The lead story for this issue covers the Australian dealers who are going on the offensive in preparation for a battle with General Motors (GM) regarding adequate compensation as the company terminates new Holden vehicle sales in the Australasian markets.
On a more positive front, Subaru Australia has unveiled a new design language for showrooms and service lounges to its dealer network and the company says it will begin rolling out the new look later in 2020.
The retailer of the year awards season has kicked off in fine style, with BMW Group Australia, Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific, Volvo Cars Australia and Subaru Australia all announcing their winning dealerships this month.
In other news: Leasing company ORIX has been recognised by a national body for its gender equality policy, the Capricorn cooperative is searching for Australia’s most promising automotive apprentice, and Dayco Ambassador’s David Russell and Roger Lago have done their bit to support bushfire relief by promoting a unique beer brewed to raise funds for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
Showroom brings you the Mercedes-Benz E-Class digital press conference, the new Ford Focus range including the plug-in hybrid models and a pair of high-performance BMW SUVs.
New vehicle sales have declined for the 23rd consecutive month but SUVs remain on a growth trajectory.
All this plus industry opinions, latest new vehicle sales statistics, and new products from the automotive aftermarket feature in the March 2020 issue of Autotalk Australia.
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