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New pride of the Audi fleet puts the heat on Porsche

New pride of the Audi fleet puts the heat on Porsche

It’s not (quite) a Porsche, despite its shared DNA - but Audi’s new EV flagship, the RS e-tron GT, makes quite an impression.

Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs

Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs

Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs

Australia's love of big vehicles comes with big costs

The popularity of large SUVs and utes is driving higher costs, a report reveals the average household's annual spending on transport has risen by 10 per cent.

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

A green group says drivers should be given more information about the vehicles brought to Australia under the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.

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Mitsubishi's clever urban SUV eclipses expectations

Mitsubishi's clever urban SUV eclipses expectations

Mitsubishi’s Outlander has been a champion of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle cause for more than a decade and has been joined by a new member of its fleet.

Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage

Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage

Changes to a national apprenticeship scheme could have more mechanics learning to fix electric vehicles at a critical time for the industry, experts say.

Hybrid sales charge ahead as electric cars slow down

Hybrid sales charge ahead as electric cars slow down

Aussie drivers have snapped up a record number of new vehicles in 2024 despite challenging economic conditions, with big and hybrid vehicles popular.

EV crash victims could be left to die in battery fires

EV crash victims could be left to die in battery fires

Emergency responders, mechanics and tow truck drivers need greater training in how to deal with electric vehicle crashes and fires, an inquiry has heard.

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Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs

Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs

Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs

Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs

More electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are hitting the streets in outer suburbs where drivers are in the box seat to save the most money on petrol.

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

New rules will force electric and hybrid vehicles to make sounds at low speeds next year, in a move that could save the lives of Australian pedestrians.

It's fast but not thirsty - Audi's game-changing hybrid

It's fast but not thirsty - Audi's game-changing hybrid

It's fast but not thirsty - Audi's game-changing hybrid

It's fast but not thirsty - Audi's game-changing hybrid

The technology is not new, but Audi’s hybrid SUV is a game changer in the luxury category.

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor

Almost one in three motorists who intend to buy a car in the next year will shop for an electric model, but high prices are slowing adoption rates.

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.

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Fiat's highly charged bambino doesn't come cheap

Fiat’s entrancing micro car, a success story of almost 70 years, has advanced its appeal with battery power.

Audi's small and spunky SUV packs a real punch

German marque Audi has created a suite of hot-rod SUVs, but the baby of the family remains one of the most memorable as it marks a decade on fun.

More Aussies to drive EVs but cost remains a speed bump

Two in every five Aussie motorists are expected to be driving an electric car in the next five years, even though the cost remains a hurdle for many road users.

Uber ride-share rival Ola hits the brakes in Australia

Ride-share company Ola will end its operations in Australia after six years, warning customers of the closure in an email.

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GV60 the Genesis of a new wave of stealth rockets

It’s not just the quiet, emissions-free driving that is promoting sales of electric vehicles, performance is becoming quite the feature as well.

Electric car price war resumes as one brand sets record

The price of the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia has dropped again, in a move experts say shows the fuel-efficiency standard is already working.

Big car sales boom but EV buyers are hitting the gas

Sports utility vehicles dominated new car sales in Australia during March, according to new figures, but sales of low-emission cars are accelerating.

Volkswagen to test car tech to make kangaroos go jump

Australian-made car technology that will play sounds kangaroos don't like will be tested in motion after receiving university approval.

EV owners urged to change charging behaviour for Easter

Charge early and plan ahead: experts are advising electric vehicle drivers to be mindful of others to avoid queues during a record-breaking Easter holiday.

Middle of the road: compromise for utes, SUVs in rules

Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.

Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

An inquiry is exploring if new rules are needed to safely operate electric and hybrid cars but it's two-wheeled vehicles that are getting the most attention.

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