“Cool and challenging’ quarter

Cox Automotive predicts US tariffs, local economy jitters and NVES to upset the year ahead

Warning on “electric rush”

AfMA urges fleets to accelerate EV adoption plans ahead of 2030 ‘mad scramble’

Cadillac drives into NZ

US EV opens doors in Tesla’s former showroom in Auckland

MTA NSW: Curb insurer “power over repairers”

Canberra asked to consider moving voluntary code of conduct provisions to mandatory

Used car sales jump continues

Sales up, listings fall as buyers search longer and become more selective

Avida network expands

Ballarat added to network with three more dealerships poised to join

Lexus extends VRC deal

Melbourne Cup naming rights for Lexus to continue to 2027

Lotus to cut jobs

Tariffs bite Lotus, triggering restructure and suspending US shipments

Sales “headed for 1.1 million”

Sales are running behind last year but Pitcher Partners sees some cheer on the horizon

Developing a “cost out” strategy

The smartest operators are going back to fundamentals - less inventory and more productivity

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Sales “headed for 1.1 million”

Sales are running behind last year but Pitcher Partners sees some cheer on the horizon

Developing a “cost out” strategy

The smartest operators are going back to fundamentals - less inventory and more productivity

Holden decision: Potential landmine for OEMs

Why the GM class action ruling could loosen exclusive factory grip on dealers’ operations

“Cool and challenging’ quarter

Cox Automotive predicts US tariffs, local economy jitters and NVES to upset the year ahead

Used car sales jump continues

Sales up, listings fall as buyers search longer and become more selective

Strong result for SG Fleet

Fleet group posts solid result for six months as takeover looks to be imminent

NVES to push EVs to 50%

By the numbers: More models and new entrants in utes and SUVs now lifting EV sales

MTA NSW: Curb insurer “power over repairers”

Canberra asked to consider moving voluntary code of conduct provisions to mandatory

Coalition’s promise to car buyers

NVES penalties for OEMs off the table but voluntary standards to remain

Holden decision: Potential landmine for OEMs

Why the GM class action ruling could loosen exclusive factory grip on dealers’ operations

Budget initiatives ‘don’t go far enough’

VACC says Budget delivers mixed outcomes for businesses in Victoria’s automotive industry (Unsubbed)

Accurate used-car data breakthrough

UK to get used-car data tool launched by JATO and Australia’s AutoGrab

Angle Auto dealer Guild program driving finance growth

Financier runs special performance enhancement program across nationwide dealer sites

Auction sales soaring

Manheim reports more dealers using auctions to clear stock, lower costs

Lexus extends VRC deal

Melbourne Cup naming rights for Lexus to continue to 2027

Ford’s Cats hit 100 goals

In its 100th year, Ford Australia extends Geelong sponsorship to 105 years

Kenworth donation

PACCAR supports mental health in the transport industry with a Kenworth truck

Aussie steers to success

Suspension and active steering alignment innovator Doftek adds Mercedes exec to its board

Qld ignores local EV maker

State govt puts Chinese products ahead of Queensland-made vehicles, says businessman

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Cadillac drives into NZ

US EV opens doors in Tesla’s former showroom in Auckland

Avida network expands

Ballarat added to network with three more dealerships poised to join

CKD adds Genesis

Genesis to open its first agency dealership in north Sydney

Classic car training bid

Shrinking trade skills leads to Sydney firm pushing for classic-car training school

“Misguided message” hurt generation of school kids

Emphasis on university education cost youth more lucrative careers in the motor trades

Truck sales slowing

Financial volatility in election year erodes gains in 2024 truck market but sales still strong

High costs a barrier to alternative trucks

Report outlines the obstacles to truck owners investing in low emissions power plants

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Gumtree podcast: It’s a virtual world

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Gumtree podcast: Loan demand strong

Buyers seek car loans at record levels as dealers see subscriptions as new source of funding