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‘Stillwell’ D-Type Jaguar returns to Phillip Island

The most famous Jaguar ever to race in Australia - the 1955 D-Type sports car originally purchased and raced by four times Australian Driving Champion Bib Stillwell - will return to an Australian circuit for the first time in 50 years at the 2013 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 8-10.It will take part in 'regularity' events at the 24th annual ‘Classic’, driven by its new owner, Brisbane-based collector and racing driver Peter Harburg.The D-Type, originally registered ‘XKD 520’ in the UK, is one of four very special cars that Harburg is bringing to Phillip Island.

Volkswagen ‘dealer of the year’ awards

Barloworld Volkswagen Bayside has claimed the coveted title of 2012 Volkswagen 'national dealer of the year' at an award ceremony on the Gold Coast. The Melbourne dealership also took out the title of Volkswagen 'major metro dealer of the year'.

Automotive apprentice funding increase

Auto Skills Australia says that certain automotive occupations are eligible for the apprentice 'Kickstart' initiative. An extra $3350 will be paid to employers who take on a new automotive apprentice before February 28, 2013. All eligible employers are encouraged to apply through their local apprenticeship centre.

Fiat Chrysler group appoints new director

Fiat Chrysler Group (FCG) has today announced the appointment of Karla Leach to the position of director of corporate affairs, effective immediately.

All-new Volvo V40 here – from $34,990

Starting at just $34,990 and with free scheduled servicing for three years / 60,000kms, Volvo says its new V40 has just raised the bar in the premium hatchback market in Australia.“Our new Volvo V40 is a car that offers extraordinary value for money, class-leading safety attributes, world-first innovations, a stunning design and a truly dynamic drive,” says Matt Braid, managing director, Volvo Australia.“Combine the sharp opening price point with the free scheduled servicing as standard, and we think it’s an extremely compelling offering to potential customers in what is going to be an exciting segment to watch.” Volvo Car Group expects to sell 90,000 units per year of the all-new Volvo V40, with 85% of the total volume going to European customers.

Nissan delivers largest order of Leafs

The City of Sydney has taken delivery of 10 Nissan LEAF electric cars, the single largest order of the vehicle in Australia, to date.The City of Sydney has purchased 10 examples of the innovative Nissan LEAF EV to replace its former fleet of 10 Toyota Prius petrol-electric hybrid cars.

Skaife to race at Phillip Island Classic

Five times Australian Touring Car Championship winner Mark Skaife will be reunited with the Gibson Motorsport team and his former Nissan Skyline at this year’s Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 8-10.Skaife, who retired from full-time touring car racing in 2008, but has since been a driving force behind the V8 Supercars ‘Car of the Future’ program, will drive the HR 31 GTS-R sedan in which he contested much of the 1990 Australian Touring Car Championship.He will be the third Australian champion making their historic racing debut at the 2013 'Classic.

Training for dealers follows Toyota Australia’s ‘leather’ claims

Toyota Australia has given a court enforceable undertaking following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) investigation into the use of ‘leather’ claims in the promotion of certain Toyota vehicles.As part of this undertaking, training is to be given to Toyota dealers and staff on compliance with product information.The ACCC found that from at least 2005 to 2009, Toyota Australia described the upholstery of certain vehicle interiors or components as ‘leather’, when in fact the upholstery was only partially leather.

Lexus appoints chief executive

Australian automotive industry veteran Sean Hanley has been appointed to the position of chief executive for Lexus Australia. His predecessor, Tony Cramb, left Lexus to become executive director, sales and marketing, at Toyota Australia.