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Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge

The government should overhaul vehicle taxes in its upcoming budget, according to early submissions that say electric, hybrid and petrol drivers should pay.

'Misleading' Toyota could hit vehicle owners' wallets

'Misleading' Toyota could hit vehicle owners' wallets

'Misleading' Toyota could hit vehicle owners' wallets

'Misleading' Toyota could hit vehicle owners' wallets

Toyota's allegedly misleading statements about engine defect repairs may financially impact vehicle owners who are part of a class action against the auto firm.

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

Fifty electric vehicles will deliver Aussies around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the transport technology.

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Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.

Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales

Rough road ahead despite record-breaking new car sales

Aussie motorists bought a record number of new vehicles during the year but experts warn the path ahead is rocky as momentum is already slowing.

Laws to rev up electric car race at starting line

Laws to rev up electric car race at starting line

Australia's automotive industry will look different in 2025 after a change in laws inspires a long list of electric and plug-in hybrid challengers.

Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia urged to power ahead on EV charger rollout

Australia is not moving fast enough on vehicle charging and is holding back apartment dwellers, one of the country's biggest energy firms says.

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Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions

Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions

Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions

Push to spark up EV policy to drive net zero ambitions

Misinformation and an early end to state subsidies has slowed electric car adoption and may mean Australia misses its climate goals, a study has found.

Smartphones still driving professionals to distraction

Smartphones still driving professionals to distraction

Smartphones still driving professionals to distraction

Smartphones still driving professionals to distraction

Calls, messages and apps are even getting the best of paid drivers, a study has found, amid a call to introduce surveillance and safety alerts behind the wheel.

Drivers hit the brakes on car buys as economy slows

Drivers hit the brakes on car buys as economy slows

Drivers hit the brakes on car buys as economy slows

Drivers hit the brakes on car buys as economy slows

New vehicle sales continue to slow down in Australia, in what industry experts say is a 'disturbing trend' and a sign the cost of living is biting.

Deals on the bus go down, down: transport costs plunge

Deals on the bus go down, down: transport costs plunge

Deals on the bus go down, down: transport costs plunge

Deals on the bus go down, down: transport costs plunge

Transport costs have fallen for Australian households, a report shows, led by public transport discounts and falling fuel prices.

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Motorists could decide the future of Australia's energy networks by when they choose to buy an electric car and how they recharge it.

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

Electric cars could keep lights on in Australian homes

The batteries inside electric cars could be used to power households in Australia before the end of the year after the release of technological standards.

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New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes

New vehicle sales have fallen in Australia for the third month in a row, with sales figures revealing private buyers were most likely to drive on by.

Johnny Depp honoured with lifetime achievement award

Johnny Depp has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Rome Film Festival for his 'extraordinary journey as a performer'.

Australia urged not to pull the plug on hybrid tax cuts

Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles are accelerating in Australia as a tax deadline approaches, but some automotive groups say an extension is needed.

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

Tesla has unveiled its vision for self-driving taxis in a vehicle that has no manual driving controls. Experts say they are cautious but optimistic.

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Car battery 'passports' could help manage growing waste

Australia should adopt a tracking scheme and battery passports like Europe to deal with the growing pile of electric car waste, an inquiry has heard.

More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk

Owners of 10 Kia model vehicles are being urged to park them away from flammable structures after the discovery of a serious fire risk with an electrical part.

Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides

Rideshare giant Uber is making changes to encourage more drivers to adopt electric vehicles, including knocking hybrid cars out of 'green' service.

Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down

Australians are buying fewer new cars as the economy bites but hybrid vehicles are bucking the trend, sales figures have revealed.

Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again

The price of electric cars has fallen in Australia again, with one popular model available for less than $31,000, but experts warn high-end EV sales may stall.

Tesla charges through Aussie electric vehicle milestone

Tesla has unveiled its 100th electric vehicle charging location in Australia, alongside a commitment to make 'range anxiety' a thing of the past.

Electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk

More than 1400 electric vehicles have been recalled due to a serious issue with their batteries that could cause fires.

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