High Court forces Victorian government to repeal electric car taxWilliam Stopford The High Court of Australia has found the Victorian Government can't force zero- or low-emission vehicle owners to pay a road-user charge.1 year ago
New Zealand to ditch electric car rebates, fees for high-emission vehiclesWilliam Stopford The newly elected New Zealand National government has pledged to kill EV subsidies, and fees for higher-emission vehicles this year.1 year ago
Petrol prices hit an all-time high in AustraliaJade Credentino Petrol prices continue to rise in Australia, hitting an all-time high of over $2 per litre in early October.1 year ago
VFACTS September 2023: Australian new car sales records tumble againMike Costello Another bumper month sees the market on record pace, but chalk much of this up to the easing of backorders thanks to better supply.1 year ago
Tesla considering Thai Gigafactory – reportJack Quick Elon Musk has reportedly met with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss the potential of a new factory in Thailand.1 year ago
Europe abandons tougher emissions laws for petrol, diesel carsDerek Fung The tighter Euro 7 emissions laws proposed last year for petrol and diesel cars have all but been abandoned as carmakers rush to develop EVs.1 year ago
BMW: Going electric-only is 'crazy' without a sustainable economyJames Wong BMW's head of development has taken aim at rival companies and select governments pushing all-EV line-ups without sustainable economies.1 year ago
BMW won't ditch petrol and diesel as electric revolution takes holdJames Wong BMW is standing by combustion engines as long as it can, with the company's development boss refusing to announce an end date for ICE models.1 year ago
Mitsubishi targeting Holden owners with trade-in dealsJames Wong Mitsubishi is offering a $1000 bonus until March 2024 if you trade in your old Holden – and there's also an extra $250 referral bonus up for grabs.1 year ago
Thinking of trading your ute? Now might be the timeScott Collie Used ute prices are forecast to fall throughout the second half of 2023, as supply levels of new cars normalise across the industry.1 year ago
The car quarantine gridlock continues at Australia's portsPaul Gover Car companies have had to adapt to a quarantine crisis at Australia's ports that threatens to drag on for a while yet.1 year ago
Diesel prices have plummeted since 2022Mike Costello Filling your diesel Toyota HiLux is between $40 and $50 cheaper today than it was last year, as petrol and diesel pump prices sit around parity. 1 year ago
