MG Motor Australia will unveil five brand-new vehicles set to hit Australian roads, debuting in a reveal at the Melbourne Motor Show on the weekend of April 5-6. This unveiling marks a significant moment for MG in Australia.
The retail expansion of the Genesis brand continues its momentum with the opening of Genesis Castle Hill set for mid-year. Genesis Castle Hill will become the first Genesis agency in Australia, in a partnership with CKD Automotive.
Registrations of new passenger vehicles across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand increased by 11.4% to 8426 units in March 2025, up from 7561 in the previous corresponding period (PCP).
After a three-year tenure, Jim Rowan stepped down from his role as Volvo Cars president and chief executive on March 31, 2025, and he has also resigned from the board of directors effective immediately.
Sustainable EV charging provider EVX will be exhibiting at Australian renewable energy event Smart Energy 2025 on April 9 and 10, 2025, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney.
Inchcape Australasia has appointed Blair Read as its new managing director effective April 1, 2025.
RedBook Inspect, a national provider of vehicle inspections and part of carsales, has launched its new Roadworthy marketplace of trusted third-party inspection providers. This initiative was developed to make roadworthy and safety checks more accessible and convenient for car buyers and sellers across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia.
The Australian Automobile Association welcomes the Federal Budget road investment of more than $10 billion per annum over the next four years. However, the AAA is calling for greater transparency over road spending decision-making and the abolition of redundant taxes that are adding to transport costs.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) is calling on the Victorian Government to require new and second-hand vehicle dealerships to install number plates with anti-theft screws. This requirement could be phased in, starting with standard number plates.
CAR Group has appointed Craig Fraser as the new carsales managing director, following the departure of Paul Barlow from the business. Fraser will also join CAR Group’s Global Leadership Team.
