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Aussie’s desperate act after e-bike explodes
A man has been forced to jump from a balcony to escape a house fire caused by an exploding e-bike that destroyed a garage and its contents.
Energy giant to provide free EV charging
An Australian energy giant is giving customers the chance to charge their cars for no cost, but there is a big catch you need to be aware of.
Little-known fine over EV charging stations
New parking laws for some Australians could not cost you thousands – and you’ve probably never heard of it.
Tesla outlines plans for cheaper models
Groundbreaking electric vehicle maker tells investors it will slash the cost of production when it debuts its next generation of vehicles.
Hyundai’s game-changing new car revealed
This new electric car has all the right ingredients to be the best zero-emission vehicle in the country, and it’s due to arrive soon.
Forgotten electric vehicle worth a look
While other EVs are grabbing the headlines – and buyers’ attention – this understated model has more standard features for the price.
The future of electric cars revealed
A futuristic new prototype from Hyundai shows the amazing potential of electric cars and we’ll see the benefits very soon.
Stealth fighter tech coming to cars
The development team responsible for the world’s top fighter jets has turned its attention to road-going machines, promising to change the automotive world.
New hybrid SUV to challenge Toyota
Australians who can’t afford electric cars but want to halve their fuel bills and lower their emissions now have another car to consider.
Big news for Aussie EV buyers
Drivers keen to get behind the wheel of one of the country’s most in demand electric cars are in for some luck as stock shortages ease. Find out which car is affected.
Another reason you should buy an EV
Drivers will be able to save some extra cash on electric cars after one big tax change.
‘Nanny state’ cops enforce little-known law
A picture of an e-bike rider being fined by four police officers has sparked debate over whether Australia has become a nanny state.
New car reinvents the steering wheel
The latest new car from a usually very conservative luxury car brand has revolutionised the way we drive cars.
Ford loses billions on tech gamble
This advanced feature promised to change the way we use cars forever, but it won’t be a reality any time soon.
Brand’s first SUV earmarked for Australia
This start-up has attracted a lot of interest with its first model, but this all-new design should turn even more heads with its striking design.
Tesla confirms game-changing new vehicle
The booming electric car maker has confirmed it has started production of one of its most anticipated new products. And it could change a whole industry.
The new car you can’t ignore
The latest sleek new car from Hyundai promises game changing performance and makes a huge leap over the competition.
Hyundai looks at cheap electric SUV
The current crop of EVs come with price tags that are out of the reach of many buyers. But this cute softroader could change all of that.
Car maker’s surprise admission about Tesla
One of the world’s most respected automotive brands has made some interesting observations about Elon Musk’s revolutionary approach to manufacturing.
Electric ute moves closer to reality
Buoyed by the runaway success of its electric F150 truck, Ford is running its eye over a number of projects that could affect Australian buyers.
Crazy Kiwi machine ‘faster than F1 car’
An Australian tech entrepreneur has taken the covers off a new hypercar that he claims would outpace everything on the Formula One grid.
Famed car brand looks to reinvent itself
This renowned American brand has arguably lost its way in recent years but a futuristic looking SUV could put it back on the map.
Car maker’s shock request to lawmakers
It’s been an essential item in vehicles for more than a hundred years, but a maker is petitioning its government to remove it from one model.
‘Welcome to hell’: BMW outrage
Car making giant BMW is set to revolutionise the way we buy cars and use their features. But some people are likening it to ‘the apocalypse’.
Ford’s challenger to top-selling Toyota
The Blue Oval’s sales are dominated by the popular Ranger ute but it’s hoping a new SUV will attract new buyers to the brand.
Wild vision for future cars exposed
The luxury brand has some interesting ideas on how to transform its cars and appeal to buyers still a decade away from affording them.
Urgent warning for Aussie drivers
Aussie motorists already struggling with high petrol prices have been given a grim warning about the country’s fuel supplies.
The one car Aussies can’t get enough of
New sales figures show just how wildly popular an American vehicle giant has become in Australia.
Inside Putin’s $1.7m hi-tech armoured car
Russian President Vladimir Putin travels around the country in a $1.7million James Bond style car built to resist chemical attacks.
PM makes announcement on electric vehicles
The Prime Minister will make an announcement related to electric vehicle manufacturing in Australia and becoming less reliant on China.
Aussie-led team showcases world-first tech
An engineering team led by an Australian woman has developed game-changing technology that could change the way we look at cars forever.
Stunning concept car rewrites the rules
Mercedes-Benz has wowed the consumer electronics show in Las Vegas with a visionary concept that could revolutionise vehicle design.
New electric car’s head-spinning claim
A new zero-emissions vehicle from an emerging maker has made some very bold claims that could change the cars we drive forever.
Why Teslas are about to get cheaper
A breakthrough moment for Elon Musk’s electric car brand will put huge numbers of cars on the road – and eventually in private hands.
New SUV wows with wild tech features
The latest high-rider from Hyundai’s luxury brand is packed with hi-tech features that make it feel like a smartphone on wheels.
Game-changing ute hits the road
The American giants have talked a big game in the past few years, but a relatively unknown company has beat them in a critical race.
Sports car reborn, with an epic twist
This sports car was dead and buried but a new owner plans to breathe life back into the concept, albeit with some thoroughly modern features.
The cheap electric cars on the way
A wave of new cars are set to enter production soon, which would dramatically reduce one of the biggest hurdles stopping the uptake of electric cars.
Bold prediction about the future of cars
This popular brand has developed a revolutionary plan to tackle one of the biggest issues facing the world and we won’t have to wait long for the results.
Driven: Kia’s answer to Tesla
Nearly every major car maker in the world is trying to close the electric car gap with Tesla. We find out how close Kia is.
All-new electric ute is coming to Oz
An Australian company is set to give locals the chance to get their hands on some of the most exciting new cars in the world very soon.
Game-changing new Aussie car trial starts
A special fleet of connected vehicles is hitting Australian roads, debuting technology that could make driving in the city safer and less stressful.
Jeep hints at wild electric off-roader
The boss of the iconic American brand has hinted at some incredible features that could be available on future versions of its offroaders.
Toyota’s game-changing new car tested
The Japanese giant is bringing a small number of its new type of car to Australia that could be the answer to one of the biggest electric car questions.
Audi reveals exciting new car
The luxury German brand has shown off its next-generation car that will form the base for almost all of its future machines.
Mercedes reveals amazing new car
Benz has pushed the throttle to the floor as it looks to expand its new range of cars, and its latest machine has set a new benchmark.
Why the Tesla Model 3 is so popular
Within just a few years the Tesla Model 3 has become the best selling electric car in the world. We find out why it’s such a hit.
Merc’s ground-breaking new SUV revealed
The German brand has revealed its most important model yet, which is packed with eye-popping hi-tech features.
Toyota takes big step towards electric ute
While most car makers are developing battery-powered electric cars, Toyota is hard at work developing a fuel source for future HiLuxes and LandCruisers.
Tesla unveil working semi truck
The electric vehicle maker’s new truck has been spotted flying around a test track after vision of it on the same track was captured by a spying drone videographer.
Next Tesla spotted on test track
The company is known for its sleek electric cars, but the next vehicle expected to go into production is a little different.
Satellite navigation goes to another level
Groundbreaking new technology using augmented reality will mean you are unlikely to ever get lost or miss a turn ever again.
British brand announces huge change
James Bond’s traditional British car of choice is about to undergo some major, monumental changes to bring it into the modern era.
New SUV’s game-changing tech revealed
This behemoth SUV has undergone a massive makeover and has a wild new off-road feature called “crabwalk”. Watch the video.
Hyundai reveals game changing new SUV
Hyundai’s has spent billions of dollars on a new range of cars – and the first of its new tech-laden vehicles is on its way to Australia.
Huge problem holding back big tech upgrade
New research from the University of Macquarie pinpoints one of the biggest hurdles holding back autonomous cars and why you might be the problem.
Hyundai’s big backflip on rumoured car
The company said it was working with the tech giant on a frequently rumoured product last month, but has now said they won’t be progressing.
Toyota’s huge change of direction revealed
Some of the biggest names in the tech game have made their intentions to develop cars known, but now Toyota is preparing to fight back.
Aussie billionaire’s swipe at Musk
Some consider the Tesla founder an environmental saviour, but one of our nation’s biggest mining magnates reckons the real solution is in an industry Australia is poised to lead.
Major electric car breakthrough on the way
One of the key drawbacks of electric car ownership could soon be a thing of the past thanks to exciting new technology from an unlikely source.
Toyota planning huge reveal for 2021
The Japanese giant is leading the pack in this revolutionary new technology that will be a game changer for the car industry.
Aussies develop breakthrough tech
A group of local scientists has made a monumental breakthrough that could dramatically change the way we drive in congested cities.
Elon Musk’s bold $9bn move
Moving house can be a pain, but when it can save you billions more than most people will ever see it’s not that hard a decision.
Electric cars about to take giant leap
Car companies are pouring billions into zero-emissions vehicles, and one of the world’s biggest has just taken the wraps off its vision for the future.
Tesla ‘not really making something real’
The president of one of the world’s biggest automotive companies has taken a rare shot at Elon Musk’s electric vehicle brand.
Tesla ‘a month away’ from bankruptcy
Elon Musk has shared some insight into how close the most valuable carmaker came to going under as it fought for profits.
Thief’s big mistake left behind in Tesla
A bumbling alleged thief was caught by Aussie police after one item left behind inside the vehicle led authorities straight to him.
Tesla worker’s ‘malicious sabotage’
A Tesla worker has been accused of sabotaging the car maker’s factory and trying to blame it on another employee.
Tesla driver’s surprise moment on freeway
A California man says he had just picked up his brand new Tesla but only made it a few kilometres before it had to be returned.
Audi’s futuristic new electric SUV
The electric car revolution has begun, and Audi is the latest brand to bring its new hi-tech machine to Australia. But there is one big issue holding it back.
Musk’s plan to make Tesla cars cheaper
Elon Musk has announced an ambitious plan that he said will ultimately determine the success of the battery and electric vehicle maker.
Tesla rival’s stunning performance claims
A Californian start-up plans to release its first electric vehicle next year and it’s claiming staggering figures for performance and range.
Mercedes’ mind-blowing luxury flagship
The German brand’s top-shelf machine has some never before seen advanced features that are sure to leave your head spinning.
Tech firm’s genius idea for work utes
This cutting edge technology could revolutionise the worksite carpark and become the next must-have item for the modern tradie.
Hyundai announces shock move
Hyundai has just revealed its latest new car offensive, with grand plans that are sure to have a massive impact on your next new car.
Shock result for millionaire gamer
A 22-year-old gamer who won a $1 million competition last year has just shocked the world with his latest grand achievement.
Aussie company reinvents the wheel
A Melbourne-based company is attracting interest from some of the world’s leading car companies after developing a world-first wheel design.
‘Game changer’ for electric cars
Electric vehicles are on the rise but one thing has been holding them back. Now an Australian company claims that’s no longer the case.
Tesla planning faster version of Model S
New report says Elon Musk is working on improvements to the Model S, which hasn’t had a major update since its launch in 2012.
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