Shane Childs of Sydney wins a new Harley-Davidson
A new 2024 Road Glide motorcycle has been won by Shane Childs of Sydney in a global Harley-Davidson competition called “Battle at the Bricks”.
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BYD expects to sell 100,000 NEVs in Australia within five years
BYD expects to sell 100,000 “new energy vehicles” (NEVs) in Australia in its first five years in the market. It’s rolling out more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and is preparing to introduce a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, The Driven.io reports.
Automotive training boosted
The automotive sector is booming and offers several pathways including electrical technology, body repair tech and light and heavy vehicle mechanical technology.
AIC launches vehicle scan portal
The Auto Innovation Centre (AIC) has launched a specialised vehicle scan portal. The first of its kind in the country, it offers a comprehensive database of high-resolution vehicle scans, all accessible in one location.
Supercars champ helps JAX Tyres and Auto Charmhaven celebrate first birthday
Gold Coast 500 champion and Supercars driver David Reynolds helped JAX Tyres and Auto in Charmhaven celebrate its one-year anniversary. JAX Tyres and Auto ambassador Reynolds says it was fantastic to meet the local community.
Uber EV pilot to boost Australian secondhand market
Uber and Car Empire say they will accelerate Australia’s secondhand EV market with an Australian-first pilot. Uber drivers and Uber Eats delivery people in Brisbane and the Gold Coast can access “affordable offers” on secondhand EVs, available on Uber’s vehicle marketplace.
CEFC puts $100m towards decarbonising transport
A $100 million investment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to help decarbonise the emissions-intensive transport sector will harness Ampol’s infrastructure, expertise, workforce and supply chain networks.
Toyota RAV4 July top seller
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, Honda, Mitsubishi sign partnership MOU
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.
Hyundai i30 N 2025 pricing and specs
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).
