Carsales announces inaugural Best Used Car Awards
Carsales has announced Australia's top used cars on the market in 2018. The new Carsales awards rank used cars in the top 10 vehicle categories, from small cars to off-roading 4x4s.
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AADA puts electrification to Queensland government
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association has told the Queensland government about the needs and challenges auto retailers face amid the rise of electric vehicles.
Bentley Continental GT here
The new Bentley Continental GT has arrived in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan for deliveries to customers. It will soon be available throughout Southeast Asia too.
Labor doubles-down on dealer support
Labor has bolstered its support for an automotive industry code of conduct.
Autonomous vehicles and insurance discussion
Driverless vehicles and what that means for insurance is among key topics at the Insurtech Summit in Sydney on February 28 next year. Advancements in technology are having a significant impact on the insurance industry, with some segments ripe for disruption,Insurance Business Australia reports.
High petrol prices fuel EV interest
Rising petrol prices are prompting some Australian businesses to consider getting electric vehicles. Petrol prices rose sharply this month, close to 10-year highs, with regular unleaded petrol up to around $1.70 a litre.
Victoria to trial roadwork speed limit monitoring
Speeding drivers will be identified in a roadworks monitoring trial in Melbourne's south east. The Victorian government will trial the monitoring and projecting of speeding drivers along a section of roadworks along Thompsons Road and Western Port Highway.
Global brands conduct Australian tyre research
The next Bridgestone Ecopia tyre will be product-tested and developed in Australia. Bridgestone Australia-New Zealand and Honda Australia have announced the two brands collaborated in over 40,000km of local testing.
Dealer association protests “unfair” tariffs
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will not help a large portion of Australian car buyers, an industry body says. Australian Automotive Dealer Association chief executive David Blackhall says the newly passed Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement under the Trans-Pacific Partnership does little for consumers.
Porsche drops diesel
Porsche won't produce any new diesel models and will instead concentrate on producing all-electric cars starting in 2019, along with hybrid and petrol-powered models.
