Bowen ditches doomed EV sales target
Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has walked away from Labor’s target to have 89 per cent of new car sales electric by 2030, casting doubt on the government’s green agenda.
Motoring
Porsche Mission X EV tugs at the purse-strings of billionaires
A select few were allowed to touch it. Despite a possible price tag of more than $1 million, Porsche’s powerful EV hypercar cast a spell on those who saw it and enthralled motor enthusiasts.
Jaw dropping new luxury SUV revealed
A premium car maker has previewed its new SUV with an opulent high-riding concept that takes aim at the ultimate luxury brand.
Jaw dropping new SUV revealed
A premium car maker has previewed its new SUV with an opulent high-riding concept that takes aim at the ultimate luxury brand.
Vehicle emissions targets to be wound back
The federal government has responded to industry concerns about its new vehicle efficiency standard and made concessions for work vehicles and 4WDs.
Why it pays to do your research on EVs
Mainstream carmakers have unleashed a stream of new electric vehicles in the past year, some with relatively attractive prices. But it’s wise to look a little closer.
F1 has a women problem and it’s unacceptable
Female F1 fans will flock to Albert Park this weekend, yet the sport has a significant problem with the way it treats women. Just look at the growing number of scandals.
‘We just have to make the actual racing as exciting’
Formula One is on a roll but former world champion Damon Hill – Michael Schumacher’s biggest on-track rival – thinks the sport is still missing one vital competitive ingredient.
Keep on truckin’: sales of big rigs hit record levels
Australia’s truckies are not letting the economic hard times get in their way and are spending up to $1m on new heavy vehicles, lifting big rig sales to record levels.
Electric vehicles cost more to own, study finds
A new paper by the Commonwealth Bank claims that EVs could cost more to own over five years than their petrol equivalents.
This is the best electric vehicle I’ve ever driven
The first Hyundai to cost over $100,000 may be the greatest value proposition of all time. It’s nothing short of revelatory. But there is one problem.
Buckle up, your robot ride is here
After expanding on local streets in San Francisco last year, completely driverless rides are coming to US freeways with the safety risks higher.
Luxurious SUV sets new comfort benchmark
A premium electric SUV from one of Germany’s top brands takes the fight to rivals with a drive experience that is hard to beat.
Mad Max’s monotonous monopoly on F1 success
Readers, trust me, next weekend’s F1 at the always pet friendly Albert Park will be bigger than Moomba.
Hyundai’s poshly pleasant foray into luxury
First Toyota delivered its luxury offshoot Lexus and now Hyundai is joining the party with its up-market Genesis. Driving it makes me think it’s time to launch a premium version of myself.
Experts question government fuel claims
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen claims our cars are much thirstier than those in the United States, but the numbers don’t appear to stack up.
Truth the biggest casualty in EV debate
There have been some pretty wild claims on both sides of the fence since the government released its controversial New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
What a ride: I can’t seem to get out of McLaren’s last V8 supercar
Talk about going out with a bang. McLaren’s final V8 is a 331km/h heartstarter that makes a hell of a lot of noise but … where’s the door handle?
Nation ‘needs electric truck strategy’
Volvo wants to build electric trucks in Brisbane by 2027 but Australia needs a uniform national strategy to encourage the vehicles’ uptake, the company’s chief executive says.
Red faces, bulldust and racy affairs the pits for F1
Drive to Survive is doing a roaring trade on pay TV but it’s not a patch on the Red Bull soap opera involving team boss Christian Horner now that it’s emerged his accuser has been suspended.
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