Category: Australia

Filthy Five: Toyota, Ford among car companies polluting more than Australia’s coal mines

Five filthy car companies whose fleets are responsible for more climate pollution than some of Australia’s biggest coal mines have been identified in new analysis by the Climate Council.  Toyota’s 2023 new car

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Australia’s ‘dirtiest’ car brands named

As the dispute over proposed fuel efficiency standards shifts up a gear, 2023’s highest polluting car brands have been revealed in new analysis. Last month, the Albanese government unveiled proposed fuel efficiency standards

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Toyota pollutes more than Australia’s dirtiest coal mine, claims climate lobby

The back-and-forth between Australia’s climate lobbies and carmakers surrounding the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) continues, with one group now claiming Toyota’s vehicles cause more harm than the dirtiest coal mine. In a

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Ateco Automotive says prices $15,000 higher under the government’s emissions plan

Mr Zagorski said the emissions plan by Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen had practical flaws, and would not result in a rush of lower emissions vehicles being brought into Australia. “They’re kidding themselves,”

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Mitsubishi could soon offer Australia’s cheapest new EV

Japanese brand holds the keys to a sub-$35,000 electric kei-car, but one potential deal-breaker threatens its release in Australia Mitsubishi Australia could soon undercut Chinese brands including MG, GWM and BYD – and

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Nissan posts highest sales in Australia since 2017, back in the Top Five

Nissan is back in the Top Five selling brands after a six-year absence – and has reported its highest sales in seven years – thanks to new models and improved stock. View 8 images

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EVs bounce back in new car sales race

Almost one in 10 new cars sold last month was powered by electricity, undermining the car industry’s argument surrounding vehicle emissions. Running changes keep one of the most successful electric cars on top

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VFACTS February 2024: Another record month for Australian new car sales

February 2024 was yet another record-breaking month for new car deliveries in Australia, with a long-expected slowdown in sales yet to be reflected in the tallies. A total of 105,023 vehicles were sold

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Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month

The Australian new car market has posted another record-breaking month ahead of a predicted drop in sales later this year as supply continues to catch up with demand. According to official new-car sales

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Australian new-car sales in February 2024: VFACTS records smashed again

New-car deliveries increased by 20 per cent year-on-year last month – and beat the all-time February record by 8500 vehicles. View 6 images February 2024 marked another record month for deliveries of new motor

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