AHG successfully raises $90 million
Automotive Holdings Group – Australasia’s largest dealer group – has announced it has successfully completed a share placement it announced with its results Friday.
New Great Walls arrive
The first shipment of Great Wall Steeds has arrived as the brand prepares for a relaunch in Australia. The brand has been largely absent from the market as the factory took over distribution, previously held by Ateco Automotive, to partner with its Haval SUV brand.
JLR to offer online purchasing in UK
Jaguar Land Rover is claiming a first in online vehicle sales, establishing a partnership with dealer group Rockar to split the vehicle sales process between a retail store and online.
Volvo to build Uber’s autonomous car
Volvo and Uber have entered a $411 million joint venture to develop fully autonomous driverless cars.
AutoTalk August magazine available now
The August issue of AutoTalk magazine is available for FREE PDF download now!
CarsGuide, Dealer Solutions and Manheim to fall under Cox banner
Three of the bigger names in the Australian automotive industry services space are set to merge under one umbrella operation.
Full range of Teslas in development
Tesla founder Elon Musk has today issues his second master plan for the company - announcing plans to take on even more automotive sectors.
AutoTalk magazine available now!
The July issue of AutoTalk magazine is available for FREE PDF download now! The issue also delves into the growing debate around choice of repairer, and other key issues such as safety recalls, lemon laws, and additional rights for consumers.
Connected vehicle standard agreed
Connected driverless vehicles are one step closer to reality with a global standard “language” for vehicle-to-cloud data agreed to by more than 11 major automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
China’s dealers accused of fee rort
Franchise dealers in the Chinese city of Shanghai are being accused of charging additional illegal fees by the city’s consumer rights watchdog.