2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (696+ words) SOME Chinese car-makers are spending hundreds of millions of euros on marketing campaigns in Germany but reports suggest the investment may not be paying off. Automotive News Europe said in a report on China's market share that despite years of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (316+ words) Jeep and Leapmotor partner with surf-park operator Urbnsurf By Neil Dowling on 7th April 2026 Marketing, News Stellantis, Urbnsurf SURF park operator Urbnsurf is riding a new partnership with Jeep and Leapmotor in Australia, in a collaboration that links the automotive brands…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (328+ words) Alto Volkswagen North Shore takes top honour at annual VW dealer of the year awards By Neil Dowling on 7th April 2026 Personnel Articles Dealer Awards, DOTY, VW Hosted by Volkswagen Australia director Piergiorgio Minto and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles director Nathan Johnson,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (608+ words) Data shows BEVs are most popular in eastern Australia's outer suburbs By Neil Dowling on 7th April 2026 Market Reports, News NALSPA OUTER Australian city suburbs now dominate the top locations for battery-electric vehicles purchased with the assistance of the electric car…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1056+ words) SEARCHES for new cars has surged to record highs as buyers seek the latest new models, particularly electric vehicles that have a 261 per cent increase in searches in March compared with February. At the same time, finance applications for EVs…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (861+ words) EUROPE'S peak automotive manufacturing body has applauded this week's signing of a free-trade agreement between Australia and the EU saying that it puts it on "equal footing" with other markets." The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said it welcomed the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (646+ words) Receivers end Bosscap's F-150 EV conversion business after Ford ceases production By Neil Dowling on 31st March 2026 News Bosscap group LIQUIDATORS for the Queensland remanufacturing automotive business Bosscap are dealing with 13 subsidiaries including Aus EV and AMQ that convert vehicles to right-hand…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (753+ words) STRONG support for Australia's electric car discount program " under threat of ending by the federal government " has surged from a broad coalition of organisations across the energy, automotive, finance, disability, environmental and consumer sectors. The coalition " which includes finance and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (1385+ words) Lexus dealer diversifies with additional dealer sites, wholesale outlet and a limousine business By Neil Dowling on 24th March 2026 News, Real Estate Lexus ONE of Western Australia's most successful dealers, now running three dealerships in two states, is adamant the customer…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (803+ words) VOLVO is saying, as it rolls out its biggest over-the-air update ever, that it now has the highest ranking for OEM software-defined capabilities and that it is the only legacy brand to reach the top Level 5." Volvo Car Australia said…...