Nissan ANZ earns 2024 ‘Great Place To Work’ certification
Nissan Australia and New Zealand have earned the 2024 'Great Place to Work' certification.
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Chevrolet Racing claims triple Supercars championship crowns
General Motors Australia and New Zealand have enjoyed another successful motorsport season in 2024 with a raft of victories in the Supercars championship for Chevrolet Racing. The Chevrolet marque collectively claimed the Manufacturers’, Drivers’ and Teams’ championships.
Used car supply continues to outpace demand in October 2024
The October edition of the Automotive Insight Report (AIR) showed that used car sales dropped by 3.2% to 202,355, compared to last month. Meanwhile, used car listings have grown by 1% to 317,861, indicating a buyers’ market as used car supply continues to outpace demand.
Ferrari Concorso d’Eleganza Sydney postponed until 2025
Due to overwhelming new interest from owners of significant Ferrari vehicles seeking to enter the Concorso D’Eleganza Sydney, the event, which was to be held in late November, has now been postponed until the first half of 2025.
Karmo acquires Motopool and $138m debt facility
Australian car subscription platform Karmo has secured a $138 million debt facility from the finance arms of Volkswagen and Toyota and has acquired rival Motopool.
FBT exemption boosting regional EV uptake
Fringe benefit tax (FBT) exemption has been boosting EV uptake among everyday Australians living in outer suburbs and regional centres, allowing them to afford EVs they would not have bought otherwise.
US restrictions could boost EV sales in Australia
BYD is expected to expand its offerings and dealerships in Australia as US president-elect Donald Trump aims to block Chinese brands selling cars to Americans. US president Joe Biden has quadrupled tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to 100% while Trump indicates he could increase these to 200%.
MG Motor Australia launches ZS Hybrid+
Australia’s most popular compact SUV, the MG ZS, has been renewed with the addition of the Hybrid+ technology first seen on the MG3 light hatchback. MG Motor Australia says the new ZS Hybrid+ brings a range of upgrades that Australian motorists will love.
Domino’s green lights new pizza delivery e-scooter
ADomino Pizza Enterprises (Dominos) has announced a new pizza delivery vehicle with partner Benzina Zero after successfully trialling its V-50 seated e-scooter within several stores. Adding the Benzina Zero V-50 to the fleet will further enhance Domino’s goal to be the most sustainable food delivery business from its 3700 stores across 12 markets.
BYD signs five-year partnership deal with the Sydney Roosters
BYD has signed a five-year alliance with the Sydney Roosters as the club’s new major partner. The BYD brand logo will feature prominently on the front of the home and away playing jerseys of the Roosters’ NRL and NRLW teams.
