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Farmer urges rural Aussies to consider electric cars

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

Electric Kombi, Jeep and sports cars to shake up 2024

Electric Kombi, Jeep and sports cars to shake up 2024

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

Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big

Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big

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.

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

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.

Electric cars reach tipping point, could double in 2024

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

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.

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

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.

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COP28: Electric vehicles accelerating end of oil age

COP28: Electric vehicles accelerating end of oil age

COP28: Electric vehicles accelerating end of oil age

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

Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down

Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down

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.

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

Electric car brand BYD has announced plans to expand its stores and service centres in Australia in a bid to claim a larger share of vehicle sales.

Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

Popular cars have been caught using significantly more petrol than their lab tests showed in the first real-world test results.

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.

Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows

A study challenging Australians to give up the use of one of their cars for a month unearthed surprising results, with many reporting less stress.

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs

Electric car drivers will be able to charge up in more places after the City of Sydney mounted more charging stations on power poles.

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US brand plans to drive electric car sales Down Under

General Motors is planning an electric return to the Australian market, revealing it will launch a battery-powered Cadillac and two retail stores.

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

It's one of three electric vehicles to launch in Australia for less than $40,000 and Carsales has named the MG4 as the best new car of 2023.

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.

Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.

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Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles

Almost one in three businesses have yet to add an electric car to their fleet and half say they will not make a full move until after 2030, a new study finds.

Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall

New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.

SUVs drive Australia to record month for vehicle sales

Australian motorists have set a record for car sales in September, with SUVs making the greatest impact, representing more than half of all new vehicles.

Vehicle sales motor to new high as supply issues ease

Booming vehicle sales have set monthly records as one sector and manufacturer continue to dominate the market.

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