German luxury carmaker, Audi, has closed 2008 with a massive sales increase of 30.2 percent in Australia. To close a tough 2008, Audi Australia sold 598 cars in December, bringing the full year cumulative result to 9,410 units, compared with 7,225 for the previous year (2007). The result represents the fourth consecutive year of record

Reva Electric Car Company (REVA), the market and technology-leader in the EV (electric vehicle) personal transport segment, announces the European launch of its lithium-ion (li-ion) battery powered EV the REVA L-ion. Based on the REVAi platform, the current version of the world’s best selling city electric car, the REVA L-ion is the result of more

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has reported strong growth of their imported vehicle line-up during 2008, with a jump in sales of over 2,900 vehicles – an increase of 5.5 per cent over the previous year. This growth is an impressive achievement, particularly given the current economic and market environment, and the decision

Australian Automobile Dealers Association, Victoria (AADA-Vic) and VACC are encouraged by today’s release of the 2008 new vehicle sales figures. For the second year running, and only the second time ever, Australians bought more than one million new vehicles during a calendar year. Official VFACTS figures released by the Federal Chamber of

Mazda Australia retailed 79,826 new vehicles in 2008, eclipsing the previous record of 77,734 set in 2007. Mazda retained its position as Australia's fourth biggest automotive brand and best-selling full-line importer with a 7.9 per cent share of the new vehicle market (up from 7.4pc in 2007). Mazda's 0.5pc market share growth was the one of

The newest member of the Suzuki Australia family – the Alto – has already started collecting accolades with its A-Star sibling winning Zig Wheels Car of the Year. India’s leading motoring website gave its coveted award to the A-Star, which will go on sale in Australia later this year named the Alto. Chief judge Adil Jal Darukhanawala praised

Subaru achieved a remarkable annual milestone of 11 consecutive years of record sales, according to official VFACTS figures released today. Sales of 38,492 Subarus have distinguished the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive company in a difficult market where many competitors are in decline. Subaru sales for 2008 were up 0.1 per cent in an industry

Suzuki continues to be a shining star in the Australian automotive market after recording its sixth successive increase in annual sales. Suzuki sold 1730 vehicles in December, boosting its total sales for the year to 22,523. The record sales figure was a 4.4 increase on what was a record 2007 result, and continued the company’s remarkable

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, purchased further ordinary shares in Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, and will increase its holding to 50.76 per cent of all ordinary voting shares in Volkswagen. As a result of passing the threshold of 50 per cent Porsche will acquire indirect control over Scania AB, Södertälje, and is required by Swedish law to

Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker and part of the world’s fifth largest auto manufacturer, posted a 6.9 percent increase in its 2008 global sales, mainly due to strong demand for its cars in emerging markets. Overseas sales, including exports from Korea and sales from the company’s overseas plants increased 11.8 percent to