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Aussies keen on electric cars according to new survey

A survey of Aussie drivers show that they are eager to jump into a particular new car, but there are several reasons why they won’t be big sellers.

Dom Tripolone

An electric car revolution is brewing in Australia.

New research from comparison website Finder shows that Aussies are warming to the emissions busting technology. The survey showed almost one in two Australians would consider buying an electric car as their next vehicle. Two of the biggest reasons cited were because it is “better for the planet” and to save money on petrol.

A new survey shows almost one in two Aussies would consider buying an electric car.Source:Supplied

Electric car sales in Australia are very low — 1755 zero-emission vehicles found a new home in 2020. This doesn’t include Tesla, which doesn’t report its sales figures publicly but is rumoured to be about double that figure. Taylor Bl…

The full list of new car models to be launched in 2021

The full list of new car models to be launched in 2021 Richard Blackburn

Last year was a year like no other for the car industry, as dealerships were shuttered and factories fell silent.

New model launches were pushed back and some cars due to arrive last year never made it. But 2021 promises to be a busy year for new metal, as the pipelines return to full volume. Here are the big arrivals for each of the major brands this year. Alfa Romeo An updated version of the Stelvio SUV will arrive in the first quarter, then later in the year there will be a farewell version of the 4C sports car, which has been discontinued globally. Aston Martin Manual and drop-top versions of the Vantage will arrive in the first quarter of this year, priced at $278,900 and $315,000 respectively.

The new Audi Q5 will be available in Audi dealerships in early 2021. Picture: Supplied.Source:Supplied

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Toyota, Chinese cars the big winners as annual sales announced

Toyota, Chinese cars the big winners as annual sales announced Richard Blackburn It was the year that Holden died and new-car sales plummeted but some brands defied the odds. These are the winners and losers, with some surprises.

Last year was one the car industry would prefer to forget. We said goodbye to Holden and sales across the board were down by 14 per cent. In Victoria, the new-car market was down by close to 25 per cent as dealerships were forced to shut their doors during lockdown.

Some brands and nameplates weathered the storm better than others, though. Here’s a list of what was hot — and what was not — in 2020.

Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid proved a huge hit. Picture: Thomas Wielecki.Source:Supplied

HOT Toyota The Japanese brand’s dominance of the new-car market is mind-boggling. It has been our number one brand for the past 18 years and has the best-selling ute, car and SUV. HiLux was the best…

Car Dealerships Melbourne – New Car Dealers

Melbourne New Car Dealers and Dealerships https://youtu.be/0BVtBpk4TPI Are you looking for a new car to buy in Melbourne? Let us help you with your research by providing you with 5 new car dealers and dealerships in Melbourne. There are many different car dealers in Melbourne if any of these locations aren’t suitable then you can use our extensive car dealership listings to find a more suitable car dealer near you in Melbourne. We have more than four hundred car dealer listings in or near Melbourne. You can contact any of these car dealerships in your research and search journey or you can find them online to check if they have the make and model of the new car you are looking for or if it’s for additional information. You may also be able to inspect the car if they have it on display at the dealership and try book a test drive at the same time. Research is the most important task to do thoroughly when buying a new or used car by gathering as much information…

Autosports spends $9M for Trivett Alexandria

Autosports spends $9M for Trivett Alexandria Autosports Group has bought Trivett in Alexandria for around $9 million Trivett Alexandia is made up of six luxury and super lux car dealerships The brands represented are Jaguar, Land Rover, Rolls Royce, McLaren, Bentley and Aston Martin. In the last financial year, Trivett Alexandria made $200 million in revenue. Autosports Group is up 7.98 per cent, trading for $1.76 per share at 13:19 AEDT Autosports has signed a $9 million agreement to buy rival automotive dealership Trivett in Alexandria. Trivett Alexandria sells six luxury and super luxury brands, meaning Autosport Group, which represents the likes of Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz, will now have Jaguar, Land Rover, Rolls Royce, McLaren, Bentley and Aston Martin cars in its showrooms. Autosports Group is Australia's largest prestige and luxury automotive dealership group, with 37 retailers in Sydney, …

Brian Hilton Motor Group celebrates 50 years on Central Coast

Brian Hilton Motor Group celebrates 50 years on Central Coast Richard Noone March 14, 2017 - 11:39AM Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate

WHEN Brian Hilton began selling cars in 1967, seatbelts were an after market accessory, and 450,000 cars were sold in Australia. This year about 1.15m will be sold, and cars come with keyless entry.

Richard Noone March 14, 2017 - 11:39AM Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate Maria Viglianti checks out the 1972 Corolla on display during the Brian Hilton Motor Group’s 50th birthday celebrations at North Gosford. Picture: Peter Clark

IN 1967 seatbelts were an aftermarket accessory, there were about 450,000 cars sold in Australia and the average family sedan cost about $2000.

This year an estimated 1.15 million new and used cars will exchange hands with an average small car going for about $25,000 but featuring more mod-cons — such as rever…