Scott Collie
Used car prices soar as supply struggles hit
The COVID-19 pandemic saw supply of new cars slow in the first half of 2020, driving unprecedented demand for used cars.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot merger approved by EU – report
With this latest approval, Stellantis, the merged form of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the PSA Group, looks set to come into being during the first quarter of 2021.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Q&A with Tony Weber, CEO of the FCAI peak car-industry body
We talk about COVID-19, market recovery, digital retail, electric vehicles, grey imports, independent repairer data, the Takata disaster and clean-up, Vinfast buying the Holden Proving Ground, and whether new cars are getting too expensive.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
'The '70s are gone': Car dealers must be prepared to evolve, says FCAI chief
“We can’t be a group of staid old men sitting around saying ‘this is how we used to do it in the ’70s’", says Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Small car market share tumbling - how is yours selling?
The Toyota Corolla and Mercedes-Benz A-Class top their respective price segments. Here we discuss every competitor, and also forecast new and updated models due before the end of 2021.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Renault locks in Alpine's future, commits to F1 rebrand
Renault's new CEO, Luca de Meo, looks as though he secured Alpine's future with a new organisational structure that makes it a core brand for the automaker.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
GM and Honda investigating US alliance, platform and drivetrain sharing
GM and Honda are looking into a "strategic alliance", which could see the two firms jointly developing platforms and drivetrains for North America.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales results for August 2020
The market tumbles again, down 29 per cent to the worst August tally in 23 years. If the 'Toyota RAV4' was a standalone brand, it would've outsold Hyundai, Kia and Ford.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Former Mitsubishi CEO Masuko dies
Osamu Masuko, the long-time chairman and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, has passed away under a month after suddenly resigning.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Jaguar Land Rover takes V8 production in-house
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed it will take over production of the AJ-V8 from Ford, meaning the rumoured adoption of BMW V8s is at least a few years away.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Japanese government pushed for Honda and Nissan merger – report
Officials close to the Japanese PM reportedly pushed for merger talks to begin between Honda and Nissan, but the call was rejected by both automakers.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Masuko quits as Mitsubishi chairman due to health problems
Osamu Masuko, chairman of Mitsubishi Motors, and recent CEO, has left his role due to unspecified health problems.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
July VFACTS: Hybrid overtakes diesel in SUVs, cars
Hybrid and PHEV cars and SUVs owned more than 12 per cent market share in July, thanks in large part to Toyota.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Automakers post big losses during COVID-impacted quarter
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, and the world's carmakers are no exception. Here's a breakdown of how the big brands fared in the first half.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Chinese cars continue to rise through COVID-19
The Australian car market is struggling in 2020, but a number of Chinese brands continue to grow their sales.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: New vehicle sales tumbled 13 per cent in July
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.
5 Years Ago