Fuel prices drive interest in electric and hybrid cars
Millions of low-emission vehicles could soon join Australian roads, with a study revealing more car buyers will shop for electric and hybrid cars.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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
Australia's second biggest electric vehicle brand is opening "megastores'' around the country to educate motorists about the next-generation technology.
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.
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Audit to identify Australia’s worst mobile black spots
Work mapping the country's worst areas for mobile coverage could begin next year after the government called for tenders in a $20 million project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sales down at Harvey Norman as cost of living bites
Harvey Norman is confident its strong balance sheet can see it through a consumer slowdown, even as falling sales cause profits at the retailer to tumble.
CBA sees electric vehicle loans more than triple
Electric car loans are at an all-time high, with one major bank reporting a 235 per cent increase in low-emission vehicles during the last financial year.
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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.
Woolworths says cautious customers are cutting back
Woolworths is tipping price rises in some categories after the supermarket giant posted a $1.62 billion full-year profit, up slightly on the previous year.
More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says
A man who could be Australia's oldest electric vehicle owner says more mature drivers should put battery-powered vehicles to the test.
Next day delivery as Aust Post launches metro service
Australia Post will launch next day deliveries across three metropolitan cities to keep up with growing consumer demands.
Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns
Australia needs policy changes, more vehicle chargers and a bigger focus on regional areas to catch up to progress in low-emissions transport.
Data reveals Australia’s surprise electric car hotspots
Beachside suburbs and the nation's capital are among the top locations for electric vehicles, according to analysis released by a peak motoring group.
Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
A change to small business software could help thousands more Australian workers access tax cuts on electric vehicles.
New generation of cheaper electric vehicles rolls in
One of three electric vehicles costing less than $40,000 arrives in Australia this week and its manufacturer promises to accelerate progress in the market.
Mini to Porsche: more classic cars are turning electric
Australian automotive start-ups are working on ways to turn classic cars into electric vehicles, as demand for conversions spikes.
Why more Australian women are commuting on two wheels
Women are closing the gap with their male electric scooter-riding counterparts in Australia with research showing they have different incentives.
Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead
More Australians are jumping behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, a report shows, but progress remains slow compared to other nations.
Tesla scores top spot in greenest electric car ranking
An analysis of electric vehicles on sale in Australia has ranked Tesla, Volvo and Polestar cars as the greenest in the market amid some surprising ratings.
Petrol giant to help Aussie car owners go electric
A Brisbane start-up's technology will enable electric vehicle owners to charge their cars from the comfort of their own homes.
Slow start for second-hand electric vehicle market
Electric car sales are booming in Australia but only when it comes to new models. Experts warn the second-hand market may take years to accelerate.
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Another big Aussie telco signs with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Australian mobile phone users are being promised greater coverage after Optus announced a partnership with SpaceX to boost its reach.