Some of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers have confirmed they have been raided by European Union regulators, as investigators determine whether or not they are in breach of antitrust and even cartel laws. EU regulators are investigating whether or not major carmakers have been colluding together in the collection and […]
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BMW to acquire Alpina brand, help transition to new regulations
BMW Group has expanded its brand portfolio, acquiring the rights to legendary tuner and manufacturer, Alpina, so it can secure its long-term future. You’ve probably heard of Alpina. It’s a renowned BMW tuner that has held close ties with BMW for decades, and in the past few years or so […]
Electrified manufacturing costs set to soar as nickel prices double
Skyrocketing prices of nickel look set to present another set of challenges for auto manufacturers producing electrified vehicles, after prices for the metal quadrupled in the space of a week. Price action for nickel has been so volatile in recent days that the London Metal Exchange actually suspended trading after […]
Lexus & MINI top 2022 JD Power Customer Service Index in the USA
Lexus and MINI have taken the top spots in the 2022 JD Power Customer Service Index study in the USA, with authors of the report noting significant staff shortages and supply chain issues presenting a set of ‘unique’ challenges for the industry. JD Power’s index, now in its 42nd year, […]
Australian vehicle sales for February 2022 (VFACTS)
New vehicle sales figures have been released for February 2022 in Australia, in the form of VFACTS new vehicle registration figures. And on first glance, sales are up for the month compared with the same time last year. Australian consumers purchased 85,340 new vehicles during February this year, according to […]
Kia, Genesis dominate JD Power 2022 Vehicle Dependability Study
Kia, Hyundai and Genesis have cemented themselves firmly atop the leaderboard in the 2022 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, with Kia taking the top spot for the first time. All up, Hyundai Motor Group received three segment awards, for the Santa Fe, Sonata and the Kia Sorrento. Kia ranked highest […]
2022 World Car of the Year finalists revealed
The finalists of the 2022 World Car of the Year awards have been published with more than a few surprise entrants, with the winner set to be revealed at the New York International Auto Show in August. The group has settled on a top 10 for the World Car of […]
Lexus global sales up 5.7% in 2021, new ‘RX 500h’ 2.4 turbo hybrid on horizon
Lexus reported solid sales growth both globally and in Australia during 2021, with record deliveries of its hybrid models. And later this year we are likely to see the all-new RX large SUV, potentially including a new RX 500h flagship to further the appeal of its hybrid technology. Lexus, a […]