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Focus or Corolla the biggest seller?

Last week, Ford boasted that the Ford Focus was the best-selling car in the world through the first half of 2012, but Toyota fired right back claiming its compact sits in the top spot. Which automaker is correct? Well, both. Kind of.

Sharp price point for new Sante Fe

  Hyundai has launched its all-new Sante Fe, kicking off the range at $39,990. First stocks of the long-awaited model are now hitting dealers, with the entry-level 2.4-litre Active $1000 cheaper than the previous entry-level all-wheel-drive model.

Nissan shuffles PR pack

  Nissan Australia has announced changes in its national corporate communications as its new Infiniti division and motorsport program kicks off. The shifts see Peter Fadeyev adding Nissan product and brand communications duties to his current role with Infiniti Cars.

Renault wins mobile award

  Renault Australia has walked away victorious at the 2012 Australian Mobile Awards, winning three categories for the locally-developed R.S. Challenge App. The 2012 Australian Mobile Awards are an awards program recognising the best of the Australian mobile industry. The R.S.

Opel Australia opens for business with service incentive

  Opel has launched its sales in Australia, by announcing two customer-care programs for new vehicle owners. In a first for German brands in its segment, Opel Australia has introduced Opel Service Plus - a capped price servicing program standard across all new Opel vehicles.

Volkswagen Australia adopts new dealership concept

Volkswagen’s flexible new 'module concept' dealership design has now premiered in Australia with Bryan Byrt Volkswagen opening the doors to their new showroom at Mt Gravatt, Qld.

Ford takes back FPV from ProDrive

Ford Performance Vehicles will be pulled back under the wing of Ford Australia by the end of the year, costing 32 FPV staff their jobs.

Record profit for AHG

Australia's largest dealer group has announced a record operating profit for the 2012 financial year - with strong growth in both its car and truck operations. The company last Friday confirmed an operating profit before interest and tax of $153.5 million, up 24.1% on the previous corresponding period.

AHG acquires truck dealerships

Automotive Holdings Group has made a number of acquisitions that have significantly increased its presence in the Australian truck and bus market. An agreement has been reached with Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific (MBAuP) to purchase Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles in Newcastle (NSW), Rocklea (Queensland) and Caboolture (Queensland).