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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Mike Costello
More realistic fuel efficiency testing now underway in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches long-awaited real-world testing regime, with 200 vehicles to be put through a series of tests.
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William Stopford
High Court forces Victorian government to repeal electric car tax
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.
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William Stopford
New Zealand to ditch electric car rebates, fees for high-emission vehicles
The newly elected New Zealand National government has pledged to kill EV subsidies, and fees for higher-emission vehicles this year.
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Jade Credentino
Petrol prices hit an all-time high in Australia
Petrol prices continue to rise in Australia, hitting an all-time high of over $2 per litre in early October.
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Mike Costello
VFACTS September 2023: Australian new car sales records tumble again
Another bumper month sees the market on record pace, but chalk much of this up to the easing of backorders thanks to better supply.
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Jack Quick
Tesla considering Thai Gigafactory – report
Elon Musk has reportedly met with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss the potential of a new factory in Thailand.
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Derek Fung
Europe abandons tougher emissions laws for petrol, diesel cars
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.
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James Wong
BMW: Going electric-only is 'crazy' without a sustainable economy
BMW's head of development has taken aim at rival companies and select governments pushing all-EV line-ups without sustainable economies.
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James Wong
BMW won't ditch petrol and diesel as electric revolution takes hold
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.
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James Wong
Mitsubishi targeting Holden owners with trade-in deals
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.
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