SUV stability essential

SUV stability essential

22 Nov 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

A Monash University Accident Research Centre study, commissioned by 13 state and federal road agencies and automobile clubs, has confirmed stability control's effectiveness in local conditions.It ...Read more
Toyota turns a shade of green

Toyota turns a shade of green

20 Nov 2007 by Paul Gover

Senior executives at Toyota Motor Corporation say a Camry hybrid is looking more and more likely, with one pointing to a production plan within the lifespan of the current car — which means within ...Read more
Thai-totallers

Thai-totallers

10 Nov 2007 by Paul Pottinger

This year has seen the market share of Commodore, Falcon and the Mitsubishi 380 fall to 19 per cent of new passenger vehicles, with only Toyota's Camry more or less immune.And while it was the ...Read more
Push for Camry Hybrid

Push for Camry Hybrid

3 Nov 2007 by Paul Gover

Senior executives at Toyota Motor Corporation say a Camry hybrid is looking more and more likely, with one pointing to a production plan within the lifespan of the current car. Read more
Sebring outdone by Camry

Sebring outdone by Camry

20 Sep 2007 by Neil Dowling

I like Chrysler. I like its management, its freehand styling and its gumption to mass produce cars that were last seen as Hot Wheels models in a toy store.If it's about looks, Chrysler and its ...Read more
What is the ESP hype?

What is the ESP hype?

5 Sep 2007 by Kevin Hepworth

The gauntlet is down. Is there a manufacturer, importer or government out there prepared to put corporate citizenship ahead of value equations and claim the moral high ground in the ESP argument? ...Read more
Toyota awaits subsidy

Toyota awaits subsidy

16 Aug 2007 by Gordon Lomas

Toyota will wait for an Australian Government hand-out before it decides whether to push the button on a third model line and a likely hybrid.But firm plans for a third vehicle to join the Camry and ...Read more
Toyota more hybrids

Toyota more hybrids

11 Aug 2007 by CarsGuide team

Toyota Australia is planning to build a hybrid version of its family-sized Camry or Aurion and have it on sale within four years.Toyota's head of sales and marketing, Dave Buttner says one will get ...Read more
How's your driveshaft?

How's your driveshaft?

24 Jul 2007 by Staff Writers

The biggest recall has hit Toyota, which wants to check 144,500 Camrys for headlights, and nearly 8000 Honda Civics also have light problems.The federal Department of Transport says eight imported ...Read more
Will stability control be mandatory in all new cars?

Will stability control be mandatory in all new cars?

3 Jul 2007 by Stuart Scott

Car companies are struggling with a $1000 problem — buyers want the latest safety technology but don't like to pay for it.In fact, they'd rather have bling rims than a certain, potentially life- ...Read more
Imported cars costing Australian jobs

Imported cars costing Australian jobs

27 Jun 2007 by CarsGuide team

It has been a turbulent past year for Australia's automotive industry but one that will go down as its best, at least in numbers of cars sold.A record one million new cars are tipped to be sold here ...Read more
Locals fade in crash testing

Locals fade in crash testing

16 Jun 2007 by Ashlee Pleffer

In the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) results this week, the Toyota Aurion, Toyota Camry and Holden Commodore all received a four-star safety rating, adding to the previously tested ...Read more
From misers to monsters

From misers to monsters

7 Jun 2007 by CarsGuide team

The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria has just completed its annual cost of ownership survey of a range of current models.The survey looks at total running cost and is based on vehicles travelling 15 ...Read more
Toyota set to dominate

Toyota set to dominate

7 Jun 2007 by Gordon Lomas

The Japanese car maker now owns a massive 21.9 per cent of the market, a rise of 0.6 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year.Australia's leading seller has surged to 91,984 sales to ...Read more
Cars not always the greenhouse culprit

Cars not always the greenhouse culprit

15 May 2007 by Neil Dowling

Occasionally use a bicycle to commute, or use public transport, and you'll probably be eligible to drive a V12 sports car on Sunday.Hypothetical? Not according to the Australian Greenhouse Office, ...Read more
The large barge

The large barge

14 Apr 2007 by Neil McDonald

Though the large-car segment grew 4.7 per cent in March, small and light cars still dominate the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries' Vfacts figures for the month.Holden sold 5752 VE Commodores ...Read more
Toyota gaining on GM

Toyota gaining on GM

9 Jan 2007 by Paul Gover

Toyota is closing fast on General Motors as the world's favourite brand and could even take top spot in 2007, despite the best efforts of the teetering American giant.GM has been on top of the world ...Read more
First car buyer tips

First car buyer tips

23 Nov 2006 by Mark Hinchliffe

School's out for summer. School's out for ever!And now it's time to get a job, go to university and, most importantly, get your first car.High school leavers are now facing one of the most important ...Read more
Best and worst value used cars in Australia

Best and worst value used cars in Australia

15 Nov 2006 by Stephen Corby

Nick Adamidis, national sales and marketing manager for automotive research company Glass's Information Service, says people are being forced to sell their cars cheaply."The new-car market has been ...Read more
Holden VE Commodore sales fail to revive market

Holden VE Commodore sales fail to revive market

4 Nov 2006 by Stephen Corby

It was the second full month of sales for Holden’s VE Commodore and while it remains the best selling car in the country, many of its traditional buyers continue to look at other car segments.Holden ...Read more
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