Toyota’s RAV4 – generally sold as a hybrid – topped the new vehicle July sales with 5933 units sold. The Ford Ranger (4915) was the second top seller, then the Toyota HiLux (4747), Toyota Corolla (2688) and Toyota Landcruiser (2464).
Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly discuss a framework for further intelligence and electrification of automobiles.
The Hyundai i30 N 2025 model receives key technology and safety updates, along with refreshed design elements. Launching in Australia this August, the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine (206kW at 6000rpm and 392Nm across a wide 2100 to 4700rpm) N is priced from $50,000 (manufacturers list price, MLP).
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) EV Expo in Hobart, Tasmania, on November 2 and 3, 2024, includes its national conference on November 1. The expo includes cars, e-bikes, manufacturers, dealers, EV charging, finance, insurance, solar, wind, batteries, other renewable energy, and training providers.
Australia’s internal combustion engine (ICE) light vehicle market share continues to decline while hybrid new vehicle sales grew strongly in the three months to June 30, says the Australian Automobile Association (AAA).
A son of former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam has been appointed State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) chair.
Zurich Australia says it is the 'preferred' insurer for Tesla customers in Australia through its ‘InsureMyTesla’ agreement.
Porsche Australia is recalling 1658 Taycan electric vehicles produced from 2019 to 2024 due to a possible brake fault. The Australian Federal Government cites the possibility of defective front brake hoses, which may lead to brake fluid leakage and reduced braking.
China’s XPeng will debut a flying car and four EVs at the Melbourne Electric SUV Expo, August 9-11.
Free registration is now open for the clean energy event All Energy Australia at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, October 23 and 24.