The 2018 Geneva Motor Show is now underway in Switzerland, drawing in all of the biggest and smallest car manufacturers to show off their latest and greatest concepts and new models. This year, like previous years, is a big one. Plenty of outrageous concept cars have made their international debut […]
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Nissan X-Trail was best-selling SUV in the world in 2017
According to the latest sales stats from JATO, the Nissan X-Trail was the best-selling new SUV in the world during 2017. It topped almost one million sales. The stats say Nissan sold some 814,496 examples of the X-Trail (also known as the Rogue in some markets), globally, making it the […]
Australian vehicle sales for February 2018 (VFACTS)
The 2018 February VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations in Australia have been handed out, with the market experiencing a 6.1 per cent increase in sales for the first two months of the year compared with last year. Starting with the most popular brands, Toyota is continuing its market domination […]
Lexus tops another customer study, Land Rover most improved
Land Rover has come out a big improver in the annual Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards for 2017, moving up into fourth place. It was the most improved out of the top 10 automotive brands. Last year Land Rover’s score put it right down into 20th place. This obviously didn’t […]
BMW 3 Series production ends at South Africa plant
Production of the BMW 3 Series has ended at BMW’s Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, South Africa, after 35 years of 3 Series production at the facility. The plant will soon concentrate on producing the latest X3 SUV. BMW has been producing the 3 Series at the Rosslyn plant for 35 […]
Volvo reports 7.0% increase in sales for 2017, profits up 27.7%
Volvo Cars has reported its 2017 sales figures and revenue, with global sales up 7.0 per cent compared with 2016 figures. The drive has been largely thanks to demand in China. Volvo sold 571,577 vehicles in 2017, resulting in an operating profit of SEK14.1 billion, which is up an impressive […]
Australian vehicle sales for January 2018 (VFACTS)
The first month of the year is over already, and it seems it has been no better time to buy a new car. According to VFACTS figures, handed out today, January 2018 was a record January for vehicle sales, driven by demand for SUVs and light commercial vehicles. Kicking off […]
Toyota partners with Hydrogen Mobility Australia as founding member
Toyota Australia has announced it is the founding member of a new national body called Hydrogen Mobility Australia, which aims to assist in the development and infrastructure for a clean, renewable energy future. The body will undertake various initiatives to foresee a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. […]