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RACV WELCOMES GOVERNMENT ACTION ON ROAD RULE 79A

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RACV has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement today that Road Rule 79A will be expanded to protect emergency roadside workers, tow truck drivers, and their customers.   RACV General Manager of Automotive Services Makarla Cole said the amendment addresses a safety issue in the Victorian road rules and aligns Victoria with other Australian states. “Since 2017, … Continued

Piedmont Lithium Announces Q1’25 North American Lithium Production Results

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Piedmont shipped approximately 27,000 dmt of spodumene concentrate in Q1’25 Piedmont is targeting shipments of 113,000 dmt to 130,000 dmt for 2025 NAL achieved quarterly production of 43,261 dmt Recoveries remain high and set new record in March; mill utilization impacted by weather-related downtime BELMONT, N.C.–BUSINESS WIRE– Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont,” the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; … Continued

Cubic³ Research Finds Automotive OEMs View Connectivity as Crucial for Security as Half of Consumers Worry Their Car Can Be Hacked

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Nearly half of drivers already pay monthly subscription for automotive digital services OEMs say predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue OEMs view interfaces APIs, digital sims and infotainment systems areas at risk of hacking DUBLIN–BUSINESS WIRE– Research from Cubic³, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) … Continued

Helping Wynyard Pilots to Communicate Effectively

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) invites pilots of all licence categories to attend an upcoming pilot safety seminar in Wynyard, Tasmania this week.   Each year, CASA’s aviation safety advisors host free seminars across Australia to help pilots refresh their skills, enhance their knowledge, and improve flight safety.   Effective communication is essential to flight safety, … Continued

Communication Overhaul – Calling all Alice Springs Aviation Engineers

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) invites aviation engineers of all licence categories to attend an upcoming engineering safety seminar to be held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory this week.   Each year, CASA’s aviation safety advisors host free seminars across Australia to help engineers refresh their skills, enhance their knowledge and improve flight safety.   Throughout … Continued

GAC PICKUP 01 Global Debut: Redefining the Pinnacle of Pickup Trucks with “OmniTerrain Concept”

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SHANGHAI–BUSINESS WIRE– At the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, GAC Group unveiled its first sci-tech aesthetic pickup concept vehicle—the GAC PICKUP 01—redefining multi-scenario value for pickups through its “OmniTerrain Pickup” philosophy. Integrating passenger-car design, intelligent technology, and global-quality standards, this model represents GAC’s strategic entry into the pickup market. This press release features multimedia. View … Continued

Flight path safety checks at Ballina and Lismore

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Residents surrounding Ballina and Lismore in New South Wales may see an aircraft flying unusually low next week, as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks.   The checks are being conducted by CASA to validate amended instrument approach procedures at Ballina Byron Gateway and Lismore Airports and ensure … Continued

Coalition’s U-turn on EV discount slams brakes on working Australians’ hopes for car savings

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The Opposition’s U-turn on the electric car discount that’s making EVs more affordable to buy is a major blow to everyday, hard-working Australians during a cost-of-living crisis, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. On Monday, the Opposition Leader indicated there were no proposals to change the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption, which creates an ‘electric … Continued

Coalition’s winding back of EV subsidies will hurt working Australians

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Statement from National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) CEO Rohan Martin: “The Coalition’s announcement that it would wind back electric vehicle (EV) subsidies will hurt everyday ordinary working Australians—at a time when the cost-of-living crisis, including escalating transport costs, is hitting hard. “NALSPA is disappointed at the Coalition’s reversal on the commitment from … Continued