VW shocks with electric Kombi price
Fierce competition for EV customers pushes Volkswagen to introduce its hotly-anticipated model for much less than expected.
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The tax perk supercharging EV sales
A discount intended to help sell electric cars has proved far more popular than the government expected.
Why camping is about to change forever
A new breed of vehicle is going to change the way people approach life exploring the outdoors.
New Tesla rival lands today
Modern icon relaunches in Australia with a new generation of electric vehicles for green-minded Australian motorists.
Big fire breaks out at electric vehicle factory
An enormous fire broke out outside an electric vehicle factory in the US — with aerial footage showing a devastating aftermath.
Uber Australia’s ’crushing blow’ slammed
Changes to Uber’s prices could have detrimental effects to passengers and drivers on the popular ride-sharing platform.
Huge American SUV locked in for Australia
Until now the Australian SUV landscape has been dominated by a few familiar nameplates but it’s about to get a shake up with the arrival of a new brand.
Why this car should scare the establishment
Autonomous driving, mood adaptor, biometrics and virtual reality – a glimpse into the future of all electric luxury performance.
Disturbing chat from Uber driver revealed
The ‘inappropriate’ things female Uber passengers were forced to endure from a driver have been revealed.
New shots fired in EV price war
A cute and compact electric hatchback aims to spice up an increasingly competitive sector – and it does not come from China.
VW prepares response to Tesla EVs
Volkswagen showrooms are about to change forever, with a host of new models including a high-performance electric Kombi.
Mum’s tearful vow after fatal bus crash
A mum has broken down in tears as she described the moment she saw her “cheeky” 14-year-old son die after being hit by a bus outside his school.
How competition is crashing EV prices
A flood of fresh metal from brands you haven’t heard of is set to change the Australian automotive landscape forever.
‘Absolutely insane’ car takes on Tesla
Fresh alternative to the electric car set shapes up as a feature-packed model for an attractive price.
Chinese automaker beats Tesla
A Chinese electric carmaker has taken a significant step forward in the race to integrate robotics into automotive manufacturing, deploying humanoid robots in its factories for the first time.
Failed car maker leaves Australia
A European brand with more than 100 years of history has surrendered its local sales operation.
EV enthusiasts outnumbered by sceptics
Australians are re-evaluating their vehicle choices and maintenance habits as cost of living pushes Australians to look towards EVs, but a number of concerns outweigh the transition.
How flying will change forever
Australia may be on the cusp of an aviation revolution with the arrival of electric flying vehicles and planes.
‘See ya’: Aussie fined after police act
A man was issued with more than $3900 in fines after allegedly filming himself ignoring a police officer who pulled him over.
Robot enforces ‘unwritten rule’ in cars
An engineer upset by the behaviour of passengers has gone to extreme lengths to ensure that they do not affect his driving.
‘Stay away’: Australia’s best-selling car under fire
Australia’s best-selling car has come under fire from motorists concerned by the behaviour of drivers in high-riding utes.
Major obstacle hindering EV adoption
Recent research reveals a number of obstacles hindering EV adoption with one standout hurdle, but is this about to change as Chinese EVs enter the Australian market?
Never use this new car feature while driving
As vehicles become hi-tech gadgets, are advancements enhancing our safety or creating new distractions on the road?
Urgent warning as death toll climbs
An urgent plea has been issued after a ‘horrifying’ increase in deaths on the road, with one state recording six fatalities in just 10 ten days.
Popular cars recalled over injury concerns
These cars have been recalled over concerns defects could cause injury, death and fires, with owners set to be contacted in writing.
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.
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