Transport fuel security will improve under EVs
Australia faces significant risks to national security, energy security and climate change mitigation – but that will change as electric vehicle uptake increases.
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New Takata airbag statistics released
The Takata airbag saga continues as figures from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) show there is a total of 537,000 vehicles still affected.
Crouch: Emergency fuel reserve must be in Australia
The Australian Government is looking to access the US’s strategic petroleum reserve. However, Australian Trucking Association (ATA) chair Geoff Crouch says Australia’s emergency fuel reserves must be held in Australia. “Liquid fuel is critical to trucking and critical to our economy.
Car dealer cashing in through social media
The era of the digital age has truly evolved, with people now selling cars straight from a few pictures on Instagram.
BMW introduces 840i coupé and convertible
BMW Group Australia is introducing two additional variants to the BMW 8 Series Range. “Since its official release, the BMW 8 Series has surpassed sales expectations and received positive media attention.
NZ wants an Australia’s Carly-type service
Turners Automotive Group is collaborating with Australian-listed Collaborate Corporation to introduce a car subscription service to New Zealand. Customers can take up a car for a minimum of a month, then hand it back or switch to driving another one.
MTA Queensland wins business innovation award
The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) was announced as an ABA100 winner for Business Innovation in the Australian Business Awards. The Australian Business Award programme recognises organisations that have business initiatives that show innovative solutions for new and existing business needs.
Aston Martin shares drop, loses $140 million
Aston Martin has lost £78.8 million (AUD $139,909,400) in the first half of the year after the firm says the ‘challenging global economy’ affected the company.
Ex-Audi boss charged over emissions scandal
The former head of Audi has been charged with fraud. Rupert Stadler and three others were charged with having connection to a fraud where the sale of diesel cars with software that cheated through emissions tests.
15 cars stolen from Brisbane dealership
A CCTV footage shows thieves stealing 15 vehicles from a Brisbane car yard. The footage captured at least eight people at the Underwood car yard early in the morning on July 29 breaking into the office and stealing a set of keys from a safe.