Sales are running behind last year but Pitcher Partners sees some cheer on the horizon...
Management Workshop, News
22nd April 2025
Cox Automotive predicts US tariffs, local economy jitters and NVES to upset the year ahead
AfMA urges fleets to accelerate EV adoption plans ahead of 2030 ‘mad scramble’
US EV opens doors in Tesla’s former showroom in Auckland
Canberra asked to consider moving voluntary code of conduct provisions to mandatory
Sales up, listings fall as buyers search longer and become more selective
Ballarat added to network with three more dealerships poised to join
Melbourne Cup naming rights for Lexus to continue to 2027
Tariffs bite Lotus, triggering restructure and suspending US shipments
Sales are running behind last year but Pitcher Partners sees some cheer on the horizon
15th April 2025
The smartest operators are going back to fundamentals - less inventory and more productivity
UK to get used-car data tool launched by JATO and Australia’s AutoGrab
Environmental benefits of EVs contingent on country's electricity generation mix
Suspension and active steering alignment innovator Doftek adds Mercedes exec to its board
JLR, VW, Nissan, and more say US tariffs will lead to suspended shipments to the US
FCAI reports sales down but limited data may cloud true position of motorcycle sales
In its 100th year, Ford Australia extends Geelong sponsorship to 105 years
NVES penalties for OEMs off the table but voluntary standards to remain
8th April 2025
Financier runs special performance enhancement program across nationwide dealer sites
Genesis to open its first agency dealership in north Sydney
Manheim reports more dealers using auctions to clear stock, lower costs
Chinese ute-maker upgrades customer service, adds dealers, ahead of model expansion
Opens factory-owned body shops in Australasia as insurance and customer service initiative
Vows to stabilise pricing, smoodge owners, as next-gen Model Y starts AU launch
Financial volatility in election year erodes gains in 2024 truck market but sales still strong
Multi-million investment in Melbourne parts outlet to benefit PACCAR customers
China’s largest car-maker sees massive jump in sales and revenue; leapfrogs Tesla
PM Group puts two Porsche properties up for sale after Penske buys the dealerships...
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Filing in Tokyo reveals how Autocare fits into all the pieces of its plans for Australia ...
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Multi-brand AutoMall retail site for Perth to boost sales, save $3.5m+ a year in leases...
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J.D. Power lifts bonnet on EVs’ ugly secret; they have more problems by a wide margin...
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GM announces it is still not washing its face on EV sales as it embarks on share buy-back...
Why the GM class action ruling could loosen exclusive factory grip on dealers’ operations
Fleet group posts solid result for six months as takeover looks to be imminent
By the numbers: More models and new entrants in utes and SUVs now lifting EV sales
VACC says Budget delivers mixed outcomes for businesses in Victoria’s automotive industry (Unsubbed)
PACCAR supports mental health in the transport industry with a Kenworth truck
State govt puts Chinese products ahead of Queensland-made vehicles, says businessman
Shrinking trade skills leads to Sydney firm pushing for classic-car training school
Emphasis on university education cost youth more lucrative careers in the motor trades
Report outlines the obstacles to truck owners investing in low emissions power plants
The swing to used cars has caught the industry by surprise. Here is where to find them
With so many working from home, the relationship with car buyers is moving online
Buyers seek car loans at record levels as dealers see subscriptions as new source of funding
15th April 2025
Accurate used-car data breakthrough
UK to get used-car data tool launched by JATO and Australia’s AutoGrab