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Emilia Terzon

Volvo won't sell petrol cars here by 2026. Will the likes of Toyota and Ford follow their lead?

Automotive lobbyists are applauding Volvo's decision to stop selling petrol powered cars in Australia within four years, but say this sort of commitment will be tougher for brands that sell cheaper cars en masse.

The Swedish company's 2026 deadline shocked the local automotive industry and comes as the federal government attempts to pass legislation to bring down the cost of electric vehicles (EVs).

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