Triton 4×4 was the standout performer, posting a sales record for May with 934 units, an impressive six per cent growth on May 2010, more than double the Pick Up/Cab Chassis 4×4 segment growth of 2.5 per cent for the month. Pajero was the second highest-selling Medium SUVin May with a 14.4 per cent market share thanks to sales of 773 units. This was an impressive 25.3 per cent increase...
MMAL’s CEO and president, Genichiro Nishina, announced the public launch of the i-MiEV at a press conference in Melbourne yesterday. “This is the first time in Australia’s history that environmentally aware citizens will be able to purchase their very own zero drive-time emission, mass produced fully electric vehicle – the i-MiEV. “And to ensure the i-MiEV gets off to a great start, we have...
* Octavia Green E Line concept presented at international e-mobility congress in Prague * Range of up to 150 km thanks to modern lithium-ion battery * First test fleet planned to hit the road this year * Strategy oriented to future cooperation with the Volkswagen Group Experts believe that electric vehicles are going to play an increasingly important role in efforts aimed at reducing CO2...
Economy driving world champion Gerhard Plattner drove a Fabia GreenLine from Austria to Denmark and back on just one tankful Fuel consumption of just 2.21 l/100 km About 2,006 kilometres on one tankfull – this is a record Austrian Gerhard Plattner has made with a ŠKODA Fabia GreenLine. Starting on 10 May in Reutte, Austria, he drove to Bov, Denmark and back. The result of his effort is a record...
Trition was the standout performer, posting a sales record for April with 1,840 units across 4×4 and 4×2 models. The Triton 4×4 product line proved popular with 1,245 units, an exceptional growth of 80%from April 2010, 14 times greater than the segment growth of 5.7%. Challenger recorded outstanding growth despite a 19.5 % downturn in the medium SUV segment, posting a...
Safety and security are key considerations for all industries involved in the transportation of materials. Considering the many combustible components in a truck, forklift or van, which are in close proximity to ignition/heat sources, such as engines and transmissions, as well as the potential for onboard goods to add to the fuel load, it’s clear that the risk of a fire while in transit can be...
Mitsubishi Motors Minicab-MiEV commercial mini EV is planned to go on sale before the end of 2011
Leading fire protection specialist Wormald is supplying the Royal North Shore Hospital, currently undergoing one of the largest healthcare redevelopments in NSW, with a comprehensive fire protection solution. Wormald will provide fire protection systems for the new Acute Hospital, Douglas Building and RNS Community Health Centre premises, along with a multi-storey car park. The huge project will...
iiNet calls to studios to work with the ISP industry to find a ways to prevent illegal downloads and protect their copyright. Michael Malone, CEO of iiNet, provides his opinion and insight into what iiNet have done since the illegal download allegation.
Through the 2011 test of European New Car Assessment Programme, the Mitsubishi ASX has received a five star rating.