Author: Sophia Wang
Sophia Wang is a journalist for AutoTalk and is a newcomer to automotive journalism. She is a graduate of English and Media, Film & Television from the University of Auckland. She lives in Takapuna, North Shore with four flatmates and only one carpark. When she isn’t writing exciting automotive stories, she’s probably at the gym, telling everyone she’s going to the gym, watching reality TV, or catching up with friends.
Lexus was rated the best across 41 industry categories in the latest Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction awards. It took out Car Manufacturer of the Year for the fifth time in six years, after being surveyed by Roy Morgan customers. Lexus has maintained a satisfaction rating above 94% since …
This story first appeared in the february issue of autotalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Automotive distributor Inchcape has announced the retirement of long-serving chief executive Nick Senior, as the group combines its Asian and Australian businesses into a single APAC region. George Ashford, who currently …
Mazda ranks number one on an independent customer services satisfaction survey as Australia’s Major Car Manufacturer of the year by Roy Morgan. This win at the Annual Customer Satisfaction Awards follows Mazda’s success in JD Power’s Customer Service Satisfaction Awards last year. Mazda Australia director of marketing Alastair …
Local car dealers and their employees will be affected by General Motors’ decision to kill off the Holden brand in Australia. Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) says this highlights the need for strong automotive franchising laws. “There has been a lot of talk about the 600 jobs that …
The new Renault Master will arrive in Australian dealerships in March, starting from $44,490. Launched in 2010, the Renault Master frequently ranks in the top three in its segment and plays in the Australian LCV marketplace. Sales have increased from 68 units in 2011 to close to 1600 …
The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) are disappointed by General Motors (GM) retiring the Holden name. “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the dealerships and their employees affected by the announcement along with their families,” group chief executive Brett Dale says. The Holden leadership team …
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has expressed disappointment with the Government’s draft automotive franchising regulations. “Australia’s car dealers need strong regulatory protections similar to those in force in other advanced countries. Unfortunately, the regulations as drafted will have very little effect on the status quo,” AADA chief …
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is saddened by the announcement that General Motors retiring the Holden brand by year’s end. Holden’s devotees and car-buyers are no doubt devastated, but according to VACC this is not the end of the story. “VACC is of course disappointed by …
Gumtree Cars is expanding its regional sales team with three new appointments. Brad Reece has been appointed regional sales manager for Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australian, Monique Cotton has been appointed regional sales manager for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, and Phil Barker for New South Wales …
Dayco Australia has won Burson Auto Parts Supplier of the Year award for the second year in a row. The Bapcor Supplier awards ceremony and dinner was held at Melbourne’s Park Hyatt Hotel on February 4. Dayco Australia beat out other local and global supplier competition, voted by …
