‘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.
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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.
Investors bet on ‘pin-up’ car portfolio
As cars get quieter and more politically correct, Aussie investors are pouring cash into the vehicles that adorned bedroom walls in the nineties.
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.
New EVs coming to Australia
The man who designed the Holden Monaro has revealed some new EV cars coming to Australia as car buyers want to try something new.
$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.
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.
‘Cheating’: Big scandal grips Toyota, Mazda
The world’s largest carmaker has apologised after it was found to have submitted false testing data to regulators. And other makers have been dragged into the scandal.
‘Cheating’: Big scandal grips Toyota, Mazda
The world’s largest carmaker has apologised after it was found to have submitted false testing data to regulators. And other makers have been dragged into the scandal.
Car maker slashes EV price by thousands
This electric Tesla Model Y rival has had a second price cut in six months, joining a growing trend of discounting in response to slowing growth.
New car brand locked in for Australia
This niche vehicle manufacturer is returning to our shores after a long hiatus but its latest generation of cars are very different from their predecessors.
Huge change for beloved sports car
A leading carmaker has made a controversial switch to its most famous model in a move that is necessary but also sure to fire up purists.
‘A catastrophe unfolding’: Dark side of EVs
A clip has emerged of a miner interacting with members of a remote tribe. Activists say the vision exposes the dark side of how electric vehicles are made.
Toyota reveals more details on stunning new 4WD
This rugged and incredibly popular four-wheel-drive just got a massive upgrade but customers will pay handsomely for the privilege.
Huge change for sports car icon
Porsche has made a switch that is sure to fire up purists, transforming its oldest sports car for the modern era.
‘Can’t sell’: Horror news for Tesla owners
The cost of buying a Tesla, the world’s most popular electric vehicle, has plunged in recent times, pointing to trouble at the auto giant.
Budget EV targets ‘mass adoption’
This eye-catching electric compact SUV is on its way to Australia, promising to speed up the transition to electric vehicles.
Vital roadside skill Aussies struggle with
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.
Sydney traffic chaos, fire closes major tunnel
A truck carrying electrical goods caught fire in a major Sydney tunnel on Thursday morning, causing disruptions for multiple commuters.
‘Lucky boy’: Harrowing rescue after crash
A truck driver who crashed into a house in Sydney’s southern suburbs has been freed after hours trapped under tons of bricks.
‘Not sure’: Toyota makes major call on EVs
Automotive giant maintains that ‘no one knows the future’, maintaining its investment in combustion-powered cars.
Woman killed in horror van crash
A woman was hit and killed by a van in Sydney’s North Shore early Tuesday morning.
Cut-price brand shakes up car market
This little-known car manufacturer reckons it can be the number one brand in Australia in the near future. This is why they might be right.
Huge call from ‘on track’ start-up brand
This little-known car manufacturer reckons it can be the number one brand in Australia in the near future. This is why they might be right.
Is this the end of ‘Yank Tanks’ on Aus roads?
The government has struck a new deal marking one the “biggest changes the car industry has seen” in decades.
EV prices crash: See how much you can save
After an initial rush by ‘early adopters’, sales of electric cars are slowing – and a new wave of Chinese rivals are ready to pounce. See the list of discounted new models.
Budget bets billions on big cars over EVs
The Federal Government is betting its bottom line on diesel and petrol cars despite its determined push motorists for green machines.
This car breaks all the rules
This prestige car swaps leather for recycled rubbish while delivering Porsche-fighting power for a surprising price.
Good news for car buyers on a budget
Another major manufacturer has introduced a scheme to offer more affordable vehicles for people struggling with the cost of living crisis.
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