Toyota president unveils EV double-cab ute
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) says it is planning to have 30 new battery electric vehicles (BEV) in production by 2030 including passenger cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles.
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VACC: Australia is not ready for an EV boom
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recent pledge that Australian motorists will own and drive 1.7 million zero and low emissions vehicles (ZLEVs) by 2030 has hit a speed hump says an industry body.
Government begins lane keeping systems consultation
The Australian Government has begun consultation on Lane Keeping Systems (LKS) for new cars.
‘Destination Porsche’ Centre Newcastle opens for business
More than 2500 tonnes of concrete later, the McCarroll Automotive Group has opened the all-new ‘Destination Porsche’ Centre, Newcastle, employing more than 48 members of staff. Porsche Australia chief executive Daniel Schmollinger says each new addtional Porsche location is unique and exclusive.
Toyota opens new product centre in Altona
Toyota Australia has opened a new product centre at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility in Altona, Victoria.The product centre brings together all of Toyota's local planning, design, engineering and evaluation teams in the same facility, ensuring they can continue to design and develop unique products for the Australian and global markets.These teams were behind such models as the Hilux Rugged X and Hilux Rogue.
Queensland dealer banned for five years
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has disqualified Jeffery Aiken, of Caloundra Queensland from managing corporations for the maximum period of five years.
Ranger leads booming Kiwi market
The Ford Ranger has retained its status as New Zealand’s best-selling new vehicle (1538) in November 2021 followed by the Mitsubishi Outlander (1017) and the Toyota Corolla (734) Motor Industry Association NZ chief executive David Crawford says that there were 16,327 sales of new vehicles for the month of November 2021, an increase of 37.3% (4438 units) on the same month in 2020.
Recommendations on track but one size does not fit all
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) says the automotive industry commends the Productivity Commissions ‘Right to Repair’ report but notes that consumers – and the businesses that serve them – require further consideration and protection assurances.
Toyota dealers begin Land Cruiser 300 series customer deliveries
Australian Toyota dealers have commenced delivering the new Land Cruiser 300 series to customers following receipt of the first batch of ordered vehicles.
Dealer action forces Mercedes-Benz to reveal its hand
Mercedes-Benz has been forced to file an early defence in the $650 million legal action brought against it by Australian dealers. In November, the Federal Court overruled attempts by Mercedes-Benz to delay the court action, forcing the brand to file its defence in December.
