It’s the jarring photo said to prove that Australia will struggle in its goal to ditch petrol cars. But supporters of electric vehicles, a dozen of which are seen queuing for a spot at a charging station in the image in question, say it’s unfair to judge the convenience ofContinue Reading
New car buyers frustrated by poor communication surrounding when cars will arrive are set to have direct access to internal shipping, cutting dealers out of the loop. Lengthy delays in the new car supply have caused friction between customers, sales staff and manufacturers, with buyers struggling to get straight answersContinue Reading
In a move reminiscent of the ‘90s, a warning has been issued to used car buyers after an undercover investigation revealed just how easy it still is to wind back a vehicle’s odometer. Odometer tampering, also known as odometer fraud, is the resetting or alteration of a vehicle’s odometer toContinue Reading
The Australian new car market had its best July on record, swimming against the tide of rising cost of living and economic uncertainty. Tony Weber, head of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, says the big sales result might be short lived, though. “Many of these vehicles were ordered severalContinue Reading
I first fell in love with neural networks when Google DeepMind released the AlphaZero chess program in 2017. Merely by playing chess against itself, it quickly achieved superhuman strength. It stunned the world by defeating the formidable Stockfish chess engine in a swashbuckling, romantic style not seen since the 1850s.Continue Reading
The shocking method car fraudsters are using to rip off potential buyers has been revealed, as the NSW government announces a plan to crack down on the soaring levels of odometer fraud. Buyers of used cars, motorbikes and trucks in Australia will be able to access a free odometer readingContinue Reading
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a “Digital Showroom” for shoppers to avoid visiting bricks and mortar car dealerships. While some buyers enjoy poking, prodding and testing their next car purchase, many are daunted by the idea of pushy – and sometimes patronising – salespeople. Benz’s new initiative invites prospective customers to linkContinue Reading
Australian new-car buyers’ tastes are shifting dramatically if the April sales results are anything to go by. Some of Australia’s best known and most loved brands are struggling while a hot of upstarts are selling like hot cakes. Here’s what’s hot and what’s not in the new-car market. HOT ElectricContinue Reading
There’s been a dramatic shift in Australian car buying habits in the past year or two. Some of our best known brands are struggling to attract buyers, while a host of new names are making their mark. Car makers say supply issues are still affecting their sales. They argue theContinue Reading
A new cut-price SUV is headed to Australia. Suzuki Australia has confirmed the arrival of the new Fronx pint-sized SUV, which will compete against vehicles such as the Kia Stonic and Hyundai Venue. It will fill the void left by the little cheap and cheerful Baleno hatchback that exited theContinue Reading