With fuel prices remaining high, managing fuel consumption is more important than ever. While drivers can’t control the price at the bowser, the way a vehicle is driven and maintained…
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…
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…
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…
More than three-quarters of vehicles tested under the Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) Real-World Testing Program have used more fuel on Australian roads than their official laboratory figures claim. The Commonwealth-funded…
Toyota has pledged to boost its global production rate for hybrid cars by 30 per cent within the next two years. GLOBAL BOOST Earlier in February, Nikkei Asia reported that Toyota announced…
Malaysia’s Proton is offering a trade-in incentive of up to MYR 4,000 (AUD 1,453) for vehicles 20 years and older. CASH FOR OLD CARS According to the company’s official statement earlier this year, the option to trade-in with Proton is…
The latest results from the AAA’s Real-World Testing Program (RWTP) show that many popular models continue to use more fuel on the road than lab figures suggest. Twelve of the…
New Zealand Parliament has passed legislation to temporarily reduce Clean Vehicle Standard charges, preventing additional costs from being passed on to consumers. The changes will take effect from 1 January…
The journey toward industrial decarbonisation is accelerating across Australasia, and Net Zero Industrial Precincts (NZIPs) are emerging as one of the most practical models to achieve this. The concept, explored…