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Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again

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

Pathfinder treads middle ground but steps up yet again

Pathfinder treads middle ground but steps up yet again

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 charges through Aussie electric vehicle milestone

Tesla charges through Aussie electric vehicle milestone

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

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

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

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

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.

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Cost of living puts the brakes on new vehicle sales

Cost of living puts the brakes on new vehicle sales

Cost of living puts the brakes on new vehicle sales

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

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

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

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

Mazda's big, burly family flagship justifies price tag

Mazda's big, burly family flagship justifies price tag

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.

Hats off to Volvo for little electric rocket ship

Hats off to Volvo for little electric rocket ship

Hats off to Volvo for little electric rocket ship

Hats off to Volvo for little electric rocket ship

This is probably the fastest car built by Swedish maker Volvo, even putting some of its racing cars to shame.

What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

Your next car might have a brand name you have never seen before as a host of Chinese automakers line up to launch electric vehicles in Australia.

Enduring executive express is still all class

Enduring executive express is still all class

Enduring executive express is still all class

Enduring executive express is still all class

It’s been a class leader for almost seven decades and Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class remains a force to be reckoned with.

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Some popular utes use more petrol and produce more pollution than lab tests promise, according to a motoring body, and could cost drivers more than expected.

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Genesis sets fast pace for luxury, big SUV foothold

Korean makers are pushing into the luxury car market, so it is not surprising rising marque Genesis is making a splash with a price to match its good looks.

Budgets running on fumes as car costs outpace inflation

Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.

Hit the brakes: taxes could slow hybrid vehicle sales

Cuts to transport emissions could slow down next year unless the government extends its tax cuts for plug-in hybrid cars, an inquiry has been told.

Uber to take Leaf out of Japan's second-hand EV market

Ride-share and food delivery drivers will be encouraged to adopt second-hand electric vehicles under a pilot program launched in Queensland.

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Hybrids speed past petrol, electric cars in sales race

Hybrid vehicles are gaining on their petrol equivalents, with sales data showing their popularity has more than doubled in the past year.

Why future cars will be like 'smartphones on wheels'

Buyers might not choose their next car for its shape, power or brand, auto experts say, but based on what its software can do.

Car chargers at tourist curio could be coup for Tesla

Australia's best-selling electric vehicle brand will open a charging station near a Queensland tourism attraction despite funding cuts to its program.

Budget-busting Tank breaks down wall in Aussie market

The latest Chinese-built car to arrive in Australia is destined to win plenty of attention with its features and budget price.

Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market

Some of Australia's biggest electric vehicle brands have cut the price of their models, with one setting a record cost for low-emission cars.

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Another 500 electric vehicles will be made available for rideshare drivers as part of a $20 million investment in the industry.

Tesla launches deal to cut electric vehicle speed bumps

Australia's most popular electric vehicle brand has partnered with an insurance firm to reduce another hurdle to investing in low-emission transport.

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