Category: Australia

China: Where does Australian trade fit in Xi Jinping’s economic reopening?

In recent months, China’s government has put up its “open for business” sign. Xi Jinping even sent his childhood friend Liu He to Davos to spread the word. Last week’s first industry-wide delegation

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An interview with Polestar Australia’s Managing Director

When Polestar started to look at coming to the market in Australia, I was helping them with some of the work, understanding the local market, how to set up, and a few other

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ACT dominating Australia’s electric car race

In the race to adopt electric cars, one Australian state or territory is several laps in front of the rest. Canberra has become the nation’s clear frontrunner, consistently recording electric vehicle sales more

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Daytime running lights reduce the risk of car crashes by 20 per cent – study

A study by the Monash University Accident Research Centre in Melbourne has found cars fitted with daytime running lights are less likely to be involved in a crash – despite concerns the technology

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Australia's best and worst electric vehicle incentives – The Canberra Times

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Australia’s best and worst electric vehicle incentives  The Canberra Times Australia’s best and worst electric vehicle incentives  The West Australian Why Australian states are staging an electric car race  The Advocate

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New standout luxury SUV has arrived

A new premium SUV is one of the most comfortable high-riders on the market bringing a level of gear rivals can’t match for the price. The RX 500h Turbo combines elegance and power

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Small car showdown! 2023 Hyundai i30 could topple Toyota Corolla for sales this year, but what happened to the Kia Cerato and Mazda 3? – Car News

The Toyota Corolla could lose its crown of Australia’s most popular small car as Hyundai’s i30 charges ahead in 2023. According to the latest VFACTS new-vehicle sales figures, the Hyundai i30 is now

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Study links new-car smell to higher risk of cancer

A new study from a Chinese university has found ‘new-car smell’ – or rather the chemicals which cause it – could lead to a higher risk of cancer. View 5 images It turns out

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This week in news: 24-28 April

We publish a ton of car news stories during the working week, and it can be tough to keep up with everything – which is the rationale behind this weekend list. In short,

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New hatchback’s surprising price tag

The latest edition of a popular small hatchback has moved in a new direction from what previous buyers of the brand had come to expect. The baby car in Skoda’s range packs a

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