BMW Group maintains first quarter profitability expectations
In the first quarter of 2025, the BMW Group delivered 586,117 premium vehicles to customers (-1.4%).
Newspress ceremony raises nearly $15k for Drive Against Depression
The best of Australia’s motoring media industry were lauded and awarded in a night of celebrations in Sydney at the 2025 Newspress Australia Awards. More than 200 people attended the ceremony, held in the Boronia Ballroom at the Intercontinental Hotel Sydney.
MTAA welcomes governments consideration of LCT abolition
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the Australian Government's consideration of abolishing the $5.2 billion luxury car tax (LCT) as part of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union.
Drive crowned 2025 Newspress Media Outlet of the Year
Drive has won the Media Outlet of the Year accolade at the 2025 Newspress Australia Awards night ceremony held in Sydney. In addition to winning this title, the team at Drive won three additional awards plus were finalists in several other categories at the Australian motoring industry’s night of nights.
Mitsubishi Motors dealers set to offer vehicle insurance
Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) has partnered with Allianz to offer vehicle insurance through its national dealer network. Underwritten by Allianz, Mitsubishi Motors Premier Insurance (MMPI) enables dealers to offer a seamless insurance purchase experience for owners, without them leaving the dealership.
Soitaridis appointed head of IAL Engineering Services division
Following a shake-up of its engineering services to meet growing customer demand and navigate vehicle compliance, product development and homologation engineering, Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has appointed Nicholas Soitaridis, as the department’s head. Since joining IAL in 2016, Soitaridis has held several roles within the engineering and product development space, spanning both the truck division and the off-highway Isuzu Power Solutions (IPS) business unit.
Bala appointed General Motors Australia and New Zealand managing director
General Motors has appointed an Australian, Jess Bala, as its new managing director of GM Australia and New Zealand, effective September 1, 2023. It says Bala brings knowledge of global vehicle product strategy, having most recently served as Cadillac Director of global product lanning and Product Strategy.
Not all Kiwi dealers happy with clean car subsidy
While the new subsidy scheme for low emissions vehicles in New Zealand has been welcomed by many, its implementation has angered and to an extent distressed some in the grey import trade.
Autotalk Australia March 2020 is now available to download.
The lead story for this issue covers the Australian dealers who are going on the offensive in preparation for a battle with General Motors (GM) regarding adequate compensation as the company terminates new Holden vehicle sales in the Australasian markets.
PCA appoints new PR and product manager
Peugeot Citroen Australia (PCA) has appointed Daniel Khan to the position of Public Relations and Product Manager. Khan brings a wealth of experience to the role, having specialised in product and sales-based management areas with Ram Trucks and LDV vehicles before moving to PCA.