Emissions targets explained: Q&A with FCAI chief executive Tony WeberMike Costello Australia’s car manufacturers have created their own CO2 reduction roadmap in lieu of the government. It's nowhere near as stringent as the targets enforced by the European Union, but they say it's a start. We talk to the FCAI chief executive. 4 years ago
How Australia's emissions standards compare with EuropeJames Wong Australia's car industry finally has a strategy to reduce emissions. How exactly do we compare with European regulations?4 years ago
Carmakers bypass government to develop Australian emissions standardsScott Collie The carmakers selling vehicles in Australia have agreed to a new set of emissions standards for 2030, in the hope of some certainty when pushing for hybrid and electric vehicles from head office. 4 years ago
Fiat Chrysler developing self-driving van with WaymoDerek Fung The two companies will now integrate Waymo's self-driving technology into the Ram ProMaster van for automated delivery services.4 years ago
Q&A with JET Charge founder and EV Council Chair, Tim WashingtonMike Costello We have a chat with the founder of JET Charge, co-founder of Chargefox, and Electric Vehicle Council Chair, about the state of play for EVs in Australia, obstacles to be overcome, and vehicle-to-grid. 4 years ago
Skoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Trucks bosses replacedDerek Fung There are more management changes taking place at the Volkswagen Group with the CEOs of Skoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Traton all leaving their posts soon. 4 years ago
Ineos might buy Smart factory to make GrenadierDerek Fung The Smart factory in France might soon be churning small city cars alongside BMW-powered four-wheel drives.4 years ago
Australians are abandoning cheap, small new carsMike Costello Cheap and cheerful new cars are nowhere near as popular as they used to be. The numbers are eye-opening.4 years ago
The cars that are winners and losers in 2020Mike Costello Winner and losers. The Toyota RAV4 posts the biggest growth, and the Mazda 3 the biggest decline. Plus an electric car grows at the highest percentage rate. What cars sit between the bookends? 4 years ago
Australia's half-year new car sales the lowest since 2002Mike Costello Car sales tumbled 20 per cent during the first half of 2020, over last year's figure, and hit their lowest ebb since way back in 2002. Let's take a dive into the data... 4 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's June 2020 new car sales bounce backMike Costello Business purchases of light commercial vehicles were key, as the new car market recorded a notable uptick. Sales totalled 110,234 cars, down a comparatively modest 6.4 per cent after COVID-wracked May. 4 years ago
Plans afoot to make hydrogen electrolysers and fuelers in AustraliaMike Costello The plan between FCEV company H2X and Elvin Group Renewables would see green hydrogen produced locally for use in commercial and private vehicles, helping address the current infrastructure shortfall. 4 years ago