The Latest Breaking News from Tony Weber

Australians bought a record number of new cars in 2023 as the COVID comeback continued but cost-of-living pressures have auto makers preparing for a slowdown.

Industry experts say electric vehicle sales figures could be higher if the government stops delaying fuel efficiency standards

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.