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Suzuki Vitara - Is The Gearbox a CVT?

Thinking about buying a Suzuki Vitara 1.4 litre turbo all wheel drive and have been unable to find out if the gearbox is a CVT.

Tesla

Tesla Recall 2 Million Cars in USA

The recall covers models S, 3, X and Y produced between October 5, 2012, and December 7 of this year. Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Mercedes-Benz Australia

Mercedes-Benz Replacing Its Traditional Dealership Model with a Fixed-Price, Direct-to-Customer Agency Model

Approval was given by the Federal Court after Mercedes dealers lost a court case. Mercedes-Benz's legal win over car dealers could transform the way new cars are sold in Australia

Samsung

Samsung Most Complained about Company in NSW

With 416 complaints. Second is Tru Water with 321 Judging by the complaints it's no wonder. Electronics giant tops NSW consumer complaints list

Oils Ain't Oils

The difference of oils from wells around the world is staggering. In Australia United Petroleum is supplied by Aramco Trading Co (Saudi based company) Liberty is supplied by Viva Energy, who now …

ATO Data Shows 66 Millionaires Paid No Income Tax in 2020-21, with Eastern Sydney Postcodes Home to The Richest People

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-09/australian-taxation-o… Some very interesting reading including how many claims and how many investment homes in OZ.

Shipping Giant Evergreen Gives Workers Huge Bonuses

Well they did make $22 billion profit so I guess they can afford it. Shipping giant hands out staff bonuses worth five years of salary

7-Eleven

7 Eleven founder dies.

Masatoshi Ito, billionaire who made 7-Eleven a global giant, dies at 98. https://au.news.yahoo.com/masatoshi-ito-billionaire-made-7-1…

Mitsubishi Lancer Purchase - Is CVT a Concern?

Grandson is looking to purchase his first car (it won't be a Camry). He's looking at a late model auto Lancer. I believe the transmission maybe CVT. Reading about the drama with CVT's, …

Are These Jobs for Real?

Uni grads offered $200,000 salaries at Aussie trading company Is this possible $200,000 straight from Uni or a con?

Landlords. The Tax Man May Be Looking at You

9 in 10 landlord tax returns are wrong. BTW I don't have a problem with landlords and I am not one and never was. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-18/landlord-tax-returns-...

wikipedia.org

How Many Here Use Wikipedia?

Just wondering how many here use Wikipedia? Also wondering how many contribute to keep Wikipedia operating as less than 2% of users do contribute. Users can contribute as little as ongoing $3.50 a …

AFP Concerned for Safety of Anti-Drug Agents Exposed by Data Hack

Hacking seems to be flavour of the month. This could be serious. https://www.9news.com.au/national/secret-agents-targeting-dr...

Harvey Norman

Old Mate Gerry and Lattitude Being Sued over ‘Misleading’ Interest-Free Ads

Harvey Norman, Latitude sued for allegedly misleading customers about 'no deposit', 'interest-free' payments Latitude Financial Australia is also a defendant in the lawsuit …