A new "glass box" lifestyle retail store for Mercedes-Benz is coming to Brisbane CBD. The $200 million development by Lei Shing Hong group, based in Hong Kong, will offer Mercedes-Benz merchandise, a restaurant, and - of course - cars and related enquiries.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce has applauded the best in the business at its VACC Industry Awards.
Saudi woman racer Aseel Al Hamad commemorated the reversal of the ban on female drivers in her country with a lap of honour in a Jaguar F-Type.
BMW, Cadillac, Kia, Mazda and Volvo Group Australia have issued recalls for their respective vehicles. Four passenger vehicles and Mack Trucks have recall notices published on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's Product Safety Australia website.
The largest Daimler Trucks dealership in Australia has officially opened in Melbourne. Daimler Trucks Laverton is the largest dealership in the Automotive Holdings Group and a more than $30 million investment by AHG.
The Ford Ranger XLT 3.2 has won the best 4x4 dual cab ute category in Australia’s Best Cars awards. Judges say it exemplifies the versatility, driveability and relative civility that the modern dual cab ute can deliver, making it suitable for family use.
Volvo is set to release its first vehicle without a diesel option. The new S60 mid-size premium sports sedan has been revealed at the company’s first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. It was combined with the official factory opening.
Automated systems for analysing road conditions and road safety are being developed. Researchers aim to adapt ‘image pattern recognition’ software for that purpose.
A new partnership to develop fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) has been formed by Hyundai Motor Group and Audi AG. The multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement covers a broad range of FCEV components and technologies.
Toyota Australia has recorded a 2017-18 financial year profit of $137 million to the end of March. The company has beaten its 2016-2017 financial year profits of $99 million by a resounding $38 million.
