Sunday 8 November 2026 Industry news by email, Tuesday and Thursday: sign up
Advertisement
Columns / Geoff Dobson

Geoff Dobson

Geoff Dobson is an 'old-school journo' thriving in a world of new technology. With 40-years of journalism experience already behind him, Geoff joined Auto Media Group three years ago to lead its EVtalk titles. A keen cyclist, he puts his Auckland commute to good use testing ebikes and scooters along the North Western cycleway.

Ford F-150 Lightning for hire

Evee says that through its partnership with AusEV Ford’s F-150 Lightning EV ute is now available for hire in Sydney.

Xpeng unveils Crown Sydney Experience Centre

The exclusive Australian retailer, importer, and distributor of Xpeng TrueEV has announced its Xpeng Experience Centre at Crown Sydney, expected to open at the end of April 2025.

EVC welcomes NSW infrastructure investment

The New South Wales government’s investment in EV charging stations on nine road trips will make it easier for Australians to explore the state in an EV while supporting sustainable tourism, says the Electric Vehicle Council.

WrecKonnect takes auto wrecking industry into new era

Tech start-up WrecKonnect has launched an online marketplace that allows car repairers and mechanics to search for used car parts for their customers from multiple auto wrecker’s inventory across Australia.

Australia’s ‘biggest EV charging site’ under construction

Australia’s biggest EV fast charging site is under construction - a 20-stall Tesla supercharger place in Goulburn, New South Wales. So says The Driven.io, adding the site will join an eight-site charging station in the Southern Tablelands regional city.

RACQ supporting flood-affected customers

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) has joined other companies in setting up an insurance hub supporting North Queensland flood-affected customers RACQ has deployed its Mobile Member Centre to assist policyholders affected by flooding in North Queensland, setting up at Townsville Stadium.

MTA NSW: EV slump reflects wrong government direction

Latest EV figures show the government, which has ambitious targets for EV adoption, is moving in the wrong direction, says the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) chief executive Stavros Yallouridis.