The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) commenced on 1 January 2011. It is a single generic consumer protection law that applies across Australia and is to be reviewed this year. An Issues Paper published in March 2016 raises questions and matters…
Hot on the heels of the Takata air bags recall comes another one, this time involving Continental Automotive Systems (CAS) and affecting up to five million vehicles worldwide. CAS has filed documents with the US Government declaring that its air…
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has ordered six car insurers to inform customers about automatic policy renewals after receiving complaints from consumers. An ASIC review found that insurers didn’t always clearly inform new customers that policies would automatically renew…
There was a concerning 4.9 percent increase in the number of people killed on Australian roads in 2015. There are many reasons why those 1,209 people died, but it is clear that safer cars are a vital element in reducing…
Two Australian senators have called for new laws to protect drivers from being ripped off at the bowser as crude oil prices fell to their lowest level in 13 years. Senator Ricky Muir of the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party said…
Readers might be aware that many major car companies are being sued in California over deaths allegedly caused by the lack of adequate safeguards for keyless ignition systems. The suit alleges that 10 of the world’s major car-makers are culpable…
The Queensland Government has introduced a new law requiring riders of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to wear helmets on public roads. Farmers use ATVs such as quad bikes in their work and sometimes need to cross public roads. In welcoming the…
Sources say imitations of other brands’ parts also possible Counterfeit parts are shaping as the next big issue to confront the car industry. Customs officers say the counterfeiters are becoming so sophisticated that even car manufacturers are finding it hard…
Australia’s First ‘Electric Highway’ now open The days of electric vehicle owners in Perth suffering ‘range anxiety’ are over as seven councils in the state’s South West have finished building Australia’s first ever ‘electric highway’ of fast-charging stations between Perth…
“Automated vehicles are far from science fiction, but rather a short-term reality that Australia needs to be prepared for.” – Gerald Waldron, ARRB Group MD According to the RACV, in the next 24 hours almost 5000 Australians will be involved…