Category: Australia

Australian fuel efficiency standards aimed at cutting petrol bills, ‘catching up’ with US

Australia is finally getting efficiency standards for new cars. The Albanese Government has announced its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and will consult with stakeholders on its preferred model until March 4, 2024

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National fuel efficiency standard puts Australia on the road to fuel and pollution savings

Proposed settings for a strong fuel efficiency standard announced today by the Federal Government will give Aussies better access to cleaner cars that are cheaper to run.   The Climate Council welcomes the Federal

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This car brand spent the most on advertising in 2023

There’s only one automotive manufacturer on Nielsen’s list of Australia’s 20 biggest advertising spenders – can you guess which one? View 2 images The companies that spent the most on advertising in Australia last

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Australian new cars could be forced to dob in speeding drivers, voiding insurance

All new cars sold in Australia could soon record evidence of their drivers breaking the law, thanks to global regulations in the works to be adopted locally. Since July 2022, new cars launched

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Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux top 2023’s used-car best sellers as new report reveals price bubble has burst – Car News

A new report has found that the overinflated second-hand car price bubble appears to have burst as the Australian used-car market records more than two million sales in 2023. It’s good news for

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2025 Ford Tourneo price and specs: Kia Carnival rival locked in for Australia

The 2025 Ford Tourneo – an eight-seat people mover version of the Transit Custom – has been confirmed for an Australian debut later this year. Australia has never received the Ford Tourneo, which

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Facelifted 2024 Toyota HiLux emerges ahead of March sales

Final major upgrade for venerable Toyota HiLux ute in this generation includes 48-volt mild-hybrid system The facelifted 2024 Toyota HiLux has been officially unwrapped ahead of the popular ute’s landing in Australian showrooms

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2024 Lexus GX likely a sell-out

Record-breaking pre-release interest for Lexus Australia’s first Toyota Prado-based luxury off-road SUV The 2024 Lexus GX 550 is almost certain to be a sell-out success even before it arrives in Australia in mid-2024.

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2024 Honda Accord hybrid confirmed for Australia, months away from showrooms

Honda has committed to a new Accord in Australia – now exclusively a hybrid – despite the Toyota Camry outselling it 73 to one last year. View 3 images The new 2024 Honda Accord

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Could the 2024 Chery Omoda 5 double its sales and beat some of the biggest small SUVs in Australia? The Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Crosstrek and Mitsubishi ASX are on notice! – Car News

Chery emerged as a force in the Australian new-car market in 2023 with just one model, and the Chinese brand reckons the Omoda 5 is on track to double its sales in 2024.

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