More motorists are turning to artificial intelligence for advice on how to fix their car and one in three trust the technology more than a human.
Thousands of medicinal cannabis users will be able to take the wheel without fear of losing their licence under groundbreaking reforms to drug driving laws.
Australian motorists bought a record number of electric and hybrid vehicles for the third month in a row, while petrol and diesel vehicle sales slowed.
Australian companies are missing out on opportunities to save money and pollution with electric trucks due to a lack of support and inconsistent rules.
Australia's roads could be paved using rubber from abandoned tyres, an inquiry has been told, but only if regulators can find a way to fund it.
Police were called to conduct a welfare check at a home moments before a head-on car crash that killed three people.
The soaring price of petrol is sending more Australian drivers to electric cars and the trend could change the worldwide automotive market.
How far and how fast can a battery-powered prime mover go? One Australian start-up is doing the sums so freight businesses don't have to.
A state has been warned climate change-linked weather hazards endanger almost a fifth of the value of major infrastructure assets.
Passengers on board a bus involved in a deadly crash were tourists on a "trip of a lifetime", with police now probing other incidents linked to the company.
Two transport groups say fuel excise is no longer running smoothly and the government needs to charge motorists based on how far they drive.
Australia has taken steps to shore up security of fuel and fertiliser under a multibillion-dollar package as supply chains remain disrupted by the Iran war.
Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.
Millions of Australians could receive an income offset in the budget, but the Reserve Bank is cautioning against the federal government increasing spending.
More than 400 apartment buildings could get access to electric vehicle chargers as part of a push to remove a speed bump to their adoption.
More people are dying on Australia's roads every year, but the peak motoring body says plane crash-style investigations could lead to change.
Motorists in one state will receive a one-off rebate on car registration to ease cost-of-living pressure as fuel prices soar across the country.
Road tests show most vehicles are using more petrol, diesel or electricity than advertised, with one hybrid SUV using almost 30 per cent more fuel.
State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.
After smashing sales records in Australia, electric vehicles are expected to be in high demand at the largest motor show in the southern hemisphere.
A major car brand will recall thousands of its most popular electric vehicles after discovering a fault that could lead to a fire while charging.
Australian motorists are being urged to have their popular ute inspected and repaired after the discovery of a potentially deadly issue.
A road user charge for electric vehicle drivers could stall record-breaking sales, a study has found, with households in outer suburbs the hardest hit.
A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.
Australia will try to secure more fuel supply when Anthony Albanese jets off for talks with his Singaporean counterpart.
Nineteen people died in crashes across Australia during the Easter long weekend, prompting calls for road safety to be embedded in school curriculums.
At least 14 people have died on Australian roads over the Easter break, prompting calls for drivers to use caution as they return from their holidays.
Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.
Fuel shortages and price rises are providing a "tipping point" for electric vehicles in Australia, with one brand selling out of its local stock.
A $100 million scheme designed to cut the cost of buying an electric vehicle will launch during a period of record demand.
Australians are being warned the fuel crisis could worsen as Anthony Albanese uses a national address to urge motorists to think of others when filling up.
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