Category: Australia

This Is How Much a Tesla Model 3 and Y Costs in Australia Now

While the Tesla Model Y facelift may be some time away, you can still get two of the four main Tesla vehicles in Australia – it’s less S3XY and more 3Y these days

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An EV future is “inevitable” for Australia but that won’t stop local car industry fighting against the government’s new NVES emissions standard: FCAI – Car News

The head of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has admitted a local market dominated by electric vehicles is “inevitable” despite strong opposition to the government’s proposal to promote EVs and cut

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Here’s why the Tesla Cybertruck can come to Australia, but why an electric Kia Tasman ute or Rivian R1T may steal your heart first: Analysis – Car News

In 2019 Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled his Cybertruck to a global online audience of millions, concluding by throwing a metal ball at it in a bit to showcase the electric pick-up’s toughness,

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Electric vehicle on display at Liverpool Westfield smashes glass, reverses into Myer store while teenage boy sitting inside

A crime scene has been established at Liverpool Westfield in Sydney’s west after an electric car on display hit and injured two shoppers.  The shopping centre was thrown into chaos on Saturday afternoon

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Australia baked in February but the used car market continued to cool

The latest monthly instalment in the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and AutoGrab’s Automotive Insights Report (AIR) shows those shopping for a used car are starting to see a normalising of the market

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10 great used first cars for under $30,000

A healthy $30,000 to spend on a used car will bring a great selection of models, from sports cars and V8 sedans to economical hybrid cars, SUVs and harder-core 4×4 off-road wagons and

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Warranties prove new cars are not lower quality

Despite the best efforts of the Reserve Bank of Australia, 2023 was a record year for new car sales. Cash-strapped Aussies clearly doing it tough flocked to car dealerships like never before, beating

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MG backs aggressive emissions standards for Australia

MG Motor Australia says it “strongly supports” the Australian Government’s preferred option for its proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). “With the majority of the international car market already covered by fuel efficiency

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Up to $10,000 off Polestar 2 electric car in Australia for limited time

Big discounts are being offered on the Polestar 2 for orders placed until the end of April, which make some variants cheaper than a Tesla Model 3. Electric Cars View 5 images Chinese-owned electric-car

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Peter Dutton says Labor’s proposed fuel efficiency standards constitute a ute or family car tax. Is that correct?

CheckMate March 14, 2024 This week, CheckMate returns for 2024 to debunk suggestions that the government’s proposed new fuel efficiency standards amount to a tax, and bring you up to date with the

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