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Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Australians to have their say on supermarket prices

Shoppers and farmers are being encouraged to have their say about supermarket prices and how competition can be increased to lower the bill at the checkout.

Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty

A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.

Car manufacturers pull up short on emission estimates

Car manufacturers pull up short on emission estimates

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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Camping giant fined for sending 83,000 unwanted texts

Camping giant fined for sending 83,000 unwanted texts

A four-wheel drive and camping retailer has been fined more than $300,000 after it spammed customers with thousands of texts even after some had unsubscribed.

Godfreys enters administration, with 54 stores to close

Godfreys enters administration, with 54 stores to close

Voluntary administrators expect 171 Godfreys staff in Australia will be made redundant as the company's store count is reduced by more than a third.

Supermarket prices under gaze of consumer watchdog

Supermarket prices under gaze of consumer watchdog

Supermarket giants are accused of price gouging on fruit, vegetables and meat and the consumer watchdog will use its "full legal powers" to investigate.

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

A recall has been issued for more than 200 electric vehicles after Audi discovered an issue with their batteries that could increase the risk of a fire.

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Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices

Major supermarkets are set to face a Queensland parliamentary inquiry following a meeting with state premier Steven Miles.

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Samsung has revealed its first smartphone with generative AI features but experts warn the photos and text it produces need to come with warnings.

Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs

Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs

Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs

Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs

Queensland Premier Steven Miles is set to meet supermarket bosses over the rising cost of groceries.

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.

Electric car charging stations tipped to double again

Electric car charging stations tipped to double again

Electric car charging stations tipped to double again

Electric car charging stations tipped to double again

Another 900 electric car-charging locations are tipped to appear in Australia during 2024 to encourage motorists to adopt low-emission transport.

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink

Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers, shoppers bear brunt of supermarket pricing

Farmers have called for a consumer watchdog inquiry, rather than a review, into the supermarket sector after accusing it of failing producers and consumers.

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Efficient cars can cut hundreds from popular road trips

Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.

Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024

From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.

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.

Household solar installations charged ahead in 2023

Australian households have set a new record for solar investments, with a new report revealing rising electricity prices encouraged more to make the switch.

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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.

Doritos' seasoning sparks 'worker safety concerns'

Smith's factory workers in Adelaide claim they have experienced adverse effects after handling flaming hot seasoning, a union says.

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.

Inflation to eat into Christmas lunches, presents: poll

Christmas will be less merry than usual for many Australians, with a union poll showing a sizeable number of people plan to spend less on lunch and presents.

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

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

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