News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

The Time - And Temperatures - Are Right For A Toyota Tyre Change

Dec 7, 2011

The weather maps are changing to hues of blue as the onset of winter makes itself felt. With icy roads and snow storms now part of the UK weather pattern, drivers have a timely reminder of the value of switching their Toyota to tyres that are designed to cope better with tough conditions. ... Continue reading

The Honda Foundation Donates New Cots to Mother and Baby Unit

Dec 7, 2011

Monash Medical Centre's mother and baby unit are the grateful recipients of two new, and much needed Oostwould cots, after The Honda Foundation, with the support of Brighton Honda, stepped in with a generous $11,972 donation. ... Continue reading

Oasis Drive for Life Programme Launches

Dec 7, 2011

Carsguide.com.au in partnership with Skoda today launched a new initiative to help Australia's disadvantaged youth learn the skills necessary to drive safely, responsibly and defensively for life. ... Continue reading

Holden Takes Home Three People's Choice Awards from carsales.com.au

Dec 7, 2011

Holden has taken out top honours in an impressive three categories at the carsales.com.au People's Choice Awards today – Holden's Commodore, Captiva and Cruze won the Large Car, Medium SUV and Small Car categories respectively. ... Continue reading

Dodge to Reintroduce the Dart Compact Car After Nearly Four Decades +VIDEO

Dec 6, 2011

The Dodge brand is back in the U.S. compact sedan segment -- in a big way -- as the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart will make its world debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan on Jan. 9, 2012 Built on a world-class architecture, Dodge Dart offers three technologically advanced, fuel-effici ... Continue reading

Elantra Retail Sales Soar to Never-Before-Seen Heights

Dec 6, 2011

As Hyundai eclipses the 600,000 annual sales mark for the first time in its 25-year U.S. history, one super-hot product is leading the way. Hyundai has already sold more Elantras in North America this year than it ever has (216,331 v. 151,735, a 43 percent increase), a high point for the Elantra model line in a record- ... Continue reading

Honda Accord and Fit Receive Car and Driver Magazine's "10 Best Cars" Awards

Dec 6, 2011

Car and Driver magazine has named the 2012 Honda Accord 4-cylinder and the 2012 Honda Fit as two winners of its prestigious and highly competitive, annual "10Best Cars" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best Cars" status 26 times in the 30 years that Car and Driver editors have been conduc ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Delivers Norway's 1,000th i-MiEV

Dec 6, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced the delivery of Norway's 1,000thi-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle. The ceremony to celebrate the delivery of the 1,000th i-MiEV was held in Oslo on December 5 (local time) with participation of Mr. Erik Solheim, Norway's Minister of Environment and Development ... Continue reading

Accent Drives Hyundai's November Sales

Dec 6, 2011

Hyundai has recorded its best-ever November sales result since the brand was introduced to Australia in 1986. Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) finished in fifth position overall with 7,514 sales, achieving a market share of 8.5%. The sales result saw an increase of 20.8% November 2011 v. November 2010 in a total ... Continue reading

Geely Cars Heading For The UK Market

Dec 6, 2011

The Chinese automotive manufacturer Geely is about to enter the UK's new car market and the first models will arrive at the end of 2012. ... Continue reading

Allon White Sports Cars To Exhibit The Latest Morgans At Milton Keynes Motor Show, January 19-22

Dec 6, 2011

The long standing Morgan dealer Allon White Sports Cars of Cranfield, Bedfordshire, will be exhibiting a selection of the latest Morgan products at the Milton Keynes Motor Show, January 19-22. The display will include: one of the reincarnated 3-Wheelers (of which the infamous Jeremy Clarkson said: 'A wheel's come off, ... Continue reading

Walter P. Chrysler Museum Has the Right Gifts for Auto Enthusiasts This Holiday Season

Dec 5, 2011

Delight the auto enthusiast on your shopping list this holiday season with a great gift from the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Gift Shop. Choose from a wide assortment of exclusive and hard-to-find collectibles and souvenirs highlighting the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, HEMI, Ram, Mopar, Plymouth and Viper brands. The shop also ... Continue reading

2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Named Four Wheeler "Pickup Truck of the Year"

Dec 5, 2011

2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon beats the competition in a series of in-depth on- and off-road tests 2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon is the most off-road-capable pickup truck with electric-locking front and rear differentials, electronic disconnecting sway bar, Bilstein shocks, 33-inch BFGoodrich off-road tires, underbody skid pla ... Continue reading

Honda MPE Deploys Nimsoft Monitor for Real-Time Network and User Experience Monitoring

Dec 5, 2011

Nimsoft today announced that Honda Motorcycle and Power Equipment (MPE), Australia's leading manufacturer and importer of Honda products, has deployed Nimsoft Monitor across its infrastructure to enhance its customer experience. Click to tweet : Honda MPE Deploys Nimsoft Monitor to Improve Service Delivery While Loweri ... Continue reading

AAA Urges Families to Prepare for the "Silver Tsunami" of Aging Drivers

Dec 5, 2011

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 5-9 and AAA emphasizes the importance of communication to help keep senior drivers safe and mobile The first wave of America's baby boomers turning 65 this year will be driving the "silver tsunami" says the American Automobile Association (AAA). According to the U.S. Census Bu ... Continue reading