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Boutique-look Beemer dealer on the Goldie

A new BMW dealership will pop up on the Gold Coast before Christmas. Roughly 30 BMWs will be on sale at the new 11,000-square-metre Southport space which will be run by Gold Coast BMW dealer principal Kathleen Broadway when it finishes construction in the next month.

Ford sticks battery in a thoroughbred

Ford has revealed an all-electric prototype called the Mustang Lithium at the SEMA motor show. It has over 1350 newton-metres of torque and more than 670kW of power begging to shred its Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres.

EVs in automotive school holiday program

A high school holiday program delving into the automotive industry that includes EVs, hybrids and battery cell technology is planned in December by the Motor Trades Association of Queensland. Auto Camp on December 11-13 is designed for 14 to 17-year-old students attending school.

October sales see history repeating

Even Shirley Bassey's golden voice couldn't put a glint in the eye of Australia's new car retailers who must be asking 'Where Do I Begin?' as big spenders stay away from the dealership.

UK dealers expecting sales target drops

Dealers in the UK have polled their concerns about lagging sales targets on selling new cars in 2020. Automotive Management reports more than 55% of surveyed dealers expect their new car sales targets for next year to be lower than 2019.

Plug-in hybrid for BMW X3 xDrive30e

The new BMW X3 xDrive30e is the third Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in the brand's model range to feature a plug-in hybrid drive and power transmission to all four wheels, with up to 55km electric range.