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Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival

Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival

The competition watchdog has put the brakes on a move by private toll operator Transurban to take a majority share in the company that operates EastLink.

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Electric cars drive the motor show back to Australia

Some of the world's biggest car brands, from Audi to McLaren, will show off electric and hybrid vehicles at an event organisers say will bring back auto shows.

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

EV discounts offered in bid to bring back state rebates

Car buyers will be offered discounts of up to $3000 on second-hand electric cars in a campaign to encourage targeted financial subsidies.

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Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers

Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers

Australian Tesla buyers will be offered discounted green loans on the vehicle maker's website as part of a deal with the Commonwealth Bank.

Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault

Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault

Drivers of a hybrid electric SUV have been warned about a potentially dangerous manufacturing fault following a series of recent vehicle fires.

Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity

Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity

Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.

NSW government confirms $60 toll cap from January 1

NSW government confirms $60 toll cap from January 1

Nearly three quarters of a million motorists are expected to benefit from a $60 toll cap to be imposed from January 1 by the NSW government.

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EV rebates to be scrapped in exchange for more chargers

EV rebates to be scrapped in exchange for more chargers

EV rebates to be scrapped in exchange for more chargers

EV rebates to be scrapped in exchange for more chargers

Electric vehicle advocates warn scrapping incentives and rebates will stall uptake but the NSW government argues retaining them is driving up prices.

Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota

Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota

Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota

Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota

Emerging car brands including BYD, LDV and Polestar are challenging big automotive names, with experts saying the competition could bring down prices.

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

Australia's second biggest electric vehicle brand is opening "megastores'' around the country to educate motorists about the next-generation technology.

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.

MG3 hatchback takes out 'cheapest car to run' title

MG3 hatchback takes out 'cheapest car to run' title

MG3 hatchback takes out 'cheapest car to run' title

MG3 hatchback takes out 'cheapest car to run' title

A large SUV can cost almost twice as much as a compact car to run, while people movers and all-terrain vehicles are the most expensive, a new study shows.

Dan Murphy's charging deal to top up electric vehicles

Dan Murphy's charging deal to top up electric vehicles

Dan Murphy's charging deal to top up electric vehicles

Dan Murphy's charging deal to top up electric vehicles

One of Australia's largest liquor store chains will see more electric car chargers outside its stores after extending its deal with Evie Networks.

'Fun to drive': more Aussie drivers going electric

'Fun to drive': more Aussie drivers going electric

'Fun to drive': more Aussie drivers going electric

'Fun to drive': more Aussie drivers going electric

The number of Australians driving electric cars has doubled in the last year but experts say more work is needed to catch up to progress overseas.

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Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Queensland's transport minister has ordered an urgent review after a phone and seatbelt camera scheme left nearly 2000 drivers incorrectly fined or suspended.

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australian motorists have broken records after buying more than 109,000 new vehicles last month, with SUVs and ute sales leading the charge.

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Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Car makers and green groups agree Australia needs new laws to get more electric cars in the country but they disagree on what those laws should feature.

Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia

A bonus touchscreen, better lighting and new shape: Tesla has unveiled upgrades for its Model 3 vehicle in a move that could drive more electric sales.

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota's first electric car will not arrive in Australia until next year but the popular brand says it is working on other green vehicles.

Tesla reveals plans to 'Supercharge' Australian EV use

Australia's leading electric vehicle brand will open almost half of its charging network to vehicles from other brands in a bid to boost the market.

Ampol reveals plans to build hydrogen service stations

The company behind Australia's largest network of service stations has partnered with a US firm to offer hydrogen refuelling facilities.

Trial to examine driving with medicinal cannabis risks

The Victorian government will have an 18-month closed track trial to investigate road safety risks associated with the use of medicinal cannabis.

Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse

If NSW puts the brakes on electric vehicle subsidies, it could slow down Australia's progress on cutting transport emissions, experts warn.

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