Mike Costello
'Envious' Toyota Australia chief keen on Tundra pickup
If Toyota Australia can find a way to sell the Tundra at its dealers, data suggests there are thousands of buyers ready and waiting.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Q&A with Ben Wilks, Cupra Australia brand director
Cupra is a young brand worldwide, and it's set to hit Australia in the middle of 2022. We sat down with the new boss to see how it's going to happen.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Daimler to rename itself Mercedes-Benz Group, spin off truck arm
By the end of the year, Mercedes-Benz car and van operations will part ways with the Daimler trucks and bus business.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Toyota bZ4X electric car due late in 2022
Toyota will be selling electric cars in Australia before the end of 2022, when the bZ4x crossover touches down.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Digital instrument clusters: Why have them?
Digital instrument clusters have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, and now offer previously unseen levels of customisation.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA sold out
Alfa Romeo's fastest Giulia is going, going, gone. The Giulia GTA and GTAm are sold out globally.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Ineos plans to support independent mechanics and the 4x4 aftermarket
Euro off-road startup Ineos Automotive says it'll stand out with an 'open source' approach to vehicle maintenance and modifications
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Australian launch now 2022
The launch of the new three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L has been pushed into 2022. It'll arrive in the first half, with the two-row version following shortly after.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
VicRoads hazard perception test moves online
Victorian drivers are now able to access the hazard perception test online, with the first attempt free of charge.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Toyota Australia says sorry for 'frustrating' wait times
A perfect storm of semiconductor and COVID-related production shortfalls and a spike in buyer demand is giving the market leader colossal supply headaches.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Toyota LandCruiser 300 orders are open, but wait times aren't clear
COVID and semiconductors have hobbled LandCruiser production, meaning Aussies who order one might be in the dark on delivery timing for a bit
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Toyota Australia addresses LandCruiser 300 price gouging issue
Demand is high, supply is low. Toyota Australia says dealers and buyers are 'free to trade accordingly based on the market conditions'.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
How the warranty world has changed since Kia went to seven years
Today marks the anniversary of when Kia Australia first announced its seven-year warranty program. Here's how its rivals have changed since.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
iPhone manufacturer to buy Lordstown factory, build electric pickups
Foxconn is buying Lordstown Motors’ ex-General Motors factory and will build its electric Endurance pickup.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Polestar 2 electric car priced to challenge Tesla Model 3 and Ioniq 5
Online sales, brand stores, free servicing at Volvo dealers, and a starting price under $60,000 for the Swedish-Chinese EV upstart.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Volkswagen reveals ‘BattMan’ electric car software
The BattMan ReLife battery analytic software is said to help diagnose the health and life of Volkswagen Group EV batteries.
5 Years Ago