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Nissan introduces world-first driver assistance system

A new system offering driver assistance technology and navigated highway driving with hands-off single-lane driving capabilities has been unveiled by Nissan. The technology will debut on the Japanese-market Nissan Skyline in spring 2019, spending on the ProPilot system.

EVs to outnumber ICE vehicles in 20 years

About 57% of all passenger vehicle sales and over 30% of the global passenger vehicle fleet will be electric by 2040, global researcher BloombergNEF says in its Electric Vehicle Outlook 2019. Sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles have already peaked, it adds.

Women and new services play key role in workshop growth

Despite challenges, the Australian automotive workshop landscape remains in healthy condition. This is the latest research conducted by ACA Research for the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), in workshop performance, business profitability, growth strategies and industry challenges. The average capacity of Australian workshops is at 82%.

Video: Triple treat for Jaguar I-Pace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8vuyaaeeGI&feature=youtu.be The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace has won three awards at the 2019 World Car awards - 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car.

Mustang is still world’s best sports car

  Ford is celebrating the fourth year of the Mustang once again being the world’s best-selling sports coupe. In 2018, 113,066 Mustangs were sold according to data from HIS Markit. Today also marks Mustang’s 55th anniversary and National Mustang Day.

MTA Institute first trade to be ACPET Certified

The Motor Trades Association (MTA) Institute is the first trade registered training organisation (RTO) in Australia to be approved under the ACPET Industry Certification Program. An ‘ACPET Industry Certified Member’ is recognised for their education quality, ethical practices and behaviours and continuous improvement practices.