5-star ANCAP rating for new RAV4
ANCAP today released a 5-star ANCAP safety rating for the new Toyota RAV4.The RAV4 is equipped with dual frontal, side chest and side head (curtain) airbags, and a driver knee airbag as standard.
Dealer banned from trading
Melbourne Magistrates Court has banned a Frankston car dealership from trading after its director was caught operating without a licence, and using licence numbers not connected to his company, Frankston Car City.
AHG opens $6.5 million dealership
Hyundai Australia is celebrating the opening of the brand’s new flagship dealership - the 155th in the country - in Castle Hill.The purpose built dealership, located in one of the fastest growing districts in Sydney, was built on a greenfield site from the ground up, and perfectly represents the Hyundai brand philosophy of ‘New Thinking.
Trailer sway control for Landcruiser 200 Series
Toyota has added an additional layer of confidence and control for owners who use their LandCruiser 200 Series for towing.The LandCruiser has now become the first vehicle in the Toyota range to adopt the added safety of trailer sway control.The system - enabled by and integrated with the existing vehicle stability control technologies - helps the driver in the event that a trailer starts to swing from side to side.
Daimler recognises its commercial dealerships
During a gala awards ceremony in Melbourne, the annual Daimler Trucks commercial vehicle ‘dealer of the year’ awards were held to acknowledge outstanding performance during 2012.Held at the Showtime Events Centre in South Wharf, the awards recognise outstanding dealership performance and commitment to the highest levels of customer satisfaction.‘Daimler Trucks metropolitan dealer of the year’ was awarded to Daimler Trucks Perth.
Toyota drives supplier productivity
Toyota Australia is using its world renowned Toyota Production System (TPS) to help local suppliers improve their global competitiveness and long-term viability in the Australian car industry.It has partnered with precision pressed metal supplier, Total Tooling, to enhance the supplier's operations and has already helped it improve its productivity by 26% in one section of its operations.
Mercedes Benz awards its highest achievers
The annual Mercedes-Benz ‘dealer of the year’ awards were held in Melbourne, recognising outstanding achievements during 2012.The awards recognised new vehicle sales, service and parts, finance and pre-owned sales.
Vintage ‘treasure chest’ at Shannons auction
A private collection of sought-after Vintage sporting cars – including a chain-driven Frazer that took part in the first Australian Grand Prix meeting at Phillip Island in 1928 – is a special highlight of Shannons Melbourne autumn auction, on April 29.The vehicles belong to lifelong Victorian Sporting Car Club identity and competitor, Ted Hider-Smith, and include four early 1920s chain-drive GN ‘specials’ (two in ‘project’ condition), a rare and very desirable 1929 Riley 9 ‘Brooklands’ Sports and two Morgans – an ‘as new’ 1984 Triking ‘Morgan Replica’ 3-Wheel Roadster and a 1937 ‘Flatnose’ Morgan Roadster.Affectionately known in Vintage circles as the leader of the ‘chain gang’, Hider-Smith was one of the VSCC’s earliest post-war members and is regarded as the Australian authority on early chain-driven vehicles.
VACC calls on new Premier to be decisive
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce says it is surprised by Ted Baillieu’s decision to stand down as Premier of Victoria.
Audi’s A3 Sportback is set to arrive in May
The all-new Audi A3 Sportback is set to arrive in Australian dealerships in May this year, priced from $35,600.