Category: Australia

New SA electric vehicle mechanics | car news

Mechanics are hanging out new shingles showing they meet strict new industry-approved electric vehicle repair guidelines, as the latest data shows the number of new EV owners in South Australia to be far…

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How new Australian developments will need to support electric cars

Amendments to the Australian Government’s National Construction Code mean new developments must make provisions for EV charging from October 2023. Amendments to the code oblige developers to ensure there’s space for switchboards and

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Former VinFast engineer SAE-A keynote speaker

FORMER VinFast engineering chief Kevin Yardley has been named as the keynote speaker for the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A) annual general meeting and networking event to be held in Melbourne

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Haval’s latest SUV looks like a budget Defender plug-in hybrid

GWM’s Haval SUV brand is introducing its boxiest SUV yet, and it’ll feature the brand’s new plug-in hybrid technology. The brand has teased the new model on social media network Weibo, while images

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Kia Niro, Sportage and Sorento recalled

Kia is recalling over 7000 vehicles across its Niro, Sportage and Sorento lines as they mightn’t warn drivers a seatbelt is unbuckled in the cabin. “Due to a software issue, the instrument cluster

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Will increased migration boost car sales and auto stocks? « ROGER MONTGOMERY

Will increased migration boost car sales and auto stocks? The surprising jump in house prices ­– surprising because it comes amid rising interest rates – has been put down to a lack of

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Head turning new luxury SUV has arrived

This new Italian machine might be one of the best looking small SUVs on the road and it’ll be the cheapest car in the model’s line-up. Pricing for the new five-seater starts at

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Car brand set to become an EV powerhouse

A European brand has revealed its plans to launch a wide range of electric cars in the next few years and the government decision that brought it on. Leading the charge is the

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New Skoda electric cars coming to Australia within a year of Europe

The first Skoda electric car for Australia arrived more than three years after Europe, but the Czech brand’s local boss says future models – due from next year – will come sooner. View 14

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Skoda Australia defends decision to double the price of its small car

Skoda Australia says it is not struggling to sell its limited allocation of new-generation Fabia city cars – available in one flagship model grade priced close to $40,000 drive-away. View 7 images Skoda Australia

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