With 96% of car buyers saying they research a dealership online before entering a showroom, it is blatantly clear that a high performing, quality website is a crucial element of a dealer’s marketing strategy. Despite this, however, many dealers are still missing the mark when it comes to …
Kelley Blue Book has expanded its presence in the Australian market with the addition of two new vehicle valuation products – MarketLens and Pricing Service API. The products enable OEMs, car dealers, insurance and finance companies to obtain an accurate and comparative pricing guide for their vehicles, claims …
Hyundai and Kia say they’ve developed the world’s first predictive information and communication technology (ICT) connected shift system, enabling the vehicle to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying road and traffic conditions ahead. It uses intelligent software in the transmission control unit (TCU) that collects and …
Volvo Cars is asking governments and regulators globally to address a large inequality in road safety between developed and developing economies. About 1.35 million people annually die from traffic accidents – including 1182 fatalities in Australia during the past year. World Health Organisation (WHO) data shows the risk …
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 …
Kia will have a halo EV next year as it ramps up electrification. The new vehicle will be the first built on a new, dedicated EV platform and will be based on the award-winning ‘Imagine’ crossover concept revealed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Designed to be a …
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 …
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 …
Project Vector is a new concept vehicle unveiled by Jaguar Land Rover as part of the company’s Destination Zero journey, its vision of an autonomous, electric, connected future for urban mobility. The concept showcases an advanced, flexible, multi-use electric vehicle that is ‘autonomy-ready’, with an on-road pilot programme …
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 …
