‘Never forgive’: Child’s vow after deadly crash
A child says she can ‘never forgive’ the driver in a horrific crash that injured her and left two children dead after a dangerous drag race on a busy road.
On The Road
EV firm’s $20K discount for Tesla owners
A major EV maker is offering a $20,000 discount for Tesla owners to abandon Elon Musk’s company.
Chaos as car bursts into flames on freeway
A car has burst into flames on a major freeway, causing massive delays for morning commuters in one city.
Electric scooter crash victim identified
The woman who died in a horrific electric scooter crash last Friday has been remembered as someone who was ‘loved and respected’ by many.
‘Not my fault’: Dramatic e-bike clash
A man and an e-bike delivery driver have clashed in Sydney after she rode onto a footpath that allegedly forbade cyclists.
Council forced to address pothole problem
James Coxall was finally able to get the council’s attention to fix a pothole that had been plaguing local residents for months.
Angry driver’s terrifying axe rampage
Terrifying footage shows the moment a road rage incident goes south when an angry driver whips out a fire axe and starts performing his best lumberjack impression on another car.
Update after teen killed in hit and run
A 16-year-old boy was mowed down in November 2023 in an incident described by witnesses as “heart-wrenching.”
‘Insane’: Pair ‘reserve’ park by standing in it
Two women have been filmed attempting to “reserve” a space in a packed shopping centre car park in Melbourne – despite torrents of abuse from other drivers.
Cyclist fighting for life after horror crash
A cyclist has been left in a critical condition after a collision in Sydney, with police alleging the car involved fled the scene.
Doctor behind bars over fatal crash
An obstetrician who allegedly killed a woman and injured an Uber driver in a high-speed drunken crash is behind bars after being released by hospital.
Hundreds of hoons caught on camera
A new road camera trial has captured 1000 hooning cars and motorcycles blaring down suburban streets, with almost half of them repeat offenders.
Korea move: Genesis of a new era
Back-to-back tests of the big wagons from Genesis provided plenty of quality time in two luxury offerings the Europeans had better watch out for
Driver charged over meat cleaver incident
A man has been charged after reports a driver allegedly wielded a meat cleaver at other drivers on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Man mowed down by car on footpath
Chilling footage has captured the moment a stolen Volkswagen mounted a footpath in Melbourne as terrified onlookers ran for their lives.
Dad seriously injured after horror hit-and-run
Shock dashcam footage has captured the moment a young father was left lying in the middle of a busy road after he was struck by a motorbike.
Highway nightmare captured on dashcam
Quick-thinking commuters have been dubbed heroes after jumping into action to stop a runaway car in dramatic scenes.
Boy fights for life after hit by car
A boy is in hospital with critical injuries after he was struck by a car.
Rear passenger dies in horror 3-car crash
A back-seat passenger has died and their driver is seriously injured following a horror three-car crash.
Fury as $200k Yank tank hits Aussie roads
An image of a car worth more than $200k teetering over a solid white line on a busy Melbourne road has some Aussies demanding action.
Tributes for ‘vibrant’ mum killed in crash
Tributes have poured in for a beloved and “vibrant” mother who died in a motorcycle crash after hitting a parked car.
Man, woman fight for life after storm crash
A man and a woman have been transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries in a horror head-on crash during a severe thunderstorm.
‘Are we not on dry land?’: ‘Sovereign’ arrested
A ranting sovereign citizen attempted to charge police officers $33,000 an hour during a traffic stop – before being hit with a slew of charges.
Neighbour confronted over alleged Tesla act
A Sydney homeowner filmed the dramatic moment he confronted his neighbour who he accused of committing a dog act on his Tesla.
Most dangerous car ‘killing its passengers’
A damning new analysis has revealed horrifying details about the most deadly vehicle that’s currently on the road.
Footballer mourned after car splits in two
Family and friends have paid tribute to a 35-year-old footballer who died in a horror crash when his car hit a pole and was “cut in half”.
Why ‘dragon teeth’ are appearing on roads
One state is trialling the unusual road markings that use an optical illusion to encourage drivers to slow down in high-traffic zones.
Mazda CX-80 review: Family hauler has CX appeal
Mazda’s fresh assault on the SUV market has seen big changes to the CX range of popular family wagons
Horror way tourist killed while driving
Police are appealing for information after an international tourist died as a result of a shocking and unexpected incident while driving.
Man hospitalised after road rage incident
A violent road rage incident involving a group of motorcyclists has left a man in hospital and his car a mess.
‘Like cockroaches’: Cops rage over $3.5k bikes
Over 100 teens riding e-bikes fled “like cockroaches” after cops tried to apprehend the group on the Gold Coast – as debate about the expensive new toy rages.
Call to ditch fine for this road offence
A call has been made to cut first-time offenders some slack in a bid to educate parents about this “confusing” on-the-road requirement.
Horror as bus crashes into home
A bus carrying at least six passengers has crashed into a home on a suburban street in Sydney.
Bloated council exposed by damning pic
A cash-strapped council that says it has to raise rates by 40 per cent to fund a $40 million hole has a long history of “incompetence”, locals say.
Driver explodes after P-plater’s highway move
Two P platers were driving at 110km/h down a busy motorway. What they did next nearly killed them.
’Mr and Mrs Karen’ erupt in winery carpark
An unsuspecting pair’s Australia Day weekend dinner at a ritzy winery in the Yarra Valley has been soured by a scary, foul-mouthed tirade.
‘Never heard of it’: $272 fine baffles
The British expat explained he had “literally never heard” of the Australian parking rule that left him with a hefty fine.
‘Tragic’: Toddler and dad killed in crash
A father and his four-year-old boy have both died following a horror crash.
‘Perfect storm’: Australia Day warning
Emergency services are bracing for a ‘perfect storm’ this Australia Day long weekend, with people expected to flock to beaches and waterways.
Traffic halted after nightmare tunnel fire
A car fire inside one of Sydney’s busiest tunnels has sparked a traffic nightmare, with emergency services scrambling to extinguish the blaze.
’Do your research’: Warning to drivers
Motorists have been warned that fuel prices could soar heading into the long weekend in one state, but there’s a way drivers can limit the damage.
Major defect affecting thousands of cars
Thousands of cars made by a popular manufacturer have been recalled over a major defect – just days after a similar warning affecting thousands of other vehicles was sent out.
Reason 4700 cars sold in Australia recalled
One of Australia’s most-purchased car makers has been forced to recall more than 4700 cars over a potentially dangerous issue.
Big change after Hunter Valley bus crash
Sweeping new changes will be implemented for all buses and coaches nationwide after the 2023 fatal Hunter Valley bus crash.
Chilling moment woman’s car approached
Dashcam footage has captured the terrifying moment a man attempted to coax a woman out of her car on an Aussie road.
Family breaks silence after horror crash
The family of a driver who killed four people, including himself, in a head-on collision along a major highway have broken their silence for the first time.
Dark twist after 12yo struck by Audi driver
Aussies have erupted after police revealed the punishment for a man caught on camera hitting a boy with his Audi – but cops say there’s another side to the story.
State’s push for fuel price cap
One Aussie state is pushing for a major shakeup to pricing at the bowser – including 24-hour caps on fuel prices and mandatory reporting from retailers.
Fresh blow for TV host amid drug battle
A troubled former TV host’s public battle with drug addiction has again been thrust into the spotlight after he was charged with drug-driving.
Dad’s warning after $410 fine for innocent act
An Aussie dad has issued a warning to other drivers after his daughter was caught making an increasingly common mistake.
Driver killed in ‘horrific’ crash named
The driver who police suspect deliberately caused the death of three other people in a “confronting” crash has been named.
How modern car tech is dangerous
Learning to ride a motorcycle reminded me how modern car technology has made us dangerously reliant on driver aids and has destroyed our basic road safety instincts.
Boy fighting for life after alleged hit and run
A young boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, has been critically injured after being struck by a car in a “horrific accident” in NSW.
‘Explosion’: Cops probe shocking crash
A young woman is lucky to be alive after a car ploughed into a suburban home, killing an elderly woman passenger and leaving the driver in hospital.
Horrifying cop update on crash killing four
Police allege a crash that killed four people in a fiery head-on collision between a taxi and another vehicle was deliberate.
Group of Aussies eligible for $140m fund
One state is offering motorists the chance to claim back money on tolls, with $140 million remaining unclaimed in rebates.
Push for more truckies to use EVs
Tens of millions of dollars have been pledged to subsidise electric vehicle loans in a major push to get businesses using greener transport options.
Four dead after horror crash with stolen car
Four people have died after an allegedly stolen car was seen driving dangerously moments before it crashed into another vehicle.
Horror way motorist killed in fiery crash
The trike motorcycle collided with a parked trailer before bursting into flames.
Car pushed 80m into tree in fatal crash
A man’s car was pushed up to 80m into a tree in a fatal crash, with the driver of an allegedly stolen car who was on bail accused of running a red light.
Premier’s wild call on Albo’s $7.2bn pledge
David Crisafulli celebrated a $7.2bn funding pledge to fix a “deathtrap” highway as a major win for the state LNP.
Billions to upgrade ‘deadly goat track’
Labor is making a massive cash pledge to upgrade a notoriously dangerous highway as this year’s federal vote looms.
‘F***wit’: Aussie’s fury over parking ticket
A man has received backlash after posting footage on social media of the moment he confronted a NSW parking inspector.
‘F***ing crazy’: Tesla veers onto tracks
The CEO of a tech start-up has shared the terrifying moment his self-driving Tesla veered onto light rail tracks in the US.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N review: For the fast and furious family
You would not mistake this for one of my usual “family car” review vehicles. Except perhaps if your family was sponsored by Red Bull.
‘Time to stop driving’: Wild dashcam of crash
Footage of a crazy on-road collision has left Aussies fuming at one driver’s dangerous decision.
Tesla brutally hit, China drops EV shock
Tesla has had the week from hell and it just got a whole lot worse after Chinese EV company BYD dropped a bombshell update.
Petrol boss hits back on price claims
Following calls for a fuel price inquiry, the petroleum marketers’ boss has explained why Aussies are getting slugged at the bowser.
New rules loom after horror road toll
The safety of newly licensed motorcycle riders will be in the spotlight of proposed changes after another horror year on one state’s roads.
Devastating scene after 4yo killed by car
An emotional memorial has been set up outside the home of four-year-old Ace, who was tragically killed after being hit by a car in Sydney’s western suburbs.
Motorcyclist’s bus lane act divides Aussies
Shocking footage uploaded to social media shows the moment a Sydney motorbike rider was wiped out by a turning car.
Warning over $243 New Year’s Eve mistake
People planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Sydney have been urged to avoid making a costly mistake.
State to target ‘flouting’ drivers with AI
One state has put “flouting” drivers on notice as it prepares to roll out a new technology which uses AI to detect seatbelt and mobile phone offences.
Boy dies after being hit by car
A boy has died after being hit by a car in Sydney’s west, police have confirmed.
Major road rule changes coming in 2025
A spate of road rule changes are set to take effect in 2025. Here’s how they will affect you.
Aussies hit by ‘artificially inflated’ fuel prices
Competition and the free market has not reduced petrol prices in Australia’s largest cities, the NRMA finds.
Road train smashes into historic Aussie town
The driver allegedly drove off before being caught by authorities in a nearby town.
‘Bong-wielding man’ goes berserk on highway
A well-known wildlife expert was attacked with what appears to be a bong in a bizarre road rage incident.
Man charged with fatal hit-and-run
A man has been charged after another man’s body was found on the side of a regional road on Christmas Day.
EV factory shut down over ‘slave labour’
A Chinese electric vehicle giant is under scrutiny after authorities discovered over 160 employees working in “slave-like” conditions.
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