Archive for December, 2008

Holden’s small car will need a miracle

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Holden is making promises that it may not be able to keep, says a leading car industry expert.
Clive Matthew-Wilson, editor of the car buyers’ Dog & Lemon Guide, says:
“Holden has announced that it will build a small car in Australia. Holden can announce pretty well anything it wants, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to […]

Roller coaster ahead for oil prices

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Cheap fuel prices are a Christmas present that may not last very long, says the carbuyer’s Dog & Lemon Guide.
Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson said today:
“Low oil prices mean that suppliers are already cutting back production. Sooner or later the supply of oil will no longer meet demand, and the prices must go up again.”
“Low oil […]

How about a half price car?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Australians could get their cars for up to 50% less if they did their homework first, says the car buyers’ Dog & Lemon Guide .
Dog & Lemon Guide editor Clive Matthew-Wilson says that many car buyers end up paying far too much for their cars or buying lemons.
“Next to our homes, our cars are often […]

Car industry collapse could decimate Kiwi economy

Monday, December 8th, 2008

The meltdown in the world’s car industry could have far-reaching effects for New Zealanders, says a car industry expert.
Clive Matthew-Wilson, editor of the car buyers’ Dog & Lemon Guide says the global car industry crisis is far more serious than problems faced by the world’s banks.
“Unlike the financial sector, which essentially produces numbers, the motor […]