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The muscle of a ute, plus the comfort of a wagon

The muscle of a ute, plus the comfort of a wagon

The latest version of Mitsubishi's Pajero Sport offers seven seats, and keeps its similarities to the brand's popular Triton ute.

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Australians bought fewer new cars in January, with electric car sales more than halving despite growing price competition and new limits on vehicle emissions.

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Electric kickstart: call to fund clean, greener trucks

Small transport companies need to adopt electric fleets to remain competitive, industry experts say, but many will need financial help to get there.

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Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

The government should overhaul vehicle taxes in its upcoming budget, according to early submissions that say electric, hybrid and petrol drivers should pay.

Audi fires on all cylinders with high-powered Sportback

Audi fires on all cylinders with high-powered Sportback

With high-performance EVs all around, German maker Audi is sticking to its guns with its stunning RS7 Sportback Performance - and what weapons they are.

Hybrid or the highway: new Camry's back, maybe in black

Hybrid or the highway: new Camry's back, maybe in black

While Toyota’s market dominance continues to grow with a boost from its Hybrid models, the strong-selling Camry had been left behind.

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.

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20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

Fifty electric vehicles will deliver Aussies around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the transport technology.

Mazda goes hardcore with new range of soft-roaders

Mazda goes hardcore with new range of soft-roaders

Mazda goes hardcore with new range of soft-roaders

Mazda goes hardcore with new range of soft-roaders

Mazda appears to have taken a sledgehammer to crush a grape with its expanded SUV range, but nobody will be complaining once they drive machines like the CX-70.

Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales

Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales

Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales

Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales

Aussie motorists bought a record number of new vehicles during the year but experts warn the path ahead is rocky as momentum is already slowing.

Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level

Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level

Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level

Hyundai fun machine quick-shifts to a whole new level

Long admired by rev-heads and red-heads, Hyundai has given its feisty i30N hot hatch a sensible makeover.

Laws to rev up electric car race at starting line

Laws to rev up electric car race at starting line

Laws to rev up electric car race at starting line

Laws to rev up electric car race at starting line

Australia's automotive industry will look different in 2025 after a change in laws inspires a long list of electric and plug-in hybrid challengers.

Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia is not moving fast enough on vehicle charging and is holding back apartment dwellers, one of the country's biggest energy firms says.

Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions

Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions

Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions

Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions

Misinformation and an early end to state subsidies has slowed electric car adoption and may mean Australia misses its climate goals, a study has found.

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Alfa sprouts a surprise with sporty little SUV

The Alfa Romeo romance continues in the Italian maker’s latest Aussie release - but it’s not quite what was expected.

Global EV sales hit third consecutive record high

Global sales of EVs - whether fully electric or plug-in hybrids - were up 32.3 per cent at 1.83 million in November, according to new data.

Critics zero in on controversial new Jaguar coupe

After rumours British icon Jaguar had temporarily shut down its production line ahead of a major change of direction, some details have been revealed.

Smartphones still driving professionals to distraction

Calls, messages and apps are even getting the best of paid drivers, a study has found, amid a call to introduce surveillance and safety alerts behind the wheel.

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Drivers hit the brakes on car buys as economy slows

New vehicle sales continue to slow down in Australia, in what industry experts say is a 'disturbing trend' and a sign the cost of living is biting.

Deals on the bus go down, down: transport costs plunge

Transport costs have fallen for Australian households, a report shows, led by public transport discounts and falling fuel prices.

Mazda gets the numbers right with upgraded CX30

Japanese car maker Mazda, admired for its sleek designs and upmarket finish, has lifted the bar further with an upgraded version of its CX30 soft-roader

Drive with care: Uber launches service for extra help

A rideshare service trialled in the United States will be launched in Australia, letting caregivers book rides for the people they help.

Carnival time as huge hybrid creates a wee 'problem'

Once derided for its claims of being a sporty machine, Kia’s new Carnival now rests on more practical things.

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Motorists could decide the future of Australia's energy networks by when they choose to buy an electric car and how they recharge it.

It's a mouthful but this supercar leaves you speechless

Mercedes-Benz has gone back to the future with a staggeringly fast mid-sized hybrid SUV that will keep its fleet of Formula 1 racers on their toes.

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