In what has been called the most important legal case in the history of the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Court has rejected a $650 million compensation claim against Mercedes-Benz for replacing its
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Jeep Australia has committed to going hybrid-only for its Compass small SUV line-up, with electrified powertrain replacing the existing petrol and diesel options from the first half of 2024. Though the Compass is
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The long-running court case between Mercedes-Benz and its dealers over the move to an agency sales model has reached a ruling in favour of the German brand. Mercedes-Benz Australia (MBAuP) switched to an
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Mercedes-Benz dealers have lost a multimillion-dollar Federal Court case scrutinising a radical change to the car-dealer business model which led to non-negotiable fixed prices. View 4 images German car giant Mercedes-Benz has won a
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Efficiency standards needed However, Thompson says it’s the fuel efficiency standards promised by the federal government that will have the most effect on supply and, by extension, affordability. Currently, Australia has no legally
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ReportLinker Technological advancements, particularly in battery technology, enable rapid electrification of trucks, buses, and other non-passenger vehicles. Consequently, the Commercial Vehicle segment would generate approximately 19% share of the market by 2030. New
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The pandemic slowed the production of new vehicles, leaving consumers to either pay the dealership and wait for delivery, hold off on their purchase, or look at the used-vehicle market. Loading With the
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The Federal Court has handed down judgement in a high-profile, long-running case between Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific and a majority of its franchise dealers, who wanted compensation for being required to adopt a no-haggle
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Mercedes-Benz has won its protracted and brutal court case against some of its local car dealers after the Federal Court ruled in favour of its decision to switch to an agency model, possibly
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August 2023 was another record for new vehicle sales in Australia, with a 15 per cent surge compared to the same month last year. View 9 images Deliveries of new motor vehicles increased in
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