Mining giant BHP has partnered with Canadian electric vehicle manufacturer Miller Technology and an Australian-based battery charger manufacturer Tritium, in a project to trial electric vehicles (EVs) at the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) mine at Broadmeadow in Queensland. Read more
X1 Transformer launched by ACE EV
Australian electric vehicle manufacturer ACE EV Group has launched its new X1 Transformer modular platform. Read more
CouriersPlease forecasts 30 per cent growth for December quarter
Parcel delivery service CouriersPlease is forecasting a second parcel boom before Christmas. Read more
ACCC study finds petrol prices lowest in 22 years
Average retail petrol prices in 2020–21 in Australia’s five largest cities were the lowest in 22 years in real inflation-adjusted terms, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s latest petrol monitoring report. Read more
Legal challenge for Victoria’s electric vehicle tax set for High Court
A High Court legal challenge to Victoria’s controversial electric vehicle tax by two drivers will argue that the State of Victoria lacks the constitutional power to levy a road user charge on electric vehicle drivers. Read more
New models and upgrades heralded for popular D-Max ute
Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has announced a stronger presence for its D-Max one-tonne ute, with new variants, a new engine option and customer-driven upgrades slated for introduction with the upcoming 2022 (22MY) range. Read more
Drop Zone
LDV joined SAIC Motor Corporation Limited in 2010, when the latter acquired the commercial vehicles division of the British Motor Corporation, which happened to include the LDV brand. Read more
Nissan commits to zero emissions campaign
Nissan has become the first Japanese automaker to join the ‘Race to Zero’ campaign. Read more
Toyota HiLux, Fortuner SUV receive key upgrades
Toyota has updated its HiLux ute and Fortuner family SUV with a variety of new comfort and safety features. Read more
AusPost enlists 7-Eleven to expand delivery network
Australia Post and 7-Eleven Australia have announced a partnership to offer customers more choice where they pick up their parcels. Read more