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Latest news: Auto Trends
Electric cars crash Aussie records but utes top charts
Australians snapped up more electric cars during February than ever before, new figures show, but diesel utes dominated the ranks of most popular models.
Mar 05, 2024
Energy firm drives heavy duty electric vehicle plans
One of the nation's biggest power distributors has started adopting electric trucks as part of a plan to drive change in other firms.
Mar 04, 2024
Electric wreck picked to bits in pursuit of fire safety
Firefighters have dismantled a burnt-out electric car to confirm how it caught fire, but experts say incidents are far less frequent than people might expect.
Mar 03, 2024
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You name it, Alfa Romeo nails it with the Tonale
It’s one of the worlds best-loved automotive brands, but Alfa Romeo has added in plenty of good sense into its new Tonale SUV.
Mar 01, 2024
Australia needs more time for electric car move: Toyota
Car makers need more time to adapt to the federal government’s proposed rules for vehicle emissions, Toyota says, as it launches an Australian EV.
Feb 28, 2024
Apple steers away from electric car project, towards AI
Apple has reportedly put the brakes on plans to create a self-driving car in a move experts say is recognition of the tricky tech challenge.
Feb 28, 2024
Tech firm enters Australia's electric car charging race
A technology services company behind the NBN rollout has revealed plans to focus on electric car infrastructure after identifying it as 'the next big thing'.
Feb 26, 2024
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Toyota reboots it's unbreakable, ever-popular flagship
Toyota’s LandCruiser Sahara has been a long-standing flagship for the Japanese brand, but a complete rebuild has made it an even more compelling package.
Feb 23, 2024
Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers
More than two in three Australians think the nation needs more electric vehicle charging stations even though their number almost doubled last year.
Feb 22, 2024
Worries about whether latest Lexus will go the distance
Lexus’s new battery electric flagship model impresses in many ways, but falls short in the most important.
Feb 16, 2024
One in four Aussies consider an electric vehicle next
A study shows more Australian drivers are keen on electric cars but the group behind the research says it also shows bad news for a fuel-efficiency standard.
Feb 15, 2024
Truth behind viral photo of 'diesel-powered' EV charger
An outback electric vehicle charger that went viral has yet to use its diesel generator backup to recharge one car, the Senate has heard.
Feb 12, 2024
All-electric Benz poised to replace guzzling sibling
Emission-free motoring with a range of more than 500km is on offer from the new Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Feb 09, 2024
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.
Feb 09, 2024
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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
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.
Feb 02, 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
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.
Jan 25, 2024
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.
Jan 19, 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
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.
Jan 12, 2024
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