Dealers alarmed by the ACT banning ICE cars
The Australian Automotive Dealers Associations says it is concerned over reports the ACT Government will ban internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035.
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ANCAP to implement car flood testing from next year
The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is set to introduce a series of new test regimes next year designed to find whether vehicles have any safety shortcomings in the event of a flood.
US publication calls pioneering Leaf EV ‘a sales dud’
US-based website, The Verge, says Nissans role in the mode shift to zero emissions vehicles is undeniable but notes the brand has only sold 170,000 Leaf models in the continent in the last decade.
Isuzu D-Max recalled over roller shutter issue
Isuzu Ute Australia has issued a recall for its flagship double-cab ute, the D-Max X-Terrain, regarding an issue with the model’s roller shutter tonneau lid.
BMW Group Australia EV sales quadruple in first half of 2022
Sales of electrified BMW Group vehicles have more than doubled globally in the first half of 2022 from the previous corresponding period and in Australia that figure has quadrupled Worldwide sales of fully electric BMW and MINI models in the first half of 2022 grew by more than 110%.
Nine initial Cupra Garage locations confirmed
Cupra Australia has confirmed the initial nine locations of its Cupra Garages which will offers customers a highly trained Cupra Master dedicated to every aspect of the buying process The first shipments of the brand's three-model line-up are now arriving in Australia for network distribution with the first deliveries commencing in August. Cupra Australia says from next month, the Leon VZe and Formentor VZe plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants will be available to test drive ahead of first orders opening in August and delivery from October.
Video: Hyundai Ioniq 6 ‘Electrified Streamliner’ debuts
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 range, which includes a long-range variant with a 77.4kWh battery producing a claimed 610km range (WLTP), is expected to begin production later this year.
Polestar 125% sales increase for first half 2022
Polestar delivered about 21,200 cars in the first six months of this year – more than double its 9510 deliveries for the same period in 2021. Continued development in existing and new markets is driving substantial growth in customer demand, says Polestar.
Upgraded Hyundai Ioniq 5 available
The revised and expanded 2022 Ioniq 5 range brings a new rear engine (RWD) Dynamiq and a top-spec Techniq (AWD) variants to Australia.
Nissan Australia reshapes executive team as Moreillon retires
Long time Nissan Australia executive Ian Moreillon is retiring from the company on July 31, 2022 after 26 years of service, allowing the local distributor to reshape its senior leadership team.
