Owners 'confused' by safety tech, but aftermarket repairers can helpMike Costello Independent repairers say they're capable of checking ADAS systems, and should take a role in improving public awareness of the tech. 2 years ago
Sales collapse tracked: Where did all the cheap small cars go?Mike Costello Over the past decade the sales and market share of Micro and Light Cars has collapsed, as has the choice in models. Here we look at the data. 2 years ago
Australia's EV market by brand, region and buyer typeMike Costello A report into Australia's nascent EV market shows dominance of private buyers and Chinese factories. And check out the ACT's uptake... 2 years ago
Australian car clubs want clearer crash data amid road toll increaseMike Costello The Australian Automobile Association suggests allocation of road funding could be tied to the release of more useful road toll data. 2 years ago
Which brands have gained and lost the most share since 2013?Mike Costello A snapshot looking at which brands gained or lost the most sales and market share, comparing 2013 and 2022. 2 years ago
Where's your car from? China overtakes Korea in 2023Mike Costello There's been a change on the podium when it comes to Australia's leading sources of new cars so far in 2023. 2 years ago
How small car sales have collapsed over the past decadeMike Costello Ten years ago, Australians loved their small hatchbacks and sedans. But sales have fallen of a cliff, as this story shows. 2 years ago
January VFACTS: Ford Ranger on top, strongest market since 2018Mike Costello The market is off to a positive start in 2023, posting a 12 per cent increase year-on-year. Ranger, HiLux and Model 3 were on the podium.2 years ago
Toyota remains world's biggest car companyMike Costello Toyota Motor Corp. reports almost 10.5 million sales in 2022 including Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino – well ahead of the Volkswagen Group. 2 years ago
Used cars continue to get cheaper, new research findsMike Costello Expect the prices of used cars to return to some semblance of normality this year – albeit not to pre-COVID levels. 2 years ago
Electric car battery gigafactory to be built in GeelongMike Costello Australia has all the resources and knowledge, now a company wants to capitalise with a massive battery plant in Victoria. 2 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales results for 2022Mike Costello The Australian car market returned its best tally since 2018, with Toyota, Mazda and Kia taking the top three spots and EVs setting a record. 2 years ago
