In this issue, automotive industry multinational Inchcape is expanding its Australasian presence with the acquisition of New Zealand-based Great Lake Motor Distributors, which was the authorised distributor of LDV and Ssangyong, in addition to owning five retail sites across the country.
Cox Automotive Australia says used car prices are down but admits there is variability in the available data.
Mitsubishi Australia’s senior leadership team has announced the 2023 Distinguished Dealer Awards during a national roadshow.
CarExpert.com.au has appointed Michael Graham as commercial director-marketplace to oversee the business’ Australian dealerships’ sales.
Jess Bala will take over the reins at GM Australia and New Zealand from September 1.
Drive.com.au has appointed Sean Tham to the newly created position of product director.
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and the Auto Innovation Centre (AIC) have launched a new EV initiative.
More than 130 people took a remote test drive in a Volkswagen Amarok while attending the Big Red Bash music festival in the Simpson Desert.
The Electric Vehicle Council’s annual State of Electric Vehicles report says EV numbers are on track to more than double in 2023. But it says Australia will lag behind comparable nations on consumer choice until policy reform is introduced.
Toyota Australia (TMCA) made an after-tax profit of $137 million for the financial year ended March 31 (FY23).
In the lead up to the state budget, The Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) is calling for the NSW Government to address the critical skills shortage in the automotive industry, by exploring alternative options for apprenticeship training.
All this plus our usual round up of industry news, views, and monthly new vehicle sales data.
Enjoy your reading this month.
