Yesterday
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson sees more positive fuel, currency outlook
The chief executive says the airline may benefit from a higher Australian dollar and lower fuel costs as it comes into the new financial year.
This Month
An Alan Joyce book is being pitched to potential publishers
The former Qantas CEO’s new agent has confirmed plans for a memoir on his corporate career.
BYD selling six times more vehicles than Tesla in Australia
Toyota’s HiLux ute is the top-selling vehicle in Australia for the first time since late 2023, while Elon Musk’s car company is on the slide.
Hamish Douglass revs up his portfolio with MotorCycle Holdings
Don’t expect to see the Magellan Financial Group co-founder cruising on a chopper any time soon, but he is convinced that this two-wheel business has plenty of value.
Tourists are shunning America. That’s great for Australia
With travellers increasingly looking for alternatives to the US, there is an opportunity for Down Under’s long-suffering tourism industry to pick up business.
April
The hidden flaw in Virgin’s frequent flyer program
The Bain Capital-owned airline is building up its Velocity scheme to compete with Qantas’ popular program. But there is a catch for international fliers.
Robyn Denholm’s ‘simply absurd’ family office legal fight
For someone who has made her career advising tech and telco companies, the Tesla chair is failing at trademark claims.
Trump’s trade war creates worse shipping turmoil than the pandemic
One of the world’s most respected maritime analytics firms says global container volumes will fall this year for only the third time in almost five decades.
China’s CATL overtakes BYD on 5-minute EV charging time
The company claimed this week that a new version of its flagship cell can achieve a 520km range in the same time, compared with its rival’s 470km.
Some hybrid cars thirstier than their petrol peers
Tests on Australian roads show some hybrid models use more fuel than standard vehicles.
Shipping giants face surging demand before tariffs hit global freight
Executives at big maritime transport businesses and ports warn consumers could get hit with higher prices as importers scramble “to get cargo in under the wire”.
Virgin to pay 61,000 flyers refunds for overpricing
The airline mistakenly charged people too much when they tried to change their flight plans.
What the Virgin-Qatar deal means for your Velocity points
The winners and losers from new long-haul loyalty scheme arrangements are taking shape.
Virgin board overhaul brings in Qatar executive, ex-Macquarie chairman
The airline has formally appointed Peter Warne – among others – as a director, two years after he was first announced, as it prepares to rejoin the ASX.
Six things to know before buying an EV
Prices are falling across the market, with Tesla models up to $20,000 cheaper than two years ago, and BYD making strong inroads.
Why Darwin Port struggles to excite potential buyers
Chinese firm Landbridge won an auction with 33 interested parties in 2015 for the tricky and political Port of Darwin. It was a very different time to now.
Tesla car sales in Australia plummet 53pc in March
A downturn in Tesla vehicle sales in Australia is mirroring the rest of the world, with the BYD brand making strong headway.
Has Elon Musk crashed Tesla out of the EV race?
This week on The Fin podcast, Jessica Sier and Tony Davis on Tesla’s challenges, the rise of BYD and whether a five-minute battery charge could be a game changer.
Captain Cook Cruises, SeaLink on the market in Kelsian review
The company is one of the country’s largest tourism and transport operators. It says it is considering selling some of its businesses to pay down debts.
Virgin plans June listing as it restructures into a public company
The Bain Capital-controlled airline’s executives have begun weeks of meeting with prospective investors in a roadshow that is billed as a business update.
March
Advertising expert Todd Sampson resigns from Qantas board
The airline has appointed former HP chief executive Dion Weisler in his place, meaning five of seven directors have been installed in the last three years.
Virgin kicks off IPO process, hires investor relations team
Bain Capital is preparing the way for the airline to return to the ASX after five years, with the carrier’s management meeting prospective investors on Tuesday.
ACCC greenlights Virgin-Qatar deal, frequent flyer partners cut back
The competition watchdog has approved the tie-up, but questions remain over whether consumers have been dudded by the exclusivity clause.
Why Vanessa Hudson’s kids didn’t want her to be Qantas CEO
The airline boss opens up about career timing, why it’s OK to be wrong, and why the timetable for fleet renewal is fine, thank you very much.
Alibaba teams up with BMW to develop AI for cars in China
BMW is building a new intelligent personal assistant with enhanced voice recognition and trip-planning features to be rolled out next year.