The August edition of AutoTalk Australia magazine is jammed full of automotive industry news and insights as we get stuck into the second half of 2018.
There’s been some wriggling from government on removing Luxury Car Tax – although not on new cars like the entire auto sector has been hammering for since local manufacturing finished.
We’ve learned of some openings in the used import market courtesy of the Specialist Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme which will allow import dealers to get back on their feet as the interest in electric vehicles grows.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce says the state government needs to get serious about jobs in the automotive sector as businesses, employing tens of thousands across dealerships, service and repair, and various others in trade and retail struggle to find workers.
The Takata airbag saga continues as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reveals data that shows just how proactive some carmakers were in replacing the deadly airbags before and after the mandatory recall came into effect.
We talk tomorrow’s transport with ITS Australia as they reveal survey feedback that all stakeholders – government, automotive and transport – will find interesting as Mobility as a Service grows.
Editor Scott Murray takes a look into the realm of off-roading and Carsales gets you thinking about the unrestricted modern car buyer and their willingness to leave their comfort zone to find a better deal.
Plus Australian Automotive Dealer Association chief executive David Blackhall talks about the fickle nature of trying to anticipate what consumers are going to do before they even know themselves.
Finally, we used our pointer and thumb to zoom in on what was a new car sales stumble for brands and dealers alike in July, courtesy of VFACTS data provided by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
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