Hyundai CEO discusses wait times, 'game-changing' new chipsAnthony Crawford Company's global head expects semiconductor issues to linger into 2023, but talks about light at the end of the tunnel.2 years ago
General Motors moves to secure chip supplyWilliam Stopford GM hopes to weather future semiconductor chip shortages better by controlling its chip supply, though it warns the current shortage will last until next year.2 years ago
Bosch puts billions into chips, though it won't cut current shortagesMike Costello Bosch will put three billion euros in its semiconductor business by 2026, it claims, to make the supply chain more robust and future-ready. 2 years ago
VFACTS: June 2022 car sales figuresMike Costello Overall new car market slows as supply stays tight, but there were some winners: Namely brand Kia, the Toyota HiLux, and Hyundai Tucson.2 years ago
Australia's biggest public EV charger network changes handsMike Costello State-based motoring clubs acquire Chargefox, Australia's best-known public EV charging network, with expansion plans underway. 2 years ago
Independent workshops welcome new data-sharing lawsMike Costello Motor Vehicle Information Scheme starts today, obliging car brands to sell service info to independent repairers.2 years ago
Toyota cuts June production, againMike Costello Toyota continues to downgrade its expected monthly production due to COVID and parts shortages. Here's the latest adjustment detailed.2 years ago
VFACTS: May 2022 car sales figuresMike Costello Stock shortages bite hard, but Kia stunningly bucks the trend and finishes second – its best result ever. EVs also spiked by 112 per cent. 2 years ago
Toyota leads Volkswagen by a million sales already in 2022Mike Costello Both corporations have been smashed by supply chain grievances, but Toyota has weathered the storm better than Volkswagen, based on sales. 2 years ago
EVs could get more expensive as commodities surge, warns energy agencyMike Costello We're used to battery costs coming down, but expect a blip given today's soaring commodity prices and the huge demand for EVs.2 years ago
BMW Australia has 'no current plans' for agency model switchMike Costello BMW Group Australia says it is not going to follow Mercedes-Benz down the controversial 'agency model' path – at this stage. 2 years ago
BMW exploring 'agency' sales modelMike Costello BMW might follow arch-rival Mercedes-Benz down the agency model path, in Europe at least. It would mean the end of haggling. 2 years ago
