ASX-listed company Eagers Automotive has confirmed it will go ahead with the July-scheduled acquisition of Janrule Automotive Group from WFM Motors Pty Ltd. giving it a sizeable market footprint in the Australian Capital Territory.
Gumtree Australia, CarsGuide and Autotrader have appointed Jodie Smith as head of partnerships for automotive and promoted Tim Lloyd to the role of head of ad tech and data to leverage the potential of the network’s 7.8 million unique monthly visitors. Smith will lead a specialised team of sales experts with a focus on strengthening relationships in the auto industry by identifying partnership opportunities that will drive revenue and value for customers and their business.
Mercedes-Benz has announced three different recalls this week concerning three models from its sedan line-up, the C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class, across multiple year periods. The recalls range from steering hardware issues, to software issues.
Volkswagen Australia will deliver more than 1000 Touareg SUV models into local dealerships during the second half of 2022, which will almost mirror the sales achieved in 2020 and 2021.
The BMW iX M60, offering up to 566km range (WLTP) and priced from $222,900 (excluding on-road costs), is due mid-2022.
Following the Labor Party and Anthony Albanese's landmark election victory on the weekend, car brands nationwide have begun calling for the adoption of an emissions reduction scheme.
The forthcoming MG 4 appears set to hit Australian showrooms in early 2023. Motoring outlet Drive reports that the model has been "confirmed" for the Australian market, with its debut scheduled for early 2023.
BMW has revealed a new performance flagship within its line-up of M cars, in the process reigniting a much loved nameplate from its past.Limited to just 1000 builds, the M4 CSL appears set to be just as collectible as it is potent on a race track.
Tesla has issued a recall notice for Australian-issue Model 3s built in 2021 and 2022, relating to concerns of an issue that can cause the car’s onboard computers to fail. The issue can reportedly be triggered by fast-charging.
Ford Australia says its first electric vehicle, the Escape plug-in hybrid (PHEV), is now on general sale in dealerships around the country, giving customers more options in the mid-size SUV segment.
