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This month we report on the changing market conditions for Mercedes-Benz in Australia which saw the Sprinter Van become its best-selling vehicle in 2024.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber says that falling battery electric vehicle sales in the first two months of 2025 are putting pressure on the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
Hyundai’s Santa Fe Hybrid has been voted the overall 2025 Drive Car of the Year, and content director James Ward explains why the awards program remains relevant to buyers more than 20 years on.
The Australian Automotive Dealers Association believes the clock is ticking on industry reform as legal action between dealers and Mercedes-Benz Australia continues in the Federal Court.
Porsche Cars Australia has opened a novel pop-up store for the brand in Sydney’s Barangaroo district, and Patterson Cheney has opened a new Isuzu Truck dealership in Pakenham, Victoria.
Mazda Australia and Mercedes-Benz Australia have both recognised their top-performing dealers for 2024, while a member of the Chery Australia national dealer network has delivered the brand’s 20,000th new car sold locally.
All this plus our usual round-up of news, views, and monthly registration data.
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