Australia’s new car market experienced a slight decline in March 2025 with 108,606 vehicles sold. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), this is a 0.9 per cent…
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has responded to concerns about new US tariffs, saying they will have only a limited effect on Australian new car buyers. From 3…
New Zealand has experienced a 17 per cent rise in lithium-ion battery-related fires over the past year. The increase is largely due to mishandling during charging, storage, and disposal. According…
The Franco-German Council of Economic Experts and France's Conseil d'analyse économique have jointly called for prioritising battery-electric trucks (BETs) over hydrogen alternatives. They say that BETs are the most…
The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) is proud to welcome David Cross, CEO of Liberty Signs & Covertrue Group, as the newest member of the NSW Chapter Committee. With a…
New passenger vehicle sales in New Zealand rose by 11.4 per cent in March 2025, reaching 8,426 units compared to 7,561 units in the same period last year. Toyota remained…
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has warned that removing penalties for car manufacturers who fail to meet pollution targets could lock Australians out of cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars. This change could…
The Skoda Kodiaq has received a 5-star ANCAP safety rating following 2024 testing. This rating applies to all variants of the large SUV, that will be sold in Australia and…
Two of Mini’s latest models, the Mini Cooper E and the Mini Countryman, have achieved a 5-star ANCAP safety rating following recent testing. This rating applies to all variants of…
Seven professional racing and rally drivers have been named as ambassadors for the FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA SDC). This is a global initiative encouraging safer and more sustainable driving. …