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Scott Morgan

Ford’s futuristic showroom opens in Australia

Bayford Group has opened the southern hemisphere's first Ford 'Showroom of the Future' at its Epping dealership in Victoria. A more vibrant, innovative and digitally-connected display floor will allow customers to control every aspect of the purchasing process and servicing experience.

British dealers recognise Suzuki

Suzuki has picked up first place at the 2017 Motor Traders Awards in London. It was recognised for its focus on selling a range of small cars and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs).

Dealers are the centre of convention

The 2017 AADA National Dealer Convention is set to be the biggest event in its history, with a line-up of highly influential speakers prepared to share with the industry.

Major Cairns dealer gets $5m facelift

Customers looking for a vehicle at Pacific Toyota and Lexus of Cairns showrooms are bound to notice a change on their next visit. The showrooms at 235 Mulgrave Rd have received an upgrade worth more than $5m.

Tesla triples global service capacity

In anticipation of a jump in customers with the imminent introduction of the Model 3, Tesla will triple its worldwide service capacity. That includes the introduction of 100 new service centres globally , adding to its existing base of more than 150.

Removing faulty airbags could take years

Takata's defective air bags have forced it to file for bankruptcy, but the bigger global issue is how long it will take to remove all the faulty equipment. The faulty airbags have caused the deaths of 16 people worldwide.

Another arrest in insurance scam

A tenth person has been caught up in a $10 million Sydney car insurance fraud scam involving local crime syndicates. The 30-year-old man from Bankstown was charged over an alleged car crash at Lakemba in March 2015, AAP reports.

Hoegh Autoliners not affected by Maersk cyber attack

Maersk Line Oceania managing director Gerard Morrison confirmed to AutoTalk this morning that a cyberattack is affecting some of the company's IT systems in multiple sites around the globe. However, Hoegh Autoliners, which it has shares in, doesn't appear to be affected.

BMW X3 unveiled

The new BMW X3 has been revealed by the company, though a launch date is yet to be confirmed.