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Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.

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Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall

New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.

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Australia: Motorcycle Sales Steady For Third Quarter Of 2023

In Australia, motorcycle sales for the third quarter remained stable, with scooters in particular enjoying a notable spike in sales.

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SUVs drive Australia to record month for vehicle sales

Australian motorists have set a record for car sales in September, with SUVs making the greatest impact, representing more than half of all new vehicles.

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New vehicle market motoring despite brakes on supply

Supply issues have failed to prevent a big jump in new vehicles sales to close out the financial year.

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Australian vehicle sales hit record levels in May

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says sales of new cars and trucks rose to record levels in May.

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Automotive lobby accused of anti-electric car campaign

A climate group has accused representatives for Australia's biggest car makers of privately lobbying the government for weak vehicle pollution cuts.

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Plenty of bumps ahead on the road to a clean, green EV revolution

Electric vehicle proponents and environmental groups contend laws should be bold in order to get more clean, green cars on the road

The New Daily

EV experts say Australia will rapidly adopt electric vehicles — as long as the government gets its CO2 standard right

Electric vehicle experts and industry say a fuel efficiency standard will rapidly bring more EVs onto Australian roads, but they differ on how aggressive the government should pursue emissions reduction.

ABC News

With emissions cap for car makers on the table, motor industry urges government to be 'ambitious'

It is unusual for an industry to repeatedly ask to be regulated by the government — but that has been the case for car manufacturers for years. Now the motor industry says its latest figures show room for the government to be "ambitious" as it considers imposing a CO2 standard.

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Utes and large SUVs are speeding past emission targets

A report into pollution from Australia's vehicle fleet has found heavy SUVs and light commercial vehicles, including utes, are missing emission targets.

AAP

SUVs are more popular than ever in Australia – but there is a downside

It feels as though four-wheel-drives are everywhere – and data showing they made up more than 50% of new vehicles sold last year backs that up

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Electric buzz powers up Aussie car market

Australia's vehicle market has posted its best February result since 2019 thanks to growing demand for electric and low emission vehicles.

The New Daily

Call to ban petrol car sales by 2035

A ban on petrol cars by 2035 and "world-class" fuel efficiency standards will be needed if Australia is to meet its net-zero target, a report warns.

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Vehicle sales rise, but long waits persist

Sales of new cars and trucks in Australia rose again in November but the industry says buyers are still facing long waits for some new models.

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Volvo won't sell petrol cars here by 2026. Will the likes of Toyota and Ford follow their lead?

Automotive lobbyists are applauding Volvo's decision to stop selling petrol powered cars in Australia within four years, but say this sort of commitment will be tougher for brands that sell cheaper cars en masse.

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Vehicle sales jump as supply issues ease

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has reported a jump in new vehicle sales for October as the industry continues to overcome supply chain issues.

ABC News

Electric vehicle legislation stuck in the Senate as Greens and Labor debate what should be included

Electric vehicle legislation is a Labor election promise that could make popular models, such as the Nissan Leaf, up to $2,000 cheaper for some individuals and $9,000 cheaper for employers who run fleets.

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Aussie electric vehicle sales charge ahead

The latest vehicle sales figures have revealed the growing demand for electric cars in Australia though they still account for just 2.7 per cent of the market.

ABC News

NSW dam levels reach 100 per cent capacity in many regions

Authorities say regional NSW dams are at their fullest since the 1990s ahead of a third La Nina is hanging around this spring.

ABC News

New car sales rebound as electric vehicle purchases hit record high, says Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries data. But delivery delays are far from over

Taken at face value, you could be forgiven for thinking supply bottlenecks are easing and Australians are getting more access to electric vehicles. But that's not necessarily the case.

AAP

Vehicle sales surge as Aussies go electric

Electric cars have claimed a record share of the Australian vehicle market in August as total sales surged by more than 17 per cent.

The Guardian - AU

Car companies face pressure to leave Australian industry group after documents reveal its lobbying on emissions

Automotive industry body’s push for weaker fuel efficiency standards sparks call for companies moving to EVs to ‘vote with their feet’

The New Daily

The speed bumps on the road to EV adoption

Australia is accelerating its EV adoption, but there are some road blocks to clear if battery electric vehicles are to contribute to net-zero emissions.

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Positive signs for Aust vehicle market

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has reported a small increase in car and truck sales in July but says supply issues continue.

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