BMW and Toyota may be expanding their working relationship in the future, with rumors suggesting a possible collaboration on a new MINI Minor. According to reports, BMW is planning a new MINI model codenamed the ‘Minor’ in a respectful nod to Mini’s former glory. The partnership could see a Toyota […]
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Toyota sells 10.23m cars in 2014, world’s largest car manufacturer
Not only is Toyota the top-selling car brand in Australia, it was also the top-selling car brand in the world for 2014. This is the third year the company has come out on top. Toyota sold a whopping 10.23 million vehicles (including Daihatsu and Hino) during 2014, which is up […]
Top 10 best-selling utes in Australia in 2014
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations in December are out, revealing the top 10 best-selling utes of 2014. The ute segment has long been one of the most popular segments for Australian consumers, and 2014 proved so once again. Coming in at number one for the year […]
Australian vehicle sales for December 2014 – best of the year
Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for December 2014 have been released, revealing the best-selling vehicles of the year. Standing out above the rest is Toyota. It sold a whopping 203,501 vehicles in 2014. Although it was easy enough to surpass runner-up Holden with its 106,092 effort, the Japanese manufacturer […]
Top 10 best-selling cars of 2014 in Australia
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations in December are out, revealing the top 10 best-selling cars of 2014. Coming in at number one overall was the humble Toyota Corolla, for the second consecutive year. It only just managed to fend off the popular Mazda3 for top spot, […]
BMW leads Audi & Mercedes in global sales race, on track for record year
BMW is still leading the global premium vehicle sales race between Audi and Mercedes-Benz, however, the gap is getting very narrow. And this is despite the German brand posting its highest-ever November sales. BMW brand recorded 158,953 sales during November this year, up 6 per cent, with rising demand in […]
Women in Auto Trades program yields first graduates
Last Friday, nine women proudly finished their education at Sydney TAFE’s Ultimo campus. This seemingly bland opening sentence might not immediately capture your attention, yet it deserves a prominent spot in your daily newsfeed nevertheless. Aged between 19 and 40, these graduates are now official alumnae of the Women in […]
White is the most popular car colour in 2014, again
Paint giant PPG Industries recently released its annual automotive colour popularity data, showing that white remains the most popular car colour globally based on 2014 automotive build data. The data claims that 28 per cent of new cars were painted white in 2014 worldwide, against 25 per cent last year. […]