The head of BYD in New Zealand has responded to speculation around the price of the new Shark ute in Australia. Australian website CarExpert.com.au reported that the Shark had been listed on a government fleet website at $68,000 plus on-road costs.
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) welcomes the introduction of a dedicated task force to address the current Queensland Roadworthy Certificate process.
The latest AAA Transport Affordability Index shows that in the 2023-24 financial year, transport costs for the typical Australian household rose at a higher rate than general inflation. Over the 12 months to 30 June 2024, transport costs increased by 10.5%.
For the first time, the active safety performance of electric commercial vans has been assessed by ANCAP in its latest round of commercial van safety testing. Outside of the usual star-rating scheme, the system uses Bronze, Gold, Silver, and Platinum levels.
A car dealer banned for life from the industry has been filmed attacking A Current Affair news crew after allegations surfaced that he was operating from another car yard. See a video of the stoush here.
National Windscreens has announced the full acquisition of Melbourne-based Alpha Bus Glass. This marks its third acquisition in six months, following closely on the heels of their recent purchase of Top End Windscreens & Tinting in Darwin, just a month ago.
Eagers Automotive is grappling with the aftermath of a significant cyber attack, prompting a warning to its customers about potential security risks.
BYD has unveiled plans to establish its inaugural electric car production facility in Europe, specifically in Szeged, Hungary. This announcement, confirming recent industry speculation, represents a significant step in BYD's European expansion strategy.
BYD has recently been granted a conditional permit to conduct Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving tests on expressways. This significant achievement, which came into effect from July, underscores BYD's growing influence in the realm of self-driving vehicles within the country.
Ford Motor Company chief executive Jim Farley has visited Australia as part of an Australasian tour that included some seat time in a V8 Supercar. Farley toured the brand's local facilities.