Category: Australia

Renewed calls to mandate AM radio in cars – also used for emergency alerts in bushfires and floods – as the simple but reliable tech disappears

An Australian Government report has warned the removal of AM radio from new cars could have life-threatening consequences in emergency situations in remote areas, where there is no phone signal or internet connection.

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Tough and dependable SUV has arrived

Australian families have been snapping up these SUVs in big numbers this year, we find out why its so popular. VALUE The Subaru Forester was tough to get hold of early last year,

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Top ASX shares to buy in June 2023

With winter officially upon us, what better time to fire up your share portfolio? We asked our Foolish writers which ASX shares they think could be set to sizzle. Here is what they

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MG dealerships score the most positive reviews in Australia

June is the best month to buy a car, and new data reveals what car dealerships impressed Australians the most. The end of the financial year (EOFY) on June 30 is, for most

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All new cars should be electric by 2035 ‘at the latest’

Climate, health and vehicle groups proposed the changes as part of the government’s consultation on a fuel-efficiency standard, submissions on which closed on Wednesday. The standard, due to be introduced later this year,

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Mitsubishi offers Holden owners $1000 to buy its new cars

Football, meat pies, kangaroos and Mitsubishi cars. The Japanese company is offering Holden owners $1000 if they trade-in for a Mitsubishi – to reverse a 30 per cent sales slide. View 3 images Mitsubishi

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10,000 new Tesla EVs on their way to Australia

Tesla has so far had a stellar year when it comes to EV sales in Australia. Over 14,000 new Model 3 and Model Ys were delivered in the first four months of 2023.

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2023 MG 4 X-Power electric hot hatch a step closer to Australia

The MG 4 X-Power electric car from China promises Tesla-like acceleration in a smaller, cheaper, hatchback body. It is expected to reach Australia later this year. View 10 images The 2023 MG 4 X-Power

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Australia’s Carbon Revolution plans expansion in US

One of Australia’s manufacturing success stories – which literally reinvented the wheel – is now looking to the US to secure funding for further expansion. View 5 images After more than a decade of

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Cheaper non-hybrid GWM Tank 300 released

Non-electrified versions of China’s answer to the Jeep Wrangler priced up to $10K lower than hybrid stablemates The number of 2023 GWM Tank 300 variants now offered in Australia has doubled from two

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