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, 2021.3 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.3 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. 3 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.3 years ago
Australia's emissions winners and losers for 2020William Stopford Toyota was the best-performing brand in 2020 for CO2 emissions with its passenger cars, though its utes and large SUVs didn't do quite as well overall.3 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales boom, up 22 per cent in MarchMike Costello Toyota dominated in March, 4x4s that can tow a caravan sold in droves, Chinese cars were up nearly 200 per cent, and EVs gained traction.4 years ago
February 2021 Australian new vehicle sales (VFACTS)Mike Costello Private sales skyrocket, Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger dominate again, surprise packet MG leapt into the top 10 brands, and Honda plummeted. 4 years ago
US Government pushes to improve semiconductor supplyZak Adkins Carmakers are battling a crippling shortage of semiconductor chips worldwide. In the USA, President Joe Biden is pushing to up production.4 years ago
Private 4x4 ute sales boom in January (VFACTS)Mike Costello Whether they're workhorses or weekend warriors, 4x4 pickups flew off dealer lots in record January numbers in 2021.4 years ago
January 2021 Australian new vehicle sales (VFACTS)Mike Costello Private buyers drove a new car sales uptick in January 2021, despite many brands battling stock shortfalls. 4 years ago
