Australians are abandoning cheap, small new carsMike Costello Cheap and cheerful new cars are nowhere near as popular as they used to be. The numbers are eye-opening.4 years ago
The cars that are winners and losers in 2020Mike Costello Winner and losers. The Toyota RAV4 posts the biggest growth, and the Mazda 3 the biggest decline. Plus an electric car grows at the highest percentage rate. What cars sit between the bookends? 4 years ago
Australia's half-year new car sales the lowest since 2002Mike Costello Car sales tumbled 20 per cent during the first half of 2020, over last year's figure, and hit their lowest ebb since way back in 2002. Let's take a dive into the data... 4 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's June 2020 new car sales bounce backMike Costello Business purchases of light commercial vehicles were key, as the new car market recorded a notable uptick. Sales totalled 110,234 cars, down a comparatively modest 6.4 per cent after COVID-wracked May. 4 years ago
Plans afoot to make hydrogen electrolysers and fuelers in AustraliaMike Costello The plan between FCEV company H2X and Elvin Group Renewables would see green hydrogen produced locally for use in commercial and private vehicles, helping address the current infrastructure shortfall. 4 years ago
McLaren sues to access emergency fundingDerek Fung McLaren is heading to court in order to free up some assets to gain urgently needed cash to keep the company running in the short term.4 years ago
BMW and Mercedes-Benz pause self-driving collaborationDerek Fung BMW and Mercedes-Benz have cancelled plans to jointly develop a self-driving car technology platform, but will still work together on other projects.4 years ago
Volkswagen to buy out remaining Audi shareholdersDerek Fung Automotive trivia buffs know Volkswagen doesn't fully own Audi, but that will change soon.4 years ago
Distributor shake up brings new Subaru and Peugeot bosses in AustraliaMike Costello Inchcape Australia announces an executive "refresh" across its Subaru and Peugeot-Citroen brands.4 years ago
Mahindra looking to offload SsangYongDerek Fung SsangYong needs to look for a saviour again after Mahindra, its current owner, confirmed the Korean automaker needs a "new investor".4 years ago
Volkswagen brand appoints new CEOMike Costello Ralf Brandstätter takes the reins at Volkswagen, allowing predecessor Herbert Diess to focus on the even bigger task of running the whole Volkswagen Group. 4 years ago
Q&A with Jane Hunter, Tritium CEOMike Costello Did you know that Brisbane is home to one of the world's pre-eminent producers of electric car fast-chargers? Well it is. 4 years ago
