The New Zealand government should follow the lead of Australia and require Electronic Stability Control on all new passenger cars and SUVs, says the car buyer’s Dog & Lemon Guide.
Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson says:
“The evidence is quite clear: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is the biggest lifesaver since the airbag.”
ESC uses computers to detect when a driver […]

The police should have the power to temporarily seize cellphones being used by drivers while a car is in motion, says a leading road safety expert.
Clive Matthew-Wilson, editor of the car buyer’s Dog & Lemon Guide, says that simply banning cellphones won’t work because many users are prepared to risk a fine rather than miss […]

Holden’s future as a carmaker is still grim, despite today’s announcement that the bankrupt General Motors won’t be closing its Australian Holden plants, says the car buyers’ Dog & Lemon Guide.
Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson says:
“Holden has said its Australian assembly operations will continue, without really explaining how.”
“Holden hasn’t made a profit since 2004 and fewer […]

Industry Minister Kim Carr is deluding both himself and his voters over the future of Holden, says the car buyers’ Dog & Lemon Guide.
Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson says: “Senator Carr has expressed confidence that Holden’s Australian assembly operations will continue, without really explaining how.”
“To build cars profitably in the 21st century, you need to have a […]