Electric car battery gigafactory to be built in GeelongMike Costello Australia has all the resources and knowledge, now a company wants to capitalise with a massive battery plant in Victoria. 2 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's new car sales results for 2022Mike Costello The Australian car market returned its best tally since 2018, with Toyota, Mazda and Kia taking the top three spots and EVs setting a record. 2 years ago
Hyundai and Kia seek significant global growth in 2023Mike Costello Hyundai Motor Group sees potential for double-digit growth this year, with a target of about 7.5 million sales. 2 years ago
Australia's used car prices have been falling for six straight monthsMike Costello Yes, used car prices are falling in Australia from their ridiculous highs. But they remain vastly more expensive than they were pre-COVID.2 years ago
Toyota Prado production to falter in JanuaryMike Costello Toyota continues to intermittently shutter plants on the back of supply chain holdups, which can't be good for whittling down wait lists. 2 years ago
Australian fuel efficiency standards vital for CO2 cuts, US research findsMike Costello Washington's International Council on Clean Transportation urges Albanese government to hasten proposed CO2-cutting vehicle regulations. 2 years ago
Petrol prices fall for the first time in two years, finds ACCCJack Quick Consumer watchdog says average retail petrol prices in the third quarter fell for the first time in almost two years.2 years ago
EV battery prices increased this year, for the first timeMike Costello Raw material costs and inflation drove battery pack prices up by 7 per cent in 2022, says BloombergNEF, and relief isn't expected until 2024. 2 years ago
Australia's sales leaders by segment, one month left in 2022Mike Costello What are the top five-selling vehicles across Australia's eight most popular vehicle segments, with just one month left to run in 2022. 2 years ago
BYD Atto 3 EV's Australian sales postedMike Costello The BYD Atto 3 is back on sale, and the company claimed 845 deliveries in November – second on the EV charts behind the Tesla Model Y. 2 years ago
VFACTS: November new vehicle sales show supply is improvingMike Costello Sales grew for the fifth month in a row. HiLux edged Ranger, Kia extends lead over Hyundai, Tesla and BYD post good EV sales. 2 years ago
Australian company Infinitev reuses and repurposes hybrid, EV batteriesMike Costello An Australian company will remanufacture EV batteries for a second life, or failing that turn them into stationary power storage. 2 years ago
