BMW confirms sale of its largest Australian dealershipJames Wong BMW has sold its company-owned dealership in Sydney, in a "strategic move" that will see the Australian Motor Group take over the site.1 year ago
Australian new car sales top massive milestone with months to spareScott Collie Australia has blown through the million-delivery mark for new cars in 2023, and there's still two months to go. Tougher times are ahead, however. 1 year ago
Volkswagen Group Australia has a new managing directorJade Credentino Volkswagen Group Australia has announced its new managing director. Karsten Seifert will begin his new appointment in November 2023. 1 year ago
Why record new car sales results in Australia are fake newsPaul Gover New car sales figures aren't necessarily reflective of actual demand, with hangovers from COVID-19 boosting the numbers.1 year ago
More realistic fuel efficiency testing now underway in AustraliaMike Costello Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches long-awaited real-world testing regime, with 200 vehicles to be put through a series of tests. 1 year ago
High Court forces Victorian government to repeal electric car taxWilliam Stopford The High Court of Australia has found the Victorian Government can't force zero- or low-emission vehicle owners to pay a road-user charge.1 year ago
New Zealand to ditch electric car rebates, fees for high-emission vehiclesWilliam Stopford The newly elected New Zealand National government has pledged to kill EV subsidies, and fees for higher-emission vehicles this year.1 year ago
Petrol prices hit an all-time high in AustraliaJade Credentino Petrol prices continue to rise in Australia, hitting an all-time high of over $2 per litre in early October.1 year ago
VFACTS September 2023: Australian new car sales records tumble againMike Costello Another bumper month sees the market on record pace, but chalk much of this up to the easing of backorders thanks to better supply.1 year ago
Tesla considering Thai Gigafactory – reportJack Quick Elon Musk has reportedly met with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to discuss the potential of a new factory in Thailand.1 year ago
Europe abandons tougher emissions laws for petrol, diesel carsDerek Fung The tighter Euro 7 emissions laws proposed last year for petrol and diesel cars have all but been abandoned as carmakers rush to develop EVs.1 year ago
BMW: Going electric-only is 'crazy' without a sustainable economyJames Wong BMW's head of development has taken aim at rival companies and select governments pushing all-EV line-ups without sustainable economies.1 year ago