Nissan’s V8 Supercar debut + results
Nissan Motorsport made a promising start in the manufacturer’s V8 Supercars Championship debut at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, South Australia over the weekend.
Infiniti Centre Brighton opens in Melbourne
Performance luxury car maker Infiniti has opened the doors to its newest retail centre in Australia, this time in Melbourne.
Melbourne port expansion to benefit auto industry
The state government's fast tracking of planning approvals for Melbourne's $1.6 billion 'port capacity project' has been welcomed by the Australian Industry Group.The upgrades will be of great benefit to dealers and distributors alike, with the project including the creation of an automotive facility on the western side of Webb Dock.
Calls for state-wide ‘filtering’ trial
Motorcycle and scooter riders in Sydney start a two month 'filtering' trial today, which if adopted state-wide could make two-wheelers more attractive to own and use – and boost sales.From March 1 to April 30, riders of powered two-wheelers will legally be able to ride between stationary vehicles at intersections in the trial zone.The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has called for a similar filtering trial to be conducted in Victoria.
Dealer fined $15,000
South Melbourne licensed motor car trader Clay Young Pty Ltd - trading as Melbourne Vehicle Brokers - has been fined $15,000 by the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for selling three cars with money owing on them.
ACCC moving against supermarket ‘shopper docket discounts’?
South Australia’s peak retail automotive business group - the Motor Trade Association of South Australia - welcomes comments from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman, , regarding the use of ‘shopper docket discounts’ by supermarket chains to subsidise their fuel sales.
Consumers downsizing when buying new cars
Sales figures are showing that small car popularity has risen, with consumers looking to downsize when buying a new car.
VicRoads celebrates centenary
A range of activities is underway to acknowledge VicRoads' 100th birthday. “The Country Roads Board, or CRB as it was known, was established on March 26, 1913.
New engine for CX-5 update
Mazda’s updated CX-5 range is now available nationally, with the top-selling CX-5 receiving the new SKYACTIV-G 2.5 litre petrol engine, replacing the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 litre engine in all-wheel-drive (AWD) Maxx, Maxx Sport and GT models.
Young driver safety reaches milestone
An innovative driver training program run by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) - keys2drive - is celebrating the delivery of 150,000 free lessons to novice drivers across Australia. "This program makes young people better drivers and safer drivers," says Andrew McKellar, AAA executive director.