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Volkswagen transmission worries cause 26,000 car recall in Australia

Volkswagen will recall almost 26,000 cars in Australia in response to potential problems with its DSG dual-clutch transmission, mirroring recalls already ordered in China, Singapore and Japan.

Volkswagen Australia will recall Golf, Jetta, Polo, Passat and Caddy models manufactured between June 2008 and September 2011, the company said today.

Toyota Australia seeks government funding to build new model

Toyota Australia has lost a staggering $700 million in three years, but is negotiating for more taxpayer dollars to build a new model in Australia.

Hyundai says brake lights out not a safety issue

According to a story at News Limited AU, the brake lights on thousands of new Hyundais have been found to be faulty and owners are risking $200 fines – but the company is refusing to issue a recall because it says it’s not a safety hazard as the brakes still work.