Nissan has signed Australian netball star Gretel Tippett as an official ambassador. Tippett provides Nissan with ambassador representation in all east coast capital cities. She is driving a top-spec Nissan Qashqai Ti and says she is enjoying its impressive fuel economy and space.
The growing number of Chinese visitors to Australia and New Zealand has sparked a partnership with Apex Car Rentals and UnionPay International. UnionPay has partnered with Apex Car Rentals to provide easier access to rental vehicles.
Chinese firm Evergrande Group has announced a US$23 billion investment in EVs.
More than 62,000 faulty airbags need to be replaced in Western Australia, warns car manufacturers. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) chief executive Tony Weber says thousands of vehicles throughout Western Australia are still affected by the Takata airbag recall.
Volvo Cars and Uber have presented a jointly developed production car capable of driving by itself, the Volvo XC90 SUV. The two made a joint engineering agreement in 2016 and have since produced several prototypes aimed at accelerating the companies’ autonomous vehicle (AV) development.
Jaguar’s director of design Ian Callum has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2019.
Capricorn Group chief executive officer Greg Wall received the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award for his service to business and the community.
Former Jaguar test driver and works racer Norman Dewis OBE has died at age 98. Dewis is credited to developing 25 Jaguars over his 33-year career with Jaguar, including the Le Mans 24 hours-winning D-type and the iconic E-type.
Strengthening the Renault and Nissan alliance is “vital” as the automotive industry undergoes rapid change through electric and connected vehicles.
Toyota aims to accelerate its electrified vehicle plans by five years, now planning to have half its global sales comprising these by 2025 instead of 2030. It’s partnering with new battery makers such as China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and BYD to ensure battery supply.