Volvo Cars has posted yet another quarterly sales jump, with global units increasing 9.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2019. Net revenue is also up 10.7 per cent compared with the same period last year. Around the world, Volvo sold 161,320 passenger cars in the first three months […]
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2019 World Car of the Year awards announced: Jaguar I-PACE wins
Following a long marking process, the Jaguar I-PACE has been given the overall 2019 World Car of the Year award. The stunning new electric crossover fended off some very tough competitors for the award this year. Eleven vehicles were shortlisted to run for the overall World Car of the Year […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2019 (VFACTS)
The Australia vehicle sales figures for March 2019 have been released, in the form of national VFACTS data, and it looks like small hatchbacks could be making a comeback. Overall industry sales continue to decline though, with total sales some 7.9 per cent down on year-to-date numbers (YTD). As usual, […]
Nissan Australia announces 5-year/unlimited km warranty
Nissan Australia has jumped on board the 5-year warranty plan, announcing today that all of its new vehicles purchased by private buyers will receive the coverage. The coverage is extended from the outgoing 3-year/100,000km warranty, to a new 5-year/unlimited kilometre plan. It includes complimentary roadside assistance during the warranty period. […]
BMW & Mercedes-Benz to co-develop future platforms – report
Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler and BMW are reportedly considering a co-development partnership which could see the two German auto giants team up to create next-gen vehicle platforms. The news stems from German reports, including from Sueddeutsche Zeitung and Auto Bild, that say the move could save both carmakers around 7 […]
Australian vehicle sales for February 2019 (VFACTS)
Vehicle sales in Australia are continuing on a decline, according to the national VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations for February 2019. But the year is off to a good start for some brands and some vehicle models. Kicking off with the best-selling vehicle brands for February, Toyota continues its […]
2019 World Car of the Year finalists announced
The 2019 World Car of the Year finalists have been announced, as judges narrow down on the best cars of the year before the final crowns are handed out during the New York auto show in April. This year the jury consists of 86 international automative journalists. They were tasked […]
Australian vehicle sales for January 2019 (VFACTS)
It’s the start of a brand new year and everyone is settling back into the rhythm and routine. Are people buying cars? The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has just released the national VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations in Australia for January, so we can take a look at […]