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Skoda Superb sales are up 42.9% in a market down -19.4% It’s another very disappointing month for new car sales in Slovakia, freefalling -19.4% year-on-year in February to just 6,205 units. As a result the year-to-date tally is off -18.1% to 12,810. In the lead of the brands charts, both Skoda (-22.3%) and Toyota (-25.7%) fall even faster than the market at 20.8% and 9.6% share respectively.
Rowan has stepped down as CEO; in his final major interview he explains the "Darwinian event" facing car makers Volvo boss Jim Rowan has stepped down from the firm with immediate effect, following three years at the helm of the Swedish car firm. During his time with Volvo , the former Dyson executive oversaw the launch of the EX30 , EX90 and ES90 , and has been a key proponent in the company's push towards software-defined vehicles.
There were 2,332,837 auto loan defaults last year, exceeding levels seen during the Great Recession. Approximately 1.73 million vehicles were repossessed, which was the highest level in over a decade. March sales are expected to decline slightly from last year, but the future looks bleak due to tariffs. Economists have been worried about a recession for years and it appears one is finally going to happen thanks to a mix of job cuts, tariffs, and uncertainty.
New Leaf borrows design cues from the larger Ariya; has been developed with focus on aerodynamics Third-generation EV is shown in production form, confirming it to be a high-riding family hatchback The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been shown in production form for the first time ahead of a full launch later this year, confirming its transformation into a crossover.
The BYD Sealion 6 range has been upgraded with revised, Australia-specific suspension tuning, but the big news is actually around further pricing adjustments for this plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-sized SUV. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD Now, with the existing cheapest PHEV gone (goodbye, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ), and a readjustment of the lineup with the addition of a new Essential grade, the brand behind the Sealion 6 is showing its ambitious intentions i
Join Jess Lydka-Morris from Drive TV and Nissans Head of Product Planning, Clodhna Lyons, as they chat about Nissan’s unique e-Power system and how it sets its cars apart from ordinary hybrids. Sponsored by Nissan Nissan has positioned itself at the forefront of automotive innovation through its e-Power hybrid system, which seamlessly combines the performance advantages of electric driving with the familiarity and convenience of a traditional combustion engine.
Tesla is to open a Pop-Up at Future Stores on Londons Oxford Street in April with floor-to-ceiling digital displays. The pop-up will feature the Tesla Cybertruck, new Model Y, the Optimus Bot autonomous humanoid robot, Tesla Model 3 Performance and the Powerwall 3 home energy storage system designed for solar integration. Tesla has been in the headlines for falling sales, shrinking share price and the actions and words of major shareholder Elon Musk.
A new study suggests many Americans don’t have a favorable view of Tesla or Musk. 55% have an unfavorable view of Musk, with 49% feeling the same about Tesla. A vast majority won’t consider buying or leasing a Tesla, at least partly because of Musk. It turns out Germans aren’t the only ones waving a firm “nein” to Tesla.
A new study suggests many Americans don’t have a favorable view of Tesla or Musk. 55% have an unfavorable view of Musk, with 49% feeling the same about Tesla. A vast majority won’t consider buying or leasing a Tesla, at least partly because of Musk. It turns out Germans aren’t the only ones waving a firm “nein” to Tesla.
Australian motorists can no longer take advantage of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), despite the tax break continuing indefinitely for electric vehicles (EVs). Launched in July 2022, the FBT exemption applies to all new EVs and until yesterday PHEVs priced under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles (currently $91,387), and purchased through a novated lease.
Nissan has revealed the upcoming 2026 Nissan Leaf, the third generation of the brand’s first-ever EV, along with a preview of a slew of other upcoming Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. The Nissan Leaf was first released in the US for the 2011 model year as a small, economical hatchback that just happened to be electric. The second generation Leaf debuted for the 2017 model year and was essentially a heavy update to the original car, right down to its size and shape (although with dramatically
Electric and plug-in hybrid specialist BYD has delivered its 40,000th car in Australia after it launched in mid-2022 a feat arch-rival Tesla achieved three years after its volume-selling Model 3 arrived. BYD has recorded more than 40,000 deliveries in Australia, two-and-a-half years after it launched under its current independent distributor with the Atto 3 electric SUV.
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New Micra is twinned with the Renault 5 but references the early-2000s K12 Micra New electric supermini was designed in London and will be built in France, alongside Renault 5 The Nissan Micra will return this year as an electric car twinned with the Renault 5 ,developed with a focus on the European market. The fifth generation of the supermini will be one of three new EVs that Nissan will launch in Europe by the end of 2026, along with the newLeaf and an electric Juke.
In one fell swoop, the Outlander mid-sized SUV will soon be one of Mitsubishi’s few remaining models on sale in Australia. The company is set to axe the current ASX , Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport from its lineup due to them not complying with a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) related to autonomous emergency braking (AEB) that comes into force from March 1, 2025.
Used car valuation guide indicata reported a stabilising of used electric car prices in February in response to growing consumer demand. In a statement it said: The used car industry has been waiting for price stability and that seems to have arrived with used BEV prices changing between August 2024 and February 2025 within a range of just 0.7%. There is no hiding the fact that used BEVs have fallen on average in value by 40.9% since January 2023, which is four times the amount used petrol cars
Searching for that perfect used car can sometimes lead you down the path of buying one with low kilometres, but is it really worth it? Photo: iStock/Muanpare wanpen Odometer readings are a large part of what can determine a second-hand vehicle’s worth, with many buyers often paying a premium for low kilometres travelled. RELATED: How many kilometres is good for a used car?
Nissan has teased a new Navara/Frontier for Latin America, looking like an extensive facelift. The company will also launch a one-tonne pickup in Oceania, based on Mitsubishi bones. These are different from the similarly-sized US-spec Frontier, and the Chinese-spec Z9. Nissan has been flooding us with teasers of upcoming models for various global markets as it works to recover from its financial challenges.
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We’ve all had a Mitsubishi Magna at one point, or at least known somebody who did. Now, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first Magna, a celebration is being held where it was once built. MAGNA40 is a celebration of the popular family sedan and wagon, and it’s open to owners and fans of all generations of Magna and Verada plus the related Diamante sold overseas.
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Honda’s new Chinese recently started production of the all-electric Ye P7. Th has an 89.8 kWh battery pack and up to 469 hp. Honda is responding to the growing EV demand in China with several new models. Honda says that thanks to the use of automation and artificial intelligence at one of its EV factories in China, it needs 30% fewer floor staff than a traditional factory.
Hyper Force concept shown in 2023 hinted at the next iteration of the GT-R In fresh hint at the GT-R's return, new CEO vows to keep models 'that really represent what Nissan is about' Incoming Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa has vowed that driving excitement will always be at the heart of the firm, hinting that halo cars such as the Z and GT-R will remain a key part of the brands future and be offered worldwide.
Honda and Nissan may have failed to reach an agreement to formally start a relationship, but ongoing talks between the Japanese brands and a new CEO at the latter mean a merger could still happen. Last month , the proposed merger was called off as Nissan didnt want to become a subsidiary of Honda, instead demanding to be treated as an equal. Given Hondas significantly stronger financial position, it refused, ultimately leading to the collapse of the proposed merger.
The importance of utilizing a scorecard in marketing meetings cannot be overstated, especially for automotive dealerships looking to optimize their performance and drive sales. Using a structured approach, such as EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) or Ninety.io Scorecard, helps teams stay focused on the key metrics that matter and encourages accountability.
Car companies may no longer be fined for selling too many high-emissions vehicles in Australia if the Federal Opposition wins May 3’s election, a report claims. The Federal Opposition is tipped to pull the handbrake on emissions rules for new cars in Australia with reported plans to scrap hefty fines for car makers that fail to meet the rules should it win May 3s election.
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Vauxhall Grandland Electric in Ultimate trim previously cost 40,495 putting it over the ECS threshold Average new EV exceeds the threshold triggering an extra 2125 in VED over first six years of its life Vauxhall has cut the price of the range-topping Ultimate versions of its Astra Sports Tourer and Grandland electric cars to below 40,000. The move means all of the brand's EVs,bar the van-based Vivaro Life Electric, swerve changes to vehicle excise duty (VED) that would have cost a driver an ex
A new set of speed cameras in Tasmania caught nearly 80 times as many motorists breaking the speed limit than when they were last operational. Pulse Tasmania reports the new speed cameras on the Tasman Bridge linking the Hobart CBD on the western side of the River Derwent to the City of Clarence on the east detected more than 700 motorists breaking the 70km/h speed limit in their first week in operation.
Buy and ID.4 or ID.5 and Volkswagen will gift, and install, a home charger valued at nearly $2000 to make the transition to an EV that much easier. Volkswagen Australia will throw in a free home charger valued at $1899 to the first 500 buyers of the ID.4 or ID.5 electric cars. The home electric vehicle (EV) charger has a peak output of 7kW, and includes installation by a certified electrician, and can cut the 0-100 per cent charging time of an ID.4 with a 2.3kW household socket from about 23 hou
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The Alfa Romeo Junior will arrive in Australia in the third quarter of 2025 with the option of both all-electric Elettrica and mild-hybrid Ibrida powertrains, the Italian carmakers local division announced today. Pricing is yet to be announced for the Italian brands small SUV and its new entry-level model in Australia, where it will fill the void created by the departure of the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, car dealerships face both challenges and opportunities. With the advent of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI technologies like ChatGPT , innovative marketing strategies have emerged. This blog post will explore how automotive marketers can leverage ChatGPT for enhanced marketing effectiveness, streamline customer interactions, and ultimately drive sales.
Victorian-based Premcar which builds modified Navara and Patrol Warrior models for Nissan has entered the South African market with a new version of its Navara Pro-4X Warrior ute. The Nissan Navara Warrior program has expanded globally, with South Africa set to receive a modified version of the Navara Pro-4X inspired by the Australian creation. Nissan and Premcar the Victorian-based firm behind the Navara and Patrol Warrior, and formerly responsible for Ford Performance Vehicles have announc
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