Australia’s new car emissions have been reduced by 21% over 11 years, says the National Transport Commission (NTC).NTC project director Neil Wong discussed the finding while launching the NTC’s plan for carbon dioxide emissions from new light vehicles at the 'cars of tomorrow' conference.“Car manufacturers have encouraged the reduction, with four brands lowering emissions from their vehicles by around 9% over the past year,” says Wong.
An unlicensed dealer from Bentley, Western Australia, has been fined $10,000 after selling 27 cars in one year.Faizan Afzal bought the vehicles between February 2011 and March 2012, either through individual private sales or an auction house.
Encouraging news for the auto industry, as business confidence climbs to 123.8 points, its highest level since April 2011, according to Roy Morgan Research.Up 1.3 points from January 2013, the February increase demonstrates Australian businesses are cautiously optimistic about the economy over the next 12 months, as well as in the next five years.Nearly three quarters (73%) of businesses feel that Australia will have 'continuous good times during the next five years' - a figure that is also at its highest in two years.
Subaru is offering a limited edition sports pack upgrade for its current generation turbocharged WRX, with a saving of 30%.
The all-new Honda CR-V has been voted 'best compact SUV for families' by the US News and World Report.Launched in Australia late last year, CR-V was awarded the accolade for its outstanding quality, size and family-friendly features.“The CR-V epitomises ‘family-friendly’.
A proposal to slash red tape and modernise existing motor dealer regulation has been released by Queensland attorney-general, Jarrod Bleijie.“The existing Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (PAMDA) is a cumbersome law covering more than 23 licence and registration classes across seven industries,” says Bleijie.“Our goal with this review is to deliver positive red tape reduction reforms that support industry growth, but also maintain a high level of protection for consumers.
Mazda6 is a finalist in the prestigious 'world design car of the year awards, beating competitors Renault, Land Rover and Volkswagen in the latest round of voting.Aston Martin Vanquish and Jaguar F-Type join Mazda6 as finalists and the winner will be announced during a press conference on March 28 at the New York International Auto Show.Launched in late 2012, Mazda6 was redesigned from the ground up, featuring Mazda’s much lauded 'Kodo – soul of motion' design language.
Fiat Chrysler Australia’s 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee line-up has been bolstered by the arrival of the limited edition Trailhawk model, priced at $68,000.Only 160 Trailhawk models will be available to Australia buyers, all of which feature Jeep’s powerful 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel engine, Quadra‐Drive II four-wheel drive system, Quadra‐Lift air suspension, under-body protection plates, 18-inch all-terrain tyres as well as a host of visual and functional enhancements unique to the Trailhawk model.Tailored to the four-wheel drive enthusiast, the Trailhawk offers new levels of off-road capability for the award-winning Grand Cherokee, whilst maintaining luxurious levels of comfort and convenience.
An estimated 2,240,000 Australians intend to buy a new car in the next four years — but only 4 in 10 of them would prefer that car to be Australian made.
A new factory-owned operation, Ferrari Australasia, is set to take over the distribution of the performance cars in Australia and New Zealand from April.