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Max Pichon

Re-designed Skoda Fabia here in 2015

The latest design for the Skodia Fabia has been unveiled - the first time in a series production vehicle that Skoda designers have incorporated elements from the Skoda VisionC show car. Skoda Motorsport has also provided inspiration.

AP Eagers profit hits $33.5m in six months

AP Eagers is on track for another record half-year profit to June 30, 2014. The car and truck dealership and automotive services group expects net profit after tax to be roughly $33.5 million, compared to $31.4 million for the corresponding period of 2013 - an increase of 7%.

New Audi Centre part of $13m Hobart auto precinct

A new Audi Centre in Hobart was officially opened on Saturday by state premier, Will Hodgman. The Audi Centre - part of a $13m Hobart City automotive precinct - has been developed by Errol Stewart of the Jackson Motor Company (JMC).

Mazda 2 coming – but no diesel engine

Mazda Motor Corp has announced its new Mazda2 will go on sale in Australia in the last quarter of 2014 - however it will not be available in a diesel version.

Long-time Hino sales manager retires

A long term Hino executive who has worked with all incarnations of the brand's distribution in Australia over the past 36 years is retiring in July 2015.. Hino Australia's sales operations manager Vic Rijn is winding down after working with Hino in various capacities since 1978.

XE in Jaguar dealerships July 2015

Jaguar will unveil the latest addition to its sports saloon car family, the Jaguar XE, in London on September 8th ahead of a possible Australian dealer launch in July 2015.