Day: October 1, 2023

New fuel rules too ambitious, may harm EVs: auto industry

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a group representing major automakers in the US, has raised a red flag over the proposed fuel economy standards for the next decade. The group claims that the

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radio silence from Felgate over car deal

Embattled 3AW broadcaster Jacqui Felgate discussed the benefits of electric vehicles on air but failed to declare her long-running partnership with BMW — or the luxury model in her garage. The Australian’s media

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The unquestioned data advantage in the dealership buy/sell equation

Changes in the dealership buy/sell landscape are ever evolving. The economy, dealership performance, geographical differences, and new bills, laws and regulations all factor into the equation. That’s true whether you’re a single-point dealership,

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Maruti Suzukis Dispatches Rise On Higher Utility Vehicle Sales

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s passenger vehicle dispatches rose 20% year-on-year to 41,267 units, making it the third consecutive month of highest-ever monthly sales. “While demand for our key SUV brands continue to be

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The Businessman Accused of Corrupting Robert Menendez – The New York Times

After emigrating to New Jersey from Egypt, Wael Hana faced a string of business and legal problems. Then his friend started dating a powerful U.S. senator. Just five years ago, Wael Hana was

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Appealing new SUV hits Aussie roads – news.com.au

Alfa Romeo is struggling to make an impact in the Australian market, but its limited line-up has appeal for those who want something a little different. The Stelvio SUV is one of the

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7 Reasons Car Insurance Is Soaring

©Shutterstock.com The world of automobiles is experiencing a seismic shift, and it’s not just about the cars themselves. The cost of insuring these vehicles is skyrocketing, leaving drivers across the nation grappling with

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John Lewis stops insuring electric cars over repair cost fears

According to Copart, an auction platform, around half the low-mileage electric vehicles it has salvaged have suffered minor battery damage. The battery is also generally the most expensive part of an electric car

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Diesel or electric ute? Why LDV is doing things ‘backwards’ – introducing electric cars ahead of petrol and diesel vans and utes – Car News

Chinese commercial vehicle specialist, LDV, is flipping the car industry on its head. As the automotive world moves to electric vehicles many brands have opted to convert existing petrol- or diesel-powered models to

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The cleanest EVs: BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel-cell electric cars heading to Australia in 2024 as Germans prepare to take on the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo FCEVs – Car News

BMW has announced that a small fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will be brought to Australia next year. Due in the first half of 2024, three iX5 Hydrogen prototypes will land

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