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…
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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…
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Mazda zooms into new Melbourne distribution hub

Mazda zooms into new Melbourne distribution hub Frasers Property has secured Mazda Australia as the anchor tenant for a new industrial estate it is developing in Melbourne's north. The car maker will lease a 37,235sq m national parts and distribution facility  within Frasers' 4Ten Epping estate at 410 Cooper Street in Epping on a 10-year term starting in 2021.

It's the second big Melbourne industrial leasing deal struck by Frasers this month, after CEVA Logistics agreed to lease a new 37,307sq m warehouse within its West Park Industrial Estate in Truganina.

Mazda Australia has entered into a 10-year lease for a 37,235sq m national parts and distribution facility.  The Mazda lease comprises a 36,275sq m warehouse, 960sq m office and 140 car spaces. The new facility is expected to be completed in December. Frasers did not …
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