We publish a lot of car news during the work week (normally 70 news) and it can be difficult to keep up with everything – that’s the underlying reason behind this weekend’s list.
In short, this is some Important articles from our newsstand as of this Monday have been summarized, in case you miss them at the time.
Some profoundly interesting sales results…
New car sales fell 9.7% in June as supplies continued to tighten – and Australian car brands say we will be stuck in this holding pattern for a while.
June sales according to today’s VFACTS data – checked against registrations – were 99,974 vehicles, compared with 110,664 units in the same month last year. There are 25 sales days in both June 2022 and June 2021, resulting in a drop in vehicle sales by 424 vehicles per day.
According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry (FCAI), it is more of a supply-side issue, rather than a reflection of dwindling demand as Australians prepare for rate hikes and bear inflation.
FULL STORY: VFACTS car sales figures for June 2022
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2017 Toyota HiLux Tonka Concept
Toyota hunts Ford Ranger Raptor (kinda)
Toyota Australia will phase out its HiLux Rugged X flagship model and replace it with a new ‘top-of-the-range off-road variant’ – apparently Ford’s new best-selling Ranger Raptor has 4,000 pre-orders and is continuing. get a raise.
Without confirming much on the details, it is expected that the unnamed HiLux halo will be tailored and tailored by Toyota Australia at the Melbourne Product Center – as is the case with the Rugged X and with the Rogue version newly upgraded.
Since launching in 2018, the HiLux Rogue and HiLux Rugged X have achieved over 17,000 sales, giving TMC Australia several licenses to grow its skunkworks operation locally.
FULL STORY: Toyota Australia working on ‘top’ HiLux
The couple Tassie and Porsche run on electronic fuel
Porsche and its partners plan to produce 100 million liters of carbon-neutral fuel per year, in Tasmania, from 2026.
HIF Global LLC, in which Porsche purchased a previous 12.5% stake in 2022, says its Carbon Neutral Fuel Plant will be located about 30 kilometers south of Burnie, Tasmania, with an inspired design. inspired by a similar factory in Chile.
Construction is on track to kick off in 2024, before eFuel production begins in mid-2026. The plant is expected to produce 190 tonnes of eFuel per day (up to 100 million liters per year) using renewable energy and will have a 250MW Power Plant.
FULL STORY: Tasmania to produce eco-friendly eFuel for Porsche from 2026
Finally, ‘Rok New Revealed!
Volkswagen has finally revealed its all-new Amarok sedan, ahead of its expected arrival in Australia in early 2023.
As we all know, this new model is based on the platform of the new generation Ford Ranger and shares its main mechanics, and promises a huge modernization compared to its predecessor from 2010 , and the V6 engine aside looks pretty outdated.
It also stands out from its base brother Ford with its unique exterior and interior design, and thus appears to be more than a mere badge engineering exercise.
FULL STORY: 2023 Volkswagen Amarok revealed, everything you need to know
Cautious or invasive speed control?
All new cars introduced for sale in Europe must come with some form of intelligent speed assist from this month, according to the Binding Traffic Safety Regulations (EU).
Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) uses camera and map data to record speed limits and prompt drivers to obey or directly reduce vehicle speeds at will.
The ISA is part of a ‘second wave’ of active safety measures – using technology such as onboard sensors, radar, cameras, GPS and lasers – now fitted to passenger cars.
FULL STORY: Europe requires cars to notify you when you are speeding
Another cheap car killed
One of Australia’s cheapest and most popular light vehicles is about to hit the market with no direct substitute.
The pre-facelift Suzuki Baleno’s supply is dwindling, with the final shipment arriving in May and the updated model revealed in February this year cannot be sold here as unlike its predecessor, it will not meet the recently implemented ADR 85/00 design rules.
Based on current run rates, the upcoming Baleno numbers will hit dealerships in just a few months, with the last 300 GL automatic models called Shadow Editions, fitted with black wheels. , body kit and some badges and decals.
FULL STORY: Suzuki Baleno has been discontinued, not a replacement for the popular light car line
Electric vehicles account for 2% of the market, which type is the best-selling?
The Tesla Model 3 remains the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Australia, but the lockdowns in Shanghai caused deliveries to drop in the second quarter of 2022.
The electric-car maker delivered just 236 Model 3s throughout April, May and June, but deliveries to date of 4653 units (as of July 1, 2022) remain the most powerful model. than any EV.
Its sales account for almost half (48%) of all Australian electric vehicle sales so far in 2022. Overall, 9680 EVs have been delivered to customers this year, or 1.8% of the total. market.
FULL STORY: Australia’s best-selling electric car in the first half of 2022
Jimny stretched close!
If you like the rugged look and performance of the Suzuki Jimny but need more space, the Japanese brand seems to be finding a solution.
Our spy photographers captured a camouflaged European Suzuki Jimny prototype, which is longer than the regular three-door model and has a pair of side doors.
This stretchy Jimny has been rumored and tracked in mule form for over 12 months now, but this particular prototype appears to be in production form with a working rear door.
FULL STORY: 2023 Suzuki Jimny five-door spy
Athletes’ club takes over fee network EV
Chargefox, the Australian startup responsible for the country’s largest public electric vehicle charging network, has sold its stake in the infrastructure to various motor clubs based in the State of .
This means that Chargefox’s full owners are now NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAC, RAA and RACT, through Australian Motoring Services – an existing shareholder (around 40%) has increased their stake. .
From an outside perspective, buyers said the plan is for Chargefox – which was founded in 2017 – to operate as usual with “new support” with a goal of having more than 5000 EV plugs nationwide by the end of 2025. .
FULL STORY: Australia’s largest public electric vehicle charging network changes hands
New Qashqai has a price
Nissan has announced the pricing of its key new Qashqai small SUV ahead of its launch later this year, with prices starting at $33,890 before shipping costs.
It appears to be a widely improved product in terms of performance, specs, safety and design – but buyers will pay more for the privilege.
The delayed new generation Nissan Qashqai will hit showrooms in Australia in Q4 2022 to challenge the Mazda CX-30, the upcoming Kia Seltos, the newly launched Honda HR-V, the upcoming Toyota Corolla Cross launched, along with countless other models.
FULL STORY: 2023 Nissan Qashqai price and specifications
