VFACTS: New vehicle sales tumbled 13 per cent in JulyMike Costello Today's Australia-wide sales data shows new vehicle sales dipped 13 per cent in July 2020, with the lion's share of that drop coming from Victoria. Toyota's RAV4 was easily the top-selling vehicle. 4 years ago
Ford CEO Jim Hackett quits, hands over to COODerek Fung Jim Hackett has announced he is quitting as Ford's CEO and president, with the company's chief operating officer designated to take over.4 years ago
Car dealers brace for Stage 4 lockdown, JobKeeper painScott Collie Victorian car dealerships are bracing for Stage 4 restrictions, while the industry faces an uncertain nationwide future when the next round of JobKeeper government assistance kicks in this September. 4 years ago
Renault poaches Peugeot design chiefDerek Fung Gilles Vidal, formerly head of design for Peugeot, will become Renault's new design chief in November.4 years ago
Ford Australia appoints new president and CEOScott Collie Kay Hart is being replaced at the top of Ford Australia, as she moves onwards and upwards in the Ford universe. 4 years ago
GM reports $1.1 billion lossDerek Fung As the world shut up shop to slow the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, General Motors slipped into the red.4 years ago
Ford posts surprise $1.5 billion profitDerek Fung Thanks to its partnership with Volkswagen, Ford turned an operating loss into a profit during the second quarter.4 years ago
Renault posts record half-yearly $12.2 billion lossDerek Fung Due to the coronavirus pandemic, losses at Nissan, and internal problems stemming from the departure of Carlos Ghosn, Renault has recorded a huge loss for the first six months of 2020.4 years ago
Australian startup making "world-first" active wheel-alignment systemMike Costello Doftek has created a system that plugs into existing suspension architectures, to subtly change wheel camber, caster and toe while the vehicle is on the move 4 years ago
BMW Australia doubles down on dealers as rival moves to agency salesMike Costello Online retail and agency sales models are the rage, but BMW still believes in the traditional big dealer - albeit via a company-owned flagship site. 4 years ago
Emissions targets explained: Q&A with FCAI chief executive Tony WeberMike Costello Australia’s car manufacturers have created their own CO2 reduction roadmap in lieu of the government. It's nowhere near as stringent as the targets enforced by the European Union, but they say it's a start. We talk to the FCAI chief executive. 4 years ago
How Australia's emissions standards compare with EuropeJames Wong Australia's car industry finally has a strategy to reduce emissions. How exactly do we compare with European regulations?4 years ago
