A Manheim Australia passenger and light commercial auction sales grew 40% year-to-date compared to the same January to April period in 2023, as the wholesale market edges towards pre-COVID volumes. April volume also spiked by 85.2% over the corresponding month last year, placing it in the top three sales months since 2020. Meanwhile, average wholesale […] The post Manheim wholesale auction volume spiked by 85% in April first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

As Australia marks National Road Safety Week, the Australian Government has shown leadership in further prioritising the safety of its employees by implementing an enhancement to its Commonwealth Fleet Vehicle Selection Policy. The policy establishes procurement criteria for Commonwealth Government fleet vehicles and requires vehicles to hold a five-star ANCAP safety rating and a date […] The post Safety improvements accelerated across Commonwealth vehicle fleet first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

In this issue, her peers have voted Nissan Australia’s Emily Fadayev PR of the Year 2023 at the inaugural Newspress Australia Awards.  Manheim has been appointed to manage dealer-only auctions for Chery Australia and is also selling some ‘Shitbox Rally’ cars at its Perth branch to raise funds for a cancer charity. Penske Automotive continues to […] The post The AutoTalk Australia May issue is ready to download first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

Retain Media has released its Q1 2024 Motorcycle Market Brand Consideration Report, providing analysis of Australian motorcycle enthusiasts’ evolving preferences and search behaviours.  This quarter’s report expands on the insights from the previous year, incorporating new models and shifting consumer interests across various motorcycle categories. Retain Media scrutinised 7 million searches related to 36 brands […] The post Analysing buyer interest across motorcycle categories first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has endorsed the 23 recommendations made by Dr Michael Shaper’s independent review of the franchising code of conduct, which the Federal Government has responded to. However, the Motor Trades Association of Australia says further work needs to be done to ensure the code is fit for purpose in a […] The post FCAI endorses code review, MTAA says more work needed first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

The Optimus Group Company Limited of Japan (Optimus Group) has advised the Tokyo Stock Exchange that it has completed the acquisition of all shares in Autocare Service Pty Ltd (Autocare) by its wholly owned subsidiary Optimus Group Australia Pty Ltd (OPTAU).  Autocare, founded 60 years ago with its head office in Melbourne, is one of […] The post Optimus Group completes Autocare acquisition first appeared on Autotalk Australia ..read more

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