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More than 17,000 people were caught last year, but roadside testing in one state is set to get even tougher.
VW shocks with electric Kombi price
Fierce competition for EV customers pushes Volkswagen to introduce its hotly-anticipated model for much less than expected.
Vintage glamour returns
This gorgeous convertible harks back to a time of uncompromising style, promising to usher in a new era of motoring.
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A day spent driving sideways in a spectacular environment is as good as it gets for passionate petrolheads.
Why cars judge your weight
High-tech cameras and sensors coming to new cars estimate the mass and height of drivers and passengers.
New cameras to judge drivers by weight
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Ute seen speeding before deadly crash
An Australian woman and her teen son have been identified as the victims of a horror crash in the US
Traffic chaos after car goes up in flames
A car has burst into flames following a collision, with inbound lanes of a major Melbourne freeway closed.
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.
How cars will come to life
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EV leases have proved far more popular than expected
A tax concession for electric cars is costing the government four times more than it expected to lose, as David McCowen discovered.
Ford’s tough new truck driven
Australia’s best-selling car just got even better, with beefed-up off-road ability and rugged new looks – but there is a catch.
Off road in a beast of a ute
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Ford’s trail turn assist is a clever feature
This technology helps the Ford Ranger Tremor negotiate tight bends off the beaten path, as David McCowen discovers.
The Ford Ranger Tremor looks tough
Ford’s Ranger Tremor brings a raft of changes that improve its appearance, as David McCowen discovers.
New 4WD could be the ultimate getaway car
This rugged machine has features we have never seen before, says David McCowen.
Why Aussies are shifting to this sort of car
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Why the VW T-Cross is a ‘space marvel’
Iain Curry demonstrates the flexibility of Volkswagen’s smallest SUV.
Who’s in the wrong? Merging duel divides viewers
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New Tesla rival lands today
Modern icon relaunches in Australia with a new generation of electric vehicles for green-minded Australian motorists.
Insane Lambo makes no sense
David McCowen discovers the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato is a wild, ostentatious and irrelevant machine in the finest supercar tradition.
Gadget shows act you should never do in car
A driver has revealed an ‘eye-opening’ feature in his new car in a viral TikTok video.
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.
This car ’resets the benchmark’
An electric masterpiece sets a new standard for four-door vehicles of all kinds – but it does not come cheap.
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Innovative luxury car has massage seats and a makeup station
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Babies in nappies hurled from car
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Mum, pregnant daughter killed in crash
A pregnant woman and her mother killed in a “catastrophic” crash have been identified, with loved ones paying tribute to the pair as “angels”.
How flying will change forever
Australia may be on the cusp of an aviation revolution with the arrival of electric flying vehicles and planes.
‘Fed up’: City’s massive e-scooter call
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Surprising luxury from new car brand
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Aussie driver slammed for appalling act
Aussie driver is slammed for appalling act after he was pulled over by a cop.
‘Remarkable’ street innovation driving our EV revolution
EV chargers could be rolled out across regional Australia in the future, following the success of a trial.
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.
‘Sweet spot’: Surprising car beats out Toyota
A test of Australia’s best hybrid SUVs shows there is more competition than ever for motoring families.
Women, baby killed in horrific rollover
Three people – including a baby boy – have been killed in a horrific crash in midwest Western Australia.
‘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?
‘Tradies the worst’: Upset drivers react
Thousands of drivers responded with poll votes and comments to a story by David McCowen about bullies on the road.
Little-known rule that cost driver $500
The driver, who copped a whopping fine, has said he was treated “unfairly” over the little-known rule.
Wild alleged hammer attack in carpark
A Sydney driver has been left shaken after he was allegedly attacked by a man with a hammer on his way to work.
Test proves you must think twice driving
A car expert has tested the accuracy of the navigation app Speedos and has been shocked at the results.
Drunk’s wild act on Harbour Bridge
Wild details about a man’s drunken e-bike ride across Sydney’s most iconic landmark have been revealed in court.
Australia’s best family SUV revealed
David McCowen measures hybrid seven-seat contenders in the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Toyota Kluger.
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