Mike Costello
Used car prices to keep falling, utes in particular – study
More new cars in stock and a fall in household borrowing power are exerting downward pressure on what were recently record used car prices.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
The fringe benefits tax exemption for electric cars explained
The government wants to increase EV sales by exempting them from an expensive tax. Here are some finer details to be aware of.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Do daytime running lights improve road safety?
An Australian study of crash data designed to eliminate confounding factors has found DRLs can make a big impact reducing crashes.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
How much have small SUV sales grown in 10 years?
Small SUV sales and share nearly tripled in Australia over the past decade, while the field of nameplates to choose from more than doubled.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Toyota predicts strong 2023, despite Q1 share drop
Toyota Australia's market share has dropped from more than 20 per cent to around 15 per cent in the first quarter of 2023.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Australia's best-selling electric cars so far in 2023
Tesla and BYD are stars in the race, driving us to a record-high overall EV market share of 6.5 per cent during the first quarter of 2023.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
VFACTS: March 2023 new car sales decline as shortages linger
How did the new car market fare in March, and what are some of the emerging trends, success stories, and issues to watch?
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Large SUVs, commercial vehicles miss emissions target again
Passenger cars and light SUVs saw a significant reduction in emissions last year, but heavy SUVs and light commercial vehicle emissions hardly budged.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Australian government tells brands to stop importing contaminated cars
The Agriculture Minister has demanded car brands play a more active role in fixing the current biosecurity crisis at the ports.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Medium SUV sales growth tracked, top sellers over a decade
Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 are the sales kings over the past decade, while the BMW X3 and X4 twins took the luxury title.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Federal Government backs Australian car industry, as $15b fund passes into law
A Federal Government fund to incubate Australian advanced manufacturing companies could play a part in revitalising the car industry.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volkswagen committed to dealers as key link to customers
The German giant has flown dealers from all over the world to Hamburg to show them future cars and ask questions about the future of retail.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Interview: Car dealer peak body chief James Voortman
We talk with the AADA about the mood out there, ever-lasting wait lists, new retail models, EV rollout, and other industry issues.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Car industry insiders skeptical of global EV timelines
A new survey of car company and supply chain insiders found 59 per cent see current 2030-2040 EV targets as unrealistic.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
The rise of 4x4 utes in Australia: Sales tracked from 2013 to 2022
Aussies purchased 1.6 million 4x4 utes in the past decade, with their market share growing 50 per cent between 2013 and 2022. More here.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
What are car subscriptions, and would you consider one?
You already pay monthly subscriptions for Spotify and YouTube, but what about subscribing to a car with all expenses covered?
3 Years Ago