There is no doubt that the Australian automotive industry had a rough 2014. From difficult market conditions to lower consumer confidence, some insiders had written off the year even before its halfway mark.
However, according to statistics released on January 6 by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), more than 1.1 million new vehicles were sold in 2014 – just the third time that this has occurred in Australia.
In fact, 1,113,224 new vehicles were bought by both consumers, businesses and governments, making 2014 one of the more positive years in recent times.
Across Sydney and other parts of NSW, parking can be difficult and expensive.
As 2015 approaches, dozens of manufacturers are eagerly waiting for the start of the new year to release their next generation of models.
As we enter the business end of 2014, many people might be starting to think about 2015 and perhaps a new car.
New and emerging car technology is both exciting and scary at the same time. As we depend more on vehicles to protect us in the event of an accident, we also release further control and become more removed from the driving experience.
For most people, a car is nothing more than a medium used to get from point A to point B. However, just as there are interesting facts about humans, animals, landscapes and so forth, there are also some pretty amazing facts about cars. The following 10 facts will surprise you.
There are 1,400 level crossings dotted around NSW, with very few not seeing a collision or near-miss in recent years.
After a sluggish beginning to 2014, new car sales have been steady for the majority of the year. This has lead some experts to suggest that Australia is going to hit the 1.1 million figure for the third year in a row.
The NSW government has announced a new safety campaign dubbed ‘Ride to Live’.