Category: Australia

Market Insight: Australia reaches important EV ‘tipping point’

AUSTRALIAN battery-electric vehicle sales have just passed a critical point that can slingshot us onto a rapid EV mass adoption trajectory.   US news agency Bloomberg Green has reported that a 5 per

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McMillan-FleetPartners deal will not be a simple takeover

While there’s chatter in the market about a tie-up between McMillan Shakespeare and FleetPartners, it now seems it is unlikely to be a straightforward takeover play. There’s speculation that McMillan Shakespeare is not

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How long can Australia wait to introduce new car pollution limits?

Key Points There’s widespread support from car makers, electric vehicle manufacturers and green groups for new pollution rules. Environmental groups say Australia needs to introduce laws swiftly and aim to match overseas progress

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Mercedes doesn’t owe Australian dealers for no-haggle sales, judge says

Mercedes-Benz has prevailed over dealers in Australia who wanted compensation for being forced to adopt a no-haggle “agency” business model for new-vehicle sales. A judge dismissed a $420 million lawsuit filed against the

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Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

There is one thing petrol car makers, electric vehicle manufacturers, motorists and green groups agree on: Australia needs new car pollution rules. Widespread support for changes to limit vehicle emissions emerged from the

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Business class flights, luxury hotels top the latest travel trends

Those who have visited Europe this year can be in no doubt the world is on the move again. I was in France in early summer when Paris was inundated, and all the

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Tesla Cancels Model 3 Performance Orders In Australia As Highland Arrives

It’s not clear what this means for the Model 3 Performance in the Highland era. Sep 01, 2023 at 2:21pm ET Tesla has reportedly canceled orders for the Model 3 Performance in Australia

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Why MG could be about to change the face of new car safety in Australia | Opinion – Car News

No-one should question the great work the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has done to improve the safety for motorists. But, what is coming under increasing question is whether or not Australian

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MG parent’s grand plan to boost Chinese exports, Australia included

It’s no secret that SAIC Motor, the Shanghai-based parent of the MG and LDV brands on sale in Australia, is growing the pace of vehicle exports at a rate of knots. But the

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2024 Tesla Model 3 pricing and features

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has been refreshed with a more upmarket design, new technology and slightly better driving range. Snapshot Popular Model 3 updated with sharper Euro-style design New tech, more range,

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