Like the broader new car market in 2020, Aston Martin has taken a hit this year, no doubt a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales are down 27.8 per cent year-on-year, but we're talking low volumes overall.
The first examples of the British brand's first foray into the world of luxury SUVs, the Aston Martin DBX, touched down in late 2020, however deliveries are expected to get into full swing in the first quarter of 2021. Our early drives suggest Aston is onto a winner.
Alfa Romeo had a reasonable year considering the market challenges, with sales of the Stelvio SUV up about 15 per cent year-on-year.
With an updated Giulia sedan just launched, we're expecting to see similar updates flow across to the Stelvio, which is due to arrive in Alfa Romeo showrooms in the first quarter of 2021.
It was a big year for automotive in 2020, with the exit of Holden, the cancellation of international motor shows and the Australian Grand Prix due to coronavirus, and the steady decline of new car sales.
In a challenging climate, it's perhaps unsurprising that carmakers reduced their ranges, discontinued under-performers and replaced older models with hybrids, electric cars or new creations altogether.
Urgent safety recall and “stop-delivery” notice on Toyota Yaris Hybrid
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Toyota Australia has issued an urgent bulletin advising dealers to stop deliveries of the Yaris Hybrid and Yaris Cross Hybrid due to a safety concern with the hybrid system that could cause the vehicle to stop suddenly.
The hybrid recall affects approximately 1300 vehicles that have either already been delivered to customers or are in showroom stock waiting to be sold.
The 2021 Lamborghini SC20 has been officially unveiled.
The second one-off model developed by Lamborghini's Squadra Corse racing division – following the SC18 Alston of 2018 – the road-legal SC20 combines the on-track performance of the raging bull brand's race cars with an open-top, speedster-like driving experience.
