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The November issue of AutoTalk Australia is ready to download.
Hello there, In this issue Kia Australia has joined forces with Infinitev to create a program to reuse, recycle and repurpose old batteries from electric vehicles.
The October issue of AutoTalk Australia is now ready to download
In this issue the Japanese based Optimus Group is expanding its footprint in Australia by acquiring the majority shareholding in the privately held Autopact dealership group. Pentana Solutions will host the 2023 Pentana Live online virtual event for the automotive sector on October 17 and 18.
The September issue of AutoTalk Australia is available to download
In this issue Cox Automotive Australia is reporting that there is a great deal of variability in softer used car prices. Research by Fifth Quadrant reveals 22% of Australians intend to buy a vehicle in the upcoming 12 months.
The August issue of AutoTalk Australia is now ready to download
In this issue, automotive industry multinational Inchcape is expanding its Australasian presence with the acquisition of New Zealand-based Great Lake Motor Distributors, which was the authorised distributor of LDV and Ssangyong, in addition to owning five retail sites across the country.
Dealers tackle industry on ‘edge of change’
A record turnout of dealers has been confirmed for the Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA) Convention and Expo with key themes also having great significance for the New Zealand market as the industry scopes its future.
Fuso and Hino to merge under new deal
Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of advanced technologies which will see the merger of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hino Motors.
The May issue of AutoTalk Australia is now available to download
Subaru Australia celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with a gala evening attended by the brands global president to honour the highest achieving dealers for the 2022 calendar year, which saw Eblen Subaru named as the national retailer of the year.The Albanese Government’s announcement of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy (NEVS) has received a positive reception from most players within the automotive sector, but with some, quite rightly, believing the devil will be in the detail and the execution.Sales of electric vehicles in the medium sized category have overtaken petrol/diesel vehicle sales for the first time yet, and Queensland’s additional EV incentive has been welcomed by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.New Zealand-owned non-bank lender, Branded Financial Services (BFS) Australia, has appointed Liesl Knox chief executive officer.Audi Australia and Skoda Australia have both recognised their highest performing dealers with recent awards ceremonies being held across the country.Supercar brand McLaren also recognised it’s highest performing dealers recently at a function at its Woking headquarters in the United Kingdom.
Isuzu Trucks appoints head of sales
Off the back of an all-time record truck sales performance last year, Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL), has announced the appointment of Craig White to the key position of head of sales.
Welcome to the March AutoTalk Australia magazine
We cover some of the comings and goings within the automotive industry. That includes Michael Filazzola replacing Kevin Flynn who retires after 47 years in automotive, and Matthew Tickell moving to lead Australian ad-tech firm Cartelux in the US.
