Neil Dowling

Perth

Neil Dowling's first word was car. In the subsequent 14 years he has learnt other words and now combines them and puts them on paper and on a computer screen

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Articles

Toyota ponders parts buyout

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

TOYOTA Motor Company chairman Akio Toyoda has proposed a $A65.6 billion buyout of one of the company’s biggest shareholders, Toyota Industries, that will bring one of its key shareholders under the wing of the automotive business. In a filing to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Toyota Motor Company (TMC) said it is considering partial investment in the company as part of a proposal to privatise Toyota Industries.
Safety first for emergency services

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

THE Victorian state government has cemented protection for roadside workers and emergency services with changes to the road rules regarding motorists passing stationary emergency services vehicles. From July 1, 2025, Road Rule 79A (RR79A) will be extended to include accident towing, breakdown towing, roadside assistance, and all incident response service vehicles. This brings it into alignment with other Australian states.
10-year warranty for Suzuki UK

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

SUZUKI in the UK has introduced a 10-year warranty program for loyal customers who use its franchised dealer network for servicing. Under the innovative program, Suzuki owners will have their warranty extended each time their car is serviced by a Suzuki dealer. The warranty extension is renewed after each subsequent service but expires after 10 years. The new warranty supersedes the seven-year cover that has been in place in the UK since 2023.
Peak auto bodies unite

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

A COOPERATION signed in February between the Motor Trades Association of Queensland and the peak automotive dealer body, the AADA, has now extended to Victoria, Tasmania and WA with a memorandum aimed at strengthening relationships between franchised dealers.
Nissan expects $A8.2b loss

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

GLOBAL competition and a drop in sales has chipped the financial outlook of Nissan as it announces expectations of a net loss in the 2024 financial year of up to Y750 billion, equivalent to $A8.2 billion. Nissan Motor Company said it has “significantly revised” its financial estimates for the full fiscal year ending on March 31, 2025 (FY2024). It also announced global sales of 3.3 million vehicles for the year, a 4.3 per cent decline compared with the previous year.
Lovells’ charity flight

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

LOVELLS Automotive Systems has supplied and fitted GVM upgrades to the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) Land Cruiser 300 event support vehicle ahead of the RFDS’s largest and most complex fundraising events, the Outback Car Trek and the Drive 4×4 The Doc. Since its inception in 1990, the Outback Car Trek has raised more than $36 million for the RFDS.Over the past 10 years, Lovells has supported the cause with upgrades, including enhancing two previous Land Cruisers.
Subaru mixes retail, digital

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Matt Brogan |Neil Dowling

SUBARU Australia has said it remains committed to a strong retail dealer network and sees an evolving digital program as being an enhancement for customers and dealers, not a replacement. The company, part of vehicle distributor Inchcape, was one of the first adopters of online car buying in Australia with the launch of the first-generation BRZ coupe in July 2012.
Nissan loads up AMIEO execs

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

NISSAN has shuffled its senior management for Australia and the Oceania region with the chair of Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, Europe and Oceania), Guillaume Cartier, expanding his role to include the title of chief performance officer. In addition, Massimiliano (Max) Messina expands role and is appointed AMIEO vice chair, and senior vice president, chief finance, administration and strategy. He was previously senior vice president finance and information technology.
BMW promotes Ruth Li

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

BMW Australia has promoted Ruth Li to the product team of its marketing department. Ms Li was previously in the communications department managing internal communications and as product communications manager for Mini. In her new role, she will work with BMW Australia’s head of product and market planning Brendan Michel and his team as a product manager. She will be responsible for the BMW 1 Series, 2 Series, X1 and X2 models.
Pedders names Meneilly CEO

1 week ago | premium.goauto.com.au | Neil Dowling

PEDDERS Suspension and Brakes has appointed Scott Meneilly as its new CEO, becoming the company’s first non-family chief executive officer when he joins on June 23. His appointment coincides with Pedders’ 75th anniversary celebrations at its annual conference, which outlined plans for business targets for even greater success in the future.