Derek Fung
Volkswagen to buy out remaining Audi shareholders
Automotive trivia buffs know Volkswagen doesn't fully own Audi, but that will change soon.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Distributor shake up brings new Subaru and Peugeot bosses in Australia
Inchcape Australia announces an executive "refresh" across its Subaru and Peugeot-Citroen brands.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Mahindra looking to offload SsangYong
SsangYong needs to look for a saviour again after Mahindra, its current owner, confirmed the Korean automaker needs a "new investor".
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volkswagen brand appoints new CEO
Ralf Brandstätter takes the reins at Volkswagen, allowing predecessor Herbert Diess to focus on the even bigger task of running the whole Volkswagen Group.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Q&A with Jane Hunter, Tritium CEO
Did you know that Brisbane is home to one of the world's pre-eminent producers of electric car fast-chargers? Well it is.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Renault secures $8.3 billion loan backed by French government
Renault has been hit hard by restrictions put in place to stop the spread COVID-19, but it has secured its immediate future via a new lending agreement.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales tank during May
We just saw the steepest drop in May car sales ever, but there are 'green shoots' appearing as dealers report an uptick in interest.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Dealer auction results point to sales recovery
It's been a tough few months for the car industry, but signs are pointing to something of a recovery.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen approves van and ute alliance with Ford
Volkswagen has confirmed it will go ahead with partnership with Ford, which will see the two companies share development of the Amarok and Ranger utes, as well as a selection of commercial vans.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Nissan's plan to be great again explained
Nissan's management wants to take one step backwards before attempting two forwards. Fewer factories, fewer products, more focus on Japan and the US. The old ways appear to be dead and Ghosn.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Renault Nissan merger off the table, 'leader-follower' model proposed - report
The flow of red ink and the COVID-19 pandemic has focused minds at Renault and Nissan, with the two companies said to close to hammering out a new working relationship.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Chinese companies set to vie for influence over Mercedes-Benz
A two-way battle for influence over Daimler, maker of Mercedes-Benz, is brewing with Chinese automakers who want deeper ties with the Germany company.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Q&A with James Voortman, CEO of the AADA dealer peak body
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association lobbies government and manufacturers, and is led by James Voortman. Here we discuss big-picture issues in car retail
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Why is Volkswagen Australia pushing online car sales so hard?
Volkswagen is accelerating the rollout of digital retail, with trade-ins and finance included. Here's a Q&A with the program's head, Jason Bradshaw, in which we seek to understand the rationale
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Alpine in danger, Renault to close four factories - report
Four factories, including the sole production sites for the Zoe and Alpine A110, could be shuttered as part of Renault's "no taboos" restructuring plan.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Nissan to undertake $4.3b cost-cutting plan - report
Nissan is expecting to post an annual loss soon, and its turnaround plan could involve dumping the Datsun brand and closing a factory.
5 Years Ago