Holden and ChargePoint unveiled the first electric vehicle charging station for Volt drivers in Port Melbourne outside Holden’s Salmon Street headquarters today. The head-turning Volt charging station is powered by Origin’s government-certified 100 per cent GreenPower and will be available to Holden Volt drivers in one of Melbourne’s fast-growing business and industrial precincts.

Two partners in a vehicle repair business have been fined a total of $34,000 by the Perth (WA) Magistrates Court for operating without a licence and for misleading consumers.

For the first time, this year’s Automechanika will offer a special platform for basic and advanced training and issue attendance certificates for a variety of courses, including paint work and body repairs. Hence, automobile enthusiasts of all ages should make a note of two places during Automechanika 2012 – the Galleria and Hall 11.

NRMA Insurance today (11-May-2012) announced that it would be ceasing online tendering. This decision comes as a result of lengthy industry consultation through its current Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Car buying in Australia has finally entered the realm of online shopping with purchasers now able to calculate their novated lease instantly on their mobiles - anytime, from anywhere. Launched this month...

Toyota revealed the all-new Toyota RAV4 electric vehicle at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. The RAV4 EV has an expected driving range rating of approximately 160km and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger.

Suncorp’s Executive Manager of Claims in NSW, Craig Summers, said that after an out-of-the ordinary couple of weeks, assessment and repair times in Newcastle were back to normal.

Housing has opened for attendees and exhibitors planning to participate in Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) 2012. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), ASRW is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.