‘Slap yourself’: Tesla act at Woolies slammed
Electric vehicles continue to generate controversy in Australia over driver etiquette.
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Teen dies after car collides with tree
A teenager has died and three others are injured after a car smashed into a tree near Port Stephens.
EV driver’s at-home charging act sparks fury
An electric vehicle owner has generated a wave of community outrage after running an extension cord and charger across a suburban footpath.
Cut-price Chinese hybrid caught on camera
This hi-tech model is being tested on Australian roads ahead of its imminent launch. When it arrives it will shake up Toyota’s dominance of the hybrid SUV scene.
‘Rare occurrence’: Terrifying EV fact
Electric vehicle sales have surged in recent years as more Aussies ditch petrol cars. But those on the fence have one major concern.
‘Screwed’: Aussies can’t sell used Teslas
Trying to sell a second hand Tesla is taking years in some cases and requiring hefty discounts, sparking anger among owners of the once-hot cars.
Honeymoon is over: EV sales crash
Leading brands have slashed thousands of dollars off the price of their electric cars but buyers don’t appear to be responding. It appears the honeymoon is over.
‘Cheats’: China’s $347bn global EV plot
As China’s assault on the global car market intensifies, the extent of Beijing’s secret plot to crush its western rivals can be revealed – and it’s not cheap.
‘Blatant rip-offs’: Chinese EVs slammed
As Chinese carmakers launch an assault on global markets, aiming to topple Western and Asian rivals, a long-running dirty habit has been exposed.
Three dead, 7 critical after horror crash
Three people have been killed and seven are fighting for their lives after a horrific crash involving a bus and a car towing a caravan on a major highway.
How this classic bucks all the trends
Cars are becoming bigger, greener, heavier and more complex to operate – but this machine holds out against the march of progress.
Big brand fights back against Chinese EVs
Not content to let emerging brands own the electric car space, this major manufacturer will hit back with a cut-price car.
‘Mismatch’: Number reveals harsh EV truth
Australia’s used car market is filling up with a glut of unsold electric vehicles, as wary consumers steer clear amid concerns about battery life and resale values plummet.
Muscle car icon goes green
This enormously powerful machine promises to unite traditional petrolheads with progressive fans of electrification.
‘Elon isn’t as close as he thinks’: Tesla beaten
Ford has announced a major technological breakthrough that advances the race for fully self-driving cars – and it’s a massive blow for Elon Musk’s Tesla.
Drivers put in danger by tech change
Car companies say ‘nothing can be done’ about a change that could increase emergency response times to serious smashes.
BMW brings EV alternative to Australia
This tech has the potential to shift the balance of green motoring on Australian roads, promising strong performance without slow charging.
‘Crazy’ new supercar reinvents the wheel
This exquisite new creation has extraordinary technology and design elements to match a truly eye-watering price tag.
China’s dirty EV move in Australia exposed
A growing list of Chinese car brands are racing to topple Tesla from the top of the electric vehicle table – and Australia is ground zero.
Uber driver attacked, car stolen by passenger
Police are on the hunt for two men who drove away in the Uber driver’s car after booking a ride in Sydney’s north-west early this morning.
The car Aussies are fighting for
This extreme machine requires potential owners to participate in a ruthless application process designed to weed out people deemed unworthy.
Ford builds a Mustang to rival Ferraris
The Blue Oval is targeting well-heeled driving enthusiasts with a high-powered version of its legendary muscle car, taking on the might of Europe’s supercars.
How parking ticket led to ranger’s coma
A ‘coward’ driver violently mowed down a parking ranger and left him lying on the road with life threatening injuries after being issued a ticket.
‘Nightmare’: 80yo forced to hand over $2500
An elderly woman has told of her “nightmare” ordeal with an Uber driver who drove her to a bank and forced her to withdraw $2500.
Cop car with sirens on in intersection crash
A video of a police car going through an intersection with sirens on has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.
$218,000 Audi recalled over fire fears
Audi has issued a recall for nearly 370 top-end electric vehicles over fears a fault with the battery could spark a vehicle fire.
Update for alleged street racers after crash
There has been a development for three people accused of playing a role in a fatal street racing crash that killed two children and injured another.
Former Holden boss has dig at Aussies
The man who designed the Holden Monaro believes Australian car buyers are a fickle lot and that has opened the door to a wave of new competition.
Massive shift in car buying trends
May vehicle sales show that Australians are embracing new technology, prompting Toyota to make a huge move regarding its local line-up.
Tesla killer: EV brand’s record sales
While leading electric car brands have discounted their cars in response to softening demand, one newcomer is enjoying a boom in sales.
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