We publish a lot of car news during the work week and it can be difficult to keep everything up to date – that’s the reason behind this weekend’s list.
In short, here are some of the key articles from our news desk as of this Monday summarized, just in case you missed them at the time.
Truck drivers share secrets behind green stickers on NSW, QLD and VIC . roads
Ever wondered what those green stickers mean on highway side reflective poles in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria?
The ‘3-2-1 green reflector’ was originally created for truckers to assist with short stops where drivers can check their cargo or pull over to take a break. take a break if they feel tired.
The initiative was started by road safety advocate and truck driver Rod Hannifey.
FULL STORY: What do the green stickers on the roadside poles mean?
Toyota predicts strong 2023, despite Q1 market share decline
Toyota remains the best-selling brand in Australia, but its market share has been hit hard in 2023 as supply struggles continue to intensify.
So far in 2023, it has sold 40,918 cars in Australia, representing a 15.2% market share. This is down from the 22.1% shares it holds at the same time in 2022.
The super sport coupe, LandCruiser wagon, and Kluger Family SUV is the only Toyota model to increase sales from the beginning of the year to date, with camry (-60.9 percent), RAV4 (-44.2 percent), Prado (-57.5 percent) and C-HR (-46.5 percent) the biggest losers
FULL STORY: Toyota predicts strong 2023, despite Q1 market share decline
Toyota shifts focus away from hydrogen fuel cell cars
Toyota has long talked about the role of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) in its future lineup, hinting that they could one day become as popular as hybrids are today.
Those aspirations seem dead, with the company shifting its focus to electric vehicles (EVs) to passenger cars, with fuel cell work focusing on mid- and heavy-duty trucks.
Last week, in his first speech as Toyota CEO, Koji Sato said: “For FCEV, we will pursue mass production focusing on commercial vehicles.”
FULL STORY: Are hydrogen fuel cell cars on their way out of Toyota?
New Mini Cooper EV revealed
Blink and you might miss the changes, but this is the latest Mini.
The latest pictures of new people Mini Cooper EV revealed it will feature a revolutionary exterior design on an all-new platform, as has become the norm for the BMW-owned brand.
The round, oversized headlights stand out at the front and the closed grille has a shape that’s not too different from the current petrol model.
FULL STORY: 2024 Mini Cooper EV: City electric car revealed
Hyundai plans to become top EV manufacturer by 2030
The Hyundai Motor Corporationwhich includes hyundai, that And so bright wants to become one of the top three electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in the world by 2030.
The company plans to achieve this by investing 24 trillion KRW (AUD 27.3 billion) in South Korea’s electric vehicle industry through its subsidiaries.
This investment will expand annual EV production in Korea to 1.51 million units and global output to 3.64 million units by 2030.
FULL STORY: Hyundai wants to be the global electric vehicle leader by 2030
Queensland license holders may need to take a refresher course to renew their license
Queensland drivers could soon be forced to take a road law refresher course before they can renew their licence.
Queensland’s main Transport and Roads Minister, Mark Bailey MP, said the Queensland Government was seeking feedback on the proposal as part of a broader plan to introduce new measures based on the summit. peak in road safety since the beginning of this year.
The Palaszczuk government is considering 10 new measures to reduce road tolls in Queensland this year, after the state recorded its highest road death rate in 13 years – with 300 deaths by 2022.
FULL STORY: Queenslanders face traffic law test before license renewal
MG offers sports cars again with electric Cyberster convertible
Production parameters MG Cyberster was revealed thanks to a Chinese government filing, which also provided some key specifications.
Records from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology list a single-engine rear-wheel drive system with a maximum output of 231 kW, as well as a full-time 4-wheel drive system with the engine. Dual has a front axle motor with a maximum capacity of 150 kW and a rear axle motor with a maximum capacity of 250 kW.
Top speed is 193 km/h in the single-engine variant and 200 km/h in the two-engine variant.
FULL STORY: MG Cyberster: China’s Electric Boxster Revealed
Price of BMW XM Label Red announced
BMW car priced the hottest versions of new products XM Plug-in hybrid performance SUV ahead of local launch in fourth quarter of 2023.
The BMW XM red label priced from $344,200 before road costswith Red version label XM start at $349,900 before circulation.
For context, standards XM – will launch in the first half of 2023 here – priced at $297,900 before hitting the road. You can check our full price and specs article for that model This.
FULL STORY: BMW XM Label Red 2024 price and specifications
Lexus eyeing LM carrier for Australia
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class could finally get a rival from another luxury brand.
auto expert understand the next generation Lexus LMwill be revealed at this month’s Shanghai auto show, will be one of three new Lexus models to Australia in mid-2024.
Lexus said earlier this year that each of the three models will be in a “new segment” for the brand.
The company calls the LM “the flagship of the L-Series”, like car LS, LC coupe and convertible And SUV LX.
FULL STORY: Lexus mulling hybrid people mover for Australia
Electric Vehicle Council: ‘There is no reason’ for Australia not to follow stricter rules like the US
The Electric Vehicle Council criticized the Albanese government for its slow implementation of its electric vehicle policy and fuel economy regulations.
The comments came after the revelation of more difficult emission regulations by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which the agency expects will see electric vehicles (EVs) account for 67% of new light vehicle sales and 46% of new midsize vehicle sales by 2032.
The Electric Vehicle Council has once again criticized Australia as one of the only developed countries on earth that does not have any fuel economy standards, and warns our status is a “dumping ground for electric vehicles”. obsolete, high-emission vehicles” will be “consolidated” if the Albanese Government does not move quickly.
FULL STORY: EV Council: ‘There is no reason’ for Australia not to follow tougher rules like the US
BYD Delays Launch Until Supply Is Better
BYD’s local distributor EVDirect says it doesn’t want a constant rollout of its upcoming vehicles, but instead wants an ample supply of vehicles almost immediately after they hit the market.
Price and specifications for the new version Dolphin BYDthe brand’s entry-level electric hatchback, will be announced around June, with deliveries to begin within a month or two after that.
The BYD sealenemy of Tesla Model 3, will officially launch in the fourth quarter of this year. Again, deliveries will begin within 1-2 months after this announcement.
FULL STORY: BYD won’t launch new electric cars until there’s enough supply
