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Max Pichon

ACCC swings axe against dealer commission caps

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) wants to deny authorisation to 16 insurance companies to agree to a cap of 20% on commissions paid to car dealers who sell their add-on insurance products.

VW expands online presence in Denmark

Danish motorists can now buy a Volkswagen almost entirely from the carmaker's website. However, Volkswagen’s online purchase service applies only to its up! minicar.

CEVA Logistics opens $80M warehouse

CEVA Logistics has opened its transport, distribution and logistics hub on the rural-urban Melbourne fringe suburb of Truganina. CEVA says it is the biggest warehouse in the Southern Hemisphere.

Australia and NZ sales up for Iveco

Iveco Trucks achieved a combined full year volume growth of over 25% in 2016. The truck brand says 2016 was a great year thanks to a revitalised product range and growing professional dealer network.

MTAQ prepares for Carmageddon

The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTAQ) is urging the automotive industry to be aware that the greatest level of disruptive technology, since the inception of cars, is fast approaching.

Ford introduces limited edition Ford Ranger FX4

Ford Australia is giving Ford Ranger fans another reason to celebrate with the introduction of the Ranger FX4. It is the first XLT-based special edition for PX Ranger MkII.