I was at Albert Park this last week, the site of the 2017 Australian Grand Prix. And no, I wasn’t doing circuits of the track, nor was I there to see Daniel Ricciardo. What I was doing was attending the annual luncheon for the Australian Road Safety Foundation. If you’ve read any of my blogs […]
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Here’s a grab of some comments by Volkswagen Australia CEO Michael Bartsch in an interview with motoring journalists in Sydney recently. My only comment about this (and no, I wasn’t invited) was to ask Mr. Bartsch – Michael Bartsch, are you really insane? Your company is being vilified in all media about the way you’ve
A long time ago, franchise and used car dealers attracted business through stand out premises and things like flags and bunting. Today, almost all initial new inquiries come through either their manufacturers, online providers such as carsales.com.au, carsguide.com.au or the dealers own website. Your website is actually your second dealership face and if it’s not
The depth that Volkswagen went to conceal the issue they had with their polluting diesel engines is starting to reveal itself. Jack Ewing is the author of this article on the relationship that Volkswagen has with Robert Bosch, the powerhouse German industrial company. As Volkswagen was trying to develop an engine that met US emissions
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And not before time Jeep Australia. As the former chairman of the Chrysler Jeep Dodge National Dealer Council up until mid-2015, my board and I were in CJD’s face asking and then begging them to implement a 5-year warranty. The response was always “ Who’s going to pay for it?” Well, it would seem that,
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I’ve been driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee on and off for about 14 years. When I was appointed as the Chrysler Jeep Dealer for North Brisbane in 2003 (No dodge then) my first vehicle was a WH Grand Cherokee Limited. I loved that car and my passion for Jeep has continued. I’m driving a
As far as motor cars are concerned, a new car warranty, provided by the manufacturer, is limited to the time or kilometers noted in the owners manual. Holden, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Volkswagen and others still retain 3-year warranties whereas, for example, those same companies have a better warranty in the USA, primarily
Hi, Bob Aldons from Car Business with a syndicated report from colleagues at Indian Autos Blog and Autocar. A ‘serious’ motoring journalist suggests that Land Rover/Range Rover should only be purchased by those whose who have little intelligence and too much money. I disagree with you John, but would like to add that JLR needs
Hi, Bob Aldons from Car Business. I bought an Alfa Romeo Four C in early 2015, not long after its launch in late 2014. Waiting for my Alfa was arguably the hardest thing as when you buy something, whether a vehicle or anything else special, you want it NOW. My time with the 4C was
Hello. Bob Aldons from Car Business with an article about when you drive through heavy rains. Darren Pay is an industry colleague from Melbourne who heads up A1 Windscreens. Reach out to Darren if you’re in the Melbourne area and you need help with anything to do with windscreens. Rains are that part of nature
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