Hyundai sticks with dealers, Ioniq 5's direct-to-consumer model uniqueMike Costello Huge demand and tight supply mean Hyundai's retro-cool Ioniq 5 EV won't be wholesaled to dealers, but it's a one-off ploy for now. 3 years ago
Ford poaches head of Apple's car projectDerek Fung Doug Field, head of Apple's car development team, has left for Ford, raising questions about the tech giant's automotive ambitions.3 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's car sales for August 2021 detailedMike Costello New car sales are up 33 per cent despite COVID and semiconductors, as Kia leaps onto the podium, and Chinese brands continue to storm up the charts 3 years ago
Saudi Arabia takes 30 per cent stake in PaganiDerek Fung Investment from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will ensure Pagani can invest into its next-gen vehicles and, possibly, expand.3 years ago
Shake-up coming for car repair sectorMike Costello Australia's car companies will be obliged to sell technical data to independent workshops from July 2022, as a bill to drive competition passes both houses. 3 years ago
Bosch increasing chip manufacturing with new factoryZak Adkins Bosch might not stop the semiconductor shortage, but a huge investment in a new factory is a step in the right direction.3 years ago
Podcast: VFACTS and electric cars comparedScott Collie The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week. 3 years ago
VFACTS: May car sales hit a high pointMike Costello Australian market tops 100,000 sales, Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger the top two sellers, plus Kia eclipses Hyundai and nabs third!3 years ago
Victoria passes electric vehicle road taxWilliam Stopford Owners of electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen vehicles in Victoria will be expected to pay a per-kilometre road usage fee from July 1, 2021.4 years ago
2021 Federal Budget: What it means for motoristsWilliam Stopford The Australian Government is investing billions in new infrastructure projects, road safety and an extension of its apprenticeship program.4 years ago
Volvo chasing 10,000 sales in 2021William Stopford Volvo has rebounded from the doldrums of 2020 and is set to hit a record 10,000 sales this year, a first for the brand. 4 years ago
Used car prices increase again, ute prices downWilliam Stopford Used car prices continued to rise in the first quarter of this year, with wholesale used car prices now up by 37 per cent over their pre-pandemic high.4 years ago
