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Latest news: Auto Trends
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.
Feb 06, 2024
'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.
Feb 05, 2024
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.
Jan 31, 2024
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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.
Jan 31, 2024
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.
Jan 31, 2024
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.
Jan 25, 2024
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.
Jan 16, 2024
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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.
Jan 11, 2024
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.
Jan 09, 2024
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.
Jan 02, 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.
Dec 29, 2023
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.
Dec 25, 2023
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.
Dec 22, 2023
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.
Dec 22, 2023
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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.
Dec 18, 2023
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.
Dec 13, 2023
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.
Dec 06, 2023
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.
Dec 05, 2023
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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.
Dec 04, 2023
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.
Nov 29, 2023
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.
Nov 25, 2023
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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.
Nov 20, 2023
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Nov 14, 2023
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