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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.

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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

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

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.

Concerns grow about spread of asbestos-tainted mulch

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.

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'Deceitful and deliberate': transport exec jailed

'Deceitful and deliberate': transport exec jailed

'Deceitful and deliberate': transport exec jailed

'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

Toyota's electric adverts spark confusion claims

Toyota's electric adverts spark confusion claims

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

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

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

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.

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.

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

Uber to serve electric car rides at Australian Open

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Cost of living no roadblock as car sales smash record

Australians bought a record number of new cars in 2023 as the COVID comeback continued but cost-of-living pressures have auto makers preparing for a slowdown.

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.

Teenage boy left lying on highway road dies after crash

A 16-year-old boy who was left lying on a Tasmanian highway has died after being run over by a car.

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.

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.

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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