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Polestar joins Tesla in quitting auto lobby over its campaign against proposed vehicle efficiency standard

Electric carmaker concerned at ‘overblown’ claims that Albanese government’s plan to import environmentally cleaner cars would increase ute prices

The Guardian - AU

'Cherry-picking': Second EV maker cuts ties with Australian car lobby

Polestar and Tesla at odds with car industry's 'legacy' brands.

The Canberra Times

Electric cars crash Aussie records but utes top charts

Australians snapped up more electric cars during February than ever before, new figures show, but diesel utes dominated the ranks of most popular models.

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Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars

SUVs and utes dominated new car sales in January, according to a new report, dwarfing passenger and electric vehicle sales.

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Utes and SUVs make up entire top 10 in record year of new car sales in Australia

The Ford Ranger usurped Toyota’s HiLux as the most sold car model, while battery EVs accounted for 7.2% of sales

The Guardian - AU

Cost of living no roadblock as car sales smash record

Australians bought a record number of new cars in 2023 as the COVID comeback continued but cost-of-living pressures have auto makers preparing for a slowdown.

AAP

Australian EV sales have increased by 185% since 2022

Industry experts say electric vehicle sales figures could be higher if the government stops delaying fuel efficiency standards

The Guardian - AU

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Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down

Australians have broken new car sales records again but experts are warning the 'extraordinary' trend may not continue as the cost of living bites.

AAP

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.

AAP

Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall

New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.

AAP

Australia: Motorcycle Sales Steady For Third Quarter Of 2023

In Australia, motorcycle sales for the third quarter remained stable, with scooters in particular enjoying a notable spike in sales.

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SUVs drive Australia to record month for vehicle sales

Australian motorists have set a record for car sales in September, with SUVs making the greatest impact, representing more than half of all new vehicles.

AAP

New vehicle market motoring despite brakes on supply

Supply issues have failed to prevent a big jump in new vehicles sales to close out the financial year.

AAP

Australian vehicle sales hit record levels in May

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says sales of new cars and trucks rose to record levels in May.

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Automotive lobby accused of anti-electric car campaign

A climate group has accused representatives for Australia's biggest car makers of privately lobbying the government for weak vehicle pollution cuts.

The New Daily

Plenty of bumps ahead on the road to a clean, green EV revolution

Electric vehicle proponents and environmental groups contend laws should be bold in order to get more clean, green cars on the road

ABC News

EV experts say Australia will rapidly adopt electric vehicles — as long as the government gets its CO2 standard right

Electric vehicle experts and industry say a fuel efficiency standard will rapidly bring more EVs onto Australian roads, but they differ on how aggressive the government should pursue emissions reduction.

ABC News

With emissions cap for car makers on the table, motor industry urges government to be 'ambitious'

It is unusual for an industry to repeatedly ask to be regulated by the government — but that has been the case for car manufacturers for years. Now the motor industry says its latest figures show room for the government to be "ambitious" as it considers imposing a CO2 standard.

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Utes and large SUVs are speeding past emission targets

A report into pollution from Australia's vehicle fleet has found heavy SUVs and light commercial vehicles, including utes, are missing emission targets.

The Guardian - AU

SUVs are more popular than ever in Australia – but there is a downside

It feels as though four-wheel-drives are everywhere – and data showing they made up more than 50% of new vehicles sold last year backs that up

The New Daily

Electric buzz powers up Aussie car market

Australia's vehicle market has posted its best February result since 2019 thanks to growing demand for electric and low emission vehicles.

AAP

Call to ban petrol car sales by 2035

A ban on petrol cars by 2035 and "world-class" fuel efficiency standards will be needed if Australia is to meet its net-zero target, a report warns.

AAP

Vehicle sales rise, but long waits persist

Sales of new cars and trucks in Australia rose again in November but the industry says buyers are still facing long waits for some new models.

ABC News

Volvo won't sell petrol cars here by 2026. Will the likes of Toyota and Ford follow their lead?

Automotive lobbyists are applauding Volvo's decision to stop selling petrol powered cars in Australia within four years, but say this sort of commitment will be tougher for brands that sell cheaper cars en masse.

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Vehicle sales jump as supply issues ease

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has reported a jump in new vehicle sales for October as the industry continues to overcome supply chain issues.

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