Toyota has lost its long-term spot as the most popular car manufacturer around the world for the second year running. It sold 10.2 million vehicles during 2017, which was actually the third best of any light vehicle manufacturer. Coming in first place was the recently-grouped Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, following the acquisition […]
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Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi report record global sales in 2017
Mercedes-Benz has reported the highest annual sales figure for 2017 out of the three top German brands, however, all three brands including BMW and Audi posted all-time high annual figures and set personal records. Mercedes sold 2,289,344 vehicles in 2017, which is up 9.9 per cent on 2016 figures. The […]
Porsche posts another record year for sales, 2017 up 4% on 2016
Porsche had another record year for sales in 2017, following its record-setting years in 2016 and 2015. A big boost in sales came from the introduction of the new Panamera, which, in 2016 as the previous model, wasn’t selling all that well. Porsche sold 246,000 vehicles in 2017, up 4.0 […]
Australian vehicle sales for December 2017 (VFACTS) – best of the year
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. It comes around quick, doesn’t it? The national VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations for December 2017 have been released, exposing the best-selling cars and car brands of the year. Starting with vehicle brands, Toyota has come through on top once again […]
Top 10 best-selling cars in Australia during 2017
The national VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations during December 2017 have been revealed, confirming the best-selling vehicles for the entire year. For our usual big report on the monthly figures see the full report here. It’s been a fight between the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Corolla during […]
Maserati demand slowing, causes extended production stops – report
Maserati is extending production halts over the holiday period amid slumping demand, union sources have said. Factories in Grugliasco and Mirafiori, in Italy, will be closed until mid-January. It’s understood Maserati sales have been on the decline in the more recent months, particularly in China. According to a recent Automotive […]
Lexus tops J.D. Power Australian Customer Service Index survey
According to the results of the 2017 J.D. Power Australian Customer Service Index survey, Lexus has come out on top against popular rival luxury brands from Germany. This is the second year in a row the Japanese luxury brand has ended up at the top. The study assessed results from […]
Former Volkswagen exec Oliver Schmidt sentenced to 7 years prison
Former Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt has been sentenced to seven years in prison in the US after he pleaded guilty to two felony charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, and violating the Clean Air Act in relation to his involvement in the massive Volkswagen dieselgate emissions-cheating scandal. Schmidt […]