Day: May 17, 2023

Why used-car dealers are cautious despite strong demand

When wholesale used-vehicle prices fell during the second half of 2022, many dealers chose to hold off on stocking inventory because they didn’t want to risk it declining on their books, said Chris Frey,

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Australia’s push for faster EV uptake will be slow to charge

[1/4] Motor Trade Association NSW, Continuous Development Manager, Anthony Tomassetti, looks at an electric vehicle model used for up-skilling mechanics in Sydney, Australia, May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Jill… Read more Uncertainty over car emissions

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Peter Warren spends $45m on new dealerships

ASX-listed car dealer Peter Warren Automotive is positioning itself to capitalise on Australia’s best-selling car, the Toyota HiLux, driving its growth plans. Peter Warren has gained approval from Toyota to acquire a majority

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JDM Speed: On Track In South Australia

Ignition: The Sparks Of JDM Speed Some of us settled for boredom during our pandemic-induced lockdowns, but others used the quiet time to think, plan and build. A group of South Australian Japanese car

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Woman survives 5 days on wine and sweets while stranded in Australian bush

Lillian Ip survived in the dense bushland of Australia for five days by eating sweets and drinking a single bottle of wine. A woman survived in the dense bushland of Australia for five

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Fresh Mazda rotary hybrid sports car patent revealed

Newly discovered US patent application outlines a tri-motor hybrid system based around a rotary and variable-voltage battery Hybrid systems with more than one kind of motor aren’t especially common and the two used

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Average Car Height – How Tall is a Standard Motor Vehicle?

What is the average height of a car? The average height of a car is 1.8 metres. That figure comes from averaging the height of popular vehicle types spanning the Australian new car

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MET COAL SERIES: Australia to reap benefits in met coal exports as India aims at net zero targets

This five-part story series examines the coking coal market from a few angles. The first part focuses on pricing evolution and spot liquidity. The second analyzes how trade flows have changed, this

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Are you at an electric vehicle crossroad?

Is your next car going to be electric?  Are you holding on to your old petrol one for longer than you normally would? And what does the future hold for the current generation

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Why country drivers stalled on EVs

Regional motorists haven’t joined the stampede for electric vehicles – and there’s good reason, says the man who’s taken the keys at one of country NSW’s landmark dealerships in Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour

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