Australian Parliament will launch an inquiry into the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) transition. The probe will be led by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment,…
Owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids in New Zealand will no longer be exempted from road user charges (RUC) beginning April 1, 2024. "Petrol tax and distance-based…
Several international and Australian road safety experts as well as federal and state stakeholders will come together for a road safety forum in Sydney. Hosted by the New South Wales…
Australia is set to see its first electric-only rideshare service this month. Dubbed Comfort Electric, this service will be available to Uber One customers from January 12, 2024, in Melbourne…
The Hyundai Kona has recently received a 4-star safety rating from ANCAP following mixed results during physical occupant protection, pedestrian protection, and collision avoidance capability testing. This safety rating applies…
New car sales for 2023 in Australia reached an all-time high of 1,216,780 units according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). The previous highest sales result was in…
New Zealand recorded 149,260 new vehicle registrations in 2023. This, according to the Motor Industry Association, is down 9.5 percent from last year. While the overall new car market is…
New Zealand’s Clean Car Discount and its ‘Ute Tax’ have officially been repealed by the government. In a press release, NZ Transport Minister Simeon Brown said, "The scheme, while offering…
The recently introduced BMW 5 Series in Australia and New Zealand has achieved a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. This safety rating applies to all variants including the electric i5. When…
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has recently achieved a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Introduced into the Australian and New Zealand markets in September 2023, this rating applies to all variants of…