Online and offline car sales must be linked: expert
Digital will not displace the importance of the traditional offline sales culture in car dealerships, according to an industry expert in the UK.
Usage-based insurance helped by telematics
Australian insurers, brokers and motoring organisations planning to get into the usage-based insurance arena, will now benefit from a new joint venture between UK-based telematics solutions provider Wunelli and insurance software solutions experts SSP.
Mazda step changes coming at sales level
Although the all new Mazda3 and CX-5 remain at the top of buyer shopping lists, according to July VFACTS, Mazda’s chief executive Martin Benders says changes are coming in the near future in terms of sales, with other models like the Mazda6 and the BT-50 showing below par averages.
Changes to 2015 Subaru BRZ
Subaru has announced some technical and cosmetic tweaks for its model year 2015 BRZ, which is on sale now. Subaru has made tweaks to on the BRZ to its suspension dampers, for smoother motion.
Renault unveils 100% electric Twizy
Renault Australia has announced the arrival of their quirkiest vehicle yet, with their four-wheeled zero emission electric vehicle (EV), the Renault Twizy.
Kia dealer on board with ‘400 for Ivy’
Cessnock Kia is challenging small businesses from the Cessnock region to reach “400 for Ivy” by giving blood during August. 20 staff have donated blood after learning about Ivy Tregenza and her weekly need for blood product infusions.
BMW powers ahead with 2 million sales forecast
German carmaker BMW has announced profits increased in the second quarter of 2014 on the back of more demand for its vehicles worldwide.
Cheaper insurance for cars with AEB
Cars that can brake automatically to avoid crashing into the car in front will now be cheaper to insure, according to NRMA Insurance.
Tesla Model S arrives here priced at $100,000
A Tesla spokesperson tells AutoTalk that Model S deliveries to Australia will begin later this year.
New safety, style upgrades for BMW 3 Series
BMW’s 3 Series Sedan and Touring models will receive new specifications boosts with the introduction of new special edition High-Line models. The additions to the specifications of the High-Line models represent an increase of more than $6000 over the standard BMW 3 Series variants.