Tag: New Cars

Filthy Five: Toyota, Ford among car companies polluting more than Australia’s coal mines

Five filthy car companies whose fleets are responsible for more climate pollution than some of Australia’s biggest coal mines have been identified in new analysis by the Climate Council.  Toyota’s 2023 new car

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EVs bounce back in new car sales race

Almost one in 10 new cars sold last month was powered by electricity, undermining the car industry’s argument surrounding vehicle emissions. Running changes keep one of the most successful electric cars on top

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VFACTS February 2024: Another record month for Australian new car sales

February 2024 was yet another record-breaking month for new car deliveries in Australia, with a long-expected slowdown in sales yet to be reflected in the tallies. A total of 105,023 vehicles were sold

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Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month

The Australian new car market has posted another record-breaking month ahead of a predicted drop in sales later this year as supply continues to catch up with demand. According to official new-car sales

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2024 Subaru WRX Club Spec special edition due in April with STI-style spoiler

A big STI-spec spoiler, larger brakes, and performance seats are on the way for the Subaru WRX Club Spec edition next month. View 7 images Subaru fans mourning the death of the WRX STI

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Thai alarm at Australia’s fuel efficiency standard, manufacturers to face fines

Thailand is set to raise concerns over Labor’s new car pollution standards at the ASEAN conference in Melbourne this week, with Australian manufacturers facing $639m in penalties for vehicles that have been produced

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Ford’s old favourite is top of the charts for used cars in the UK

Ford Fiesta (Image: Other) FORD’S Fiesta retained its title as the UK’s favourite used car purchase last year. The second hand market grew 5.1 per cent to 7,242,692 transactions. For comparison, new car

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Car sales climb 5.4% and offer fresh proof of strong economy

The numbers: Sales of new cars and trucks in the U.S. rose 5.4% in February, rebounding from a slow start at the start of the year and offering fresh evidence of the strength

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SUBMISSION: Cleaner, Cheaper-to-run cars | Climate Council

Cleaner, Cheaper-to-Run Cars: An Australian New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Consultation Impact Analysis The Climate Council welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of preferred settings for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). This is an

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Stink Bug Infestation Causes Major Delays for Australian New Car Deliveries in 2024

The Australian automotive industry faces a significant challenge in 2024 as stink bug infestations lead to considerable delays in new car deliveries. This seasonal pest issue, affecting the country for over five years,

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