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Canberra car dealers buck the trend

Spare parts: Canberra dealers buck the trend, Danny Ricciardo, and a pricey Beetle Dealers in Canberra are reporting modest but encouraging levels of showroom traffic. Picture: Shutterstock The ACT has continued to be the only state or territory in the country bucking the national plunge in new car sales. August sales data shows the ACT is the only jurisdiction staying in the black, while elsewhere around the country it's a sea of red. National car sales are running 20 per cent down on the same eight-monthly year-to-date period last year, and Victoria, with much of metro Melbourne still in heavy stage four COVID lockdown, is suffering a 66 per cent fall in sales year to date. The dealers in Victoria are screaming for help although to date, there's been little government response. The federal industry body wants the industry to reopen "under appropriate COVID-safe protocols", but offers no worka…

Used car bargains few and far between in north Queensland and reprieve is weeks away

Used car bargains few and far between in north Queensland and reprieve is weeks away Used cars are in short supply in regional areas such as Townsville.(ABC North Queensland: Chloe Chomicki) Industry experts say it will be weeks before more used cars hit sales lots in north Queensland. Key points: Dealers and auction houses are struggling to find used cars during the pandemic A halt in new car sales and fleet vehicle turnover means there is less trade-in activity Experts expect there will be a reprieve in late October when imports increase

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the industry has seen both a lull and a boom in sales.

In recent weeks, however, the ideal bargain has been hard to come by in regional areas.

Townsville used car sales manager Craig McGrath said trade-ins had slowed, meaning less choice for customers.

"Th…

New car sales in Australia slump but luxury brands buck trend during coronavirus pandemic

New car sales in Australia slump but luxury brands buck trend during coronavirus pandemic Overall sales have fallen 20% between January and August but Audi sales have actually increased Audi car sales in Australia have increased despite the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images New car sales in Australia have slumped since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but one sector is bucking the trend – luxury brands.

Overall sales have fallen 20% as people have lost jobs and income, overseas factories have closed down and the recession has begun to bite.

But sales of luxury brands have declined much less sharply and, in at least one case – Audi – actually increased.

Figures from the Australian Automotive Dealers Association and Commonwealth Bank show car sale…

Australians shunning new cars, says car dealer giant after heavy losses

Australians shunning new cars, says car dealer giant after heavy losses Car buyers are steering clear of new vehicles and intead being savvy in buying used vehicles, according to the head of Australia's biggest car dealership group after it recorded a $233 million loss for the last financial year. John McConnell, chief executive of Automotive Holdings Group (AHG), echoed the sentiments of others in blaming the banking royal commission, a flailing national housing market and "broader economic uncertainty" for repelling consumers from shelling out for new cars. New car sales fell to their lowest level in eight years in July.Credit:Nicholas Walker

"If we look at our total results in FY19, we saw private buyer retail drop by 5.4 per cent in volume terms. Our used car sales, over a period which was pretty tough, actually went …

Drive-away pricing

Drive-away pricing vs. on-road costs: what to look out for

IF ONLY buying a car was as easy as paying the advertised price and then driving away. Unfortunately it’s not, and these are the costs to look out for.

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“DRIVE away, no more to pay”? Well, you’d kind of hope so, wouldn’t you? Once you’ve driven the car out of the dealership you don’t really expect to pay for anything more than fuel and funding the lives of traffic-light windscreen washers.

But then, so many advertising phrases make little sense — “I bought a Jeep (in an upbeat tone), “I can’t believe it’s not butter (why not, that’s what it’s called?) or “Building better kids, one punch at a time” (from a martial arts-school ad) — but slogans like “drive-away pricing” and “no on-road costs” are right up there in the pantheon. They both sound simple enough, and covering “o…

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…