Rags to riches: Aussie reaches pinnacle
A working class kid from Queensland is about to take on more than a dozen Formula 1 drivers in one of the world’s biggest races.
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Cut-price EV from big brand targets ‘mass adoption’
This eye-catching electric compact SUV is on its way to Australia, promising to speed up the transition to electric vehicles with a tempting price tag.
Cut-price EV could revolutionise market
A leading car maker and EV pioneer is testing a budget hatchback in Australia, with a view to shaking up the new vehicle market.
Fuel-sipping SUV takes on dominant RAV4
Hybrid sales are booming and Toyota dominates the market, but its overwhelming success has bred a new generation of well-credentialed rivals.
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Affordable electric hot hatch for Oz
This brand has been making fun-to-drive hot hatches for decades but its latest offering takes a revolutionary approach to performance.
Police radar, speed traps detected: World-first Aussie tech
An Australian company is making incredible advances with the world’s first smart helmet which includes a built-in camera to save more lives.
Musk predicts huge road safety breakthrough
The man who single handedly turned the car industry on its head says we’re on the brink of a technological breakthrough bigger than electric cars.
Why Aussies are splashing $20k on e-bikes
More than 100,000 Australians are expected to take up battery-powered bicycles this year, despite some models costing what you would pay for a new car.
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.
Big win for electric car owners in Australia
Elon Musk and Tesla have started to make it easier for all electric car owners to drive around Australia stress-free.
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