We’ve published about 70 car stories this business week, and it can be difficult to keep everything up to date. What is the reasoning behind this weekend’s list.
In a nutshell, here are some of the key articles from our newsstand as of this Monday, compiled in case you missed them.
By the way, this is my first time doing one of these news summaries. Any feedback – positive or negative – can be left in the comments section and is always appreciated.
Tesla finally shares Australian sales data
The Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle was the most popular passenger vehicle in Australia in March, and the fifth best-selling vehicle overall.
It’s far and far is the best Be recorded demonstration of an electric car.
THAN: Tesla Model 3 Australia’s number one passenger car, selling better than Corolla, i30
ACCC says to cut fuel consumption
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said the fuel consumption cuts announced in the Federal Budget last week were largely passed on to customers, thereby lowering petrol and diesel prices as designed. .
The government-backed watchdog said its petrol price monitoring had found retail prices in major cities fell significantly a week after the fuel consumption cuts went into effect, while the Time added that it will continue to monitor service station prices.
THAN: ACCC says fuel consumption cuts are driving down petrol prices
How much will the new Ranger cost?
Ford Ranger prices have been announced ahead of the start of sales in June 2022, across the complete range including six specification levels and three cabin styles.
The company has also published a full list of options and accessories and their respective prices, which you can see below.
THAN: Full price of Ford Ranger 2022 revealed
Toyota Australia slammed by Federal Court into DPF saga
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled negatively Toyota Motor Australia (TMC) over the issue of faulty diesel particulate filters (DPFs) in the top-selling HiLux and Prado, as well as the Fortuner.
Justice Lee found 264,170 vehicles were supplied with “defective diesel particulate filters”, causing problems such as “emitting foul-smelling white smoke, displaying excessive DPF messages and requiring inspection, maintenance and repair”. car repair”.
THAN: Toyota Australia faces payouts as Federal Court finds faulty DPFs
Senator crashes Mercedes-Benz
New South Wales ALP Senator Deborah O’Neill has essentially accused Mercedes-Benz of lying to the Senate when explaining its new ‘dealership’ business model and the expected impacts for agents.
Speaking in the Senate at the end of March this year, Senator O’Neill accused Mercedes-Benz local management of falsifying a Senate Committee hearing on the relationship between the manufacturers. car manufacturers and car dealerships, in Australia, in November 2020.
THAN: NSW senator says Mercedes-Benz lied to Senate about agency switch
March 2022 car sales figures released
Australian new car sales rose 1.2 per cent in March 2022 to 101,233 units – although again brands said they could sell more if they had stock left to deliver.
Toyota comfortably leads the rankings ahead of Mazda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Kia. Its HiLux and RAV4 take the top two spots on the model sales chart, ahead of the Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda CX-5 and Tesla Model 3 in fifth.
THAN: VFACTS, publishes car sales figures for March 2022
Subaru WRX Price Announced
The 2022 WRX range will open at $44,990 before on-road costs for the base manual sedan, peaking at $57,990 before on-road for the tS Sportswagon with continuously variable transmission (CVT) .
All models are powered by a new 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Boxer engine with 202kW of power at 5600rpm and 350Nm of torque from 2000 to 5200rpm.
THAN: 2022 Subaru WRX priced from $ 44,990 before hitting the road
China’s BYD ahead of rival Tesla Model 3
Australian distributor for China’s thriving electric vehicle company BYD plans to launch a sleek new electric sedan by the end of 2022, aimed squarely at the dominant Tesla Model 3.
Called the BYD Seal domestically, it could very well most likely be called the BYD Atto 4 in Australia, as the company’s first flagship product here, a small SUV, is called the Atto 3.
THAN: BYD Australia’s Tesla Model 3 EV Competitor Details
Jeep’s electrified 4×4 future
Jeep says it’s not concerned that the electric vehicle will take up the challenge on the off-road.
Jeep’s Director of Exterior Design, Mark Allen, said: “We’re making it too easy for everyone. They will only find a harder trail. “
Mr. Allen also highlighted the ability of electric vehicles in off-roading, especially the ability to control all four wheels individually plus the redundancy of low-end torque.
THAN: Jeep says electric vehicles won’t make off-roading any less fun
The Cupra line has the final price
Cupra Already have detailed pricing for the entire sports hatchback and SUV lineup, before orders open in early June and the vehicles arrive in July.
All models are flat-priced and come with a five-year, unlimited-kilometer warranty and three years of free maintenance. Cupra has also announced driving prices for many in the range.
