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Max Pichon

UK Lexus dealers voted number one

Lexus' dealers have been crowned the best in the UK by Auto Express readers in its 2014 Driver Power survey, for the second year running.

Sub $16k Polo in VW dealerships

Volkswagen has unveiled a new Polo which adopts many features from the Golf. It will be available at its lowest price yet in Australia. The launch price for the 2014 Polo starts at a drive-away $15,990.

RACV launches election monitor

RACV has launched a Victorian election monitor to assist Victorians to better understand the major parties’ positions on proposed transport infrastructure projects and initiatives that will improve safety, mobility and affordability in Victoria.

Jaguar XE offers Wi-Fi connectivity

The new Jaguar XE due out next month comes equipped with a wide range of state-of-the art technologies, which includes Jaguar InControl to essentially make the car act as a WiFi hotspot in any location.

Limited edition Koleos now in dealerships

Renault Australia has introduced a new Koleos Sport Way limited edition, of which only 100 will be available for Australian buyers. The limited edition Renault SUV features black leather upholstery with red stitching highlights.

New global Hyundai dealership corporate identity

Hyundai Motor Group has announced a new corporate identity for its dealerships worldwide, which has been labelled, Hyundai Motor's Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI). The first of which will be unveiled by the end of the year in Australia.

Top safety ratings for VW and Lexus

The latest round of ANCAP safety ratings have been released with 5 stars awarded to the Volkswagen Polo and two Lexus models - the CT200h and IS.

Red tape cuts a win-win for VIC dealers and customers

New red tape reductions and amendments to Victorian Government legislation will help car dealers streamline recordkeeping practices thus saving money. While car buyers will be better protected and have a clearer understanding of what they are buying.

Skoda unveils special edition 4X4 wagon

Skoda Australia is expanding the range of its flagship Superb model to include a special edition 4x4 Outdoor Wagon variant, which includes a fatigue detection system specifically suited to Australian customers who tend to drive further in a single journey.