
Tests show cars are dirtier and thirstier than promised
Some popular vehicles are using as much as 20 per cent more petrol than promised, road tests show, while others are secret high polluters.
Some popular vehicles are using as much as 20 per cent more petrol than promised, road tests show, while others are secret high polluters.
A popular car brand has voiced support for new rules that would cut vehicle emissions, saying Australia only has a short time to catch up to other countries.
One of Australia's most popular car brands has been fined $11.5 million for misleading nine customers about their rights to refunds or replacement cars.
A study shows more Australian drivers are keen on electric cars but the group behind the research says it also shows bad news for a fuel-efficiency standard.
An outback electric vehicle charger that went viral has yet to use its diesel generator backup to recharge one car, the Senate has heard.
SUVs and utes dominated new car sales in January, according to a new report, dwarfing passenger and electric vehicle sales.
Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.
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.
Public electric vehicle charging soared by 150 per cent during the holiday period, providers say, but better etiquette and greater options kept queues down.
Automakers are still failing to accurately report their greenhouse gas emissions, a new analysis warns, and some brands fall well short of the target.
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.
Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.
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.
The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.
An electric vehicle ride-sharing service is finally on the cards for Australia after sales of the cars more than doubled during 2023.
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.
Double the number of electric vehicle makers will be racing into Sydney in 2024 after demand for the low-emission rides tripled.
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.
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.
New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.
Expect to see more electric vehicle chargers on the street and in households after a significant investment in a Sydney charging firm.
A four-year court battle over new car fuel consumption labels has been resolved in the High Court, with Mitsubishi emerging as the winner.
Australians have broken new car sales records again but experts are warning the 'extraordinary' trend may not continue as the cost of living bites.
A lack of chargers, policies and financial help means Australian companies are being slower to trade in their diesel trucks for electric models.
Popular cars have been caught using significantly more petrol than their lab tests showed in the first real-world test results.
The Farmall tractor, loved by generations of farmers and collectors, will celebrate its centenary in country NSW this weekend.
An upgraded Subaru Outback has hit the Australian market - with a familiar sound from beneath the bonnet.
States are leading the charge on electric vehicles as drivers of conventional cars look for short-term relief at the bowser and consider permanent alternatives.
Australia's first green hydrogen project has been certified as some governments look to drive alternative fuels and fleets.
Japanese car maker Toyota will be offering 30 new fully electric models by 2030, president Akio Toyoda says.