William Stopford
VFACTS July 2024: Hybrids star, EVs stall in another record month
Hybrid sales grew in July as the Toyota RAV4 took the top spot, but EV sales were essentially flat as Tesla posted another double-digit decline.
10 Months Ago
James Wong
The Australian red tape causing headaches at Hyundai
Some brands complain about having to fit extra top tethers in new vehicles, but Hyundai is lamenting the need to submit NEDC efficiency figures.
11 Months Ago
Dev Singh
Australian motorists are neglecting car maintenance due to high costs
As cost of living pressures continue to affect Australian households, motorists are skipping car services due to high prices.
11 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Chinese brands to reach a third of global new car sales by 2030 - report
A US consulting company predicts that the Chinese automotive industry will surge past 30 per cent global market share by 2030.
11 Months Ago
James Wong
Podcast: EOFY deals, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max driven!
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Mazda Australia "happy" with revised emissions regulations
Mazda Australia will be going full speed to meet the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard once the tough emissions regulations are in place.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Ferrari's profit per vehicle puts every other brand in the shade
The idea of less is more appears to have been taken from Ferrari's business model, and it has paid off in spectacular fashion.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Western Australia pours more money into EV rebates
Western Australia is investing an additional $5.2 million in rebates for buyers of new electric vehicles, even as other states ditch subsidies.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Podcast: Mahindra Scorpio long-termer, Porsche's hyper-fast EV and an electric Alfa
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Australian new car buyers could foot $1 billion EV upgrade bill
The peak body for Australian car dealers has warned the costs of EV-specific upgrades could result in higher prices for new car buyers.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Podcast: Sportage Hybrid driven, VFACTS, and how much does it cost to own an EV?
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Kia outlines product plans, heavy on EVs and hybrids
Kia will launch facelifted EV6 and Sportage models this year plus the new EV3, as it rolls out more EVs and hybrids.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
VFACTS March 2024: Big month leads to record quarterly result
New car sales were up again in March 2024, setting a new March record and resulting in a record first quarter.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Podcast: Toyota C-HR driven, Prado Hybrid coming and an electric Isuzu D-Max?
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Podcast: Nissan Qashqai e-Power, Victorian ute tax and Chris Harris on Aussie cars!
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen quits lobby group committee, reiterates support for emissions regulations
Volkswagen has stepped back from an FCAI committee as the lobby group is criticised for its stance on emissions regulations.
1 Year Ago