Auto industry opens doors to red tape reduction
New South Wales dealers and the wider auto industry are welcoming reforms to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers.
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Vintage plate auction at Motorclassica
Shannons will host an auction dedicated to some of the rarest rego plates in Victoria. The auction will be held in conjunction with Motorclassica at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, including combinations rarely seen changing hands.
Holden design legend misses auto show
Legendary director of Holden design Richard Ferlazzo has sketched his latest visionary vehicle, a "time attack" Bathurst race car.
Carbon capture for fuel
Sucking carbon out of the air to make automotive fuel has been successfully demonstrated by a Canadian company. Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere via a chemical process, then combined with hydrogen and oxygen to form fuel.
AutoTalk magazine available for download now!
Welcome to the October edition of AutoTalk Australia, where we delve into the auto industry issues behind the headlines.
Dealers tell manufacturers to cease false reporting
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association is pushing back against manufacturer brands forcing their members to report unsold vehicle stock as sold.
Driverless vehicles national group welcomed
Australian deputy prime minister Michael McCormack’s move to establish the Office of Future Transport Technologies has been welcomed by Australian Automobile Association (AAA).
Aston Martins feature in James Bond Day
Global James Bond Day celebrations on October 5 include a London display of seven Aston Martin cars like those used in the 007 films.
Market drops the ball in September
It might have been finals fever in the sporting world, but there were few points for celebration in September.
Mack, Scania regain big-rig sales after tricky August
Kenworth, Volvo and Isuzu have filled the heavy duty truck sales podium in September. Leading the pack with 265 September sales, Kenworth sees a 22.2% windfall over last year. Taking silver is Volvo on 188 units and a 15.7% jump over September 2017, with Isuzu close behind on 173 units.