Industry experts are calling for the implementation of “battery passport” systems, similar to those used in Europe, to manage and track electric vehicle batteries throughout their lifecycle. During a session…
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP Safety) has launched a new research project to better understand the real-world performance and driver experience of Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Emergency…
Thailand has recently introduced a new tariff-free package for hybrid cars manufactured in the country. According to the Board of Investment (BOI), the government will reduce excise taxes for hybrid…
The New Zealand Government has opened the floor to public consultation on its second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), which will guide the country’s efforts to cut emissions from 2026 to…
A tax loophole is costing Australian taxpayers more than $250 million each year by effectively subsidising large, luxury utes according to a new report from Canberra-based public policy think tank,…
The automotive industry is urging the government to extend fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemptions for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) amid increased sales of these cars. The FBT exemption for PHEVs…
Queensland is set to unveil Australia’s first electric vehicle (EV) charger and community battery factory this August. eLumina’s $20 million facility on the Gold Coast will produce 300 batteries and…
New Zealand has recently announced that it will be revising Clean Car Importer Standard (formerly called the Clean Car Standard) “to provide the vehicle import market with certainty and ease…
E.ON Next Veloce Racing won back-back victories at the Hydro X Prix in Scotland last weekend. The dynamic duo of Kevin Hansen and Molly Taylor showcased their exceptional skills, narrowly…
Vietnam’s car market is expected to rebound in the last months of 2024, thanks to a proposed 50 percent cut in registration fees for locally made and assembled vehicles. If…