Michael Lane, Dealer Principal of Lane Toyota discusses the importance of family values within his business and why he looks for new employees he’d be happy to have home for dinner.
What is the history of Lane Anderson Motors?
I am the current owner of Lane Toyota which I purchased from my family in 2002, who had [...]

Mercedes Benz’s Australia-Pacific branch will launch its own transport scholarship program to beat skills shortages and give staff the opportunity to grow their careers.
The Rising Stars program gives 15 of the company’s parts and services staff to gain a nationally recognised Diploma of Management from the Australian Institute of Management.
The 18-month long course, fully funded [...]

For all the talk of the slowdown, the fight for good employees is only heating up.
The economic crunch might have pushed more people into the job market, but that hasn’t stopped recruiters and businesses from going to extraordinary lengths to secure the cream of the crop.
One recruitment company is even offering people who apply for [...]

Autopeople met with 23 year old Brighton Hyundai Sales Executive Kylie Mata. Kylie believes that the sky is the limit for both men and woman wanting to join the industry and tells us that she has not looked back since starting with the Jefferson Automotive Group two years ago. 
 
 
How did you get involved in the industry?
 
Basically I [...]

In a bid to lure young workers to the transport and logistics industry, a new cadetship program is being launched in Victoria.
 
Transport and Distribution Training Victoria (TDT Victoria), in conjunction with the Victorian Transport Association, has been piloting the program designed to recruit exit Year 12 students and place them in employment with medium to [...]

Australian workers need to update their skills and “embrace a lifetime of learning” to ensure the nation remains competitive, advises media magnate Rupert Murdoch.
 
The News Corp chief and Manhattan-based US citizen delivered the second of his six Boyer Lectures, entitled “Who’s afraid of new technology?”, on ABC Radio National. 
 
Mr Murdoch said it was crucial for [...]

The Board of CAMS has appointed the Commission Chairs for 2009. In making these appointments, the Board has reappointed the Chairs of the Australian Motor Racing Commission (AMRC), Australian Rally Commission (ARCom) and the Australian Historic Commission; and has appointed a new Chair for the Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom).
The appointed Chairs are:
Australian Motor Racing [...]

The Board of CAMS has announced the resignation of prominent Appointed Director Kevin Moore following a six-year period of diligent service.
Since his appointment to the Board in 2002, Mr Moore has served the CAMS members well and has made a significant impact on the organisation. He has actively been involved in the establishment of a [...]

Interested in a fast-moving career in the automotive industry? Not too sure where to start? We’ve pulled together a guide of what’s in an apprenticeship, how to get one and what the best part of getting involved in the industry!
What’s involved in this industry?
Cars! Anything to do with the design, operation, manufacture, or sale of [...]

Jodi Cate is an inspirational 25 year old woman who has a successful career in the Australian automotive industry. Jodie is currently E Commerce Manager at Booran Motors in Melbourne’s southern suburbs. We met with her in May 2008 and discussed a range of issues regarding the hard work that has lead to her sucess and her thoughts on the role of women in the industry today.