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The ‘last’ Holden Commodore manufactured in Australia sells for $750,000 at auction

The 'last' Holden Commodore manufactured in Australia sells for $750,000 at auction

A bidder has paid $750,000 for "the last car ever produced at Holden Australia" — even though General Motors says "absolutely the last Holden" is on display at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia.

Key points: The car was sold as the "last" manufactured in Australia General Motors says the last is not for sale but is on display at a museum An ex-factory worker had bought the car before it went to a dealership

The historically significant vehicle was expected to fetch about $500,000 at auction on Saturday, but exceeded expectations.

An advertisement for the 2017 Holden VF Series II sedan ahead of the auction had described it as "the last car ever produced at Holden Australia".

Auctioneer Lee Hames said it was "arguably the most collectable … Australian car in the world rig…

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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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…

Sydney Car Dealerships – 5 New Car Dealers in Sydney

Sydney New Car Dealers Are you looking to buy a new car in Sydney, let us help you with your research by providing you with 5 new car dealerships in Sydney. There are a number of different car dealers in Sydney if these locations don’t suit then you can use our extensive car dealership listings to find a more suitable car dealer. You can contact any of these car dealers or check them out online to see if they have the make and model of the new car you are looking for or if it’s just for some information that you need. You may also be able view and inspect the car if they have it on display at the dealership and you should also be able to book a test drive. The number one rule with buying a new or used car is do you research by gathering as much information that you can, inspecting the vehicle and taking it for a test drive. This will also provide you with the opportunity to see how welcome and professional the car dealership is and then once you’re rea…

Tesla sells 80% more than other EV makers as hybrid sales soar

Tesla sells 80% more than other EV makers as hybrid sales soar SOURCE: TESLA Tesla has now sold 80% more electric vehicles than all other car makers selling EVs in Australia for 2020, pressing home its dominance in the local market, while hybrids continue to soar in popularity. While hybrid sales have doubled from 2019, battery electric vehicle sales were up 17.3% compared to the year before, according to Vfacts data collected on behalf of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), (noting EV sales are from a low base and do not include figures from Tesla). By contrast, the wider auto market in Australia is now on its 29th month of decline in sales, further highlighting the ongoing success of electric and hybrid cars. While the all-electric Hyundai Kona is sitting at the top of EV sales in Australia according to Vfacts, it is of course the Tesla Model 3 that is the real leader. Including the Model X and Model S, Tesla has in 2020 sold aroun…

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…

Tasmanian car dealership reports downturn in new-car sales, used cars in ‘tight supply’

Tasmanian car dealership reports downturn in new-car sales, used cars in 'tight supply'

Car sales are down around the country, with about a quarter of a million fewer new cars being sold this year, according to Tasmanian car dealership owner Errol Stewart.

Key points: International car manufacturers are experiencing shortages Fewer new cars are coming into the country resulting in less sales, and fewer trade-in cars at dealerships Second-hand cars offered for sale privately are being purchased by car dealerships

That also directly impacts your chance of picking up a privately sold used car for a bargain price.

Gone, at least in the meantime, are cars by the side of the road with a phone number and asking price scrawled on the windscreen that are offered for private sale.

Car dealers are increasingly buying direct from the public due to trade-in car numbers decreasing and …

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 …

How to avoid the hidden costs of a new car

How to avoid the hidden costs of a new car When buying a new car, the list price is only a starting point – it’s essential to factor in running, warranty and car insurance costs to know what you’ll really pay. 1. Know what model you are after but be flexible with the specs Car dealers love buyers who have no clear idea what type of vehicle they are after. A good salesman can steer the buyer around the showroom and sell them a vehicle that has the best financial incentives for the salesman. Sales managers don’t like stock that hangs around too long, either, since its costs them money in terms of floor plan financing so not surprisingly they may be very keen to shift slow-moving models. You can make this work in your favour if you know the exact make you’re after and the dealer’s stock controller had a brain fade and ordered a bunch of cars with weird colours. If you’re flexible with the specification level, colour and options, you could walk away with a better deal in fina…

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.

Be careful of car pricing.Source:Supplied

“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…