Category: Australia

Three-star safety could pull plug on Mitsubishi’s budget-priced electric car for Australia

The cost of turning a possible three-star safety rating into five may stop Mitsubishi bringing a pint-sized, budget-priced electric car to Australia. View 7 images A tiny Mitsubishi electric car that could be Australia’s

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2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid one step closer to Australia

The 2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid has been approved for sale in Australia. It will arrive in local showrooms later this year, while facelifted petrol V6 and turbo-diesel Carnival variants are due around March

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‘Aggressive’ emissions standards will mean price hikes, hurt ‘middle Australia’ – Toyota

Australian ute and large four-wheel drive buyers are in line for price hikes if the Government’s proposed New Vehicle Emissions Standards (NVES) come into force next year.  That’s according to Toyota Australia vice

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Toyota finally launches first electric vehicle in Australia, then says EV transition “too quick”

Japanese car giant Toyota has finally launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Australia, and used the occasion to complain about the federal government’s proposed vehicle emissions standards, saying that the transition

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Toyota – Australian Associated Press

Australia’s most popular vehicle brand has warned against the federal government’s plan to cap vehicle emissions. Labor’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard was “too quick” and “aggressive” Toyota Australia said, even as it

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This is the most fuel-efficient new car without a plug, but it’s pricey

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is Australia’s most fuel-efficient car without a charging plug, but it’s not cheap for a city hatch, nor the roomiest in the class. Is it still worth buying? What

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Ford Boss Says Brand Almost Pulled Out Of Australia

Jim Farley has not specified the reasons behind Ford’s contemplation of exiting the Australian market ... Continue reading this news update.

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End of an era: Australia’s final affordable family wagon is set to join the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon as a relic of the past – Car News

This is nothing less than an end of an era. Australian consumers are set to lose the traditional, affordable family station wagon this year with the anticipated demise of the Mazda6 range. It

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GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: All-new 2024 MG3 Hybrid+ revealed

But the successor for Australia’s favourite light-car will be about $5000 pricier than before, leaving just one sub-$20K new model left in Australia We understand the first all-new MG3 hatch in 13 years

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2024 Renault 5 retro electric car unveiled, Australia under consideration

The 1970s Renault 5 has returned with electric power, retro design, and a dedicated slot to hold a baguette. Australian plans are yet to be announced. Electric Cars The vintage Renault 5 of

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