The new Toyota Corolla has received a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). It received 96% for Adult Occupant Protection, 83% for Child Occupant Protection, 86% for Vulnerable Road User Protection and 76% for Safety Assist.
Businesses regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) are being urged to submit relevant information in relation to new funding regulations. This will include businesses in the automotive industry, like those in the finance and insurance sectors.
It’s been another successful year for Carsales, with its annual results showing revenue and after tax profit both on the rise.
Pentana Solutions’ investment in research and development has resulted in the release of its eraPower app, Service Concierge. The app integrates with its eraPower DMS. Service Concierge is designed to improve customer engagement by providing speed, accuracy and consistency across dealer service departments.
Commercial property owners are excited about the increasing number of car dealerships taking up tenancies.
Aston Martin is reproducing one of its most famous cars as part of a collaboration with the company that makes James Bond films. A series of 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions will be created for customers by Aston Martin Works and Eon Productions.
New Zealand-based Heartland Bank’s Australian activities have played a big part in boosting its coffers. The bank, which offers deals in motor vehicle and equipment finance, saw an 11% increase in profit for the year to June 30 to NZ$67.5 million.
United States president Donald Trump’s threat to penalise those that do business with Iran has put a halt on Daimler AG’s operations in the country.
Mark Smith has been named as the inaugural Capricorn Rising Stars Apprentice of the Year.
The BMW Group's latest European production facility is scheduled to open in Hungary. Near the town of Debrecen, it will cost about €1 billion, offer capacity of up to 150,000 units a year and create over 1000 new jobs.