Geelong dealership revs up CSR practices
A recently opened Hino dealership is sharing a number of key corporate social responsibility (CSR) values to help achieve its environmental and social objectives.
Dealership of the year finalists
A total of 17 new and used car dealerships have been named as the finalists for the 2014 Motor Trade Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) ‘motor industry awards' in two categories.
Kia’s new Sorento now adds value
Kia has stepped up the value offering for its Sorento SUV with a ‘family pack' that adds $3400 in value at no additional cost.
Pole position for BMW in 2014 sales race
BMW has outsold German rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz in September thanks to strong demand in Europe, but the gap between the three luxury car brands has narrowed as they head into the final quarter of 2014.
Toyota top car brand of 2014
A total of 14 automotive brands have made the 2014 top 100 Interbrand ‘best global' brands list, with Toyota leading the way for an 11th consecutive year. Toyota ranked 8th overall in the annual listing, behind leaders Apple, Google, and Coca-Cola.
AP Eagers buys Craig Black Group, outlines expansion plans
The Craig Black Group of car dealerships in South West and Central Queensland has been fully acquired by AP Eagers as reported in AutoTalk in May this year.
BMW car manufacturing kicks off in Brazil
The first BMW car to be assembled in a new South American automobile plant in Araquari, Santa Catarina State (Brazil) was announced today by the BMW Group.
QBE launches telematics car insurance app
QBE has extended its telematics car insurance product to include a smartphone app to add to its plug-in ‘insurance box', launched last October.
Luxury Chinese dealers turn to used cars for profits
A government campaign in China against the high pricing of luxury cars is hitting the profit margins of car dealers, prompting them to supplement income through the online trading of second-hand vehicles.
Nissan unveils Pat Callinan-inspired Patrol Titanium
Nissan Motor Australia has released the Nissan Patrol Titanium Limited Edition, which combines the strengths of two off road legends: the Nissan Patrol and ‘Mr 4x4’ Pat Callinan. Nissan worked with Callinan to develop the variant in its SUV range.