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US brand plans to drive electric car sales Down Under

General Motors is planning an electric return to the Australian market, revealing it will launch a battery-powered Cadillac and two retail stores.

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

One of Australia's cheapest EVs named Car of the Year

It's one of three electric vehicles to launch in Australia for less than $40,000 and Carsales has named the MG4 as the best new car of 2023.

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

'Neighbourhood effect' charges up EV sales

People are more likely to buy an electric vehicle based on the influence of their friends and neighbours, as Australia's growing number of EV owners shows.

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'Band-aid over a bullet hole': riders left in the lurch

'Band-aid over a bullet hole': riders left in the lurch

Advocates say the accessible taxi industry is at breaking point, with disabled riders left waiting hours for a lift and drivers struggling to make ends meet.

Drivers to pay $123b over decades in 'most-tolled city'

Drivers to pay $123b over decades in 'most-tolled city'

Motorists can expect to pay more than $120 billion on road tolls in NSW by 2060, as driving bodies call for a fairer pricing structure.

'Lengthy' wait for wheelchair taxi before fatal mishap

'Lengthy' wait for wheelchair taxi before fatal mishap

A coroner investigating a fatal wheelchair mishap involving a 78-year-old says he wouldn't have died if an accessible taxi arrived during his 45-minute wait.

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.

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Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

The federal government needs to spend an extra $1 billion a year to help country councils fix and maintain 680,000km of local roads, a report has urged.

Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype

A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.

Trucking firm fined $2m following four police deaths

Trucking firm fined $2m following four police deaths

Trucking firm fined $2m following four police deaths

Trucking firm fined $2m following four police deaths

The trucking firm involved in the deaths of four Victorian police officers has been fined $2.3 million for safety breaches while its boss has a $22,500 fine.

Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles

Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles

Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles

Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles

Almost one in three businesses have yet to add an electric car to their fleet and half say they will not make a full move until after 2030, a new study finds.

Trucking boss to avoid jail despite officers' deaths

Trucking boss to avoid jail despite officers' deaths

Trucking boss to avoid jail despite officers' deaths

Trucking boss to avoid jail despite officers' deaths

The deaths of four police officers in Victoria were avoidable if not for serious safety breaches at a trucking firm, a court has heard.

Which NSW drivers to get $60 toll cap still shrouded

Which NSW drivers to get $60 toll cap still shrouded

Which NSW drivers to get $60 toll cap still shrouded

Which NSW drivers to get $60 toll cap still shrouded

It is still unclear whether a $60 weekly cap to help Australia's most heavily tolled drivers will apply per e-tag or per tolling account.

Extra car chargers for EV enthusiasts without garages

Extra car chargers for EV enthusiasts without garages

Extra car chargers for EV enthusiasts without garages

Extra car chargers for EV enthusiasts without garages

The government has lowered the electric vehicle bar to entry by introducing 50 new street-side car chargers.

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Cash to help WA firms charge ahead with EVs

A WA government scheme to help businesses install electric vehicle chargers could allow more employees to power up during work hours and while the sun shines.

Report pokes holes in fuel company plans for net zero

An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.

Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall

New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.

Petrol giant powers more than 100 electric car chargers

Electric vehicle chargers are becoming a more common sight at petrol stations as BP passes its 100-charging point milestone.

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EV tourist drives touted as 1500 chargers roll out

Parking at a winery, restaurant or zoo and finding an EV charger will made easier with a campaign to plug in at least 1500 new outlets in tourist areas.

Most Aussies intend to buy EVs but worry about charging

Almost one in three motorists intend to swap their petrol car for an electric model in the next five years but many are concerned about too few charging points.

Falling random breath tests blamed on police shortages

The number of random breath tests carried out in NSW has dropped significantly since before the pandemic, leading to calls for government intervention.

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.

Major car brand launches EV battery recycling plan

Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.

Sydney should follow NYC's lead in bus network overhaul

A NSW bus task force has recommended dozens of new rapid bus routes be introduced to help improve transport in Sydney and surrounds.

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