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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.

The New Daily

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.

The New Daily

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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.

ABC News

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.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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.

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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.

The Canberra Times

Fossil-fuel vehicle ban risks driving up prices, outlawing utes, industry warns

It was unclear whether there would be enough affordable electric vehicles available by 2035, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association said.

The New Daily

Niche players could be the key to reviving car manufacture in Australia

The hurdles to rebooting car manufacture in Australia are daunting. But some believe a niche strategy could be key to redeveloping the industry.

AAP

Supply issues continue for vehicle market

Global supply issues continue to cause problems for the Australian vehicle market with sales falling by almost 10 per cent in June.

ABC News

Electric vehicles are racing ahead overseas, so why isn't that happening in Australia?

Australia's position as a laggard in the global EV race is unlikely to change despite the election of a more clean-transport-friendly Labor government, say industry experts.

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