A new analysis of more than 47 million vehicle inspections across Great Britain found that electric vehicles (EVs) become less likely to fail Ministry of Transport (MOT) tests than petrol and…
The seven-seat BYD M9 plug-in hybrid has received a five-star ANCAP safety rating, adding a new five-star option to the people mover segment. The M9 recorded balanced results across ANCAP’s…
Chinese automaker BYD recalled over 215,000 vehicles in China and Australia over brake pedal and spare wheel tray defects. Brake pedal defects in China BYD’s brake pedal recall covers 183,211 Qin and Tang series vehicles, specifically…
The mid-term review of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 has revealed that Australia’s strategy needs stronger action, improved data and a broader focus on vehicle safety. The review also…
The Queensland Government has released a five-year roadmap containing 70 actions aimed at improving freight access, connectivity, resilience and efficiency as the state’s freight task continues to grow. The Queensland…
The NSW Government has announced $16.5 million in new funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure on streets and in council and commercial carparks, while supporting businesses and councils to…
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has unveiled its latest commercial vehicle battery platform, with the new Tectrans II designed to deliver up to 1,000 km of range for heavy-duty trucks. The…
Volkswagen’s restructuring efforts have led the German carmaker to plan a further reduction of around 50,000 positions, on top of around 50,000 previously agreed job cuts. Restructuring pressures Volkswagen has faced significant financial…
Chinese-affiliated brands are gaining ground across key segments of Australia’s new vehicle market, with lower recommended retail prices and competitive specifications helping them challenge established manufacturers, according to analysis from…
Australia has passed a major milestone in its electric vehicle transition, with more than 500,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now registered. The milestone, announced by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC)…