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News Safety

ANCAP pushes for return of physical buttons in cars over safety concerns

Vehicle safety bodies are encouraging carmakers to reintroduce physical buttons for key in-vehicle controls, citing concerns that touchscreen-heavy dashboards may increase driver distraction. The organisations say future safety assessments will reward vehicles that…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026

Electric Vehicles News Sustainability

Used EV battery sector could hit $6.9B by 2050

Australia’s battery materials recovery industry could grow into a $6.9 billion sector by 2050 as electric vehicle battery volumes increase, according to a new national industry report. The report, commissioned by the…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026

Electric Vehicles News

NZ EV owners unlikely to return to petrol, survey finds

Nearly all electric vehicle owners in New Zealand say they would buy another EV, according to new research from Consumer NZ. The organisation’s latest car reliability and satisfaction survey found that 96 per…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 18, 2026

Electric Vehicles News

BYD joins auto standards body IATF as new member

BYD Group is the latest company to join the automotive standards body, International Automotive Task Force or IATF. WHAT IS THE IATF? The IATF is a “group of automotive manufacturers and their respective…

Antonina JosonMarch 18, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Fuel prices in Vietnam still volatile after government price cuts

Fuel prices in Vietnam remain volatile even after government measures cut prices last week. PRICE FLUCTUATIONS From 5 to 14 March, Vietnam’s fuel prices changed as much as five times; four of which…

Antonina JosonMarch 18, 2026

News Southeast Asia

VinFast to supply fleet of 20,000 vehicles to Indonesia

VinFast has agreed to supply two companies in Indonesia with a fleet of 10,000 vehicles each A FLEET OF 20,000 Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)…

Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026

Electric Vehicles News Southeast Asia

Singapore to consider separate license plates for EVs

Singapore’s Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Transport (MOT) are evaluating a potential policy to introduce separate license plates for electric vehicles (EVs). DISTINGUISHING AND EXTINGUISHING Second Minister for…

Antonina JosonMarch 11, 2026

Car Market Electric Vehicles News

Australia’s EV market share climbs to 11.8%

Battery electric vehicle (EV) sales accounted for 11.8 per cent of Australia’s new car market in February 2026, with 7,715 EVs sold during the month. Data from the Federal Chamber…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026

News Sustainability

Industry groups launch campaign to keep EV tax discount

A coalition of automotive and finance organisations has launched a campaign urging the Federal Government to retain Australia’s Electric Car Discount as the policy undergoes review. The campaign, titled “Keep the EV Tax Discount”, includes…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026

News Sustainability

NZ reviews future of Clean Car Standard

The New Zealand government is considering whether to retain, modify, or potentially scrap the Clean Car Standard as part of a broader review of vehicle emissions policy. Transport Minister Chris…

Anby AlcomendasMarch 11, 2026

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