Recalls

Volkswagen Aus ordered to supply more info | Dieselgate

By Joshua Dowling · 07 Jul 2016

VW diesel emissions cheating saga continues at a crawl, as lawyers representing almost 100,000 motorists wait for more details.

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VW back in Federal Court on Thursday | Dieselgate

By Joshua Dowling · 06 Jul 2016

Embattled German car maker Volkswagen is about to make its fourth appearance in Federal Court over “dieselgate”.

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Hyundai Tucson SUV recalled as bonnet can fly open

By Joshua Dowling · 05 Jul 2016

Almost every Hyundai Tucson SUV recalled in Australia because the bonnet can fly open while driving.

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800,000 cars recalled in two days

By Joshua Dowling · 30 Jun 2016

Cars are either being built worse -- or companies are getting better at detecting faults.a range of models made over the last 10 years replacing potentially deadly Takata airbags in 1.3 million cars in Australia. a second, airbag-related recall for the Priusreplacing potentially deadly Takata airbags in 1.3 million cars in Australia

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Volkswagen Australia chief slams Dieselgate "public confusion"

By Tim Robson · 30 Jun 2016

VW Australia's managing director claims emissions issues facing Australian customers are not the same as the rest of the world.

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Volkswagen diesel cheat was known seven years ago

By Joshua Dowling · 29 Jun 2016

For the first time since the "dieselgate" scandal broke, an executive has acknowledged the industry knew more about VW's indiscretion than it has let on so far.

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Still no money for Volkswagen owners in Australia | Dieselgate

By Joshua Dowling · 24 Jun 2016

The 'dieselgate' emissions scandal takes another turn: US buyers get compensation but Aussie buyers still left waiting.

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Chrysler and Jeep vehicles recalled to reduce roll-away risk

By Tim Robson · 24 Jun 2016

More than 47,000 cars recalled nationally to install software designed to minimise risk of cars rolling away if not parked properly.

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Honda Gold Wing motorcycle added to Takata airbag recall

By Joshua Dowling · 20 Jun 2016

There’s a motorcycle with an airbag? Yes, and it turns out that might not be a good thing after all.

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Holden Cruze: Signs of trouble

By Graham Smith · 17 Jun 2016

The last time my 2011 Holden Cruze was serviced a hydraulic oil smear was noticed underneath the motor area. Could this be an indication of the transmission problem that affects the Cruze? It has had two recalls in the past, but the dealer dodged what exactly the issues were on both occasions.

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