Nissan Australia has introduced a new 10-year, 300,000km warranty program to drive service business to its national dealer network. Under its MORE ownership program, the service-activated 10-year, 300,000km warranty with roadside assistance on all models was effective from January 1, 2025.
Volkswagen Group Australia corporate communications general manager and executive leadership team member Paul Pottinger has announced his retirement after nearly nine years of service. Pottinger announced his retirement on February 28 at the company’s first town hall meeting for 2025.
The 2025 Cox Automotive Industry Outlook believes ten overwhelming themes will shape the Australian new vehicle in the next twelve months, and it will again be a market of two halves as in 2024.
An industry body has welcomed the Federal Government’s launch of the $40 million DRIVEN charger rebate stream, which will support EV charging infrastructure at car dealerships and independent repairers.
TR Group, a specialist in the short-term hire and leasing of trucks and trailers, has recently expanded its nationwide network by opening a new branch in Albury, on the border of New South Wales and Victoria.
The Deepal S07 battery electric SUV manufactured by Changan Automobile has recently launched in the Australian market and has also received a five-star ANCAP safety rating. It scored 95% for Adult Occupant Protection, matching the Toyota Camry as the top scorer for its physical protection and safe restraint of adult occupants against the current 2023-2025 criteria. To date, 37 models have been star-rated against these requirements.
Julie Delvecchio has been appointed the new Electric Vehicle Council chief executive. She replaces inaugural chief executive Behyad Jafari, who stepped down in mid-2024, and interim chief executive Samantha Johnson, the former managing director of Polestar Australia.
According to Ipsos iris audience data for December 2024, Drive.com.au has achieved its highest monthly audience result over the last 12 months.
Polestar has expanded its retail presence to South Australia for the first time since launching in 2022. The Polestar Adelaide Space, operated by Solitaire Automotive Group, debuts due to significant demand from South Australian buyers to experience Polestar’s range of electric cars.
Melbourne-based JET Charge has raised $72 million of capital as it steps up its mission to take Australasia from EV charging pilots to infrastructure at scale.
