Sales On The Accelerator

Australians got behind the wheels of a million new cars in 2007, says Joshua Dowling.

Have Beer And Friend's Couch, Will Travel

AUSTRALIANS like familiarity when they travel, preferring to stay at a mate's place and drive their own cars on domestic trips, and English-speaking countries when venturing overseas.

Downer Appoints 'new Era' Boss

THE engineering and infrastructure group Downer EDI has tried to close the door on its troubles by announcing the appointment of the former head of BHP's engineering arm as its new chief executive officer. Downer, which is still reeling from the profit downgrade it issued in August, overlooked its interim chief executive Brent Waldron to name Geoff Knox as its new boss.

Oh Baby, You've Come A Long Way

The retro Fiat 500 "Bambino" is making a big splash in the world of small cars, reports Joshua Dowling.

Bridge To Feed Cars To The Cbd

A $150 million plan to duplicate the Iron Cove Bridge, adding four lanes to just 460 metres of Victoria Road, will entice more cars to the already heavily congested artery, says the head of the Roads and Traffic Authority.