GPC launches NAPA brand in Australasia
GPC Asia Pacific’s trade and specialist businesses will come together under well-known North American brand, NAPA.
Hyundai evolves the airbag
A new multi-collision airbag system has been developed by Hyundai Motor Company which aims to save countless lives. Multi-collision crashes are when a vehicle impacts with multiple objects including other vehicles and stationary lamp posts, trees, fences and barriers.
Queensland looks to lead world in hydrogen
Gladstone in Queensland is set to be the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia, with hydrogen emerging as the “next LNG” (liquefied natural gas), Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.
Finance borrowing doubled in a decade
Australians' use of car loans to finance new vehicles has doubled since 2009 and is now the method of choice for a fifth of consumers. According to data from Finder.com.au, 19% of new car sales are financed through a car loan.
Carmen discharging vehicles
Stink bug-affected vehicle carrier Carmen has begun releasing vehicles in Auckland after New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries signed off an approved discharge plan.
AADA welcomes government’s code of conduct commitment
A promise to introduce an Automotive Code of Conduct that will regulate the relationship between OEMs and new car dealers is being welcomed by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA).
Large SUVs score five stars
The new Holden Acadia and BMW X5 three-litre diesel variants have picked up top safety marks from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
Warning against using fake Toyota parts
Toyota Australia is encouraging customers to buy parts from an authorised dealer, after uncovering hundreds of cases of counterfeit parts being sold in the last two years.
More suspicions about Ghosn revealed
Japanese prosecutors have released new information, which suggests former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn underreported his income for the three fiscal years ending March 2018. That move allows prosecutors to keep Ghosn behind bars for up to 22 days, after which he could be released on bail.
Buffett takes over SA’s compulsory vehicle insurance book
Berkshire Hathaway, owned by billionaire Warren Buffett, is investing in South Australia’s motor insurance industry.