Luxeed confirmed for Australia in 2027, with no Huawei tech
Chery's premium Luxeed brand will launch in Australia around mid-2027 with the LLounge MPV, using Chery's own driver assistance and cockpit software in place of Huawei's.
ACCC emissions guide backs real-world testing, says AAA
New ACCC guidance warns that emissions claims built on lab results can mislead, using a hybrid SUV as an example. The AAA says it supports judging cars on real-world tests.
Auto Women opens first national scholarship round
Women in automotive anywhere in Australia can now apply for AUSMASA-funded Auto Women scholarships covering one of two leadership programs. Applications close 30 November.
Queensland opens free skills assessments for experienced auto workers
A new Queensland Government program gives experienced automotive workers without a trade qualification free skills assessments and subsidised training, delivered by the MTA Institute.
Mercedes-Benz targets 17-month cut in development time with AI platform
Mercedes-Benz says its PLM.AI system will cut new vehicle development time by around 17 months and make development up to 30% faster.
Used Chinese cars lose value faster as private listings jump 58%
Used Chinese-brand cars between $20,000 and $35,000 lost 11.1% of their value in a year, Carma data shows.
Road toll edges up 0.2% as AAA calls for national reset
Road deaths rose 0.2% to 1,334 in the 12 months to September, with cyclist deaths up 35%, the AAA says.
SG Fleet wins FleetPartners with $1.13b binding deal
SG Fleet has signed a binding deal to buy FleetPartners for $5.30 a share, valuing it at about $1.13 billion.
CarExpert sets out 2027 plans for testing, video and ad attribution
CarExpert will expand vehicle testing, launch a video advertising format and add a campaign attribution tool in 2027.
Branded Financial Services adds BDMs for NSW, Victoria and Tasmania
Branded Financial Services has appointed Troy Cheney for New South Wales and Prince Paul for Victoria and Tasmania.