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Scott Morgan

Changing technology forces TMC revamp

Toyota Motor Corporation’s Japanese dealer network is set to become more regionally-focused, with the aim of eventually providing new mobility services.

Harman expands into marine audio

Leading automotive audio supplier Harman has introduced its products into the marine market. Harman brands JBL and Infinity now offer a complete range of purpose-built marine speakers that can withstand the rigors of the harsh marine environment, available from October.

Most Googled car brands revealed

New research by a UK-based car leasing company shows Toyota is the most Googled car in Australia. Select Car Leasing’s Google data analysis shows Aussies searched for Toyota 165,000 times every month between September 2017 and August 2018.

Cabcharge acquisition fare game

Cabcharge Australia has been granted its proposed aquisition of Mobile Technologies International. MTI, the primary provider of taxi dispatch systems across Australia's taxi network, will be allowed to be taken over by Cabcharge.

Holden pushes pause on production

New Holden chairman and managing director Dave Buttner has told Opel's Russelsheim factory to pause production. No Commodores or Equinox vehicles will be built and delivered to Australian shores until 2019, according to a report by Wheels magazine.

Major automotive financier invests in Soul Machines

Daimler Financial Services has announced a strategic investment in Soul Machines – the company re-imagining how humans connect with machines, via the use of artificial and emotional intelligence. Udo Neumann global chief information officer at Daimler Financial Services says the investment has many advantages.