Lexus premieres luxury yacht: LY 650
Lexus has revealed its first luxury yacht, the Lexus LY 650. The world premiere of the yacht on September 19 in Florida featured Lexus showing off the LY 650’s unique styling and cruising performance.
Topic
news
MTA and Tradiebot launch SA automotive hub
The Motor Trade Association of South Australia and Tradiebot Industries has announced the launch of an automotive innovation hub. The hub will be based at the MTA’s training and employment centre at Royal Park and will deliver industry 4.0 automotive skills through new training programmes.
Teletrac Navman celebrates 100,000 vehicle installations across Australia
Cheese, chinos and chairs are just a few of the items carried in the 100,000 assets across Australia that have Teletrac Navman technology installed.
Car subscription Carly to launch in NZ
Car subscription Carly will be extended to New Zealand through Collaborate Corporation and Turners Automotive Group. The internet domain name carly.co.nz has been secured and the New Zealand intellectual property office has accepted the trademark for ‘Carly’ in classes in 9, 39 and 42.
Avis Budget Group appoints new international region president
Avis Budget Group, a global mobility solutions provider, has appointed Keith Rankin as president of the international region, including Australia and New Zealand.
High-performance Mini set to roar in Australia
Australia will see the “fastest ever product Mini” this year with the new Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) Clubman. The JCW four-cylinder twin-power turbo petrol engine produces 225kW, an increase of 55kW over the previous model, and 450Nm of torque.
Porsche opens Taycan factory and reveals eight new products
Porsche has opened a new factory for its electric Taycan before 320 guests from politics, business and media. “We have a level of responsibility for the environment and society. Production of the Taycan is already carbon-neutral.
Brisbane bushfire damages 70 cars
About 70 cars were set on fire in northern Brisbane by a minor bushfire. Strong winds blew the fire into Pickles Auctions car yard. The fire is seen as suspicious and Queensland fire and emergency services superintendent Wayne Halverson suspects the fire was deliberately lit.
Australia’s first all-electric tipper truck at expo
Australian automotive technology company SEA Electric will display its newly launched SEA NPR EV tipper truck at the National Roads & Traffic Expo in Melbourne, September 17 and 18.
Whincup and van Gisbergen go head-to-head
Two Red Bull Holden racing team members went head-to-head in a battle around a Mangere track in the lead up to the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. Jamie Whincup and Shane van Gisbergen versed each other on September 11 around the 125-metre off-road circuit.
