Used EV buyers surge ahead while dealers dither
According to the fifth and latest issue of the Pickles quarterly automotive reports, private buyers rather than dealers are driving momentum in the Australian used electric vehicle market.
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Detroit more exposed to tariffs than Germany and Japan
Last week, the US announced the imposition of tariffs on global imports, leaving the automotive industry facing another challenge. This follows other industry-wide issues, namely falling demand for foreign vehicles in China and stifled growth and regulatory pressures in European markets.
Bridgestone debutants win 2024 National Store of the Year Award
Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto has named its 2024 National Store of the Year as well as the top stores in each region, based on the company’s store benchmarking program called DRIVE.
Nissan supports artist Emmanuel Kelly during Coldplay tour
Nissan supported artist Emmanuel Kelly during his performances as a supporting act for Coldplay's recent Australia and New Zealand tour dates for Music of the Spheres World Tour.
Isuzu dealer principal notches up half-century
In an industry defined by rapid change and growth, few can claim to have witnessed the transformation of the Australian truck market such as Gary Melrose. This year, Melrose marks 50 years with Gilbert & Roach Isuzu in New South Wales.
Hobbs departing MTAA, Camm becomes interim chief executive
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has announced a restructuring of its operations and the role of chief executive to position the association for the future and enhance its capacity to influence policy and regulatory outcomes.
Inchcape Australia unleashes new Foton Tunland V series ute family
The Foton Tunland double cab ute is returning to the Australian market under the distribution network of Inchcape Australia. The Tunland V7 and V9 recently made their official Australian debut at the 2025 Melbourne Motor Show.
Strong Australian first-quarter sales for BMW
BMW continues to strengthen its position in the country as the leader in the premium automotive segment, delivering a total of 5,628 vehicles to customers in the first quarter of 2025.
Melbourne Motor Show hosts JAC Hunter PHEV global premiere
JAC Motors revealed the Hunter plug-in hybrid Dual-Cab 4X4 Ute to the world at the Melbourne Motor Show. Set to arrive in Australian showrooms in 2026, the Hunter will be JAC’s most powerful and technologically advanced production vehicle when series production commences later this year.
Skoda Australia hosts 2025 Dealer of the Year awards
Skoda Director, Lucie Kuhn, and Head of Product and Marketing, Kieran Merrigan, recently hosted the national network for the 2025 Skoda Dealer of the Year (DOTY) awards.
