Australian VFACTS sales figures for new vehicle registrations for August are in, and it looks like Toyota is pretty much taking over the entire market, with top sales in multiple segments. We also see utes and SUVs now make up 50 per cent of the overall top 10 best-selling vehicles. […]
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Editorial: Could autonomous cars spell the end of SUVs?
The SUV’s success story is still in full swing and probably isn’t quite near reaching its peak. SUV sales in Australia repeatedly set new benchmarks, especially in the mid-size class. Previously, ‘four wheel drives’ were off-road-capable wagons, with live axles all round, generally a ladder frame construction underneath, and less […]
Great Wall interested in Jeep brand, FCA says it has “not been approached”
Following reports of a Chinese carmaker being interested in acquiring Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, FCA has now released an official statement. It was reported that a Chinese carmaker was in talks with FCA, although details of what carmaker specifically were never confirmed. It was believed to be one of the big […]
BMW & FCA sign deal to co-develop autonomous platform
BMW and FCA have signed a partnership deal to co-develop an autonomous vehicle platform, the companies have confirmed. They’re joining forces with Intel and Mobileye. According to a BMW press release, the platform in specific will be scalable for Level 3 and up to Level 4/5 automated driving capability, with […]
Chinese carmaker makes bid on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles – report
An offer from a Chinese automaker has reportedly been submitted with intent to purchase Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which is said to be the first serious offer. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is apparently of interest to other Chinese auto groups as well, purportedly including Great Wall Motor. According to a recent Automotive […]
Jaguar Land Rover sales keep soaring, led by F-Pace SUV
Jaguar Land Rover is celebrating impressive sales across all brands during the first financial quarter of 2017-2018 (April-June, UK), with figures up 3.5 per cent year-to-date led by the recent major product onslaught. The Tata-owned company, including Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar brands, reported 137,463 sales for the quarter […]
Toyota & Mazda sign partnership; co-develop EVs, produce vehicles in US
Toyota and Mazda are teaming up to co-develop future mobility and electric vehicle technology, and will establish a production plant that will allow both companies to produce vehicles in the US. This has been two years in the making, but now the two have signed into a business and capital […]
Top 10 worst-performing car brands in Australia: first half 2017 sales
We know the likes of Toyota, Mazda and Hyundai are doing great things in terms of sales numbers and popularity in Australia, but what car brands are Aussies moving away from? Here’s a rundown of the worst-performing car brands in Australia so far this year in terms of sales drop […]