Two automotive industry bodies say the Senate Education and Employment committee’s censure of General Motors (GM) for its conduct while retiring the Holden brand from the Australian market is a warning for car manufacturers to embrace reform and reset relationships.
The Collecting Cars auction platform says it has notched up more than AU$1.5 million in sales since it was soft launched to market in January 2021. it also set a new world record for the highest price paid for a right-hand drive 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo – at AU$420,000 including the buyer’s premium. For buyers, the premium on auction lots is levied at just 6% – substantially lower than tradition auction houses, which can charge 12% or more – and is capped at AU$10,000.
While the Geneva Motor Show has again been cancelled for 2021, Mercedes-Benz has taken a trip down memory lane to honour four different vehicle lines which made their debut at the Swiss event.
MG Motor Europe has confirmed that it will be launching the all-electric Marvel R mid-size SUV into the competitive C-segment market in May 2021.
Toyota Australia has rationalised the facelifted Camry range to four hybrid models and a single entry-level petrol variant.
Honda Australia has revealed the details of its new fixed-price agency model which will roll out across its revised national dealership platform from July 1.
The fastest Maserati sedans yet, the Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo, which have quoted top speeds of 326km/h, are available to order from Australian dealers. Together with the Levante Trofeo SUV (top speed, 304km/h), they make up the Trofeo special edition collection.
The journalists of the Women's World Car of the Year have chosen the Land Rover Defender as the World's Best Car 2021.
Paying homage to the 1948 Willys Overland CJ-3A, Jeep Australia is releasing a limited run of 130 MY21 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys in dealerships from April 2021.
Ford Australia has added a rear-wheel-drive 12-seater Transit 410L bus to its commercial vehicle line. It’s powered by a 125kW/390Nm version of the 2-litre four-cylinder EcoBlue diesel engine mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission.
