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Market Scan – Issue 19 | December 2024

NEW VEHICLE SALES REFLECT TOUGH TIMES

New vehicle sales results released today by FCAI show a continuing softening in demand compared with the same month last year coupled with continuing preference for hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology.

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HONDA TO MERGE WITH NISSAN BY MIDDLE OF 2026  

It’s an unlikely pairing, but Honda and Nissan want to combine to become the world’s third largest automaker behind Toyota and Volkswagen.

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40 NEW EV MODELS AND LOWER PRICES: CAN AUSTRALIA CROSS THE ELECTRIC CHASM IN 2025?

There is plenty to look forward to in 2025 after Australia’s electric vehicle market experienced only modest sales growth in 2024, despite the introduction of 12 new brands and over 20 new battery electric models. 

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NEW LARGE SUVS COMING TO AUSTRALIA IN 2025

GMC Yukon, Volvo EX90 and Skoda Kodiaq are among the new-generation large-SUV big-hitters for 2025.

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INSIGHTS FROM THE 2025 FLEET TECHNOLOGY TRENDS REPORT

The 2025 Fleet Technology Trends Report, based on a survey of 514 fleet managers, executives, and mobile-business professionals, provides a detailed overview of fleet operations in Australia.

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SIX NEW ENERGY VEHICLES GET FIVE ANCAP STARS

Six electrified models win top marks at ANCAP but Jeep and MG miss the mark

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TRENDS IN THE GROWING SECOND-HAND EV MARKET

The second-hand electric vehicle (EV) market is growing quickly as more people choose electric cars to help protect the environment.

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FORD RANGER UNDER ATTACK: UTE THREATS COMING IN 2025

Success puts a target on your back with fresh rivals already circling the best-selling Ranger in pursuit of stealing sales in 2025.

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FLEET TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN 2025: A SPOTLIGHT ON AUSTRALIA

The 2025 Fleet Technology Trends Report highlights the evolving role of technology in Australian fleet management amidst economic uncertainty and the growing demand for sustainability.

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“WE’RE NOT NORWAY, WE’RE AUSTRALIA”…

Kia Australia has said the fuel sources aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon. The brand’s local boss, Damien Meredith, said it was important to be able to offer Aussies choice and affordable, safe new cars.

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ELECTRIC CARS BEING BANNED BY STRATA FROM CHARGING IN APARTMENT CAR PARKS

Residential owners across the country are voting to ban battery-powered cars from charging at underground car parks amid concerns over electric fires.

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PAYING FOR SAFETY: ANCAP RATINGS HIGHLIGHT COST OF ADVANCED FEATURES

Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP SAFETY, has awarded a three-star safety rating to the Hyundai i30 Sedan, covering hybrid and facelifted petrol models sold in Australia from October 2023 (excluding the i30 Sedan N).

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MITSUBISHI TRITON GSR LONG TERM REVIEW

The MV generation of the new Triton has ushered in a new era for Mitsubishi’s workhorse but how does it stack up against six months of long-term testing?

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HOLIDAY ROAD SAFETY FOR FLEETS

The holidays bring joy and excitement, but they also bring challenges for fleets. With more people traveling to visit family, friends, or to go shopping, the roads get busier and driving conditions become more dangerous.

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AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE CARS REVEALED….

The Toyota RAV4 hybrid topped sales charts again in November, but it isn’t likely to take the number one spot from the Ford Ranger this year. 

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ALBANESE GOVERNMENT TO BACK $150 MILLION IN LOW-INTEREST EV LOANS

Government-backed EV loans aim to boost adoption among Australians earning under $100,000

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ACT CELEBRATES 10,000 EVS MILESTONE AS IT CHARGES AHEAD OF REST OF COUNTRY 

Australia’s Capital Territory is celebrating a significant electric vehicle (EV) milestone, announcing last week that it had registered over 10,000 EVs.

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RECAP: MOST-READ EV REVIEWS OF 2024

It’s been a big year for test drives, from the pre-production GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV to a right-hand drive Ford F-150 lightning. Here are the most-read EV reviews of 2024, in no particular order!

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