92,347 New vehicles were sold in Australia during April 2021.
Sales by Vehicle Type in April 2021 were:
49,176 SUVs
21,714 Light Commercial
18,064 Passenger Cars
3,393 Heavy Commercial
92,347 Total
Top Sales by Country of Manufacturer in April 2021 were:
These are the main Chinese Car Manufacturers with Sales in Australia.
MG (owned by Chinese SAIC)
LDV (owned by Chinese SAIC)
Great Wall Motors (part of GWM Haval)
Haval (part of GWM Haval)
SAIC Motor is the largest automobile manufacturer in China, and is a Chinese state owned corporation.… Read the rest
A study of 4,160 Electric Vehicle [EV] owners in California, showed that about 20% plan to switch back to a petrol engine car, and not buy another EV in the future.
California is one of the most EV-friendly regions on the planet.
Petrol costs in Australia can often be considered quite expensive, and especially recently for those who do not shop around, it has been very high.
Some petrol stations, the ones that I avoid, have been around $1.50 or more.
During the period 3rd March to 21st April 2021, by selecting … Read the rest
83,977 new motor vehicles were reported as sold during February 2021.
79,940 new motor vehicles were reported as sold during January 2021.
Research from Bloomberg New Energy Finance indicates that falling battery costs will mean electric vehicles will be cheaper to buy in the U.S. and Europe as soon as 2025.
Bloomberg
26 May 2017
I just reset mine as it was past the required mileage, and showing “Service Required in -365kms”
The procedure that I used was:
From 29 March 2021, all Queensland learner licence holders must pass the hazard perception test before moving up to a P plate licence, or going from P1 to P2, if not already passed.
You will need to pass the new hazard perception test (and pay … Read the rest
According to the Car Advice magazine, the MG ZS EV costs $43,990 drive-away, and is Australia’s cheapest electric car.
It has a 44kWh battery pack with a claimed driving range of 263km.
The battery has an eight-year, … Read the rest
Australian Drivers are taking advantage of less traffic on the roads, due to the Coronavirus lockdowns, and many are driving faster than they should.
But their speeding is costing them in more Fines and Penalties.
In Queensland, for example, there has been a 30% reduction in vehicles on the roads, … Read the rest
