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Sporty to sensible, EVs charge ahead at Sydney show

Sporty to sensible, EVs charge ahead at Sydney show

Thousands have turned up to see models from semi-trailers to sports cars, at the biggest electric car and energy show in the southern hemisphere.

Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars

Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars

Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars

Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars

SUVs and utes dominated new car sales in January, according to a new report, dwarfing passenger and electric vehicle sales.

'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

Like taxis before them, Uber has revealed plans to launch a phone hotline as part of a new service designed to get more seniors on board.

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Firing a Cannon through the Aussie ute market

Firing a Cannon through the Aussie ute market

Chinese car maker Great Wall Motors is taking aim at the lucrative Aussie ute market with new iterations of its Cannon utility.

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Public electric vehicle charging soared by 150 per cent during the holiday period, providers say, but better etiquette and greater options kept queues down.

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

A new model of one of the most popular electric cars in Australia is being recalled for safety reasons just weeks after arriving in the country.

Car manufacturers pull up short on emission estimates

Car manufacturers pull up short on emission estimates

Automakers are still failing to accurately report their greenhouse gas emissions, a new analysis warns, and some brands fall well short of the target.

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Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.

Mazda2 makeover doesn't mean much of a power boost

Mazda2 makeover doesn't mean much of a power boost

Mazda2 makeover doesn't mean much of a power boost

Mazda2 makeover doesn't mean much of a power boost

The Mazda2 has been around for more than a decade with only minor updates, but this time the popular model has had a comprehensive facelift.

Hybrid hype drives Camry out of showrooms

Hybrid hype drives Camry out of showrooms

Hybrid hype drives Camry out of showrooms

Hybrid hype drives Camry out of showrooms

Ahead of the arrival of a new-generation Camry, the popularity of Toyota's hybrid engines means the sedan could be a scarcity for a while.

Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.

Make some noise for the latest Porsche Cayenne

Make some noise for the latest Porsche Cayenne

Make some noise for the latest Porsche Cayenne

Make some noise for the latest Porsche Cayenne

A lack of pace will irk some people, but Porsche’s new, entry-level Cayenne SUV will win over its share of buyers with its softer edge.

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

An electric vehicle ride-sharing service is finally on the cards for Australia after sales of the cars more than doubled during 2023.

New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

The race to deliver Australia's most affordable electric car has roared to life again, with one manufacturer offering a significant discount to win the title.

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Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

A farmer in Western Australia says more people in the outback should considering buying an electric vehicle to unlock fuel savings.

Electric Kombi, Jeep and sports cars to shake up 2024

Major brands are preparing to launch electric cars in Australia for the first time, in a move experts say will see some motorists question their brand loyalty.

Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big

Double the number of electric vehicle makers will be racing into Sydney in 2024 after demand for the low-emission rides tripled.

EV exodus: thousands of owners to hit the road for Xmas

Australia could see twice as many electric cars hit the road this holiday season and experts are urging drivers to plan ahead to avoid charging queues.

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Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

Experts predict electric vehicle purchases could double again next year after Australia's public charging network surged by 70 per cent in 2023.

Electric car charging provider wins $250 million boost

Expect to see more electric vehicle chargers on the street and in households after a significant investment in a Sydney charging firm.

Kia squares up for big swing at EV glory with flagship

Always keen to make a big impression, Kia has gone over the top with its mammoth new electric flagship, the EV9.

Cars will need to be twice as green to avoid luxury tax

High-end vehicles will need to become more fuel-efficient to avoid a 33 per cent tax under changes in a federal budget update.

Volvo hybrid builds bridge to a fast-tracked EV future

Volvo has sharpened its focus on an emissions-free range by 2026, but a mild-hybrid has added new life to an established favourite.

COP28: Electric vehicles accelerating end of oil age

Growing sales of electric vehicles around the world have led forecasters to speed up their projections for when global oil use will peak.

Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down

Australians have broken new car sales records again but experts are warning the 'extraordinary' trend may not continue as the cost of living bites.

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