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Tesla reaches 100,000 vehicle-sales milestone in Australia
US electric car maker hits six figures in less time than it took Toyota to reach the same figure with its petrol-electric hybrids

What do car brands think about Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard?
Here’s what the major auto brands think about Australia’s proposed fuel-efficiency standards

Tesla quits the FCAI; claims lobby group misled consumers
Explosive letter sees Tesla exit the FCAI and refer it to the competition watchdog. Other EV brands could follow

Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language

VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month
Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10

VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted
Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken

Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar
New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace

2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries resume in Australia, recall issued for child-seat compliance issue
Deliveries of the latest Tesla Model 3 electric sedan have resumed and a recall has been issued to enable access to the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules

New luxury electric cars coming to Australia in 2024
Your guide to fully electric luxury cars and SUVs heading to Australian showrooms in 2024

Recall roundup: Tesla, Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes-Benz
New recalls issued for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Volkswagen Caddy, Ford F-150 and Transit Custom, and Mercedes-Benz midsize vans

Tesla Model Y is Europe’s best-selling vehicle
Model Y was the only EV-only vehicle inside the top 30!

2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries paused due to child-seat compliance issue
Deliveries of the facelifted Tesla Model 3 EV have been paused – and a recall is likely – after the brand removed a flap to access the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules

These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

Australian new-car imports: China overtakes Korea
The remarkable rise of Chinese-built cars continues, courtesy of MG, GWM, LDV … though also Tesla and Volvo

Australia’s most popular electric cars in January 2024
Here are the electric cars that are racking up the most deliveries in Australia

Australia’s most popular electric cars in 2023
The results are in: Australians purchased more EVs than ever in 2023 and Tesla ruled the roost

The brands that set Australian sales records in 2023
A record-setting new car market saw various brands smash previous results as the battle for Australian car buyers reached new levels

VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken
More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

BYD overtakes Tesla sales for first time but Elon’s brand remains BEV king
China’s BYD is closing the gap to EV sales leader Tesla

Driven to extinction: The cars axed from Australian showrooms in 2023
2023 bade farewell to some notable models, including the Kia Stinger, Tesla Model S, Audi TT, and Lamborghini Huracan

New Luxury SUVs coming to Australia in 2024
Your guide to premium SUVs coming in 2024 from Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Polestar, Porsche, Range Rover, Tesla, and Volvo

Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles over self-driving safety concerns
US safety body pulls millions of Teslas off the road as its probe into Full Self Driving continues.

2024 Tesla Model 3 pricing and features
The top-selling Model 3 electric sedan has gained a more Euro-style design, more tech and improved energy efficiency. Here’s the latest pricing and details in Australia

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid delays too long? Medium SUV alternatives are here!
If still-lengthy waiting times for a new Toyota RAV4 hybrid are making you impatient, WhichCar guides you through a range of alternatives