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19th September 2021

Subscription service ‘a hit’

Subscription sales top 15 % as Volvo says all its sales will be conducted online by 2030

19th September 2021

Premcar hits 25th anniversary

From Tickford to FPV to Nissan Warrior, Premcar champions Aussie auto engineers

19th September 2021

Preston to start selling Ducati

PMG goes on two wheels with new Ducati outlet in Essendon Fields

19th September 2021

OEMs vs dealers over govt code call

OEMs and dealers argue as VACC wants motorcycle, agriculture and others on board

16th September 2021

Allied buys Macquarie dealer finance book

Minnow financier buys what used to be the mighty ESANDA car loans business

14th September 2021

Used car prices topping out

Big gains in used car values have slowed to a halt but prices are remaining firm

11th September 2021

Monster EV ute for Australia

Plans for local conversion of 19,000 utes by 2025; 15 min charge goes 800 km

11th September 2021

Great Wall soars

Chinese car-maker thrives on exports including 285% sales growth in Australia

11th September 2021

Preston Group to sell Chadstone site

Dealer to remain on site but property expected to sell for about $26m

11th September 2021

Shannons auction hits $8.5m result

COVID lockdowns cause a buying ‘frenzy’ at auction including a record Lamborghini price

11th September 2021

Buyers “lack confidence”

Most buyers feel ill-equipped to buy a used car and find negotiating price is stressful

11th September 2021

Govt ticks six of seven Senate recommendations

ACCC given wider duties on franchising code and OEM-dealer disputes

11th September 2021

Ola partners with Butn; Youi links with Digicall

Movement in roadside assistance as partnerships emerge with some major players

11th September 2021

VW wins costs judgement

Professor seeking damages over Takata recall now has to pay VW’s legal expenses

4th September 2021

Honda’s big agency hope

Second month sales languish but Honda confident agency model will succeed

4th September 2021

Jag has AFL win

Melbourne shrugs off five decades of losses to bring joy to Jaguar’s timely sponsorship

4th September 2021

Holden drives out as students move in

Fishermans Bend poised to become world-class engineering campus of Melbourne Uni

4th September 2021

Newest listed car retailer posts strong profit

Peter Warren revenue up but lockdowns and new-car delays makes the future ‘uncertain’

4th September 2021

Stop hunting and start serving

Cracking the code on selling cars in the service driveway leads to high conversion rate

4th September 2021

Mouth-wateringly thoughtful

LSH Auto sends culinary delights to support staff teams and small business through lockdown

4th September 2021

Manheim wins JLR business

JLR to join a list of premium brands in using Manheim’s specialist services

29th August 2021

MB Brisbane still kicking goals

Now into its third year the LSH showcase dealership at Breakfast Creek consolidates its position

29th August 2021

SG Fleet profits on booming used-car prices

Warning: fleets should secure their new-car orders now to avoid delivery delays

29th August 2021

Manheim adds further cover

Hail proof canopies to shelter more than 6000 vehicles at three Manheim centres

29th August 2021

Dealers win Honda injunction

Court orders Honda to stop telling Honda owners that dealers’ service was closed

29th August 2021

Carsales revenue jumps despite COVID

Profit growth the highest in seven years as Carsales global income lifts to $427m

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Subscription service ‘a hit’

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Scania luring car technicians

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