Strict proposed emissions targets for new vehicles due next year – intended to catch Australia up with the US – are set to force manufacturers to sell more electric and hybrid cars to
Read MoreNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Mandatory pollution caps will be applied to all new car sales from January 1 next year, with the Albanese government unveiling its long-awaited fuel efficiency
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Australia is finally getting efficiency standards for new cars. The Albanese Government has announced its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), and will consult with stakeholders on its preferred model until March 4, 2024
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Proposed settings for a strong fuel efficiency standard announced today by the Federal Government will give Aussies better access to cleaner cars that are cheaper to run. The Climate Council welcomes the Federal
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All new cars sold in Australia could soon record evidence of their drivers breaking the law, thanks to global regulations in the works to be adopted locally. Since July 2022, new cars launched
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A new report has found that the overinflated second-hand car price bubble appears to have burst as the Australian used-car market records more than two million sales in 2023. It’s good news for
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The 2025 Ford Tourneo – an eight-seat people mover version of the Transit Custom – has been confirmed for an Australian debut later this year. Australia has never received the Ford Tourneo, which
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Final major upgrade for venerable Toyota HiLux ute in this generation includes 48-volt mild-hybrid system The facelifted 2024 Toyota HiLux has been officially unwrapped ahead of the popular ute’s landing in Australian showrooms
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Record-breaking pre-release interest for Lexus Australia’s first Toyota Prado-based luxury off-road SUV The 2024 Lexus GX 550 is almost certain to be a sell-out success even before it arrives in Australia in mid-2024.
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The Lexus GX, a more luxurious twin to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, is due in Australia in mid-2024 and will be offered in three variants. These comprise the more road-focused seven-seat GX 550
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