No more lemons: FCA’s dawn of a new era, says after-sales boss Stéphane Lamari
We speak with Stéphane Lamari, FCA head of aftersales how the brand plans to shake off its stigma of poor customer service and unreliability.
2017 Ram 2500 Laramie Review
Robert Pepper’s 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie Review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
2017 Maserati Levante Review
Robert Pepper’s first drive 2017 Maserati Levante Review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles accused of using emissions cheat devices…
The Environmental Protection Agency has accused FCA of using emissions cheat devices in its 3.0-litre turbo-diesels since 2014.
4X4 MA/MC compliance: Some 2015 Mitsubishi Pajeros incorrectly plated
All 2015 Mitsubishi Pajeros are MC categorised, but some have MA plates and it turns out its a clerical error only.
[UPDATE] Ford Everest 4X4 now recognised as MC equivalent across Australia, new builds from January to be plated MC
New Ford Everest 4X4 variants will soon be classified as MC (off-road passenger vehicles)… Existing Everests now recognised as MC equivalent nationwide.
2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible Review
Isaac Bober’s 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible Review with pricing, specs, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
Queensland to recognise Ford Everest as MC equivalent
Ford Australia has announced the Ford Everest will be recategorised from MA to MC in Queensland… more States likely to follow.
Reader Question: Need help choosing a tow car…
Two more readers want help selecting a tow car, one is looking to tow a boat and the other can’t decide between Pajero and Pajero Sport…
75mm lifts now legal in NSW as well as Victoria without certification
The NSW Roads Minister has made changes to the light vehicle modification laws allowing 75mm vehicle lifts.
Get behind this Lego Land Rover Discovery 3
This Lego Land Rover Discovery 3 must hit 10,000 votes before Lego will consider entering it into production…
Country of origin Vs country of manufacture
German cars, Korean cars, Australian cars. You know what they are. Or do you? Is a car’s spiritual home the same as its actual country of manufacture? And which of those two matters more?
The FJ Company modernizes a 1982 Toyota LandCruiser FJ43
The FJ Company in the US has just revealed its latest project at SEMA in Las Vegas, a 1982 Toyota LandCruiser FJ43.
The MC Watch – offroad classified passenger vehicles in Australia
Every vehicle in Australia is categorised according to its purpose, but some seem to be in the wrong category. That’s important for off roaders.
Why the Ford Everest is not classifed as an MC off road passenger vehicle
The Ford Everest is billed as an offroader, and is steadily gathering a loyal base of enthusiasts. That means the difficult questions keep coming… UPDATE 15/11/16: we have further explored the MA/MC issue, including noting that Victoria permits a 75mm lift for MC vehicles and the Queensland tyre restrictions. More
