BP moves from oil to ‘integrated energy’
A new strategy has been introduced by BP to reshape its business from an international oil company to an integrated energy company and reduce emissions.
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1980s dealer training video still valid
https://youtu.be/ejA0wKTRHH4 We stumbled across this video on Youtube today that is an absolute cracker - and still holds some validity today.
Volkswagen restructures in-house software development organisation
Volkswagen is disbanding the passenger car brand’s Digital & Car Services department and will integrate it into the Group’s recently formed cross-brand Car.Software organisation.
Ariya – ‘right car at the right time’
Nissan chief executive Makoto Uchida has called the brand's new Ariya electric crossover the 'right car at the right time' at its unveiling in Tokyo today.
Plug-in hybrids and China aid Mercedes-Benz sales
The Chinese market recovery and a year-on-year quadrupled demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEV) saw Mercedes-Benz deliver more than a million cars and vans in the first half of 2020. European PHEV demand quadrupled in the first half of 2020 in comparison to the previous corresponding period.
Jeep teases enthusiasts with V8 Wrangler Concept
Jeep hasn’t offered a V8-powered Wrangler since the 1981 CJ model with a 125hp/290Nm 5-litre engine, but that may be about to change.
Most powerful Audi SUV yet to arrive in Australia
The most powerful production Audi SUV yet, the flagship RS Q8 arrives in Australian showrooms in October. Powered by a 441kW/ 800Nm twin-turbocharged 4-litre V8 petrol engine and 48 volt mild hybrid system, the RS Q8 SUV will retail from $208,500.
The July 2020 issue of Autotalk magazine is available for download.
In this issue: McGrath Subaru Liverpool DP Greg Hook says focussing on customer service and satisfaction is key to running a multi award winning dealership Maserati Artamon employee Adriano Giorgi has again won the Maserati Australia after sales manager of the year award.
Bringing yet more services to the automotive aftermarket sector
Since opening in December, the Auto Innovation Centre (AIC) has offered tailored and unique advice to the Australian automotive aftermarket industry. Many companies say they have been impressed by the centre’s facilities and the role it can play in their product development activities.
Last BMW i8 models roll off Leipzig production line
The BMW Group Leipzig plant hosted the 18 owners of the last i8 vehicles in production as the cars rolled off the assembly line. Each car was a one-off created in close collaboration with the customer.