-only operation across its 35 existing service … Read more
Almost 150,000 Isuzu cars have been recalled due to a fault that can lead to the engine stalling. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications issued a recall of 149,049 Isuzu D-MAX utes and MU-X SUVs from 2020 to 2024. “Due to a software issue, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce … Read more
More than 12,000 Hyundai vehicles have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a vehicle fire. This week, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications issued a recall of 12,543 HYUNDAI Veloster (FS) vehicles from 2011 to 2014. “Due to a manufacturing defect, brake fluid may leak into the Antilock … Read more
Who knew a 1999 Toyota Camry could go so fast 25 years after it rolled off the production line? On Thursday, August 1, an 18-year-old driver on a Provisional 1 licence (red P-plates) was clocked by Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol officers allegedly travelling at 192km/h in a 50km/h residential zone in Woongarrah. Police allege the … Read more
Ferrari is one of the world’s most recognisable and prestigious brands, and that has left it open to opportunistic scammers looking to improve the value of their wares by pasting on the Prancing Horse logo. The Italian carmaker has now detailed the extent of the problem, announcing the sheer scale of counterfeit items it successfully … Read more
Despite Electric Vehicles (EVs) becoming more prevalent on our roads, for many Australians the price tag still remains much too high, particularly given the current cost-of-living climate. But in a bid to persuade more motorists to purchase the EVs, which offer a host of financial and environmental benefits, some states are offering big rebates to … Read more
The Tesla Cybertruck is in Australia, but don’t go rushing to your nearest Tesla dealer to pick one up. Earlier today, Tesla’s Australian division uploaded an image of the Cybertruck at Bondi Beach on its Instagram account, with the electric pickup parked next to the recently-revealed Model 3 Performance. The electric vehicle (EV) giant also … Read more
A set of unusual number plates spotted on an Australian road have left social media users scratching their heads. Sharing on Reddit, one passing motorist posted an image of the Toyota FJ Cruiser which had a licence plate not typically seen on local cars. “What’s with this plate? The plate on the front was the … Read more
Victorian drivers will soon be able to carry their licence on a mobile phone, in a move that follows the lead of several other states. It comes after 15,000 Ballarat residents downloaded their licences to the Service Victoria or myVicRoads app as part of a six-month trial. Minister for Roads Melissa Horne announced on Saturday … Read more
Ford Australia has recalled the F-150 once again, this time due to a fault which means a total of 2020 examples of the pickup are non-compliant with local road rules. The recall only affects long-wheelbase variants of the Ford F-150, which were built in the US between 2021 and 2023 but converted to right-hand drive … Read more
