Council evicts Audi dealer in favour of another
Brisbane City Council has terminated an Audi dealership contract in favour of a new contract for the Willims Motor Group, another Audi dealer which also represents Ferrari, Maserati and Bentley.
Big brands targeted by China’s anti-trust laws
An anti-trust probe into global car makers is being welcomed by dealers in China, who say that companies such as Audi and Mercedes-Benz have been exploiting their dominance to boost profits in ways that would not be tolerated in Western markets.
X marks the spot for Ford
Ford has confirmed that the 2014 Falcon will be known as the FG X when it goes on sale later this year.
Holden boss opens up on future of car industry
The Australian budget has come under scrutiny by Holden chairman and managing director Gerry Dorizas who warned the Australian car manufacturing industry could close earlier than expected.
AMG sales to hit new high in 2014
As a sign of the changing times, the rise of Mercedes-Benz’s AMG brand shows just how much Australians are turning toward the high end luxury segment, with sales quickly catching up to local hero, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) and on German competitor Porsche, so far this year.
Carsales posts $95m profit, targeting young buyers
Online car classifieds business Carsales.com has announced it will begin using videos and social media with the launch of Pitchi.com after posting a 14% net profit increase to $95.5 million.
New Holden Trax tailored for Aussie roads
Holden is introducing a new top of the range 1.4-litre Turbo LTZ Trax model engine option coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The new engine boasts 103kW of power and 200Nm of torque.
Hyundai targets triple figure growth, dealer expansion
Hyundai has had a good 2014 so far with recent figures putting the Korean car maker in third spot overall in the Aussie market, for the fourth consecutive month, with 8,351 units equating to 9.3% market share.
Renault extends warranty options for new LCV buyers
Renault has announced it will further extend the warranty coverage from 3 years to 5 years for new light commercial vehicle (LCV) buyers.
Ipswich dealership cleared out at auction
Car parts, auto workshop gear, office equipment, and used cars have gone under the hammer at Ipswich Central Motors.