Dayco to strengthen hybrid EV research
System solutions and automotive and truck aftermarket services provider Dayco has strengthened its relationship with the Politecnico di Torino to develop hybrid electric systems for vehicle manufacturers.
Volvo Group Australia announces new Mack Trucks vice president
Volvo Group Australia has appointed a new vice president of sales for Mack Trucks Australia. Effective March 2, Gary Bone will succeed Dean Bestwick to head one of the biggest brands in the Australian transport industry.
Lexus is Roy Morgan’s Car Manufacturer of the Year
Lexus was rated the best across 41 industry categories in the latest Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction awards. It took out Car Manufacturer of the Year for the fifth time in six years, after being surveyed by Roy Morgan customers.
Inchcape senior management changes
George Ashford, who currently heads the Asia business, will lead the expanded region. Ashford was Senior’s predecessor in Australia. Senior will retire on April 1 after being with Inchcape for 29 years.
Mazda is Australia’s Major Car Manufacturer of the Year
Mazda ranks number one on an independent customer services satisfaction survey as Australia’s Major Car Manufacturer of the year by Roy Morgan. This win at the Annual Customer Satisfaction Awards follows Mazda’s success in JD Power’s Customer Service Satisfaction Awards last year.
AADA: Holden closure will hurt local business
Local car dealers and their employees will be affected by General Motors’ decision to kill off the Holden brand in Australia. Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) says this highlights the need for strong automotive franchising laws.
New Renault Master will arrive in March
The new Renault Master will arrive in Australian dealerships in March, starting from $44,490. Launched in 2010, the Renault Master frequently ranks in the top three in its segment and plays in the Australian LCV marketplace. Sales have increased from 68 units in 2011 to close to 1600 units in 2019.
MTA Queensland weighs in on Holden exit: “disappointed”
The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) are disappointed by General Motors (GM) retiring the Holden name. “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the dealerships and their employees affected by the announcement along with their families,” group chief executive Brett Dale says.
Automotive franchise regulations need work, AADA says
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has expressed disappointment with the Government’s draft automotive franchising regulations. “Australia’s car dealers need strong regulatory protections similar to those in force in other advanced countries.
Holden exit disappoints VACC
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is saddened by the announcement that General Motors retiring the Holden brand by year’s end. Holden’s devotees and car-buyers are no doubt devastated, but according to VACC this is not the end of the story.