Deal sealed on “national EV capital” in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley
The first electric vehicles are expected to come from a new SEA Electric factory in Morwell in about a year under a deal announced between the company and the Victorian Government.
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Video: Amarok ad ‘too dangerous for TV’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxUHzi85TCE&feature=youtu.be The latest Volkswagen Amarok television commercial promoting the ute's "Overboost" feature has been pinged over safety concerns.
Flex commissions ban for car finance market begins
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission says its ban on car dealers receiving flex commissions from November 1 will result in fairer loan pricing.
US-China trade war rattling autogiants
Automotive giants including Volkswagen AG, Ford Motor Company, PSA Group and Renault SA are worried about the United States-China trade war. The Chinese market, which has been the two-decade, billion-dollar investment target for autogiants, has balked at lower showroom sales.
VW Australia shuffles management
Volkswagen Australia has named a replacement for commercial vehicles director Carlos Santos. Current general manager of passenger sales Ryan Davies will step into the role as Santos embarks on new prospects in New York from January 2019.
CMV carries on Barry Maney’s legacy
CMV Group has begun the acquisition of Barry Maney Group. The 84-year-old CMV Group has entered an agreement for the South Australian BMG car and truck dealership group based in Mount Gambier, which includes Ford, Hyundai and Volkswagen, plus Kenworth, DAF, Hino and Cummins.
JLR Australia has a new home
Jaguar Land Rover Australia has moved into its new head office in Mascot, Sydney. The 3.2 square kilometre, three-story building is not only bigger and better, but is also much closer to Sydney airport than its old North Ryde base.
Unfair Contract Terms review gets dealer approval
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association is embracing the federal government's review of "Unfair Contract Terms". UCTs need to be reviewed, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, to make the conditions under which businesses operate more equal.
Five stars for baby Benz, six-shooter, hybrid
The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mazda's new 6 sedan and the ES300h hybrid from Lexus score big with ANCAP. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program rates all three models entering the market, however none are perfect.
Video: Rolls-Royce produces a jewelled egg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=Mxk_3Li-bVQ A jewelled egg representing the history of luxury car maker Rolls-Royce and luxury jewellery maker Faberge has been produced under a partnership by both companies.
