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.
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Paul Gover
More new car price rises coming for Australian buyers
New car demand may be softening, but that doesn't necessarily mean prices will come down according to the body representing car brands in Australia.
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James Wong
Australia's largest car dealer group targeted by cyber attack
Eagers Automotive has fallen victim to a cyber security breach that has compromised some of its Australian and New Zealand IT systems.
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James Wong
Toyota subsidiary shuts down factories after faking safety tests
Daihatsu has been forced to suspend manufacturing after a probe into falsified safety data and unauthorised safety testing procedures.
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William Stopford
Tougher emissions standards coming to Australian new cars
Australia is finally getting tougher Euro 6d emissions standards from 2025, coinciding with some changes to our fuel.
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James Wong
Ineos sees hydrogen future in Australia
While a new electric 4x4 has been confirmed for 2026, Ineos Automotive's Asia-Pacific boss sees Australia as a great test bed for hydrogen.
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Jack Quick
Victorian electric car owners receiving tax refunds 'with interest'
The Victorian Government is set to repay drivers for the controversial road-user tax over the coming with months with interest.
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Mike Costello
Which SUVs don't match their fuel economy stickers in the real world?
Which SUVs meet their lab-based fuel economy claims in the real world, and which ones fail? A government program is finding out.
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Scott Collie
Delays put Australian fuel efficiency standards on the rocks
Australia will remain in the dark ages on new car emissions for longer than initially planned, due to delays in planned legislation.
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Paul Gover
The car brands at risk of leaving Australia
A crowded, competitive local new car market could see some less successful brands withdraw, says Toyota Australia's vice president of sales and marketing.
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James Wong
Kia laments cancelled orders as long waits persist
Ongoing supply constraints and extended wait times are seeing customers jump out of the queue for in-demand models, Kia's local boss says.
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James Wong
Kia wants a national charging program for electric cars
A government-backed national charging network is what Kia Australia's boss would like to see to help drive electric vehicle uptake.
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James Wong
BMW confirms sale of its largest Australian dealership
BMW has sold its company-owned dealership in Sydney, in a "strategic move" that will see the Australian Motor Group take over the site.
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Scott Collie
Australian new car sales top massive milestone with months to spare
Australia has blown through the million-delivery mark for new cars in 2023, and there's still two months to go. Tougher times are ahead, however.
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Jade Credentino
Volkswagen Group Australia has a new managing director
Volkswagen Group Australia has announced its new managing director. Karsten Seifert will begin his new appointment in November 2023.
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Paul Gover
Why record new car sales results in Australia are fake news
New car sales figures aren't necessarily reflective of actual demand, with hangovers from COVID-19 boosting the numbers.
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