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New South Wales Fair Trading has suspended and is investigating Cars & Co Pty Ltd’s licence for allegedly stealing deposits and full payments from their clients.
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Orix recognised as most innovative
Global fleet services provider ORIX has been recognised as one of Australasia's most innovative companies by the Australian Financial Review.
Toyota and PFN join forces to develop robots
Toyota Motor Corporation and Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) are partnering to research and develop Toyota’s Human Support Robot (HSR) robotics platform. Toyota and PFN intend to develop service robots capable of learning in typical living environments and executing a variety of tasks.
Oil damages Renault EV shipment
Most of about 75 Renault Zoe electric cars have been quarantined in Australia after an oil spill on board a transport ship damaged them.
MTAA seeks ASIC clarity on credit licensing
The Motor Trades Association of Australia says the rules need better definition in the Australian Securities and Investment Commission updates to the regulatory guide on credit licensing and responsible lending.
Hyundai appoints new chief operating officer
Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer, effective August 6. John Kett will report to HMCA chief executive JW Lee. Kett has 30 years of experience, both nationally and internationally, in the automotive industry.
Melbourne roads to expect superload delays
A 372-tonne section of a Dundonell windfarm turbine will pass through Melbourne from tonight until Sunday.
Hackers may target cars – risk is there says report
As cars become more technologically advanced, the chances of them being hacked also increases. California-based Consumer Watchdog is suggesting a mass cyberattack against vehicles and is urging automakers to install “kill switches” to allow vehicles to be disconnected from the Internet.
‘Green’ Automotive Centre of Excellence set to go
An Automotive Centre of Excellence for training in heavy vehicle trades and new hybrid and autonomous technologies is being established in Queensland.
Renault Australia brings back popular van
Renault Australia is bringing back the Trafic ‘Formula Edition.’ The 2019 rebooted Formula Editions are available in short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase 103 kW twin turbo models, in white or storm grey.