Toyota Australia says sorry for 'frustrating' wait timesMike Costello A perfect storm of semiconductor and COVID-related production shortfalls and a spike in buyer demand is giving the market leader colossal supply headaches. 3 years ago
FCAI warns of surge in counterfeit car partsWilliam Stopford The peak body for the car industry in Australia has again warned of the dangers of counterfeit car parts, and is working with the Australian Border Force to stop them from entering the country.3 years ago
Used car demand at a high, wild prices likely to remainWilliam Stopford It’s no secret that used car prices are through the roof right now, but what are some of the key reasons?3 years ago
BMW and Daimler sued for not doing enough to slow climate changeDerek Fung Deutsche Umwelthilfe, a German environmental NGO, is seeking to stop both automakers from selling new internal combustion engine-powered vehicles from 2030.3 years ago
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. 4 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.4 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. 4 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!4 years ago
