Used car prices stabilise after wild 2020Scott Collie Australia's used-car prices have soared in 2020 on the back of slow new-car sales due to COVID-19. But there are signs things are starting to slow. 4 years ago
War of words erupts between car brands and dealers, government enrages bothMike Costello Australia's car manufacturer peak body accuses government of pandering to dealers. The dealer peak body retorts that the government's position is a kick in the guts to its members. What exactly is going on? 4 years ago
Toyota LandCruiser, Prado lead pack as large 4x4 sales boomMike Costello Are more people buying big 4x4s for family getaways, since COVID-19 has done away with international travel for a bit? Potentially, if the sales figures tell us anything... 4 years ago
VFACTS: November 2020 sales results are in, and it's good news across the boardMike Costello After a shocking, COVID-stricken 2020, sales are on the uptick. It's been more than two and a half years since we've seen a month of positive results like November. No brand did better than Toyota, with four of the top-five sellers.4 years ago
Q&A: Why Mercedes-Benz is changing its dealer modelMike Costello 'Regardless who I am, regardless of my skills, regardless where I am, and regardless who is my chosen retailer, I don't need to fear that I am worse off than someone else buying this car'4 years ago
Jaguar Land Rover suing Volkswagen Group to stop American SUV salesDerek Fung The British automaker has accused the Volkswagen Group of using its Terrain Response system without permission, and wants sales in the USA to be halted.4 years ago
Nissan denies reports it's considering a sale of MitsubishiDerek Fung A report overnight claimed Nissan is considering selling some or all of its stake in Mitsubishi Motors, a move Nissan's COO has come out to flatly deny.4 years ago
EV Council, FCAI, Hyundai slam South Australia's proposed EV taxMike Costello EV lobby says the South Australian government now has the 'dubious honour' of becoming the only jurisdiction in the world to disincentivise the purchase of electric vehicles, as FCAI and Hyundai also take aim4 years ago
Victoria excluded, Australia's new car sales grew 10 per cent in OctoberMike Costello Showrooms were closed in Melbourne for most of October for public health reasons, but if you take out the state of Victoria, the rest of Australia had a pretty positive October in new-car sales terms. It bodes well for the rest of 2020. 4 years ago
VFACTS: October 2020 new car sales results are in, and signs are goodMike Costello Australia's new car market showing signs of recovery. SUVs take half the market total, while HiLux and Ranger top the charts. And watch out establishment, Chinese brands are booming. 4 years ago
Mandatory vehicle data-sharing law imminentMike Costello New law is expected to compel car manufacturers to share all mechanical repair and service information with the independent auto repair sector on “fair and reasonable commercial terms”.4 years ago
Used car prices soar as supply struggles hitScott Collie The COVID-19 pandemic saw supply of new cars slow in the first half of 2020, driving unprecedented demand for used cars. 4 years ago
