Ford down to five global platforms
Ford is cutting back its global modular vehicle platforms to just five to save costs. The aim is to slash US$25.5 billion in costs during the next five years.
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Continental tyres gains KTAS footprint
German tyre giant Continental AG has acquired the Kmart Tyre & Auto Service business from Wesfarmers. Continental now adds KTAS' 258 branches and 1200 staff after Wesfarmers Ltd sold the operation for a deal worth A$350 million.
Koala welfare ignored by truck driver
A truck driver ignored warning signals and ran over a koala on the NSW north coast, killing it in the process.
Burson goes global
Burson Auto Parts has opened its first store outside of Australia. Bangbon, Thailand is the home of Burson’s first store to supply central Bangkok with tools, parts and accessories to the local aftermarket.
Aftermarket survey eyes optimistic ‘long-term projections’
Independent research shows the automotive aftermarket is reporting further growth is in the distance. The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association has commissioned ACA Research to speak to 250 independent service and repair workshop managers in a benchmarking report designed to check the pulse of the sector.
Hyundai tight-lipped on Aussie e-Kona price
Hyundai Australia won't confirm how close the currency conversion on the fresh New Zealand-launched electric Kona SUV is.
Airbag safety site gets cut-through with motorists
The Takata recall enquiry website IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au and publicity campaign has had a successful first week. Over 769,000 visitors lodged 1.23 million enquiries on the custom-made recall website to see if it contains one of the nearly two million Takata airbags still in circulation.
Slack luxury car sales reflect house price slump
The recent drop in house prices is linked to a dip new car sales, especially in the luxury segment, new research shows.
Trump threat forces Daimler to halt Iran expansion
United States president Donald Trump’s threat to penalise those that do business with Iran has put a halt on Daimler AG’s operations in the country.
Kiwi sales holding steady?
Despite some worrying signs in recent months, July’s vehicle registration figures – released today by the Motor Industry Association – indicate there is still life in the market. Registrations across the market totalled 12,324 vehicles, up 6% or 693 units in the same month last year.
