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
Jordan Mulach
Industry body data shows the carmakers set to miss emissions targets
The Federal Government’s ambitious aims to reduce emissions and fuel usage should take place across a greater time period, says the MTAA.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Another brand quits Australian carmaker lobby group over emissions stance
Polestar, like Tesla, is quitting the peak body for car brands in Australia over its messaging on the Federal Government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Tesla quits carmaker lobby group, slams it on the way out
Tesla is quitting the FCAI and calling on it to issue corrections for claims it has made about the impact of proposed emissions regulations.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Nissan backs new emissions laws but calls for incentives, regulatory reform
Nissan Australia has voiced its support for the NVES, but is also campaigning for numerous changes to the government's preferred option.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Carmakers, lobby groups go to war over cost of emissions standards to new car buyers
A lobby group for electric vehicles has criticised the peak body for car brands in Australia over its claims car prices will rise under a new emissions standard.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Mitsubishi training staff and buyers about AdBlue for new Triton
All new Mitsubishi Tritons will require AdBlue, and the brand is making sure dealers and customers know about it.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Mitsubishi: Emissions standards can't forget about 'middle Australia'
The boss of Mitsubishi Australia welcomes imminent emissions regulations, but warns of potential challenges for working-class Aussies.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australian dealer body criticises tougher emissions standards
The AADA has called on the Australian Government to think carefully before implementing new emissions standards it thinks will drive up prices.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
What Australia's biggest car brands have to say about tough new emissions standards
The top 20 best-selling car brands in Australia open up on the impending vehicle efficiency standards, due in 2025.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Car industry cautious about Australia's proposed vehicle efficiency standards
The peak body for car brands in Australia has called the government's proposed efficiency standards "very ambitious".
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Australian fuel efficiency standards aimed at cutting petrol bills, 'catching up' with US
Better late than never! The Albanese Government wants to play catch up to the US by introducing vehicle efficiency standards by the end of 2024.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Toyota factory raided after emissions cheating admission
One of Toyota’s Japanese factories has been raided by government officials, following the car giant’s admission to cheating engine tests.
2 Years Ago