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