Gumtree Cars expands sales team
Gumtree Cars is expanding its regional sales team with three new appointments.
Dayco Australia wins Burson Auto Parts Supplier of the Year award
Dayco Australia has won Burson Auto Parts Supplier of the Year award for the second year in a row. The Bapcor Supplier awards ceremony and dinner was held at Melbourne’s Park Hyatt Hotel on February 4.
Holden honours bushfire pledge
On January 10 this year Holden pledged to donate one million dollars towards bushfire relief and made a $200,000 donation to the Red Cross.
Nissan Qashqai N-Sport limited edition arrives
The Nissan Qashqai N-Sport has arrived in Australia, available through the Nissan dealer network across the country. The N-Sport limited edition model, limited to 600 units, is sportier looking with body-coloured bumpers front and rear that incorporate matt silver trim highlights.
Mazda Finance launches Mazda Assured
Mazda Australia is committing to customer experience with its new finance product, Mazda Assured.
Sales continue to decline in 2020
The new vehicle sales figures for January this year shows a decline in sales once again. Totalling 71,731, this number is a 12.5% decline from this time last year, and comprised of 20,494 passenger vehicles, 35,393 SUVs and 14,035 light commercial vehicles. January 2020 marks the 22nd month of declining sales.
VACC says luxury car tax “unfair”
Automotive peak body Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) says the Federal Government should abolish luxury car tax (LCT) in its post-Brexit negotiations with the United Kingdom. VACC says it’s time to drop what it claims is an “unfair tax”.
Still 250,000 vehicles have defective Takata airbags
Around 3.56 million defective Takata airbags have now been replaced as part of the compulsory recall. The ACCC is urging consumers to respond to recall notices as more than 7% of vehicles remain outstanding.
Tougher penalties for Queenslanders texting while driving
Queenslanders using their phones whilst driving will now be fined $1000 from $400, while demerit points will increase from three points to four.
Mazda CX-30 scores five stars
The Mazda CX-30 small SUV has scored five ANCAP stars and achieved a near-perfect score for its protection of adult occupants. ANCAP chief executive James Goodwin says the Mazda CX-30 scored 99% in Adult Occupant Protection, the highest score recorded to date.