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
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot merger approved by EU – reportDerek Fung 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 2021.4 years ago
Q&A with Tony Weber, CEO of the FCAI peak car-industry bodyMike Costello 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. 4 years ago
'The '70s are gone': Car dealers must be prepared to evolve, says FCAI chiefMike Costello “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 Weber4 years ago
Small car market share tumbling - how is yours selling?Mike Costello 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. 4 years ago
Renault locks in Alpine's future, commits to F1 rebrandDerek Fung 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.4 years ago
GM and Honda investigating US alliance, platform and drivetrain sharingDerek Fung GM and Honda are looking into a "strategic alliance", which could see the two firms jointly developing platforms and drivetrains for North America. 4 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales results for August 2020Mike Costello 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. 4 years ago
Former Mitsubishi CEO Masuko diesDerek Fung Osamu Masuko, the long-time chairman and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, has passed away under a month after suddenly resigning.4 years ago
Jaguar Land Rover takes V8 production in-houseDerek Fung 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.4 years ago
Japanese government pushed for Honda and Nissan merger – reportDerek Fung 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.4 years ago