Jeep wrangles more from less out of iconic ‘big rig’
Despite all the common DNA with its ancestors, the latest Jeep Wrangler brings a high-tech flavour to the brand.
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X marks the spot as BMW launches all-new SAV
BMW invented the first Sports Activity Vehicle almost two decades ago with the hulking X6 and the concept has grown, and shrunk, in all manner of ways.
Nissan gets down and dirty with beefed-up X-Trail
Doing away with luxury items in exchange for a seven-seat, AWD format has pumped some extra value, and capability, in a newly released Nissan X-Trail.
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Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up
More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.
Melbourne Airport concession gets rail link on track
Melbourne Airport will support an above-ground train station following a lengthy stalemate with the state government, saying Victorians have waited too long.
Airport rail link deadlock broken yet long wait remains
A proposed airport rail link will not be ready any sooner than 2033 despite the operator relenting in its push for an underground station.
Push to reignite Uluru tourism after downturn
There's a fresh push for tourists to return to one of Australia's most iconic landmarks after years of pandemic-induced downturn.
Concerns over crowd control at Sydney’s Vivid Festival
Additional police will be on duty after larger than expected crowds prompted security concerns around Sydney Harbour after a drone show at the Vivid festival.
Back to the future as old engine plant gets up to speed
Impressive Korean luxury car maker Genesis has delved into the past with its latest high-performance offering.
P&O Cruises sets sail into sunset after 90-year voyage
After 90 years on the high seas, Australian cruise line P&O is sailing away to be absorbed by Carnival Cruise Line, the most popular brand in the world.
Hot new hybrid flag-bearer for Hyundai’s EV ‘retreat’
Hyundai has boosted its rapidly growing electric vehicle stocks with a handy hybrid in one of its most affordable models.
Landmark Cold Chisel 50th anniversary tour
Australian rockers Cold Chisel will revisit their history when they perform 11 special concerts to mark 50 years since the group formed.
Aussies fear being left behind in New Caledonia
An Australian couple fears being left behind by the government after being stranded for weeks in riot-hit New Caledonia.
Australian Singapore Airlines passenger reveals terror
An Australian passenger on the Singapore Airlines flight has recounted the "horrifying" moment the plane plunged during the deadly flight.
Pup of the Porsche fleet oozles Style and substance
Nearing the end of its fourth-generation, the Porsche Boxster remains as fresh as ever.
Latest Triton a higher, faster, stronger proposition
After a drought of 10 years between new models, Mitsubishi has bounced back strongly with a sixth-generation Triton ute.
Tame Impala sells entire music catalogue to Sony
Sony has bought the entire catalogue of Tame Impala in a deal which is said to include the Australian hitmaker's work with some of rock and pop's biggest names.
Households to get energy bill relief, rent help goes up
Energy bill relief and more rent assistance will form part of a cost-of-living package in the federal budget to help Australians struggling to makes ends meet.
Opera Australia grasps The Ring, but plunges to a loss
Opera Australia's groundbreaking production of Wagner's Ring Cycle contributed to another deficit for 2023.
Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public
Australia's biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.
New pride of the Audi fleet puts the heat on Porsche
It's not (quite) a Porsche, despite its shared DNA - but Audi's new EV flagship, the RS e-tron GT, makes quite an impression.
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New flight route between Australia and Palau
A new flight route will begin operating this month between Australia and Micronesian nation Palau in a bid to boost trade and tourism.
Mitsubishi’s clever urban SUV eclipses expectations
Mitsubishi's Outlander has been a champion of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle cause for more than a decade and has been joined by a new member of its fleet.
Bonza passengers in limbo as planes grounded for longer
Bonza's fleet will be idle or a few more days as administrators hold talks with stakeholders and determine the airline's future.
Stephanie Lake’s electric circle with Australian Ballet
Circle Electric, the latest piece from internationally acclaimed choreographer Stephanie Lake, will debut with the Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House.
Billie Eilish to play in Australia during upcoming tour
Billie Eilish has announced a new tour in support of her latest album with dates in Australia listed for next year.
It’s fast but not thirsty – Audi’s game-changing hybrid
The technology is not new, but Audi's hybrid SUV is a game changer in the luxury category.
Rapper Ziggy Ramo rewrites history in contentious book
In his first book, rapper Ziggy Ramo argues the dehumanisation of the first Australians is at the root of incarceration rates and gaps in life expectancy.
Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays
Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.
Fiat’s highly charged bambino doesn’t come cheap
Fiat's entrancing micro car, a success story of almost 70 years, has advanced its appeal with battery power.