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Hybrid sales accelerate but diesel utes claim top spots

Hybrid sales accelerate but diesel utes claim top spots

Hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol and diesel equivalents in Australia but the race remains slow and steady.

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Cycling groups say high-powered and illegally modified e-bikes are increasingly being used in Australia and stricter, national rules are needed to save lives.

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

One of Australia's most popular electric vehicle brands has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.

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Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

The federal government is looking at ways to ensure consumers get more bang for their buck at the checkout, with a crackdown on "shrinkflation" on the cards.

Dead letter day: post boss says the end is nearing

Dead letter day: post boss says the end is nearing

Australians are posting letters at dwindling rates not seen in almost a century, as Australia Post's boss says the days of snail mail are numbered.

Inflation update to shape further rate cut expectations

Inflation update to shape further rate cut expectations

A particularly weak inflation print on Wednesday could raise hopes for a back-to-back Reserve Bank interest rate cut next month.

Nimble Breville gets the drop on US tariffs

Nimble Breville gets the drop on US tariffs

Home appliance manufacturer Breville has posted a double-digit profit boost, as it positions for growth in a rapidly evolving trade environment.

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Productivity to dominate agenda as symposium begins

Productivity to dominate agenda as symposium begins

Productivity to dominate agenda as symposium begins

Productivity to dominate agenda as symposium begins

After weeks of build up, arguably the biggest event of Australia's economic calendar is set to begin as the government seeks answers to withered productivity.

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

A road user charge targeting electric vehicle drivers is gaining widespread approval but how it will work and when it will arrive remains up for debate.

US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November

US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November

US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November

US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November

The US and China have extended their trade truce until November 10, just hours before a jump in tariffs had been set to take effect.

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

Bricks and mortar thrive as beauty retailer expands

The expansion of a major beauty retailer's flagship is in line with trends of specialty stores moving into physical retail at the expense of department stores.

Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy

Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy

Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy

Rethink on rules for everyday items could spur economy

Australia could ease business burdens and save consumers billions every year by ensuring requirements for everyday products align with international standards.

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

Both electric and petrol-powered vehicles are failing to meet advertised promises, on-road tests reveal, which experts say is unacceptable.

Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month

Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month

Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month

Plug-in hybrids speed up, EVs slow down in record month

Australian drivers have broken car sales records but some vehicle types are proving significantly more popular than others.

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Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products

More than one in eight Australians are not buying personal hygiene products because they cannot afford them, a survey shows.

Tackling unpaid invoices still a bread and butter issue

With Australian business insolvencies at historically high levels, fintechs are looking to settle the problem of the nation's $115 billion in unpaid invoices.

1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy

Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.

Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests

Several popular cars consume more petrol than their manufacturers promise, tests show, and hybrid vehicles are among some of the worst offenders.

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Trump agrees outline trade deal with EU's von der Leyen

US President Donald Trump and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to the framework of a trade deal fixing tariffs at 15 per cent on EU goods.

China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

Almost half of new vehicles sold in Australia could be made in China within a decade, a study has found, as the nation moves to low-emission transport.

Time to see a doctor? Watches to track sleep disorder

Smartwatches can detect signs of a common and potentially serious sleep disorder with the medical regulator approving software that analyses bedtime breathing.

Flipping heck: tech giant wants to upsize your phone

After 15 years of research and development, the world's most popular folding smartphone is about to get bigger, but its competitors are far from rolling over.

Misleading 'ghost stores' haunting Australian consumers

Shoppers are being warned about stores that present themselves as local businesses but sell low-quality items shipped from overseas.

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Australia's love affair with the ute has dominated new vehicle sales during June, but one hybrid model has had an unusual impact on Australia's auto market.

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.

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