Hyundai’s N EV rapid charging station at Sydney Motorsport Park (SMSP) has been officially opened as part of a five-year partnership. The EV chargers are available to all SMSP track-goers, no matter the brand of vehicle they drive, says Hyundai.
New data from the Australian Automobile Association shows Australia’s 10-year national policy blueprint for road safety is failing to arrest a sharp rise in road deaths, which have increased by 17& since its inception four years ago.
Despite the 90-day suspension for negotiations, analytics company GlobalData says the 25% tariff imposed by the US government on all foreign cars and automotive parts entering the country will have far-reaching implications for OEMs. According to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), more than 30% of Japanese car exports were directed to the US in 2023, solidifying its status as the largest single-country export market. “Projections from Japan’s Ministry of Finance indicate that automotive sales accounted for approximately 30% of Japan's total exports to the US, valued at around ¥6 trillion ($40 billion) in 2024.
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) says the Opposition’s U-turn on the electric car discount that’s making EVs affordable is a major blow to Australian buyers.
Chery International president Mr Zhang Guibing says the Chinese manufacturer will develop two new utes with New Energy Vehicle (NEV) technology for the Australian market.
On April 26, Chery International president, Mr Zhang Guibing, hosted the AiMOGA Mornine Robot global delivery ceremony at the brand’s head office in Wuhu, announcing the availability of more than 220 units ready for work.
Ford Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications on the new MY 2025.75 E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV, ahead of first deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2025.The addition of PHEV and E-Transit variants further bolsters the current Transit Custom portfolio, offering small business and fleet operators choices to suit their needs.Four variants will be available, with the choice of plug-in hybrid or battery electric powertrains in either Long Wheelbase Trend or Short Wheelbase Sport.
MG Motor has launched a new 77kWh rear-wheel drive variant of the Cyberster in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Joining the existing 77kWh AWD model, the additional variant is now available to order and priced from $99,900 (MSRP).