Josh Nevett
Australian state to trial solar-powered 'smart' highways
The NSW Government has announced $5 million worth of technology trials to improve road safety in regional areas.
5 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Australian port strikes over, but new car buyers could still face delays
Australian new vehicle deliveries could still be impacted by a backlog of cargo ships after industrial action at a number of local ports.
5 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
What the first federal emission standard means for Aussie car buyers
The Australian Government's new-vehicle emissions legislation came into effect last week – here's what it means for car buyers going forward.
6 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Australian state to combat road toll with glow-in-the-dark road markings
A second Australian state will trial glow-in-the-dark line markings to improve safety on one of its most dangerous regional roads.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS November 2024: Private sales slump, RAV4 maintains lead
The Toyota RAV4 is holding onto top spot with huge sales growth, in a market that is down year on year as private buyers hold off.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Independent ADR review could cut red tape for new car imports to Australia
A new independent review is looking at regulations affecting new cars in Australia, and how they could be changed to expedite the import process.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Several more car brands will leave Australia, warns dealer body
Peak industry body predicts more carmakers will follow Citroen in exiting the Australian market as it becomes increasingly competitive.
7 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Ineos Grenadier production set to resume in January
Ineos is set to restart production of the rugged Grenadier SUV in January 2025, four months after it hit pause due to a supplier issue.
7 Months Ago
James Wong
Polestar doubling Australian dealer network in 2025
Polestar will add seven new retail locations in 2025, partnering with multiple dealer groups as the Sino-Swedish EV brand's range grows.
7 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Elon Musk shares ambitious Tesla sales goal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the introduction of more affordable models could see its sales grow 20-30 per cent in 2025.
8 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Cancelled Apple car DNA can be found in BYDs - report
An anonymous source has revealed that Chinese carmaker BYD played a key role in developing battery technology for the cancelled Apple car.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Renewed calls for Luxury Car Tax axing as Government proposes changes
Proposed changes to the "poorly structured" Luxury Car Tax are unfair, argues the Australian Automotive Dealer Association.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
Used vehicle prices continue to fall, utes and SUVs falling fastest
Used vehicles are gradually getting cheaper in Australia, with utes and SUVs experiencing a more significant drop than passenger cars.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS September 2024: Sales slump but hybrids, PHEVs continue to grow
New car sales, including electric vehicles, were down in September but hybrids had a good month, led by the Toyota RAV4.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Honda Australia the first to cop a fine for breaching info-sharing scheme
Honda has copped a fine after the ACCC alleged it didn't make diagnostic and technical info as readily available to independent repair shops as it should have.
9 Months Ago
Scott Collie
Polestar: New boss at EV brand after tough 2024
Polestar has a new global CEO, with Michael Lohscheller taking the reins from Thomas Ingenlath after a tough year.
10 Months Ago