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.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: November car sales tumble, stock shortages sink in
Toyota and Mazda tumble as chip shortage bites, brand China storms up the charts, business fleets right down, Honda falls again, and more.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Toyota: November sales dive as supply struggles bite
Toyota Australia sales dipped significantly in November, as production shutdowns through September and October took their toll.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Nissan Australia rules out agency model, accepts need to evolve
Nissan Australia is happy to keep working with franchise partners, but says it's always looking at new ways to deal with customers.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Mercedes-Benz versus dealers: Agency battle Federal Court date secured
Dealer body accuses Mercedes-Benz of dragging its feet, a charge the car company denies. It claims both parties agree on wanting a Federal Court hearing ASAP.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Australia's car brands lobby for vehicle emissions standard
Carmakers say they'd stand a better chance of suppling Australians with more choice if their parent companies observed clear, enforced CO2 targets.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Micro cars showing big growth
The market's smallest cars are netting some big sales growth, as fuel prices spike and used vehicle prices reach the sky.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: Stock shortages, worst October in 20 years
Chip crunch sees sales tumble in October, Toyota king but Ranger closes on HiLux, Chinese brands boom, Honda goes backwards again.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
South Australia passes electric car rebates – and road user tax
Another State will pay a rebate to electric car buyers, but will also levy a controversial road user charge from 2027.
4 Years Ago