Regulator responds to royal commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has responded to the banking and financial services royal commission's 'unacceptable' findings.
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Wounded warriors test AV
A self-driving Jaguar Land Rover Sport vehicle was tested by Invictus Games competitors ahead of the October Sydney event for wounded, injured or sick armed service personnel and veterans.
Carsales announces inaugural Best Used Car Awards
Carsales has announced Australia's top used cars on the market in 2018. The new Carsales awards rank used cars in the top 10 vehicle categories, from small cars to off-roading 4x4s.
Global brands conduct Australian tyre research
The next Bridgestone Ecopia tyre will be product-tested and developed in Australia. Bridgestone Australia-New Zealand and Honda Australia have announced the two brands collaborated in over 40,000km of local testing.
Porsche drops diesel
Porsche won't produce any new diesel models and will instead concentrate on producing all-electric cars starting in 2019, along with hybrid and petrol-powered models.
New tech warns drivers to let emergency vehicles past
Connected vehicle technology that can automatically warn drivers of accidents ahead and show them how to get out of the way of emergency vehicles is being tested by Ford and Vodafone.
Port of Sakai-Semboku opens the shopfront to Australia
The Port of Sakai-Semboku in Japan wants Australia to open its arms to automotive trade opportunities. Visiting several used import stakeholders in Australia earlier this month, including Import Revolutions in Bayswater, Melbourne, representatives from Port of Sakai-Semboku told AutoTalk they want our business.
Worthington Prestige brings Lexus to Gosford
The NSW Central Coast has a new Lexus dealership. Dealer principal Brad Worthington has opened the Lexus of Central Coast dealership in Somersby as the area experiences significant population growth.
Aftermarket expo back again
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association's industry event will combine with the collision repair sector to form one gigantic expo next year.
European dealer evolution should ‘already be underway’
Europe's dealerships of tomorrow should already be changing the way they do business in order to survive.
