Nissan Motorsport revs up sponsorships with CRM
Nissan Motorsport has seen a 22% boost in commercial revenue since March after replacing spreadsheets with cloud-based CRM software, according to its marketing chief.
Safer cars on Aussie roads
Half of the 227 second-hand vehicles listed in the 2014 Used Car Safety Ratings guide scored an ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ rating for driver protection in a crash, meaning there are more safe vehicles for used car buyers to choose from than ever before.
Honda Odyssey and City take number one spot
Two of Honda’s newest models, the all-new Odyssey and City, have claimed number one in their respective segments since launching earlier this year.
CarsGuide moves to ‘pay per view’ model
Online auto marketplace, CarsGuide, is moving to a 'pay for view model’ in the middle of September. CarsGuide is disrupting the traditional commercial model with its ‘pay for view’ model, a move sure to keep its dealer network well aligned.
VACC slams ‘pointless, hair-brained’ ideas
Ideas proposed by the Productivity Commission and a recent Government discussion paper have seen slammed as ‘ill-thought out, unworkable and misguided’ by the VACC, the peak automotive industry body in Victoria.
Man spends $70K on a car he hadn’t seen
He didn't test-drive it. He didn't even see it. And he's not jumping for joy and yelling, "Oh, what a feeling!” And now a 79-year-old Gladstone resident is ruing the mistake that cost him $70,000.
Industry reacts to discussion paper
A key government discussion paper outlining a number of options for the future of the motor industry has provoked widespread reactions to changes to the Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989.
Discussion paper on motor vehicle reform
The Federal Government has today released an options discussion paper for the review of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, in which it puts forward eight different scenarios to change motor vehicle regulation in Australia.
Mazda unveils new MX-5 – targeting more sales
Mazda Motors has unveiled its all-new fourth generation Mazda MX-5 at events held simultaneously in Japan, USA and Spain. The MX-5 has undergone a complete transformation for the first time in 25 years hoping to kick-start slower than expected sales in Australia.
Lexus NX range tipped to be a best seller
Lexus will launch its all new NX 300h range and has announced pricing and specifications as it prepares to launch the all new Lexus Hybrid Drive range in October across Australian dealerships.