Ex-cop’s nasty surprise after buying $60k ute
An Aussie who bought a ute, believing it would be the ultimate town cruiser and strong enough for the odd caravan trip, has had a nasty reality check.
An Aussie who bought a ute, believing it would be the ultimate town cruiser and strong enough for the odd caravan trip, has had a nasty reality check.
Uber has launched a carbon dioxide savings tracker, with one state taking an early lead in the clean green stakes.
A top car company executive says consumer and dealer uncertainty around resale values and battery life are threatening the growth of electric vehicles.
A former Top Gear host has blamed “misinformation” for plummeting EV sales, claiming consumer demand is “being held back by myths”.
A driver has registered a potentially deadly blood alcohol level during a routine test, recording one of the highest levels local police have ever seen.
The proverbial ‘arse’ has fallen out of the EV market, and it’s those who have already bought who are the biggest losers.
Three teenagers were rescued from a remote area in WA, after their plea in the sand was spotted by two pilots.
A 36-year-old man, who blew a blood-alcohol level nearly nine times over the legal limit, was stopped by police after he was noticed to be driving erratically.
A 36-year-old man, who blew a blood-alcohol level nearly nine times over the legal limit, was stopped by police after he was noticed to be driving erratically.
Dashcam footage has captured the heart-stopping moment a car was sent flying after being struck from behind by another vehicle on a major road.
Police in the Australian Capital Territory are on edge after a horror week of multi-vehicle crashes, including one involving seven vehicles.
Police in the Australian Capital Territory are on edge after a horror week of multi-vehicle crashes, including one involving seven vehicles.
A Tesla has exposed a Sydney man’s unbelievable act thanks to the vehicle’s built-in security cameras.
Australia has thousands of carparks and some of them are a nightmare. But one in particular has left Victorians shaking their heads in disbelief.
The one state where residents are the least likely to know how to change a tyre has been revealed. You’d never guess where it is.
A truck carrying electrical goods caught fire in a major Sydney tunnel on Thursday morning, causing disruptions for multiple commuters.
A “wild” detail in an ad for a second-hand luxury car has revealed why it is “worth less than a Commodore”.
This is the scary moment a man confronted a woman with a large pickaxe during a road rage incident in Melbourne.
A truck driver who crashed into a house in Sydney’s southern suburbs has been freed after hours trapped under tons of bricks.
A woman was hit and killed by a van in Sydney’s North Shore early Tuesday morning.
Australia’s love-hate relationship with oversized “Yank Tanks” may slowly be entering its messy, drawn-out divorce phase.
Stunning images have revealed the scale of the challenge facing troubled electric carmaker Tesla.
One of the world’s biggest car rental companies has been left red-faced after charging Tesla customers hundreds of dollars in bizarre fees.
The victims of a horrific head-on collision between a truck and a car have been identified, with heartbroken family members taking to social media to pay tribute.
A 45-year-old man riding a scooter has died after colliding with a car.
A controversial toll road has been blasted at an inquiry, with a local mayor saying the community has been given a “tunnel to a traffic jam”.
A beachside community sits divided over a local’s ruinous response to a car parked on a popular street.
A man has died in a tragic early morning crash on a major Sydney road, causing traffic to build.
Residents of one state have been given a free pass to stay home from work as major disruptions are expected on transport networks.
A motorist who took matters into his own hands over a common parking gripe has called out the car park staff’s response.
A woman has been killed and five others have been seriously injured – including two young girls – in a horrific crash that blocked a major highway.
The girl has been remembered as a cheeky kid with a beautiful smile after being killed following a crash between her e-scooter and a vehicle on a major road.
A horror crash involving two trucks has left three people dead and a major highway shut in both directions.
Emergency services are on the scene of a serious two-truck crash that has shut down a major highway.
Investigators will probe whether a 28-year-old woman jumped from a moving vehicle before she died on a major highway.
The sight of a long queue of Teslas waiting at a charging station sparked raucous ribbing online and gloomy headlines about the future of EVs.
A bus driver is facing further delays after he was accused of killing 10 wedding guests and injuring 25 more in a horrific crash.
Police are searching for a man who was found napping in a Mercedes at a set of traffic lights in Melbourne for 20 minutes – before allegedly speeding away from cops.
Yet another death has been recorded over the Easter long weekend, with police urging drivers to take more care on the road.
Yet another death has been recorded over the Easter long weekend, with police urging drivers to take more care on the road.
Shocking footage has emerged of a man armed with a hammer allegedly attempting to steal a car in Melbourne.
An L-plater has been penalised by police for failing to abide by a road rule that many may not know exists.
People living in caravans on private property could soon be facing new restrictions in one state in a huge blow to many struggling to make ends meet.
A Queensland man has called for stricter licensing rules after he was delayed for more than an hour by a caravan blocking the road.
A delivery driver’s brain fade has been caught on camera as his van is entangled in a low-speed prang with a parked Tesla.
Two people have died in road accidents in South Australia and NSW on Thursday in a horror start to the Easter long weekend.
Several people have been hospitalised after a horror collision on a major coastal highway that is notorious for crashes.
A motorcyclist has died after he crashed into a pole at an educational institute.
Several states will dish out double demerits for driving offences over Easter, and it will be a big price to pay for those doing the wrong thing.
A P-plate driver has copped a massive fine after he was caught driving at 157km/h in an 80km/h zone.
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