Accessories – no longer optional extras
Most purchasers are spending big money accessorizing their new vehicles. They just aren’t spending it at the dealer – and that’s not because they don’t want to.
Transitioning away from finance and insurance profit models
ASIC has decided on prohibition as a comprehensive, industry-wide solution that will deliver broad changes for the benefit of consumers. It will apply to car dealers and finance brokers.
The long road ahead for EV uptake
But electric vehicles (EVs) have not seen the same upward curve. The Paris Agreement in November 2015 saw more than 190 countries – including Australia, United States, India and China – agree to limit global warming to well below 2.0 degrees Celsius, aiming for 1.5 degrees.
Coastline BMW bags top dealer spot for 2016
But that’s what Coastline BMW has been able to do, thanks to the ground work of dealer principal Tristan Kurz and his 60-strong staff. The Sunshine Coast dealership was recently crowned 2016 Australian BMW Dealer of the Year.
Autohub expands Qld operations as MVSA decision looms
Autohub Australia managing director Daryl McIntyre told AutoTalk Queensland ticks all the boxes. “In a way, it would have been easier to start in Queensland and then come to Sydney,” he says.
Online research crucial for new car buyers
Roy Morgan Research shows more than four in ten Australians who intend to buy a new car before 2020 have recently done some automotive research online – whether it’s comparing vehicle prices, features or financing options, or locating dealers and contacting manufacturers.
MG Motor makes presence felt with new dealerships
Each dealership offers sales, service and parts replacement for MG customers in Australia. The carmaker also has plans to keep expanding its dealer footprint.
ASIC sets deadline for companies to prepare for finance changes
ASIC has set a September 2018 deadline to begin implementing the changes to “flex commissions” in the car finance market. Flex commissions are common in car finance but not generally found in other markets.
Hilux towed by tiny replicas
How many remote control cars does it take to pull a real car? Toyota decided to find out in their bid to recreate a classic 1980 TV advert, Stuff reports. The company worked out it would need 15 mini Hilux remote-controlled replicas to pull off the stunt.
Government fuel savings projections doubted
Australia’s first on-road vehicle emissions test program show vehicles are using up to 60% more fuel on the road than in Government-mandated laboratory tests.