EV technician becomes officially recognised occupation
EV technicians have finally won their own classification after a long campaign to have the advanced skills recognised as the automotive industry transitions to low emissions future.
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Call for speed limiters to be brought to Australia
A five per cent jump in the crash death toll including the worst 12 months since 2016, shows why vehicle technology including speed limiters must be introduced, a veteran repairer said.
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AMA Group reports revenue boost as it looks to growth
Australia’s largest repair group has reported some slight improvements in earnings as it readies for more growth.
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Has the EV trend in Australia peaked?
EV sales are at their lowest quarterly total since 2022 as buyers turn to hybrids for convenience and longer range.
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Succession, shortages highlighted in State of the Nation report
Capricorn’s annual State of the Nation snapshot has found confidence has increased in the industry but several key problems, like getting skilled workers, remain for collision businesses.
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RAV4 continues domination of 2024 Australia car sales
Toyota’s RAV 4 continued to pull out in front with predominantly hybrid sales but full EVs dipped again with total sales almost halving compared to 2023, making it unlikely they will reach the milestone sales of 100,000 in 2024.
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Attitudes toward EVs potential cause behind sales stall
New EV sales appear to have stalled and a new report shows myths and misconceptions may be standing the way of people’s purchasing choice.
Only one in five Australians is planning to buy an EV vehicle
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China’s global EV surge as more arrive in Australia
The trade war over EVs with China has continued across the globe with the EU making some concessions but the US locking in its huge tariffs.
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Genuine Parts Company (GPC) acquires Auto Parts Group
The Genuine Parts Company has added Auto Parts Group to its portfolio as a specialist supplier of genuine, certified and aftermarket automotive collision repair parts in the latest industry acquisition.
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RAV4 again part of record-setting month in Australian car sales
Toyota’s experience and prescience in the alternative powertrain space continues to pay off with its hybrids, particularly the RAV4 as it continues to smash Australian sales records.
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