Seifert appointed as new VGA managing director
European automotive importer Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has appointed Karsten Seifert as its new managing director.
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Sansom resigns from Volkswagen Australia Group
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has confirmed the resignation of its chief executive Paul Sansom. In media statement VGA says finance director Gabriele de Neidels will be the interim chief executive.
VGA welcomes progress on electric vehicles
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has welcomed a proposal by federal Climate Change and Energy minister Chris Bowen to impose carbon emission rules on new car sales.
Mannering taking over Audi reins from Sansom
International automotive executive Jeff Mannering is returning home to Australia take over the reins as the Audi brand managing director from the previous incumbent, Paul Sansom, who was promoted to group managing director of Volkswagen Group Australia.
EVs, dealers and Australia: The big picture
Electric vehicles have been a contentious topic for the Australian automotive industry. Some industry experts convened a panel at the Australian Automotive Dealers’ Association conference and expo in Brisbane to discuss the sector.
Flynn and Connor join FCAI board of directors
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Australia managing director and chief executive Kevin Flynn and Volvo Car Australia managing director Stephen Connor have been newly appointed as new board directors for the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries following its annual general meeting on May 25, 2022.
Audi celebrates 15th annual dealer of the year awards
Audi Australia has acknowledged the efforts of its national dealer network at the 2021 dealer of the year awards following another year of supply chain difficulties. Hosted by Audi ambassador, Richard Roxburgh, the in-person event was held at the Howard Smith Wharves on the Brisbane River.
VGA boss wants mandated CO2 target
Newly elected Electric Vehicle Council board member and Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) managing director Paul Sansom says he will campaign for a nationally mandated CO2 target and EV charging capability in new residential and commercial buildings. "Electric Vehicles are the form of personal mobility to meet the demands of urbanisation, sustainability and digitalisation – the three prevailing and irrevocable mega trends of life in our time," Sansom says.
