Category: Australia

Toyota Hilux still best selling car in Australia, but electric vehicles keep getting more popular

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has published its sales figures for August, revealing Australian customers took delivery of 109,966 new vehicles. This is up 15.4% on August ’22, and is the

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Electric Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series ute revealed for Australia – but not showrooms

Australian firm Zero Automotive plans to begin its roll out of 200 electric Toyota LandCruisers to local mines from late 2024, joining the growing list of companies sending battery-powered utes underground. View 4 images

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Vehicle sector revs up IBIS World private company list

A range of motor vehicle dealerships and wholesalers have parked themselves in the top 500 non-listed companies in Australia in a sign that cashed-up buyers were steering the sector out of the slow

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What are some of the best luxury cars in Australia?

If you have the means to purchase a luxury car, there is a wide selection of vehicles that suit your tastes and needs. However, determining which luxury car to buy can be a

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Volkswagen T-Roc production suspended after supplier’s factory floods

Volkswagen’s best-selling T-Roc won’t roll down the production line for two months, but the company’s local division says it has ample stock to last a few months. View 4 images Production of Volkswagen’s most

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What the Mercedes-Benz win in Federal Court means for new-car buyers across other brands

The decision by Mercedes-Benz and Honda to switch to a non-negotiable, fixed-price business model in Australia has been deemed legal after a challenge in the Federal Court. Will other brands follow suit, and

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Market Insight: Aus at BEV ‘tipping point’

AUSTRALIAN battery-electric vehicle sales have just passed a critical point that can slingshot us onto a rapid EV mass adoption trajectory.   US news agency Bloomberg Green has reported that a 5 per

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Market Insight: Australia reaches important EV ‘tipping point’

AUSTRALIAN battery-electric vehicle sales have just passed a critical point that can slingshot us onto a rapid EV mass adoption trajectory.   US news agency Bloomberg Green has reported that a 5 per

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McMillan-FleetPartners deal will not be a simple takeover

While there’s chatter in the market about a tie-up between McMillan Shakespeare and FleetPartners, it now seems it is unlikely to be a straightforward takeover play. There’s speculation that McMillan Shakespeare is not

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How long can Australia wait to introduce new car pollution limits?

Key Points There’s widespread support from car makers, electric vehicle manufacturers and green groups for new pollution rules. Environmental groups say Australia needs to introduce laws swiftly and aim to match overseas progress

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