Cox Automotive Australia has signed a deal to buy Wollongong-based dealer management software DealerCell. The deal is subject to regulatory approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board, which could take up to six months.
One year after mobile mechanical service provider Lube Mobile was acquired by Bridgestone Australia, the family members who built the brand have decided to step away from the business and move on the next chapter of their careers.
An Australian car subscription software platform supplier has rebranded itself as its seeks to expand into automotive dealerships in New Zealand, the Middle East and South Africa. Formerly known as Blinker.com.au, the newly rebranded Loopit car subscription platform went live this week.
In this issue: McGrath Subaru Liverpool DP Greg Hook says focussing on customer service and satisfaction is key to running a multi award winning dealership Maserati Artamon employee Adriano Giorgi has again won the Maserati Australia after sales manager of the year award.
Cox Automotive says May data from its Manheim and Dealer Solutions brands show there are early signs of consumers returning to the new and used vehicle markets.
Australian car subscription software provider Blinker.com.au says it has seen a 52% increase in enquiry from car dealerships since the lockdowns came into effect.
Gumtree parent company eBay Classifieds Group (eCG) has finalised the acquisition of Cox Australia Media Solutions (CAMS) which operates CarsGuide.com.au and Autotrader.com.au. It aligns with eBay’s goal to become the number one automotive classifieds marketplace globally.
Cox Automotive Australia head of dealer auction for Australia Scott Allen has been appointed to a new role after joining the company 12 months ago. Allen has been appointed to the position of head of dealer for inventory solutions.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted unconditional merger authorisation to Gumtree’s proposed acquisition of Cox Australia Media Solutions (Cox Media). This allows Gumtree Cars to be combined with Cox Media’s Carsguide and Autotrader sites.
In this issue, new vehicle sales for April have plummeted due to COVID-19 and we have the latest VFACTS data available from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
