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Max Pichon

Sales of new cars down 3.5% in August

Sales of new motor vehicles in Australia fell in August, according to data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), which confirms what the industry already knows from VFacts data. The August 2014 trend estimate (92,681 vehicles) has decreased by 0.1% when compared with July 2014.

Komatsu’s extended care product

Komatsu has launched a new extended care product that will give Komatsu customers the chance to enjoy the same level of service and support offered under the company's existing Komplimentary Maintenance program for a discounted rate.

Denso reveals end of operations by 2017

Denso Automotive Systems Australia has announced that it will cease all manufacturing and assembly operations in Australia, in accordance with the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) closure timing.

Ford launches new Transit van range

Ford Australia is expanding its Transit range with the arrival of the all-new Transit, which will be available in six new variants. The new Transit replaces the heavier Transit derivatives in Ford’s commercial vehicle line-up.

Audi opens new dealership in Richmond

A new Audi Richmond dealership now open on Swan Street, in Richmond, Melbourne. The new 3000 square metre facility has more than doubled in size, compared to the former site, which was just 100m away.

Volkswagen, Chrysler fined for dealer price fixing

An affiliate of German carmaker Volkswagen, as well as Chrysler Automobile Sales Co, have been fined for price-fixing in China, the latest companies to be punished under a sweeping anti-monopoly crackdown.

Carboodle partners with Aussie Car Loans

Cash Converters International shays that its subsidiary, Green Light Auto Group (GLA), trading as Carboodle, has entered into a referral agreement and a broker arrangement with Australian online car finance broker, Aussie Car Loans.

Holden celebrates 20 years of Craig Lowndes

In September 1994, a 20-year-old rookie made his first appearance for Holden in a V8 Supercar at Sandown, and just one month later became a household name when he and teammate Brad Jones finished second in Australia’s great race, the Bathurst 1000.

Holden amps up special edition sales

Holden has announced that it will release more numbers of Holden GTS Maloo after the initial release was sold out in 24 hours.