3+ day, 17+ min ago  (861+ words) EUROPE'S peak automotive manufacturing body has applauded this week's signing of a free-trade agreement between Australia and the EU saying that it puts it on "equal footing" with other markets." The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said it welcomed the…...

3+ day, 23+ min ago  (646+ words) Receivers end Bosscap's F-150 EV conversion business after Ford ceases production By Neil Dowling on 31st March 2026 News Bosscap group LIQUIDATORS for the Queensland remanufacturing automotive business Bosscap are dealing with 13 subsidiaries including AusEV and AMQ that convert vehicles to right-hand drive…...

3+ day, 33+ min ago  (753+ words) STRONG support for Australia's electric car discount program " under threat of ending by the federal government " has surged from a broad coalition of organisations across the energy, automotive, finance, disability, environmental and consumer sectors. The coalition " which includes finance and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1385+ words) Lexus dealer diversifies with additional dealer sites, wholesale outlet and a limousine business By Neil Dowling on 24th March 2026 News, Real Estate Lexus ONE of Western Australia's most successful dealers, now running three dealerships in two states, is adamant the customer…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (803+ words) VOLVO is saying, as it rolls out its biggest over-the-air update ever, that it now has the highest ranking for OEM software-defined capabilities and that it is the only legacy brand to reach the top Level 5." Volvo Car Australia said…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (453+ words) Melbourne City Hyundai, Country Motor Hyundai lead 16 top dealers in annual awards By Neil Dowling on 24th March 2026 Personnel Articles Dealer Awards, DOTY, Hyundai MELBOURNE City Hyundai and Country Motor Hyundai have taken top honours in Hyundai Motor Company Australia's (HMCA)…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (682+ words) 500-plus dealers using auctions for high turnover, fast sales and quick payment By Neil Dowling on 17th March 2026 Dealerships, News Cox Automotive, Kids Under Cover, Manheim RISING floorplan and fixed costs has meant quitting used-car stock quickly has become a priority…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (276+ words) NISSAN Motor Corporation has appointed Australian accountant, and former Nissan Australia executive, George Leondis as global chief financial officer. He succeeds Jeremie Papin who is stepping down from his position after 16 months in the role for personal reasons, effective April…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (559+ words) THE Honda Motor Co has announced that it is cancelling three new model EV programs destined for North America as it declares sunk expenses and losses totalling 2.5 trillion yen ($A22.4 billion) over two years. The inability to recover its investments in…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (580+ words) GLOBAL operations of major car-makers, including Toyota, Hyundai and most Chinese OEMs, along with sales of imported used cars, are under threat because of the Middle East conflict, according to a research report. Bernstein equity research published a report saying…...