Like Superman’s x-ray vision, the BMW Group can now see through its vehicles. The auto maker has introduced computer tomography (CT) into prototype development, production and analysis – a first in the automotive industry.
Drivers caught illegally using their phones while driving in New South Wales will cop five demerit points.
Mazda's debut CX-8 and Volvo's new XC40 have passed 2018 crash testing criteria with flying colours. Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) tests which put pass-or-fail emphasis on "safety assist" collision avoidance has seen 2018 date stamps awarded to all-wheel drive XC40 models and the just-launched CX-8.
An international mobility forum this week in Melbourne discussed Australia’s attitude to sustainability and future mobility issues. Experts from the international BMW Group attending the initiative included global head of sustainability and environmental protection Ursula Mathar, and government and external affairs head Andreas Klugescheid.
Hyundai Motor Company of North America has opened a digital showroom inside online retail giant Amazon. A standalone cyber showroom space has been virtually unveiled on Amazon.
The quality of new vehicles in 2018 has continued to marginally improve every year since 2014 according to the 2018 JD Power Initial Quality Study.
Australian accounting firm BDO says automotive dealers commonly make mistakes or miss things in their end of financial year planning.
Volkswagen's ID R electric race car has set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado. Driver Romain Dumas has beaten World Rally Championship legend Sebastian Loeb's record set back in 2013 by 16 seconds in the "race to the clouds".
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is asking a record auction reserve of US$45 million (A$61m) in Blenheim, Ontario in Canada. The GTO is one of only 36 cars, referred to as the "holy grail" of collectable classic Ferraris.
Suzuki Australia has franchised dealership growth occurring across the country. The small car company has grown its dealer footprint by 8% in the last financial year from 88 retail sites to 95 by the end of June.
