Archive for July, 2007

Expert doubts Australian vehicle assembly can survive

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Expert doubts Australian vehicle assembly can survive
The closure of Ford’s Victorian engine plant is probably the beginning of the end for Australian car assembly, says the car buyer’s Dog & Lemon Guide.
Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson believes that Ford, Holden and Mitsubishi will all eventually stop manufacturing in Australia.
“Both Ford & General Motors are in serious trouble […]

Holden should recall Vectra

Sunday, July 15th, 2007

Holden should recall their recent Vectra model because the handbrake may fail without warning, says the car buyer’s Dog & Lemon Guide.
Dog & Lemon Guide editor Clive Matthew-Wilson said today:
“There is clear evidence of a serious problem with these cars and Holden needs to take action now, before someone is killed or injured.”
There have been […]

Time to get real over alcohol

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

A call by the police to lower the legal blood alcohol limit will not work unless it’s part of a package of measures to limit the promotion of alcohol, according to a leading road safety expert.
Clive Matthew-Wilson, editor of the car buyer’s Dog & Lemon Guide, said today:
“Am I the only one […]