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.
New kids on the block, coming soon
Car brands come and go. We have seen a few enter the very vibrant and fragmented Australian car market in recent times, and a few exit on the other side.
Advanced Player Genesis and Polestar think of the examples of the former; while Holden, Infiniti, Opel and Alpine fit the bill as examples of the latter.
There are more participants in 2022 and 2023, taking advantage of what they see as a gap in the market. Here we profile next year.
FULL STORY: What new car brands are coming to Australia in the next 12 months?
Ute is ready to ‘Rok and Roll
The all-new second-generation Volkswagen Amarok two-wheeler will begin production in October and arrive in Australian showrooms in March 2023.
This week, the company detailed the model ‘roam’, which, without disclosing a final price, will include five spec levels with three diesel and one petrol engine options.
As has been written in full, the new Amarok is entirely based on the latest Ford Ranger, which debuted last month, but has been made to look different both outside and inside.
FULL STORY: 2023 Volkswagen Amarok, Australian range details
No more lots
Prepare for some hot-tempered, heartbreaking enthusiasts. Ford Australia is killing its favorite Fiesta ST and Focus ST pocket missiles, largely due to continued supply issues out of Europe, where they are built.
As these are the only versions of each model offered, it also means that the entire Fiesta and Focus nameplate is about to be discontinued in Australia.
While there are a few more small volume shipments arriving before the end of the year, most of these will go to those with existing orders – with a small number offered to punters. can reach the dealer in time.
FULL STORY: Ford Fiesta ST and Focus ST expelled from Australian lineup
The doom of dirty fuel has accelerated
Australia’s dirty fuel is getting cleaner, sooner and the Government says any price hikes on pumps should be kept low.
The Alban Labor Government has enacted legislation to bring to market lower sulfur gasoline sold in Australia between 2027 and 2024.
By December 15, 2024, all petrol at Australian service stations will have a maximum sulfur level of 10 parts per million. This applies to unleaded fuels 91 RON, 95 RON, 98 RON and E85.
FULL STORY: Australia’s petrol to become cleaner from 2024, legislation introduced
Stable sales, but strong demand
Australia’s monthly car sales (meaning deliveries) were steady in July, showing 0.4 per cent year-on-year growth despite stock shortages and waiting lists continuing. to act.
Industry database VFACTS reports sales of 84,461 in the first month of the new financial year, compared with 84,161 in July 2021. There is one less day of sales this July than July of last year. Last year (26 days versus 27), the average daily sales increase was a mark per 131 units.
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry chief executive Tony Weber said the steady results suggest the market has yet to normalize since the beginning of the pandemic.
FULL STORY: VFACTS – Car sales figures for July 2022
BYD is finally here, with the help of some celebrities
We’ve written about the launch of BYD electric vehicles into Australia that feels like forever, but the countdown is about to hit zero.
The Chinese company’s Australian distributor, EVDirect.com.au, says three trains are currently on the way, filled with BYD Atto 3 electric SUVs for customers.
The company claims to have more than 4000 sales, with deliveries to buyers expected to begin in a few weeks.
FULL STORY: Thousands of BYD Atto 3 EVs will arrive in Australia within weeks
Cut the problem around proactive safety provisions
A coalition of US auto industry bodies wants to make life easier for new car buyers by requiring automakers to use clearer terminology about assistive technology. driver and active safety.
The alliance released a series of expanded and updated recommendations on generic terms for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as autonomous emergency braking, and called on manufacturers to automobile manufacturers, journalists and regulators use them.
The agencies involved include the American Automobile Association, itself a federation of various motorcycle clubs in the United States, as well as JD Power, Consumer Reports, the National Safety Council, and SAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers).
FULL STORY: Continued calls for automakers to cut out safety jargon
IDEA: 22 names for the same safety feature: How car brands confuse us
The common goal is to cut a price loss
General Motors in the US is penalizing people who buy certain more expensive, higher-demand vehicles and who quickly resell them.
More specifically, it’s aimed at buyers of a new Cadillac Escalade-V, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 or GMC Hummer EV, with sales agreements shared online detailing penalties for buyers who attempt to sell. within 12 months of receipt of the goods.
A spokesman for GMSV, which sells the Chevrolet Corvette and Silverado in Australia, said: “GMSV has not yet released an allocation or pricing for the Z06, we anticipate doing so later this year, but we don’t have one. plans to implement a similar regulation.
FULL STORY: General Motors shuts down on-demand car dealerships
Safety upgrade for family SUV
The Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV has been re-evaluated by ANCAP after several updates and has now earned a five-star rating.
This result follows Four-star ANCAP safety rating which pre-updated Palisade diesel variants received about two months ago, against the latest and most extreme testing protocols.
Part of the testing for the updated Palisade includes an Australian assessment of a number of active safety equipment and a new central airbag. All other changes were evaluated using data.
FULL STORY: 2023 Hyundai Palisade gets five-star ANCAP safety upgrade
Help me!
Porsche is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first SUV, the Cayenne, and as such, has brought a unique prototype out of stock.
It’s a convertible based on the first generation Cayenne, that never went into production – although a physical prototype was created. It seems to have been “considered” shortly after the first-generation Cayenne debuted in Europe in December 2002.
Measuring about 4.8 meters long, this Cayenne convertible prototype is not a road car and is what Porsche calls the Full Functional Model (PFM).
FULL STORY: Porsche Cayenne convertible prototype failed
