Battery electric and plug-in hybrid EVs were 29.6 per cent of new vehicles sold in Australia in May 2026, setting a new benchmark for the national market – thanks to a combination of lower running costs, supportive government policies and greater vehicle choice. 30,618 EVs were sold in May, including 21,303 battery electric vehicles (BEVs)…
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Savy: Used EV prices plunging as much as 48%, creating a buyer’s market
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Savvy analysis shows several popular electric vehicles are now selling at steep discounts on the second-hand market. Savvy’s analysis of RedBook vehicle pricing data highlights how rapid pricing competition in the electric vehicle market is pushing down resale values for some early models. As manufacturers introduce new EVs and adjust pricing to stay competitive, used…
2025 Australian Used Car Safety Ratings
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Australians can now access the 2025 Used Car Safety Ratings, providing the latest independent insights to help consumers choose the safest second-hand vehicles on the market. Based on data analysed by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), this year’s ratings draw from 9.5 million vehicles and 2.6 million injured road users involved in police-reported…
5 Items to Keep in Your Car
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RACV has provided information to Victorians about common items often left in cars that could be damaged or pose safety risks. RACV General Manager Motoring Products Jeff Ames said many drivers are unaware of the risks associated with leaving everyday items in their vehicles. “RACV is urging all motorists to be mindful of what they…
Box Rallies Hit Fundraising Milestone
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The Box Rallies community (Shitbox Rally, Mystery Box Rally and Lunchbox Rally) proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement: raising over $50 million for cancer research, with 100% of funds going to Cancer Council. Box Rallies ongoing partnership with Cancer Council, one of the largest non-government funders of cancer research in Australia, plays a crucial role in…
Summernats 37 Music Lineup Announced
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Street Machine Summernats 37 will rock Canberra into the new year with Jet headlining two huge nights of horsepower-infused Aussie rock and party action. Friday night’s kicks off with Sydney rock stars Thirsty Merc. With a stack of hits including In the Summertime And Someday, Someday, there’s more than 20 Good Reasons to head to Summernats…
Australian Car Statistics
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Curtesy of Adrian Edlington – PR & Communications Manager Savy Interested in buying a new car? Perhaps you’re looking to sell? One of the major indicators of consumer sentiment around automotive buying and selling are car loan commitments and new car sales. If you are in the market for a car – or looking to…
RACV: Vehicle Interiors 70 Degrees Celsius in Just Minutes
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To prevent children being locked in hot cars, RACV is appealing to all parents and carers to adopt safe behaviours this summer. In 2023 RACV Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERA) patrols received 664 calls to help rescue children accidentally locked in vehicles. RACV Head of Policy James Williams said cabin temperatures can more than double in…
RACV Reveals Victoria’s Cheapest Car to Own and Operate
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RACV’s Annual Car Running Costs Survey has revealed Victoria’s cheapest car to own and operate is the MG3 Core light Hatch – taking out the top spot for a third year in a row – with monthly costs of $746.01. The MG3 Core was closely followed by Kia Picanto S at $765.87 per month and…
Shitbox Rally Autumn 2023 set to Raise $2 million
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It’s going to be one heck of an adventure. Shitbox Rally is not a race but a challenge with cars that must be 2WD and worth less than $1,500 – a “Shitbox” hence the name of the rally. James Freeman OAM, who founded Box Rallies (Shitbox Rally and Mystery Box Rally) after losing both of…