VFACTS: May 2022 car sales figuresMike Costello Stock shortages bite hard, but Kia stunningly bucks the trend and finishes second – its best result ever. EVs also spiked by 112 per cent. 3 years ago
Toyota leads Volkswagen by a million sales already in 2022Mike Costello Both corporations have been smashed by supply chain grievances, but Toyota has weathered the storm better than Volkswagen, based on sales. 3 years ago
EVs could get more expensive as commodities surge, warns energy agencyMike Costello We're used to battery costs coming down, but expect a blip given today's soaring commodity prices and the huge demand for EVs.3 years ago
BMW Australia has 'no current plans' for agency model switchMike Costello BMW Group Australia says it is not going to follow Mercedes-Benz down the controversial 'agency model' path – at this stage. 3 years ago
BMW exploring 'agency' sales modelMike Costello BMW might follow arch-rival Mercedes-Benz down the agency model path, in Europe at least. It would mean the end of haggling. 3 years ago
Car brands want PM Albanese to legislate CO2 reduction schemeMike Costello The FCAI peak body for car brands says a government CO2 reduction scheme would help its members secure more stock of low-emission vehicles. 3 years ago
'Genuine parts': Car brands and the aftermarket face offMike Costello Car brands say 'genuine is best' when it comes to parts, but the aftermarket peak body warns of 'unfounded fear and apprehension'.3 years ago
NSW Senator says Mercedes-Benz misled Senate over agency switchMike Costello Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill accuses luxury car brand of lying to the Senate and hurting dealers, something the company strongly contests. 3 years ago
Most valuable car companiesAlborz Fallah Does any other brand have a hope in hell overtaking Tesla when it comes to market cap? And which other brands are in the top 10?3 years ago
Almost 100,000 vehicles a week being cut from global productionAlborz Fallah Almost 100,000 cars a week are not being produced due to microchip shortages. Is the end in sight, or are wait times set to linger?3 years ago
Automakers continue to grapple with Russian invasion-related shortagesWilliam Stopford While companies like Volkswagen are slowly increasing production in the wake of Russia's invasion, others have been forced to suspend factories.3 years ago
Sony enters auto industry with Honda, EV sales to start in 2025Derek Fung Sony's automotive endeavours won't be limited to Gran Turismo games, with the conglomerate joining forces with Honda to make cars.3 years ago
