Category: Australia

VFACTS: March sales sink | GoAuto

MARCH new car sales have dipped 3.9 per cent on the same period in 2022 with 97,251 vehicles delivered over 26.5 selling days – the same number of selling days as in March

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VFACTS: March 2023 new car sales decline as shortages linger

Utes took all three spots on the podium in March 2023, and the top 10 list of models were all either light commercial vehicles or SUVs rather than traditional hatchbacks and sedans. The

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Could Mitsubishi shrink to a three-car line-up in Australia?

Mitsubishi could be the next major Japanese car-maker to succumb to the surge in sales of Chinese cars in Australia – as it faces the prospect of a three-car showroom line-up.  View 5 images

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FCAI releases March 2023 car sales data

Australia’s automotive industry delivered 97,251 vehicles during March 2023, which represents a 3.9 per cent decrease on the same period in 2022. “March was a solid month for new car sales given the

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VFACTS March 2023: New-car sales slow amid biosecurity delays, Toyota hit hard

Sales of new motor vehicles have been hampered by unprecedented delays at Australian ports, with the first month in decline after three in a row of growth – and market leader Toyota is

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Mitsubishi EK-X electric car, Delica and Xpander people-movers under consideration for Australia

One of Japan’s cheapest electric cars – and a pair of high-riding people-movers – are under consideration for Australia, however a question mark hangs over their local safety ratings. Mitsubishi Australia is leaving

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Shock truth! Industry document shows electric vehicles worse for environment than petrol cars

Analysis by a major car company has revealed electric vehicles have a worse environmental impact than petrol cars in Australia – until cleaner energy is more widely available. View 7 images A rapid switch

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Tesla Model Y Long Range Now in Japan and Australia: 150 Million People Now Have Access

Tesla Model Y Long Range The Tesla Model Y long range, Tesla’s most popular vehicle, is now available in Japan and Australia with a June to July 2023, delivery time. This is a

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Ute Beauty! The case for lower and zero emissions utes in Australia

Utes have long been part of work life in Australia, used in particular for construction, mining and agriculture. Some drivers also use them for convenience and recreation, with utes now making up one

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