Sluggish sales for 20th consecutive month
Australian vehicle dealers hoping to see a boost in pre-Christmas sales may be disappointed if November’s figures are anything to go by.
Five stars for BMW 1 Series, four stars for Peugeot Partner
ANCAP has released two new ratings, with five stars going to the BMW 1 Series small car and four stars to the Peugeot Partner van. A maximum five-star rating was awarded to BMW’s entry-level model in each key assessment area.
Skoda Fabia voted best first car
Carsales has awarded the Skoda Fabia its ‘best first car’ award. Five Carsales judges chose the Fabia from a list of seven contenders to decide which car is this year’s best beginner car.
Capricorn concludes year with dinner and Tradeshow events
Capricorn, one of Australasia’s largest automotive cooperatives, has just concluded its annual gala dinner and Tradeshow events across Australia and New Zealand from September to November.
Townsville’s road boom opens more jobs
Townsville’s $180 million missing ring road link will be designed and built, opening more jobs around the area. The Australian and Queensland governments announced Townsville’s Ring Road Stage five following milestone on the jointly funded $514 million Haughton River project.
Monroe engineers develop suspension for new Nissan Warrior
Automotive ride performance products aftermarket manufacturer Monroe Shock Absorbers and Monroe Springs have been working together on a Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior.
Automotive part supplier Dayco appoints new COO
System solutions and automotive and truck aftermarket services provider Dayco has appointed a new chief operating officer. Laura Kowalchik joined the company on November 25.
New laws to prevent ‘car crash scamming’
A legislation, the Motor Accident Insurance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019, has been passed by Queensland Parliament. Deputy premier and treasurer Jackie Trad says this bill is about stopping uninvited and harassing phone calls relating to car crashes.
Mobile trade training vehicles for Queensland apprentices
TAFE Queensland’s mobile trade training vehicles have come to parliament where it will provide onsite training and assessment in workplaces throughout the state. Minister for training and skills development Shannon Fentiman says TAFE Queensland can provide the best in training for young apprentices.
Mini dealers to create and launch ads with Cartelux
The BMW Group, Mini Australia and New Zealand will use the Cartelux platform to allow Mini dealers to create and launch digital advertising campaigns in less than a minute.