Utes lead booming new Aussie car market
The booming light commercial and SUV segments saw a total of 1,049,831 vehicles across Australia in 2021, which represented a 14.5% increase on 2020.
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Best sales year yet for MG Motor ANZ
MG Motor Australia and New Zealand says 2021 saw the company post its best annual results yet in the six-year history of the brand’s operation in both markets.
More electric BYDs expected
BYD Auto Australia intends releasing four to six BYD models during the next two years, the first being an Australian variant of the electric SUV Yuan Plus for which details and pre-ordering are likely by late February.
Mercedes-Benz signs agency agreement with European dealers
Mercedes-Benz says it’s goal is to sell more than 50% of its available passenger cars and light commercial vans in Europe under the agency model by the end of 2023.
Nissan Bluebird EV celebrates 35 years of Sunderland production
To celebrate 35 years of production at its Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom, Nissan has created an electric restored-modified (resto-mod) Bluebird car which was the first model off the factory line in 1986.
Online used car platform strengthens global footprint
Online used car e-commerce platform CARS24 Australia has announced the closing of a USD$400 million round of funding. It includes a USD$300 million equity round alongside USD$100 million debt from diversified financial institutions.
Barn find GT Falcon off the blocks and under the hammer
After 36 years of barn storage a 1971 Ford Falcon XY GT is off the blocks and is going under the hammer at Lloyds Auction’s Christmas Carmada event from December 18 to 19.
Dealers welcome stronger legal indemnification
The Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA) has welcomed consultation on options to ensure businesses comply with the consumer guarantee provisions in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Lexus unveils production and future electric vehicles
Lexus has released images of its all-new RZ battery electric vehicle (BEV) which will be unveiled in the first half of 2022 under the RZ 450e designation.
