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Pup of the Porsche fleet oozles Style and substance

Pup of the Porsche fleet oozles Style and substance

Nearing the end of its fourth-generation, the Porsche Boxster remains as fresh as ever.

Auto industry prepares for a charge of electric fleets

Auto industry prepares for a charge of electric fleets

Auto industry prepares for a charge of electric fleets

Auto industry prepares for a charge of electric fleets

Fleet firms and charging networks are preparing for a surge in electric car investments after Australia's fuel-efficiency standard begins.

One in three cars fails real-world fuel emission tests

One in three cars fails real-world fuel emission tests

One in three cars fails real-world fuel emission tests

One in three cars fails real-world fuel emission tests

Testing has shown eight popular vehicles, from petrol hatchbacks to diesel SUVs, produce more emissions than lab tests promised, and some break lab limits.

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Latest Triton a higher, faster, stronger proposition

Latest Triton a higher, faster, stronger proposition

After a drought of 10 years between new models, Mitsubishi has bounced back strongly with a sixth-generation Triton ute.

Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race

Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race

Australian motorists are likely to get more low-emission vehicle options in coming years, groups say, after changes to transport laws won approval.

IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network

IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network

The Swedish furniture giant will install chargers for electric vans and trucks at all of its local stores in a move designed to inspire low-emission deliveries.

Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public

Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public

Australia’s biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.

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Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies

Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies

Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies

Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies

Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.

New pride of the Audi fleet puts the heat on Porsche

New pride of the Audi fleet puts the heat on Porsche

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.

Mitsubishi's clever urban SUV eclipses expectations

Mitsubishi's clever urban SUV eclipses expectations

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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.

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