Toyota launches all-new Mirai lease program
Toyota Australia has imported 20 all-new Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) for an extended demonstration program where they will be available for lease to pioneering organisations and businesses .
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Audi hosts second consecutive virtual dealer awards
Audi Australia has hosted its second consecutive virtual dealer awards event, this year broadcasting in a livestream from the New South Wales Art Gallery.
All-new Haval Jolion Launch Edition arriving into Australia
The first shipments of the all-new Haval Jolion SUV LE (Launch Edition) are about to arrive into Australia according to the local distributor. Two grades will be available initially, the mid-grade Lux and range-topping Ultra.
SG Fleet to acquire LeasePlan Australia and New Zealand
SG Fleet says it intends to acquire the Australian and New Zealand businesses of LeasePlan. It says the acquisition will create a $2.5 billion company providing fleet management and leasing across Australia and New Zealand, with more than 250,000 vehicles under management. As well as Australia and New Zealand, SG Fleet also has operations in the United Kingdom and a sister Super Group company, Fleet Africa, operates in South Africa and Lesotho. LeasePlan offers fleet management and leasing services in Australia and New Zealand to a well-diversified customer base according to SG Fleet.
Toyota unveils new GR 86 to global markets
Toyota has unveiled the GR 86 coupe which is the third model released under the Toyota Gazoo Racing brand following the GR Supra in 2019 and the GR Yaris in 2020.
Two electrics in three World Car contenders
If the press release is to be believed, the air is crackling with excitement all over the world as the naming of the 2021 World Car of the Year approaches.
GMSV dealers taking Silverado LT Trail Boss orders for Q3 delivery
General Motors Speciality Vehicles (GMSV) says its dealer network is now taking orders for the Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss pick-up truck with deliveries scheduled for mid-year.
Electrification and SUVs kill off the Ford Mondeo
Ford has announced it will phase out the Mondeo large car family at the end of March 2022 as European consumers increasingly favour crossover and SUV models, preferably those with a plug.
Ferntree Gully Hyundai named 2020 National Platinum dealer of the Year
Ferntree Gully Hyundai has been named the 2020 National Platinum Dealer of the Year by Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA). The dealership also won the Southern Region Platinum Award.
Australia is joining the CUPRA Tribe in 2022
The Volkswagen Group will launch its CUPRA brand in the Australian market in 2022 as announced by the brand’s president Wayne Griffiths during an annual press conference. Griffiths says it is a key move towards CUPRA expanding in the Asia-Pacific region.
