If this was by the book, it's time to rewrite the book

High-speed police pursuits belong in movies, not on public roads ("Fury as family dies after high-speed police chase", March 22). How many more innocent people are going to die before this unjustifiable practice is stopped? Surely it is better that a car thief escapes, probably only for a few hours or days, than to jeopardise the lives of anyone who happens to be in the way.

Spotlight on super

Transparency is a big issue in a big industry, writes Adele Ferguson.

Briefs

RESOURCES Bid for Rusina London-listed European Nickel has made a takeover bid for the Perth-based minerals explorer Rusina Mining, which values the Australian company at about $33 million. Rusina's directors unanimously recommended acceptance of the all-scrip deal, which will leave investors with 27.3 per cent of the merged company.

Developers hit the pedal on motoring sites

MOTOR trade businesses in the north-western suburbs converging on Lindsay Fox's Essendon Fields complex, which occupies part of the old Essendon Airport, are providing developers with some prime opportunities.

'No hurry' in choosing stevedore

SYDNEY PORTS has admitted it is in no hurry to select a third stevedore to compete against Asciano and Dubai Ports at Port Botany.

PBL Media will not trade in car site

HEAVILY indebted television and magazine group PBL Media has signalled it plans to hold on to assets including Ticketek and a half-stake in Carsales.com.au, even as the motor classifieds site is preparing for a sharemarket listing.

The incredible shrinking leader

It began with high hopes for Malcolm Turnbull, and ended in despair. David Marr and Phillip Coorey report.

Audi Challenges Trade-in Values

AUSTRALIA'S motoring media is to blame for perpetuating the view that Audi cars have low trade-in values, the company's managing director, Joerg Hofmann, said last week.

Charity's Help Gets Business Running Again After Blaze

A LOCAL charity reopened recently one of Newcastle's largest privately owned suppliers of wiping cloths to the motor trade.

New System Rattles Trade In The West

EXECUTIVE director for the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia has claimed NRMA Insurance's web-based repair system has not worked in his state.

A Casualty Of Mitsubishi's Decline

WELL-KNOWN South Melbourne dealership Collins Motors, an icon in the motor trade for more than 30 years, has become the latest victim of the financial troubles plaguing Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd, which earlier this month reported a $220 million loss for the year to March.

Re-refined Oils Is Oils, Sol

Millions of litres of waste oil from the motor trade is generated each year in Australia and, thankfully, most of it is recycled.