The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) notes the Government’s response to the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct, which has agreed, or agreed in principle, to all of Dr Schaper’s 23 recommendations. “Overall automotive dealers across Australia will look at this response with a degree of disappointment and we urge the Government to […] The post Automotive dealers call for stronger franchise protection first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) is reducing its FY24 net profit after tax guidance to be between NZ$50m and NZ$53m, citing a weakening economy and declining vehicle sales globally. The profit downgrade compares to an earlier NPAT guidance set in February to be around NZ$75m. “The weakening economy has impacted most regions and business divisions negatively,” the NZX […] The post THL report a slump in vehicle sales first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

Foton’s T5 EV Pantech truck will be at the new TruckShowX event at Cape Schanck in Victoria from May 13-14. Show visitors can see the Foton e-truck in the drive program, set to take in the spectacular roads of the Mornington Peninsula. Syndey-headquartered Foton Mobility Distribution’s light duty vehicles general manager Bill Gillespie is a […] The post Foton electric at Victoria’s TruckShowX this month first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

South Metropolitan TAFE Kwinana says RAC’s donation of its Intellibus will help train Western Australia’s next generation of automotive workers. The Intellibus was Australia’s first and longest trial of a driverless vehicle, doing more than 38,000km across Western Australia (WA) and carrying 28,755 passengers. The autonomous vehicle (AV) will be a training resource for apprentices, […] The post RAC donates driverless vehicle to South Metro TAFE first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

Peugeo has reduced the driveaway price on its e-2008 the first electric passenger car on the Australian market. Peugeot Australia is offering the e-2008 SUV from $39,990 – a $20,000 drop on its $59,990 starting price nearly a year ago. The company says on its website the offer is for a “limited time” for new […] The post Peugeot cuts e-2008 SUV Australian prices by $20k first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

The LDV T60 Ute has received a significant update with the addition of multi-link rear suspension, new safety features, and a new driver-focused cockpit design. The T60 Max Plus is the new halo model for the range. It is distinguished by a black gloss grille, door handles, mirror covers (now auto folding with heating), side […] The post LDV introduces significantly updated T60 Max Plus first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the additional $5.2 million investment in the Western Australian Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme.  The FCAI says extending this scheme is critical to future low emissions and supporting the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia. “The ZEV Rebate Scheme, coupled with Western Australia’s ongoing […] The post FCAI supports WA EV rebate scheme expansion first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

Automobili Lamborghini celebrated the debut of its redesigned showroom in Long Island on April 30. The showroom opening comes at a time of growth for Lamborghini, as the company delivered 10,112 cars globally in 2023, a 10% increase over 2022, with the Americas accounting for 3465 units, a 9% increase. Located at 115 S Service […] The post Automobili Lamborghini opens new Long Island showroom first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

Toyota Australia achieved two industry firsts in April 2024, with more than half the brand’s total sales being Hybrid Electric vehicles (HEVs) and surpassing 10,000 HEV deliveries in a single month. Official figures show RAV4 deliveries to Australian customers hit a new monthly high of 5857 vehicles in April. Of these RAV4s, HEVs accounted for […] The post New monthly record for Toyota RAV4 and Hybrid sales first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

A LinkedIn job advertisement for a marketing director based in Sydney has confirmed a significant move by Geely Auto as it unveils plans to launch into the Australian market. Geely Auto will join its sibling automotive brands Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus in Australia, which are owned by the privately held Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group.  Previously, […] The post LinkedIn job ad signals Geely Auto Australian launch first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more