David Butler first noticed smoke before realising his Volvo hybrid vehicle had exploded into flames. He ran to open the door where his granddaughter was sitting, but the rear door would not open.
It’s already been recalled three times since its Australian launch, now Ford is asking owners to once again head to the dealership to get yet another problem fixed.
As global automakers pivot to electrify their fleets, South Korea’s Kia has gone against the grain by unveiling its first ute — a diesel model designed specifically for the Australian market.
The nation’s top-selling car brand is backing the Federal Government’s contentious clean car plan after it softened targets for utes and delayed the start of a new penalties system