Peugeot and Citroen under one roof in Australia
Peugeot and Citroen have joined forces and to combine their dealerships in the Australian market. Claiming to be a world-first, both brands will sell side-by-side and under one roof.
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Fiat Ducato set to offer first EV
Fiat Professional has announced it will be taking pre-orders for its first fully electric model later this year. The new Ducato Electric will launch in 2020 with a pilot scheme to major clients.
UK car dealer Pendragon’s boss quits after three months
A chief executive of one of Britain’s biggest car dealers has quit after less than three months after disagreeing with the board over its focus on used cars. Mark Herbert of Pendragon clashed with Pendragon’s board over strategy.
Online used car dealer Uxin gains big, shares going up
China’s largest used car e-commerce company, Uxin’s shares surged over 14%. Uxin and Golden Pacer, a Chinese financial technology platform, announced a term sheet to aid online financing. Golden Pacer is valued at over US$789M in market capitalisation.
Mercedes-Benz X-class draws ‘speculations’
The future of the Mercedes-Benz X-class is being called into question following claims in Europe it could be dropped from production.
BMW expands 3 Series
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BMW ute concept resurfaces
A chopped BMW X7 has been sketched up by computer graphic designer Rain Prisk signalling renewed interested in another German-brand hauler.
Ford Everest now with AEB as standard
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) has been added to the Ford Everest with pedestrian detection as standard from May 2019.
Rolls-Royce models for photography series
Japanese, British and Singaporean photographers gathered in Tokyo for the Rolls-Royce Black Badge motor cars. The three Black Badge modes, Dawn, Wraith and Ghost Black Badge, were captured by three international photographers.
Liverpool FC and MG Motor extend partnership, goes global
Liverpool Football Club (LFC) and MG Motor have extended their long-term regional relationship which began in 2016. The car brand’s partnership will continue with the Reds and taking up the new designation of official global car partner of LFC.