Tag: New Cars

Record Breaking New Vehicle Sales in August

New vehicle sales achieved the highest August result on record as Australian customers took delivery of 109,966 new vehicles, a 15.4 per cent increase on the same period in 2022. FCAI Chief Executive

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VFACTS: Records broken in August

AUSTRALIAN new car sales have set an all-time August record with 109,966 new vehicles delivered. The figure represents a 14,710 unit or 15.4 per cent increase over the same period in 2022, despite

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Farmers Car Insurance Review 2023

Farmers Offers a wide range of coverage options, especially for drivers of classic and collector cars. Large number of discounts available. Options for rideshare insurance, accident forgiveness and new car replacement. SR-22 filing

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Drivers are just realizing most useless new luxury car feature might sound magical but ‘it could damage your vehicle’

DRIVERS are divided over a futuristic car feature which some say addresses real issues while others claim it is an easy way to damage your vehicle. As car manufacturers like Tesla, Mercedes Benz,

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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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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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The hidden costs of EV ownership: Does it make sense to install a new battery in an older electric car? – Car News

‘Electrified’ hybrid vehicles have been offered in the Australian new car market for over 20 years, with pure-electric models widely available for more than a decade. And with some older hybrids and EVs

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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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Mercedes-Benz’s legal win over car dealers could transform the way new cars are sold in Australia

In what has been called the most important legal case in the history of the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Court has rejected a $650 million compensation claim against Mercedes-Benz for replacing its

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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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