Shutterstock ID: 56473091224 March 2021 – Audi Australia has announced that it will join the national sales company (NSC) Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) – a move that unites Volkswagen, Audi, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and the VW-owned brand SKODA in a single Australian entity.
24 March 2021 – A number of Quality Reform Surveys have been extended to allow stakeholders the time and opportunity to provide their views and input. Complete a survey before 12pm (AEDT) Monday 29 March 2021 to help improve the quality of Australia’s VET system.
23 March 2021 – Kia Motors Australia has added the Stonic to its range of SUV vehicles available in Australia.
22 March 2021 – Jeep Australia has added to the Jeep Gladiator range, introducing the Sport S variant to the line-up.
18 March 2021 – Even though virtual sales may be here to stay, almost 80 per cent of Australians would still prefer to acquire their next vehicle in person at an authorised dealer, according to a global survey by accounting and advisory firm Deloitte.
17 March 2021 – Six million Aussies from today will be able to make a GP appointment for a free COVID-19 vaccine.
17 March 2021 – PwC’s Skills for Australia has commenced the main round of consultation for their 2021 Automotive Projects.
16 March 2021 – The Queensland Government’s Back to Work program is open for applications! Eligible employers can access support payments of up to $20,000 when they hire jobseekers who have experienced a period of unemployment.
16 March 2021 – Big news in the tyre sector as it was announced in February that the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company had agreed to acquire the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company for around $US2.5 billion ($AU3.25 billion).
15 March 2021 – Despite electric vehicle sales data for January and February 2021 showing a positive upwards trend, Australia continues to lag behind other developed countries with EVs accounting for less than one per cent of the market.
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