The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a draft rule to enable the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the Commonwealth Government’s $40 million Accelerating EV Charging…
Calls for stronger privacy protections and clearer information about connected vehicle technology have intensified following a reported cybersecurity demonstration involving a BYD Shark 6. The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA)…
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…
An automotive market review of the ASEAN-6 countries by PricewaterhouseCoopers International (PwC) revealed Vietnam and Thailand lead in separate categories. Vietnam: The fastest-growing market PwC’s latest Overview of the ASEAN-6 automotive market covers…
Thailand’s Excise Department has outlined a process for recovering EV subsidies from manufacturers and importers that fail to meet domestic production requirements. Meeting targets The Excise Department has outlined how…
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…