Day: July 26, 2023

AutoNation Down But Far From Out

  AutoNation is using several tools, including its newly acquired captive finance company and a gradually expanding used-car networkto try and recapture “lapsed” customers – those who disappear after their new-car warranty expires

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Looking to buy a used EV? Here’s why they’re so expensive — and when they’ll be more affordable

Early last year, as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) shot up and supply to Australia remained tight, second-hand Teslas were selling for head-turning prices. In some cases, used models were selling for more than

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The perks of owning a luxury car in 2023

If the opportunity to own a luxury car was once a dream but now has become a pending reality, some great advantages are waiting. If you’re ready, here are some perks to consider:

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Honda’s little electric car to die because people want SUVs

The retro Honda E electric hatchback won’t be replaced as the Japanese brand instead focuses on electric SUVs. That’s the word from Rebecca Adamson, Head of Automobile at Honda Cars UK, who told

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Vehicle reversing cameras to be mandatory from 2025

Rear-view cameras and motion sensors to be fitted to all new vehicles in Australia from mid-decade Reversing cameras and rear motion sensors will become mandatory on all new-generation motor vehicles entering the Australian

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Perth automotive business, SAI Auto Care, fined for exploiting sponsored migrant worker

A Perth automotive business has been fined thousands of dollars for exploiting a sponsored migrant worker. The Australian Border Force said it had fined the company Excellent Accounts Pty Ltd, which trades under

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Dramatic near misses as large crane falls

A large crane has toppled over, hitting powerlines and cars on a suburban street in Brisbane’s south, with at least one person requiring medical assistance, as witnesses tell how close it came to

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Reverse cameras, sensors to be mandated in Australia from 2025

The Federal Government has announced ‘reversing aids’ will be mandated for newly-introduced vehicles sold in Australia from 1 November 2025. It will apply to all vehicle categories – from light passenger vehicles to

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Popular ute’s big transformation

Sales of this once-popular workhorse have dived this year, but a range of significant upgrades should see it resume the fight with Toyota’s HiLux and Ford Ranger. The heavily revised model brings new

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Man seriously injured in suspected hit and run sparked by road rage crash

A man has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in a suspected hit-and-run allegedly fuelled by an earlier prang on the Gold Coast. It’s understood two vehicles had been involved

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