Is $185 an hour enough?

OEM labour rates are becoming increasingly disconnected from the costs of a service department

Penske expands truck network

Tas Trucks added to Penske Australia’s national dealer network

Industry election reaction

Congratulations for election win but industry reminds govt the work that needs to be done

April truck sales cool

Election slowed market but better times ahead as sales still the third-best on record

MTAA applauds LCT move

Canberra throws potential cancellation of luxury car tax into EU trade talks

SsangYong backs Magpies

New partnership as KGM SsangYong walks in Holden’s shoes at AFL’s Collingwood

AAAA slams NSW govt

‘No plan’: All EV repair now under a cloud unless technicians sit for NSW skill set course

Docklands gold

Huge prestige dealership with service, cafe, opens in former Subaru Docklands site

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Interview with Impel global co-founder and CEO, Devin Daly on how AI boosts productivity

Toyota ponders parts buyout

Toyota aims to bring an important supplier back into the company fold

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Is $185 an hour enough?

OEM labour rates are becoming increasingly disconnected from the costs of a service department

Q&A on AI

Interview with Impel global co-founder and CEO, Devin Daly on how AI boosts productivity

Sales “headed for 1.1 million”

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

“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

Industry election reaction

Congratulations for election win but industry reminds govt the work that needs to be done

MTAA applauds LCT move

Canberra throws potential cancellation of luxury car tax into EU trade talks

AAAA slams NSW govt

‘No plan’: All EV repair now under a cloud unless technicians sit for NSW skill set course

Safety first for emergency services

VACC, RACV applaud new protection for roadside workers and emergency services

Q&A on AI

Interview with Impel global co-founder and CEO, Devin Daly on how AI boosts productivity

Subaru mixes retail, digital

Digital experience for customer enhancement to continue as Subaru sticks to dealer format

New income stream for dealers

Changes to Carbucks Rewards offer deliver immediate profits for selling dealers

SsangYong backs Magpies

New partnership as KGM SsangYong walks in Holden’s shoes at AFL’s Collingwood

Lovells’ charity flight

Suspension upgrades support latest charity outback drive to raise funds for RFDS

New ways to sell EVs

Experiential marketing evolves to lure customers to a brand or into new technology

Q&A on AI

Interview with Impel global co-founder and CEO, Devin Daly on how AI boosts productivity

Carbucks links with Presidian

Innovative rewards program for dealerships to be sold by Presidian sales teams

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Docklands gold

Huge prestige dealership with service, cafe, opens in former Subaru Docklands site

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

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

Penske expands truck network

Tas Trucks added to Penske Australia’s national dealer network

April truck sales cool

Election slowed market but better times ahead as sales still the third-best on record

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Gumtree podcast: Sourcing used cars

The swing to used cars has caught the industry by surprise. Here is where to find them

Gumtree podcast: It’s a virtual world

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

Gumtree podcast: Loan demand strong

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