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DARCARS buys 2 Lexus stores, 1 Infiniti dealership
DARCARS Automotive Group of Bethesda Md., has purchased three luxury dealerships in New York and Connecticut, expanding its presence in the New York City metro area. -
Fisker has tentative deal for Magna Steyr to build its electric SUV in Austria
Fisker said it expects to reach a definitive agreement "in the next few months" to have Magna Steyr start production of the Fisker Ocean at its Graz, Austria, plant as early as the fourth quarter of 2022. -
Hyundai names former FCA exec Olabisi Boyle as product, mobility VP
Boyle's responsibilities include strategic direction of Hyundai's U.S. vehicle lineup, along with market research, business analytics and pricing. -
Uber’s quarterly sales tumble, ending a decade of growth
Delivery revenue, which was growing even before the pandemic, surged 103 percent during the quarter and is now central to Uber’s strategy. -
Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4×4 2020 Review
When it comes to full-fat American pick-ups like the F-350 Super Duty Lariat, it seems that size does matterRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au -
Hudson Automotive to buy 4-store Beaman Automotive
Hudson Automotive Group, a growing dealership group in the South, plans to buy the four-store Beaman Automotive Group. The deal is expected to close in October or November. -
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Transfer 2020 Video Review
Mercedes-Benz has updated its 12-seater minibus, which now boasts a range of comfort, convenience and safety upgradesRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au -
Safety group renews push for Nissan recall over false-positive braking
Documents unearthed by the Center for Auto Safety show a rising number of reports related to false-positive braking events in Nissan Rogue and Nissan Sentra vehicles. -
Lexus participates in Ipswich-based connected vehicle program
via caradvice.com.auLexus Australia is participating in an Ipswich-based program that aims to greatly reduce the prevalence and severity of road traffic accidents.The Ipswich Connected Vehicle Pilot, which is run by the Queensland government, uses sensors installed at 29 intersections to communicate with participating vehicles.These sensors provide drivers with important information such as changes to speed limits, sudden shifts in traffic patterns, and potential road hazards ahead. -
VinFast President V8 SUV revealed
Petrol-head Vietnamese car company launches a model Aussies would loveRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au -
Dieselgate: Four Audi executives charged by German prosecutors – report
via caradvice.com.auGerman prosecutors have charged four Audi executives for allegedly overseeing engine software designed to cheat emissions tests, according to news outlet Reuters.Three of the men were board members at the luxury automaker, while the fourth was previously the head of a department.German prosecutors claim they were involved in deceptive conduct, and have charged the group with fraud, false certification, and criminal advertising. -
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI review
via caradvice.com.auForty-four years. That’s how long the Volkswagen Golf GTI has been on sale – not always in Australia, but in its German homeland and many other markets. A rather decent run so far, then.The first-generation model, introduced in 1976, established the formula that each of its successors has carefully followed, with a decisive increase in performance and dynamics over the standard Golf together with a styling package that is as simple as it is subtle. -
Coronavirus locks down Melbourne drivers
Melbourne motorists are in for a painful winter as severe COVID-19 lockdown restricts vehicle useRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au -
Victorian sales slump drags new-car market to 18-year low
via caradvice.com.auNew-car sales in Victoria slowed by a greater margin than any other state or territory in July 2020 – and with dealerships now closed for six weeks due to a second wave of the coronavirus, there are grave concerns about a market recovery and potential job losses.While Victoria is at the start of a six-week lockdown, buyers had already started applying the brakes in July. -
Smart charging trial to test power grid
Origin and federal government confirm 150-charger trial to test effect of EVs on gridRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au -
Recall wrap: Almost 6000 Toyota Corolla and Prius Hybrids called back
Software problems for hybrid Toyotas as Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute is also recalledRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au -
Mercedes-Benz recall 5826 X-Class utes for autonomous braking fault
via caradvice.com.auMercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall on a total of 5826 X-Class dual-cab utes (MY2018 and MY2019), citing an issue with the active braking assistance feature.The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the dual-cab ute's brake assist system may “mistakenly detect an obstacle and brake suddenly or unexpectedly.” -
Meet 'Sofie', the world's oldest Volkswagen Transporter
via caradvice.com.auIn 1992, a Danish man known only as Tonny L, is keen to get his hands on an old Volkswagen Transporter, specifically the panel van version known affectionately as the ‘Bulli’.He scours classifieds from all over Europe until he spots an ad in a German-based VW enthusiasts’ club’s magazine. Tonny calls the seller and soon learns the Bulli for sale has the lowest known chassis number of any Bulli in existence. He buys it, then and there, over the phone. -
Around the tracks: Joe Biden's Corvette Stingray and Audi's awkward ad
via caradvice.com.auWhen we’re not creating it ourselves, the CarAdvice team spends a lot of time finding and consuming motoring content from all over the world.Here’s a handful of the photos, articles, videos or social media posts that most caught our eye last week. Some of them are brand new, others have been online for a while.Enjoy them – just not too much, okay?The United States is home to Hollywood, so it's perhaps unsurprising that their political campaign ads tend to go the extra mile. -
Video: 2020 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu Horizon review
via caradvice.com.auThe 2020 Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon adds some extra trim to the already highly specified Kakadu, but is it too much? James Ward takes a look on and off-road to see if we have passed peak-Prado. -
Porsche 911 Turbo S versus McLaren 720S in drag race
via caradvice.com.auA quarter mile drag race between the new Porsche 911 Turbo S and a McLaren 720S has been conducted by carwow.com, with the results demonstrating the data as it appears on paper – or in the brochure – can be deceiving.The Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat six-cylinder engine that produces 478kW/800Nm.The lightest variant weighs 1715kg.Pricing in Australia for the Porsche 911 Turbo S starts from $473,500 plus on-road costs. -
2020 Toyota Prado review: Kakadu Horizon
via caradvice.com.auWhen it comes to touring, Australian families have a pretty firm favouriteAt 9411 units, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado is the best-selling 4x4 wagon in Australia so far this year. Just as it was last year (2019 full-year 18,335 units), and the year before that (2018 full-year 18,553 units), and the year before that (2017 full-year 15,982 units), and so on (2016 full-year 14,730 units). -
2020 price rises for Kia Seltos, Kia Sportage
via caradvice.com.auThe prices of Kia's Seltos city SUV and Sportage mid-size SUV model ranges have risen by $300 across the board for the second half of 2020.For the Seltos, Kia says the price increase is due to varying exchange rates and cost-of-doing-business pricing, while the Sportage's price hike is in line with the car's 2021 model-year.However, neither model has received any specification updates in line with the pricing changes.Above: The 2020 Kia Seltos S. -
COVID-19: What you can and can’t do with your car
The latest on lockdowns, border restrictions, car buying and servicing, including during Melbourne’s Stage 4 restrictionsRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au -
2020 Hyundai model prices updated, i30 diesel drops manual option
via caradvice.com.auThe Hyundai i30 1.6-litre diesel Go and Active models will no longer be available with a manual transmission, as the South Korean car company implements changes across its line-up.With the manual option dropped, the cost of entry into a diesel i30 hatch has also gone up.An auto Hyundai i30 Go now starts at $25,490 plus on-road costs, or $26,600 plus on-road costs for the better-equipped Active, which adds 16-inch alloys, an 8-inch infotainment screen, and rear park assist. -
A quarter of Victoria's dealership staff could lose their jobs, survey finds – UPDATE
via caradvice.com.auUPDATE, 7/8/2020: Australian car dealers have welcomed the government's recent changes to the eligibility criteria for its extended JobKeeper scheme, which will allow previously ineligible dealerships to apply for ongoing financial support. -
2020 Audi A5 pricing revealed
Refreshed mid-size luxury coupe, convertible and Sportback get more equipment, new styling and a minor price bumpRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au -
Fresh evidence in Ford PowerShift trial
Judge allows affidavit from lead applicant in Powershift class actionRead the full story at www.motoring.com.au
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