After 22 years of local sales, the Mazda6 will bow out of the Australian market as Mazda Australia focuses on electrified powertrains in its local product line-up. Production of the Mazda6 for Australia has now ceased, with remaining stock now available in the national retail network.
Deepal Australia has expanded its retailer network by opening three new showrooms and service centres in Perth City, Adelaide and Brisbane.
Genesis is set to open its most significant retail space in Australia by unveiling a new flagship Genesis Sydney showcase on Parramatta Road in North Strathfield.
The BMW Group promoted Steven Dunn to the BMW Motorrad Australia general manager role, effective January 1, 2025. It follows a historic milestone in 2024 for BMW Motorrad Australia, which sold 3,549 motorcycles, its best result yet.
The Grenadier and Quartermaster 4x4 vehicle production has resumed at the Ineos Automotive plant in Hambach, France. Production was halted after a critical seat supplier became insolvent, but Ineos Automotive says the issue has since been resolved. However, nothing has been quiet during the shutdown.
The Australian Renault distributor, Ateco Group, has confirmed that the Renault Captur light SUV is returning to the market after a brief hiatus in transitioning from the old to the new model.
GWM Australian and New Zealand has confirmed that experienced automotive executive John Kett will succeed Hidesuke Takesuke as chief operating officer on February 3, 2025. Takesue will retire from the company after seven years of service.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) says a new-generation ASX will join the Outlander, Outlander PHEV and Triton in dealer showrooms in 2025.
Strikes by Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) stevedores over increased pay demands are delaying the arrival of new vehicles in Australia. According to Drive news editor Alex Misoyannis, more than 12 vessels with up to 36,000 vehicles on board are waiting off the Australian coast.
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has appointed Peter Jones as its new chief executive from February 2025.
