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Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

The batteries inside electric cars could be used to power households in Australia before the end of the year after the release of technological standards.

Mercedes goes hard with its classic new soft-top

Mercedes goes hard with its classic new soft-top

Mercedes goes hard with its classic new soft-top

Mercedes goes hard with its classic new soft-top

Dazzling technology and an air of sophistication have combined to turn the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet into an instant classic

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New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes

New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes

New vehicle sales have fallen in Australia for the third month in a row, with sales figures revealing private buyers were most likely to drive on by.

Thinking outside the box: SUVs favour the hard lines

Thinking outside the box: SUVs favour the hard lines

Hyundai's Santa Fe has been a major player in Australia's SUV market for years, and the latest version comes along with a design some might find radical.

Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles are accelerating in Australia as a tax deadline approaches, but some automotive groups say an extension is needed.

Is it an SUV? Is it a hatch? ... it's a Mitsubishi ASX

Is it an SUV? Is it a hatch? ... it's a Mitsubishi ASX

The ASX fills a vital spot in Mitsubishi's line up: larger than a Lancer but smaller than the equally popular Outlander.

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No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

Tesla has unveiled its vision for self-driving taxis in a vehicle that has no manual driving controls. Experts say they are cautious but optimistic.

Latest SUV might make a few turn back to Honda

Latest SUV might make a few turn back to Honda

Latest SUV might make a few turn back to Honda

Latest SUV might make a few turn back to Honda

Australia has welcomed a new Honda SUV to its shores in the form of the RZ-V, which is not to be mistaken for the HR-V or CR-V.

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Australia should adopt a tracking scheme and battery passports like Europe to deal with the growing pile of electric car waste, an inquiry has heard.

More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk

More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk

More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk

More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk

Owners of 10 Kia model vehicles are being urged to park them away from flammable structures after the discovery of a serious fire risk with an electrical part.

Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides

Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides

Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides

Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides

Rideshare giant Uber is making changes to encourage more drivers to adopt electric vehicles, including knocking hybrid cars out of 'green' service.

Sorento still carrying the troops after two decades

Sorento still carrying the troops after two decades

Sorento still carrying the troops after two decades

Sorento still carrying the troops after two decades

The Kia Sorento has been on Aussie roads for more than two decades and still offers competitive buying in the popular SUV market.

Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down

Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down

Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down

Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down

Australians are buying fewer new cars as the economy bites but hybrid vehicles are bucking the trend, sales figures have revealed.

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Don't mention the 'm-word': Honda slips behind the pack

A ground-breaking machine in its early days, the sixth-generation of Honda’s iconic CR-V has slipped back to the pack but new technology might turn that around.

Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again

The price of electric cars has fallen in Australia again, with one popular model available for less than $31,000, but experts warn high-end EV sales may stall.

Pathfinder treads middle ground but steps up yet again

It’s not quite the longest-serving model in Nissan’s range, but the Pathfinder rightfully sits high in the family tree.

Tesla charges through Aussie electric vehicle milestone

Tesla has unveiled its 100th electric vehicle charging location in Australia, alongside a commitment to make 'range anxiety' a thing of the past.

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Electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk

More than 1400 electric vehicles have been recalled due to a serious issue with their batteries that could cause fires.

Bravo to Mazda's impressive, good-looking BT-50 ute

Its parentage has changed a bit through the years, but Mazda’s BT50 remains a strong competitor in the white-hot ute field.

Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Electric vehicles will not be adopted at rates necessary to reach emissions targets, an inquiry has heard, without tax and financial incentives.

Keeping Accord on Aussie streets for half a century

Honda’s Accord is one of the best-known and longest-serving models on the Aussie market and as it nears 50 years old, here's the latest and 11th generation.

Cost of living puts the brakes on new vehicle sales

Vehicle sales have slowed down in Australia, with passenger and petrol cars taking significant hits, but the industry says it is still a "positive result".

End of the road for Qld's electric car rebate scheme

In a move advocates say is premature Australia's most generous electric vehicle rebate scheme will end almost one year early.

Mazda's big, burly family flagship justifies price tag

It’s the biggest, most powerful and expensive model in the Mazda range, but the CX90 hasn’t lost touch with the brand’s values.

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