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Market Scan – Issue 17 | October 2024

September 2024 New Vehicle Sales

Australia recorded 97,020 new vehicle sales in September 2024 marking the first time the industry has achieved sales exceeding 900,000 by the end of the third quarter.

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Electric, hydrogen or driverless cars? Here’s what the future of driving looks like in Australia

There are more than a few question marks over Australia’s driving future. Are hydrogen cars becoming a bigger part of the market? Is interest in electric vehicles stalling? And aren’t we supposed to be in driverless cars by now?

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Market Insight: Passenger car sales stabilise

Sedans, hatchbacks and rental fleets help Aussie passenger car market find its feet

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Best-selling electric cars in Australia over first nine months of 2024

Sales of electric cars have hit a speed bump – and if the current rate of decline continues to New Year’s Eve, deliveries may not improve upon 2023’s record result.

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Implications of NVES on Light Trucks

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES) being implemented in Australia from 2025 are set to have far-reaching effects across the entire automotive sector. 

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Demystifying Emissions Reporting for Fleets

Accurate emissions reporting is crucial for advancing fleet sustainability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing fleet management. 

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Tesla removes a key perk from its subscription service

If you own a Tesla and pay for Spotify with the carmaker’s subscription service, you’ll soon need to start paying two monthly fees.

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How Chinese carmaker Chery thinks it has the edge over some of the more established competition on the market

Chery launched in Australia in 2023 with its bold-looking Omoda 5, which turned heads with its heavily chromed grille, coupe-like silhouette and dynamic lighting as well as a host of other eye-opening features inside and out.

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NSW acquires all-terrain ambos

The world-first fleet of vehicles – known as Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulances – are specifically built to respond to health emergencies during natural disasters.

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GWM plans hybrid and electric car expansion for Australia

China’s Great Wall Motors is expected to roll out an array of hybrid and electric vehicles in Australia over the next two years, from electric city cars and sports sedans to hybrid 4WDs.

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Here’s How FBT Exemptions Changes for PHEVs Will Impact Your Fleet

In Australia, significant changes are on the horizon for organisations that use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) as part of their fleet. 

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BYD launches fleet pricing program

A year after telling Fleet EV News it was ready to target fleets, EVDirect (the distributor of BYD vehicles in Australia) has released fleet pricing on the entire range for organisations that register for the BYD fleet program. 

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Kia slashes EV5 forecast as demand wavers

Slowdown in EV growth prompts Kia to halve sales forecasts for mid-sized SUV

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The truth about fuel use: The cars furthest from efficiency ratings include the Chery Omoda 5, GWM Haval Jolion, Suzuki Swift, Audi A3 and BMW X3 but what’s the solution?

The real world fuel efficiency of cars has long been in question, with owners and road tests repeatedly finding huge chasms between ratings used in advertising and what happens on the road. 

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New utes coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025

Kia’s new Tasman and an all-new HiLux are both expected in 2025, but there are also plenty of key updates for several favourites

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EV incentives in Australia: a boost for EV adoption

The Australian Government’s electric car discount is a game-changer for both individuals and businesses, aiming to make EVs more accessible by providing significant financial incentives.

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Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores

Australian petrol retailing giant Ampol has rolled out the first of its ‘at-destination’ AmpCharge electric vehicle (EV) charging bays as it seeks to expand its future business away from its petrol forecourts and its network of convenience stores.

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Car news today: tough new Isuzu D-Max Blade unveiled, Mazda prices new CX-70 and CX-80 SUVs, and more – 23 October 2024

Every important car news story breaking today, in one convenient read

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