Category: Australia

Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals rising household crimes in Qld and NT

In short: Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Crime Victimisation, Australia report for the last financial year. It estimated 55,000 households had a motor vehicle stolen, and 220,000 had items stolen from a motor vehicle.

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Isuzu D-Max electric ute confirmed for Australia

The Isuzu D-Max electric ute has been confirmed for Australia. Isuzu has unveiled the ‘D-Max EV concept’ ahead of the Bangkok International Motor Show next week, which previews the production ‘D-Max BEV’ model

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New Honda HR-V breaks cover in Japan but will the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30 small SUV rival come to Australia? – Car News

Honda’s updated HR-V has broken cover in Japan with fresh styling inside and out, better safety technology and a hybrid powertrain upgrade giving Australia a crystal ball gaze into what the small SUV

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Luxury brand leaning on value to weather cost of living crisis

Genesis says value for money will help it weather an economic downturn, but the fledgling brand is still trying to get the word out that it exists. “I think the economic downturn has

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GWM welcomes tough emissions standards in Australia

GWM says it isn’t opposed to the Australian Government’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), as it rolls out more hybrids and electric vehicles in local showrooms. “We welcome any standards which allow

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Australia-bound GMC Yukon V8 SUV to benefit from Tesla-style tech upgrade

The Nissan Patrol-rivalling V8 SUV from General Motors coming to Australia next year will be the updated model spotted in the US, with a big new touchscreen. View 15 images View 15 images PreviousNext Australia

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Is RAV4 the next Toyota to go all hybrid?

TOYOTA Australia has made the call to axe affordable petrol models from two of its most cost-conscious car lines – the Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks – and the hot-selling RAV4 could be next. 

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An EV future is “inevitable” for Australia but that won’t stop local car industry fighting against the government’s new NVES emissions standard: FCAI – Car News

The head of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has admitted a local market dominated by electric vehicles is “inevitable” despite strong opposition to the government’s proposal to promote EVs and cut

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Here’s why the Tesla Cybertruck can come to Australia, but why an electric Kia Tasman ute or Rivian R1T may steal your heart first: Analysis – Car News

In 2019 Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled his Cybertruck to a global online audience of millions, concluding by throwing a metal ball at it in a bit to showcase the electric pick-up’s toughness,

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Electric vehicle on display at Liverpool Westfield smashes glass, reverses into Myer store while teenage boy sitting inside

A crime scene has been established at Liverpool Westfield in Sydney’s west after an electric car on display hit and injured two shoppers.  The shopping centre was thrown into chaos on Saturday afternoon

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