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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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If I crash while speeding am I still covered by insurance? – Drive

06:0004 September 2023 View 4 images If you’re over the speed limit when you have a car accident, it’s possible that your insurance company might not foot the bill. When it comes to all

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Mercedes unveils EV with longer range than any Tesla as China threat grows

The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class electric vehicle (EV) automobile during preparations ahead of the Munich Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Germany, on Sunday. Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images Mercedes-Benz Group AG unveiled an electric

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Electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA previewed by concept

The Concept CLA Class points to the next-generation CLA sedan due in 2024, with conventional petrol power, or electric models with up to 400kW and a 750km driving range. View 15 images Mercedes-Benz has

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Ex-auto honcho Bob Lutz trashes US goal for electric car sales

News By Carl Campanile September 3, 2023 | 1:35pm The goal to prod a majority of Americans into buying emission-free electric cars over the next decade is a pipe dream, a former executive

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The Intersection 9-3-23 | Automotive News

Automotive News Editors’ Picks: What’s a few thousand pounds between friends? What automakers are learning about electric vehicles, veterans of Weight Watchers already know: It’s hard to keep the pounds off once you’ve

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These Are 10 of the Slowest Selling Used Cars on the Market

Michael Brochstein / SOPA Images / Shutterstock.com The pandemic threw every economic sector for a loop, but the automotive industry was impacted heavily as supply-related shutdowns slowed global assembly lines and made new

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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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