October improvement but overall market bleak
/Though last month showed a slight lift, 2024 is looking set to be a black year for new car sales - with the electric sector looking especially tough.
Read MoreThough last month showed a slight lift, 2024 is looking set to be a black year for new car sales - with the electric sector looking especially tough.
Read MoreRevised emissions rules make it easier for ICE, but electric needs to run hot as well.
Read MoreThe new car market is in the mire, and not just because spending money is tight. Environmental mandate to make things better is dirtying the scene for hardest-hit electrics.
Read MoreZap gone from EV market, but fossil fuel sales also desultory unless it was a ute.
Read MoreIndustry buying appears to have fed last-minute interest in subsidy.
Read MoreThe organisation speaking for new vehicle distributors says it’s hard to say if a big upsurge in battery car buying will keep on in 2024.
Read MoreNew vehicle industry group says it knows the emissions policy is dead - it just needs the funeral details ASAP.
Read MoreClean Car uncertainty holding back market, some believe.
Read MoreData suggesting big name car makes paying lip service to Clean Car aspiration is “out of date”, MIA boss says.
Read MoreIndustry concern is that distributors will find it harder now after a huge mid-year count.
Read MoreMore competition means more competitiveness, the industry’s voice believes.
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