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Tolling tale of truck crashes in the spotlight

Tolling tale of truck crashes in the spotlight

A convoy of truck drivers has made the journey to Parliament House in Canberra to call for increased safety rules to stem a rising road death toll.

Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars

Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars

Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars

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.

'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

'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.

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Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists

Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.

Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs

Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs

Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.

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.

'Trackless trams' tipped to save emissions and budgets

'Trackless trams' tipped to save emissions and budgets

A leading urban planner says more Australian cities should adopt "trackless tram" technology to reduce suburban traffic and transport pollution.

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Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

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.

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

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.

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.

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

The number of people killed or injured in e-scooter accidents in Australia remains unclear due to inconsistent reporting between states, a group has warned.

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

A road safety group is urging a rethink on how crashes can be prevented after the past six months proved the most deadly in 13 years.

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

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.

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

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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Concerns grow about spread of asbestos-tainted mulch

Backyard mulch testing has been floated after even more asbestos was found in recycled mulch in transport sites across Sydney.

'Deceitful and deliberate': transport exec jailed

Connect executive Cris Large will serve a minimum of one year in jail for systematic safety failures that ended in the deaths of four Victorian police officers.

Toyota's electric adverts spark confusion claims

An environmental group is calling on Australia's consumer watchdog to investigate Toyota over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.

Two teens, three adults dead in horror day on NSW roads

Five people have been killed in NSW crashes over a 24-hour period as the state's road toll soars.

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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

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

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

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.

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.

Mercedes set on fire in second hit on Sydney home

Police are searching for a motive behind two arson attacks at the same Sydney home in a few days after a luxury car was destroyed.

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