Category: Australia

The Global Electric Vehicle HVAC Market size is expected to reach $9.3 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 10.1% CAGR during the forecast period

ReportLinker Technological advancements, particularly in battery technology, enable rapid electrification of trucks, buses, and other non-passenger vehicles. Consequently, the Commercial Vehicle segment would generate approximately 19% share of the market by 2030. New

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Mercedes-Benz Australia wins landmark court case against its dealers

The Federal Court has handed down judgement in a high-profile, long-running case between Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific and a majority of its franchise dealers, who wanted compensation for being required to adopt a no-haggle

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Mercedes-Benz wins court case against its own local dealers

Mercedes-Benz has won its protracted and brutal court case against some of its local car dealers after the Federal Court ruled in favour of its decision to switch to an agency model, possibly

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VFACTS August 2023 new-car sales: Another record month, Toyota bounces back

August 2023 was another record for new vehicle sales in Australia, with a 15 per cent surge compared to the same month last year. View 9 images Deliveries of new motor vehicles increased in

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Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car in Australia

Australia’s best-selling car manufacturer, Toyota, says it will test a prototype electric ute in the country, but the local launch of the company’s first fully electric vehicle will be delayed by months and is not

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Toyota slams ‘electric-car only’ extremists again, says there are multiple ways to reduce emissions

A Toyota Australia executive has accused electric-car lobbyists of manufacturing “nothing more than media releases”, as the auto giant doubles down on its pledge that no motorist should be left behind in the

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Toyota Tundra passes next checkpoint on way to Australian showrooms, 300 trial cars coming

Starting this week, Australian buyers of the first 300 Toyota Tundra will begin to be selected to participate in a real-world trial before the green light is given to bring the US-built pick-up

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2024 Toyota C-HR on track for Australia, prices tipped to rise

Fresh details of the new Toyota C-HR for Australia have been published ahead of its arrival next year with hybrid power only, but it is expected to be more expensive. The 2024 Toyota

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Why the new Toyota HiLux mild-hybrid won’t be called a hybrid

In an apparent swipe at rival brands that use the term ‘hybrid’ in marketing – even on sub-standard technology – Toyota Australia says the 48-volt mild-hybrid engine planned for the HiLux is not

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Australia’s biggest car brand calls for ‘fair and reasonable’ fuel efficiency standards

Toyota Australia has been under fire from rivals and lobby groups for its slow progress on electric vehicles. And as Australia gears up for new fuel efficiency standards, the company is sticking to

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