McLaren Automotive has created a 570S Step2 Push Sports Car for its next generation of fans. It will allow parents to carry out their daily tasks or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the park without needing a conventional stroller.
Renault has enlisted the help of Marvel to promote the brand in Brazil. Its latest ad features The Hulk battling to save the city from a rogue satellite that is crashing to earth.
The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) is calling for better safety standards in emerging markets. It has used a regional meeting of Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to push the point, Drive.com.au reports.
Japanese shipping company Nippon (NYK) has been found guilty of criminal cartel conduct by the Australian Federal Court. The vehicle shipping conglomerate has been ordered to pay a $25 million fine, the second highest penalty imposed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Australian new car sales records were also smashed in July with 92,754 sold, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) figures show. The Toyota HiLux was top of the charts for new car sales in July, taking gold with 3742 sales, a 19.3% increase over July 2016.
Perth car dealer Mazin Alkiaat has been hit with a $30,000 fine after winding the odometers back on four cars. Alikaat, who runs WA Auto and Parts business in Maddington, pleaded guilty to the charges on July 28, watoday.com.au reports.
Car sales in the US have continued to decline for the seventh month in a row. The only bright spot is in trucks and SUVs, latimes.com reports.
Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning a review of the country’s motor finance rules.
A new study has found 67% of US automotive buyers only visit one or two dealerships before purchasing, preferring to research online first.
The Lexus Design Awards 2018 are now accepting entries. Categories in previous years have seen young designers enter categories that feature fashion, technology and environmental products.