Antonella Abbate • 28 July 2023
Member Newsletter - Issue 8
Welcome to Issue 8 of the Member Newsletter
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When discussing the world's automotive powerhouses, Japan consistently ranks among the very best. Its manufacturers have earned a global reputation for quality, innovation, reliability and engineering excellence. But long before these companies became household names, they were ambitious ideas brought to life by extraordinary individuals.
Chinese automotive giant BYD has apologised to more than 1,200 Australian customers after an administrative error resulted in buyers receiving 2025-built vehicles instead of the 2026 models they had ordered and paid for. The incident affected 1,265 customers across Australia and has become one of the company's biggest customer service challenges since entering the local market.






