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After a tumultuous 2021 for retailers and OEMs, dealer advocate seeks to consolidate its gains...

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22nd January 2022

Global variance in city parking costs

Looking for a free CBD car-bay? Then look no further than Armenia

22nd January 2022

Aust lithium alliance takes on China

WA mines to supply raw materials to Saudi battery factory for European and US cars

22nd January 2022

Toyota most searched car brand

World’s No.1 is the most searched but some luxury brands are catching up

22nd January 2022

EV trucks spark policy reform

Fuel security, rising prices and AdBlue shortages are behind EV truck push

22nd January 2022

Uber buys Car Next Door

Hyundai link with service as car owners increasingly rent vehicles for short-term rides

22nd January 2022

AADA priorities for 2022

After a tumultuous 2021 for retailers and OEMs, dealer advocate seeks to consolidate its gains

22nd January 2022

AADA convention delayed

New dates set for June 2-3 as the COVID pandemic takes its toll on staging the event in March

17th January 2022

Holden hit with another writ

Sydney dealer claims Holden’s withdrawal from Australia cost it $9.2 million

16th January 2022

GPC/Repco to build new distribution centre

Broadmeadows estate to be future home for GPC distribution complex

16th January 2022

Motorcycle sales soar

Off-road motorcycle sales show biggest increase as buyers seek leisure activities

16th January 2022

Honda to build second EV plant

New EV architecture is for battery-electric vehicles based on Honda’s dedicated e:N platform

16th January 2022

Back-to-basics in the showroom

As key changes loom, ensuring sales teams put vehicle selection first remains a core attribute

16th January 2022

Honda sales on target

As agency model beds in December sales are in line with planned monthly averages

16th January 2022

GM gets into used car business

Push to capture business from online used car retailers and deliver cars through dealers

16th January 2022

Newcastle attracts a Porsche Centre

As decentralisation by the well-heeled moves apace, Porsche eyes regional centre for growth

10th January 2022

Ford invests $1b in Thailand for Ranger

Thai facility becomes Ford’s biggest Asian factory; includes EV production plans

10th January 2022

Vinfast opens orders for EVs in US

Blockchain used to preserve and authenticate car reservations

10th January 2022

Tesla deliveries to hit 1.5m in 2022

Sales to jump on EV interest, emission regulations, new factories and the Cybertruck

10th January 2022

Skill shortage to derail PM’s electric dreams

Technician shortfall will undermine Morrison government’s ZLEV pledge, says VACC

10th January 2022

Hyundai shrugs off chip shortage

Chips no longer a barrier to Hyundai-Kia production increase and Ioniq 6 launch plans

10th January 2022

China to scrap EV subsidies

Sales of electric vehicles hit 3.3m in 2021 and hint at 5m for 2022

10th January 2022

Top five dealership focus points

AdTorque Edge Advisory consultants outline the five important management actions for 2022

10th January 2022

US gets tougher fuel consumption rules

EV push: car-makers required to build a range with a 5.9L/100km fleet average from 2026

10th January 2022

Allied Credit attracts investment

Leading banking and finance investors back unique auto finance business model

10th January 2022

Isuzu remains on top for 2021

Japanese truck-maker secures top sales position for 2021 for 33rd year

10th January 2022

Mercedes doubles down on agency

It has not quite bet the farm but the top paddocks are moving over to agency sales

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After a tumultuous 2021 for retailers and OEMs, dealer advocate seeks to consolidate its gains

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New dates set for June 2-3 as the COVID pandemic takes its toll on staging the event in March

Holden hit with another writ

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AADA convention delayed

New dates set for June 2-3 as the COVID pandemic takes its toll on staging the event in March

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Newcastle attracts a Porsche Centre

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Peter Warren to buy Penfolds

$104m deal adds 10 dealerships and expands PWR to create a Victorian hub

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Web platform play could be pathway into US auto classified advertising and dealer services

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Isuzu remains on top for 2021

Japanese truck-maker secures top sales position for 2021 for 33rd year

EV focus drives Daimler trucks spin-off

Bonus for Aussie truck buyers as Stuttgart aims to fund EV trucks and free up cars business

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With so many working from home, the relationship with car buyers is moving online

Gumtree podcast: Loan demand strong

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