Category: Australia

Mercedes doesn’t owe Australian dealers for no-haggle sales, judge says

Mercedes-Benz has prevailed over dealers in Australia who wanted compensation for being forced to adopt a no-haggle “agency” business model for new-vehicle sales. A judge dismissed a $420 million lawsuit filed against the

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Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

There is one thing petrol car makers, electric vehicle manufacturers, motorists and green groups agree on: Australia needs new car pollution rules. Widespread support for changes to limit vehicle emissions emerged from the

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Business class flights, luxury hotels top the latest travel trends

Those who have visited Europe this year can be in no doubt the world is on the move again. I was in France in early summer when Paris was inundated, and all the

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Tesla Cancels Model 3 Performance Orders In Australia As Highland Arrives

It’s not clear what this means for the Model 3 Performance in the Highland era. Sep 01, 2023 at 2:21pm ET Tesla has reportedly canceled orders for the Model 3 Performance in Australia

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Why MG could be about to change the face of new car safety in Australia | Opinion – Car News

No-one should question the great work the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has done to improve the safety for motorists. But, what is coming under increasing question is whether or not Australian

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MG parent’s grand plan to boost Chinese exports, Australia included

It’s no secret that SAIC Motor, the Shanghai-based parent of the MG and LDV brands on sale in Australia, is growing the pace of vehicle exports at a rate of knots. But the

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2024 Tesla Model 3 pricing and features

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has been refreshed with a more upmarket design, new technology and slightly better driving range. Snapshot Popular Model 3 updated with sharper Euro-style design New tech, more range,

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Luxury 4WDs recalled amid fears of dangerous software fault

Kia has recalled 4000 cars across Australia, due to an alarming software fault. Photo: Kia Kia Australia has recalled thousands of luxury vehicles amid fears of a dangerous software fault. This recall affects

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Factory importer draws line in sand for Chery

CHINESE car-maker Chery’s second bite of the Australian market is going the whole hog with a factory-owned import operation that intends to have the agility of a start-up company but with the kind

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Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia

A redesigned Tesla Model 3 launched on the company’s Australian website on Friday, with deliveries expected from January next year. The new vehicle promises a longer range, safety improvements, and a touchscreen for

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