Category: Australia

NZ sales: March continues downward trend

NEW ZEALAND new vehicle sales are down again in March, marking the third consecutive month of below average performance.   Compared to the same time last year, registrations were down 23.8 per cent

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EV Conversions in Australia to Become More Mainstream

The demand for electric vehicles in Australia is so high that it has impacted supply as manufacturers prioritise orders from countries that have begun adopting mandatory fuel efficiency standards. EV conversions are being

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Back off BYD! Chery has a new electric car coming but will this SUV come to Australia to join Omoda 5, and fight BYD Atto 3, Tesla Model Y and VW ID.4? – Car News

Chery has officially shown off an upcoming model after images of it surfaced on a Chinese government document, ahead of its launch later this year. The electric car, called eQ7, is a mid-sized

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Every Plug-in Hybrid EV on sale in Australia in 2023: April update – WhichCar

All the PHEVs on sale in Australia, and every PHEV still on the horizon Between conventional hybrids and full-electric vehicles, there exists a handy third option: the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, often referred

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Car hire costs up 151% this Easter, Finder reveals – Travel Weekly

Holidaymakers planning an Easter getaway could be in for a nasty surprise, according to new research by Finder. Finder analysis revealed the cost of a rental car over Easter in 2023 has drastically

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Australia to get an electric vehicle drive-in theatre

The event, created by electric car brand Polestar, will see all Australians with a battery electric vehicle from any brand invited to attend four sessions held on a Sydney rooftop in May. The

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Record Chinese car sales behind surge in biosecurity risks, delays at Australian ports

The Federal Government has released data that shows Chinese cars are behind the record number of biosecurity intercepts and quarantine delays at Australian ports. View 6 images Wait times for new cars are being

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Used car buyer expectations rising

A SURVEY by Cox Automotive Europe of 3000 used car buyers has revealed that the overwhelming majority are wanting simpler interaction with retailers with the various stages of the purchase ‘joined up”.  The

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Map reveals Australia’s growing problem

A mind-blowing map of ships surrounding the Australian coast highlights the massive problem facing our nation. Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says car sales are up sharply, even though there have been

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