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Volvo backs driver training

Volvo Australia is backing a new driver training partnership with The Formula Company at Sydney Motorsport Park.New driving training courses – specifically aimed at developing driver attitude and skill, using new learning frameworks originally pioneered in the UK by Stephen Haley, author of Mind Driving – will be delivered at Sydney Motorsport Park with the support of Volvo.These new courses advocate a fundamental shift away from teaching people the rules of the road, or how control a slide, into a refreshing combination of the latest skills-based training, risk management, decision making and practical learning.

$6.5 million in automotive grants

Ten Australian automotive suppliers will expand their product and customer range as a result of grants totalling $6.5 million under the joint Federal, Victorian and South Australian Government $30 million 'automotive new markets program' (ANMP).The ANMP is designed to help automotive component makers develop new business opportunities both domestically and overseas.

$25 million development plan for dealership

Audi Centre Melbourne has opened its new West Melbourne facility as the first step in a $25 million redevelopment plan for the Audi brand in the City of Melbourne.The 5519 square metre West Melbourne facility has opened its doors to the public as a major centre for pre-owned vehicles and customer after-sales service.

New car buying intentions soar

An estimated 624,000 Australians intend to buy a new car in the next 12 months, an improvement of 40,000 vehicles since the September 2012 figure of 584,000 - and above the long-term average of 616,000.

Confidence drops but record Christmas spend predicted

Australian consumer confidence has dropped three points to 112.7pts, 0.4pts lower than a year ago and equal to its level in late October.But in better news for the auto industry, a growing majority of Australians (57%, up 2%) say it is a ‘good time to…

Rick Damelian bankrupt

According to documents filed with the insolvency and trustee service, former high flying luxury vehicle dealer Rick Damelian is broke and has just $73 cash in his bank account.

Mazda CX-5 to add powerful new 2.5l petrol engine

Mazda Australia has confirmed that the new SKYACTIV-G 2.5 litre petrol engine will be added to its popular CX-5 SUV range.The 2.5 litre petrol engine will replace the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 litre petrol engine on all-wheel drive (AWD) Maxx, Maxx Sport and GT models.Performance is improved with the new 2.5 litre engine delivering 138 kW and 250Nm of torque.

New import opportunity for dealers – logistics firm

A logistics firm better known for its involvement in the Japanese used vehicle trade has suggested a broader range of dealers should be looking at a different source of vehicles - the United Kingdom.