WHEELS NEWS
SsangYong finds a lifeline
The Korean carmaker has kept liquidators at bay with promisees of a full company restructure and new eco-friendly models.
Two recalls for Pontiac G8
More bad news for Holden fans, with the now-defunct Commodore collaboration suffering a recall.
Shrink wrap
Nissan recalls over 360,000 first-gen Murano SUVs in the USA due to shrinking intake ducts.
He’s no kidder …
Chrysler has appointed C. Robert Kidder as the new chair of Chrysler Group.
Camaro Bumblebee edition. Seriously.
Chevy announces a limited edition movie star car.
Bidding war smashes auction record
Another record reset for this vintage Ferrari racer.
Cash for clunkers
Audi Australia boss calls for incentives to scrap old cars to aid the car industry, road safety and the environment.
Nissan Skyline Crossover
You read right, it’s coming. But not to Oz.
Audi swims against the tide
Audi continues to sell up a storm, but it won’t catch BMW. This year …
Ferrari fundraising F430 edition
Ferrari will auction off the last production F430 for charity to aid Italian earthquake victims.
Five star Cruze
The Holden Cruze will now launch with the highest possible crash test rating.
Toyota forecasting A$11.3 billion loss
Wrong products for the times and no quick return to the black for the world’s number one car manufacturer.
Ford says Tata to Jaguar and Land Rover
The Americans are ready to sell, and it’s an Indian company that leads the bidding war for the two famous British marques.
Concrete rewards for the green team
Honda hybrid drivers get parking advantages around Australia.
Audi’s R8 TDI on the skids?
Another amazing future car has reportedly been shelved in the wake of the GFC.
VW Scirocco circles the ‘Ring
The new GT24 petrol and gas powered Sciroccos have completed testing for the Nurburgring 24 Hour with class-leading results.
New owner Tata influence on Jaguar all positive
Forget the jokes about leaping elephants and tiger-skin seat covers – Tata’s purchase of Jaguar can only benefit the brand and customers, says Australian boss.
Jaguar Land Rover near collapse?
JLR and Tata warn the British Government: no loan guarantee, no guarantee of existence.
US Mail: The beginning of the end?
Wheels US correspondent John Lamm sits on the sidelines as Chrysler’s fight reaches its final minutes …
Sleeping satellites
It’s official – Porsche and Volkswagen emerge from merger talks with a united plan.
Max Mosley’s son found dead
F1 boss’s eldest son Alexander found dead of aa suspected drug overdose.
Lamborghini Toro Tractor Concept
An agricultural ride for the farmer who has everything.
April VFACTS
Then results are in, and the figures aren’t good, but there is a ray of light for some marques and models.
Bleeding dealerships and death threats
The latest update in the Chrysler bankruptcy saga.
