Tag: Toyota

LCT, ADR, ANCAP: The red tape ‘plague’ hurting Australian car buyers

Australia needs to cut through a “plague” of red tape to give a better service to car buyers, according to one of the country’s industry titans. Australian Design Rules should be the first

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China’s electric car makers on march in Australia, as Japanese ICE share melts

Australia may have enjoyed its biggest July sales of new cars on record, and the highest share of SUVs. But there are trends appearing that could have a profound impact on the future

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Man charged after violent clash leaves four cars damaged

A 41-year-old man has been charged after two groups recently clashed in Mount Isa, resulting in four cars sustaining significant damage. Here are the details. Police responded to an alleged incident where two

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VFACTS July: Chinese cars spur record sales result

Market recovery continues with China’s MG ZS third behind Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, Chinese-built Tesla Model Y fourth Fast-growing Chinese auto brands and cars built in China by other global car-makers have

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Ford Ranger knocks Toyota HiLux off top spot in record month for Australian new car sales – Car News

While concerns around rates and spending remain at the forefront of discussion, Australia’s new car market quietly notched up the best July of sales on record. A total of 96,859 new cars were

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Australian vehicle sales reach July record, Tesla Model Y No.4 overall, Ford Ranger ute is king, Maserati SUV on rise.

The Tesla Model Y vehicle was the fourth-largest-selling vehicle in the market in July with 3330 sales, outstripping many petrol and diesel models. The No.1 selling vehicle was the Ford Ranger ute with

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VFACTS July 2023: Record new-car sales, Ford Ranger number one, MG ZS third

Deliveries of new cars grew last month – and set a new July record – amid increased arrivals of customer vehicles already on order, rather than rising demand. The Ford Ranger beat the Toyota

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Crime Branch arrests luxury car gang; issues advisory to manufacturers.

The Crime Branch claim to have busted a notorious gang of auto lifters on Wednesday. The officials arrested 14 accused persons. The interstate nexus was busted by raids conducted across the country including

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Tesla is losing its cool factor, more likely to be the next Toyota

“This marks the first year of the survey where Tesla is not the most desirable car brand,” Jonas writes in a new note to investors. He says Tesla’s desirability among the interns fell

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Don’t expect Nissan to build a new Ram rival – report

Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado sales are growing in Australia, and the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra are arriving soon – but don’t expect Nissan to follow suit. Automotive News reports Nissan still

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