Mike Costello
BMW exploring 'agency' sales model
BMW might follow arch-rival Mercedes-Benz down the agency model path, in Europe at least. It would mean the end of haggling.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Car brands want PM Albanese to legislate CO2 reduction scheme
The FCAI peak body for car brands says a government CO2 reduction scheme would help its members secure more stock of low-emission vehicles.
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Mike Costello
'Genuine parts': Car brands and the aftermarket face off
Car brands say 'genuine is best' when it comes to parts, but the aftermarket peak body warns of 'unfounded fear and apprehension'.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
NSW Senator says Mercedes-Benz misled Senate over agency switch
Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill accuses luxury car brand of lying to the Senate and hurting dealers, something the company strongly contests.
4 Years Ago
Alborz Fallah
Most valuable car companies
Does any other brand have a hope in hell overtaking Tesla when it comes to market cap? And which other brands are in the top 10?
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Alborz Fallah
Almost 100,000 vehicles a week being cut from global production
Almost 100,000 cars a week are not being produced due to microchip shortages. Is the end in sight, or are wait times set to linger?
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William Stopford
Automakers continue to grapple with Russian invasion-related shortages
While companies like Volkswagen are slowly increasing production in the wake of Russia's invasion, others have been forced to suspend factories.
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Derek Fung
Sony enters auto industry with Honda, EV sales to start in 2025
Sony's automotive endeavours won't be limited to Gran Turismo games, with the conglomerate joining forces with Honda to make cars.
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Derek Fung
Ford places EV and ICE cars into separate divisions
Ford is becoming two but staying as one, with its EV and ICE arms to operate as separate business units but with some shared functions.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Toyota resumes Japanese production after cyberattack - UPDATE
Toyota has shutdown production in Japan again, but this time it's been brought about by a cyberattack against one of its suppliers.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Ford CEO denies plans to spin off EV or ICE business
Ford is sticking together with CEO Jim Farley denying plans are afoot to hive off the EV or internal combustion engine business.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
VFACTS: January ute and ute-based SUV sales wrap
Ute sales were once again led by the Toyota HiLux, with the Ford Ranger nipping at its heels. The Isuzu MU-X led the off-road SUV charge.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Toyota maintains global number one spot in 2021
Another year, another victory for Toyota, with the Nagoya-based automaker claiming the global sales crown over rival Volkswagen.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: Australia's 2021 new car sales detailed in full
A smidgen under 1.05 million new cars were counted as sold during a turbulent 2021, up 14.5 per cent. But supply issues are still a factor.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Mercedes-Benz convinces European dealers to adopt agency model
European dealers have reached an agreement with Mercedes-Benz to switch from a franchise arrangement to agency sales.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Hyundai names new R&D chief to replace Albert Biermann
Albert Biermann, the man who created the Hyundai N sub-brand, is retiring from his role as the firm's R&D chief.
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