Industry - Page 6

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    Medium SUV sales growth tracked, top sellers over a decade

    Mike Costello

     Medium SUV sales growth tracked, top sellers over a decade

    Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 are the sales kings over the past decade, while the BMW X3 and X4 twins took the luxury title.

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    Federal Government backs Australian car industry, as $15b fund passes into law

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     Federal Government backs Australian car industry, as $15b fund passes into law

    A Federal Government fund to incubate Australian advanced manufacturing companies could play a part in revitalising the car industry.

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    Volkswagen committed to dealers as key link to customers

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     Volkswagen committed to dealers as key link to customers

    The German giant has flown dealers from all over the world to Hamburg to show them future cars and ask questions about the future of retail.

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    Interview: Car dealer peak body chief James Voortman

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     Interview: Car dealer peak body chief James Voortman

    We talk with the AADA about the mood out there, ever-lasting wait lists, new retail models, EV rollout, and other industry issues.

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    Car industry insiders skeptical of global EV timelines

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     Car industry insiders skeptical of global EV timelines

    A new survey of car company and supply chain insiders found 59 per cent see current 2030-2040 EV targets as unrealistic.

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    The rise of 4x4 utes in Australia: Sales tracked from 2013 to 2022

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     The rise of 4x4 utes in Australia: Sales tracked from 2013 to 2022

    Aussies purchased 1.6 million 4x4 utes in the past decade, with their market share growing 50 per cent between 2013 and 2022. More here.

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    What are car subscriptions, and would you consider one?

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     What are car subscriptions, and would you consider one?

    You already pay monthly subscriptions for Spotify and YouTube, but what about subscribing to a car with all expenses covered?

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    Owners 'confused' by safety tech, but aftermarket repairers can help

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     Owners 'confused' by safety tech, but aftermarket repairers can help

    Independent repairers say they're capable of checking ADAS systems, and should take a role in improving public awareness of the tech.

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    Sales collapse tracked: Where did all the cheap small cars go?

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     Sales collapse tracked: Where did all the cheap small cars go?

    Over the past decade the sales and market share of Micro and Light Cars has collapsed, as has the choice in models. Here we look at the data.

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    Australia's EV market by brand, region and buyer type

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     Australia's EV market by brand, region and buyer type

    A report into Australia's nascent EV market shows dominance of private buyers and Chinese factories. And check out the ACT's uptake...

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    Australian car clubs want clearer crash data amid road toll increase

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     Australian car clubs want clearer crash data amid road toll increase

    The Australian Automobile Association suggests allocation of road funding could be tied to the release of more useful road toll data.

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    Which brands have gained and lost the most share since 2013?

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     Which brands have gained and lost the most share since 2013?

    A snapshot looking at which brands gained or lost the most sales and market share, comparing 2013 and 2022.