Author: Autotalk

Jeep announces national dealer of the year winners

This story first appeared in the february issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Jeep Australia has named City Chrysler Jeep, Knox Chrysler Jeep and Dwyers Chrysler Jeep as 2019 Dealer of the Year in their respective categories. The three Jeep dealerships were ranked the …

Survey forecasts 44% of motorists will buy a car in 2020

This story first appeared in the february issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE New research has revealed that nearly half (44%) of car owners are planning to change their vehicle this year. The findings come from a survey of an independent, nationally representative panel …

Invest in future success at Autocare 2020

This story first appeared in the february issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE  Australia’s largest education led automotive convention and trade show, Autocare 2020 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and & Exhibition Centre from June 19 to 20. Hosted by the Australia …

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Hundreds of thousands of faulty Takata airbags across Australia have been replaced, but many still remain out there. Worried about the risk to occupants, the FCAI advises how many in what areas have yet to be returned. Our cover features Jeep’s national dealer of the year awards – …

After more than 40 years Commodore bows out

This story first appeared in the january issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE It’s an ironic twist in the history of one of Australia’s most iconic Holden nameplates that the Commodore journey began in 1978 and will finish in 2020 with a mid-size car …

Australia now has an electric Mercedes

This story first appeared in the january issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE “To us, the EQC means the start of a new era,” Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific chief executive officer Horst von Sanden told EVtalk at the EQC’s launch event in Melbourne. “The start of …

The rise of the digital dealership – why more should embrace digital

This story first appeared in the january issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE It’s no secret that over the past decade the automotive industry has undergone a complete transformation. This change has had a significant impact on the evolving retail space, with an increase …

Car climate change – ICE melts

This story first appeared in the january issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Diesel and petrol power continue to crash in most categories as electric and hybrid vehicles find growing favour at the expense of internal combustion engine (ICE) equivalents. The continuing trend is …

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It’s a new year, new decade, and we’re back again with the first issue of AutoTalk for the year. Though many may still be on holiday, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) is wasting no time urging regulators to stamp out the reporting of fake vehicle sales figures. …

Dealer resilience: Redesigning networks to improve flexibility

This story first appeared in the december issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Australian car dealerships have seen a number of changes over the past few years, resulting in the ongoing decline in new car sales for 19 consecutive months. A number of economic …