| Car infotainment systems challenge automakers |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
In an effort to appeal to an increasingly wired customer base, automakers are adding more infotainment and connectivity technology to their vehicles, blurring the line between car and computer. But more consumers are finding it difficult to use those ...
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| Asian market beckons for Vic auto sector |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
The state government says it will work with Ford's Victorian suppliers to find opportunities in the rapidly growing Asian market, as local manufacturing winds down after 2016. Manufacturing Minister David Hodgett says new opportunities are coming up for Victorian automotive companies in Ford's Asia-Pacific supply chains and the government wants to help them enter this market. Ford ...
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| Oklahoma jury to consider punitive damages in Toyota case involving unintended acceleration |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
OKLAHOMA CITY -- An Oklahoma County jury is expected to consider punitive damages against Toyota Motor Corp. for a 2007 crash that left one woman dead and another seriously injured after a Camry suddenly accelerated. The jury on Thursday found Toyota liable for the crash and awarded $1.5 million in damages to Jean Bookout, the driver injured in the crash, and $1.5 million to the family of ...
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| Alfa Romeo 3 Series rival may not come to Australia |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
, the long-delayed replacement for the 159 (above), may not be sold in Australia when it's eventually released. The Italian brand's rival for the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class had been due to go on sale in 2014 but has been pushed back by the boss of parent company Fiat for various reasons. Sergio Marchionne knows the mid-sized Alfa Giulia is crucial to the ...
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| GM scaling back PSA alliance may develop future Opels independently |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
products on its own in a bid to stem European losses that have totalled more than $19.6 billion over the past 13 years. The company says it doesn't need the help of France’s ailing PSA Peugeot Citroen to reverse its flagging performance in the European market. The loosening of the alliance ...
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| FiatChrysler “We can’t do niche sales in Australia any more” |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
FiatChrysler Australia says it's determined to turn the Fiat and Alfa brands from niche to serious volume players in the Australian market. The local subsidiary of the Italian-US alliance has introducing sharp driveaway pricing across the board since taking control of the two brands from independent importer Ateco in May 2012. A $14,000 driveaway price was introduced for the style-driven ...
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| Audi RS5 Cabriolet Review |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
The Audi RS5 Cabriolet isn’t quite as quick as its lighter coupe sibling - 4.9sec 0-100km/h plays 4.5sec - but the roofless variant feels just as fast thanks to the soaring V8 soundtrack that envelops the driver when the top’s dropped. The ...
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| Fitch Rates Bavarian Sky Korean Auto Receivables 1 Notes AAAsfStable |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
Gauge the U.S. Economy's Health with the Fitch Fundamentals Index Fitch Ratings launched The Fitch Fundamentals Index (FFI) to track changes in the strength of the U.S. economy by monitoring the shifting credit fundamentals for key economic ...
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| New video game demonstrates dangers of texting while driving |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
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In recent years, safety experts, lawmakers and regulators have done much to inform the public of the dangers posed by distracted driving. Despite these efforts, distracted driving, particularly texting while driving, remains common and is frequently a cause of serious car accidents.
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| Drowsy driving identified as a safety issue |
Oct 25th, 2013 |
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Most drivers in the U.S. are familiar with the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving. Drowsy driving is, however, nearly as dangerous.
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