Articles by Joshua Dowling

Joshua Dowling

National Motoring Editor

Joshua Dowling was formerly the National Motoring Editor of News Corp Australia. An automotive expert, Dowling has decades of experience as a motoring journalist, where he specialises in industry news.

Counterfeit asbestos brake pads recalled

By Joshua Dowling · 19 Nov 2015

Australia's top consumer watchdog has issued an unprecedented recall on counterfeit brake pads that contain asbestos.

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Fiat's version of the Mazda MX-5 unveiled

By Joshua Dowling · 18 Nov 2015

The Fiat 124 has an Italian heart but is made in a Japanese factory. What will enthusiasts make of it?

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Ram trucks sell out before Australian arrival

By Joshua Dowling · 18 Nov 2015

The first shipment is gone but there are more on their way.

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Hyundai Tucson slammed over four star safety rating

By Joshua Dowling · 11 Nov 2015

This Korean SUV scores five stars in Europe, but local crash testing has found not all cars are created equally, even if they look the same.

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Why Australia needs to keep its crash test authority after car manufacturing dies | comment

By Joshua Dowling · 11 Nov 2015

How can the same car score five stars for crash safety in Europe and only four stars in Australia?

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Toyota launches legal action over asbestos brake pads

By Joshua Dowling · 03 Nov 2015

A Federal Court case has been launched against unscrupulous importers of bogus brake pads as Toyota tries to locate the dodgy parts.

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Toyota issues warning over illegal asbestos brake pads

By Joshua Dowling · 02 Nov 2015

Asbestos has been banned in Australia since 2004 but unscrupulous distributors are dodging the law by selling bogus brake parts online.

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Holden concept car collection to stay in Australia

By Joshua Dowling · 30 Oct 2015

Every concept car from the Hurricane to the Coupe 60 will stay Down Under, Holden confirms.

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HSV Clubsport vs Holden Commodore SS

By Joshua Dowling · 30 Oct 2015

Big bent-eights continue to tempt Aussie enthusiasts. Joshua Dowling rates the muscle for the money.

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Choosing an eco-friendly car just got harder in Australia | comment

By Joshua Dowling · 29 Oct 2015

Politicians have been banging on about fuel economy and emissions standards in the wake of the Volkswagen diesel cheating scandal.

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