Fuel efficiency standards secured in Labor-Greens deal
A political deal on offshore gas projects has paved the way for new vehicle standards, with cars and utes sold from 2025 to have stricter conditions attached.
A political deal on offshore gas projects has paved the way for new vehicle standards, with cars and utes sold from 2025 to have stricter conditions attached.
Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.
Australia's biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.
The popularity of large SUVs and utes is driving higher costs, a report reveals the average household's annual spending on transport has risen by 10 per cent.
This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.
A green group says drivers should be given more information about the vehicles brought to Australia under the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
Changes to a national apprenticeship scheme could have more mechanics learning to fix electric vehicles at a critical time for the industry, experts say.
Aussie drivers have snapped up a record number of new vehicles in 2024 despite challenging economic conditions, with big and hybrid vehicles popular.
Emergency responders, mechanics and tow truck drivers need greater training in how to deal with electric vehicle crashes and fires, an inquiry has heard.
More electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are hitting the streets in outer suburbs where drivers are in the box seat to save the most money on petrol.
New rules will force electric and hybrid vehicles to make sounds at low speeds next year, in a move that could save the lives of Australian pedestrians.
Laws to reduce vehicle emissions are on track to make a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting gas appliances, according to a study.
Almost one in three motorists who intend to buy a car in the next year will shop for an electric model, but high prices are slowing adoption rates.
Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.
Passengers as young as 13 years old will be able to order a ride under a new service being launched by Uber in three states and territories.
Australian mining companies will have more electric ute options after a local company partnered with Rivian to bring its low-emission vehicles to the country.
Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.
Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.
Hybrid cars have more than doubled in popularity in the past year, surpassing electric vehicles and eating into petrol and diesel car sales.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised to reveal a self-driving robotaxi in August but transport experts say autonomous technology is not ready for the road.
Two in every five Aussie motorists are expected to be driving an electric car in the next five years, even though the cost remains a hurdle for many road users.
Australians could halve transport pollution by the end of the decade and improve people's health with a new study showing the hard changes needed to get there.
Ride-share company Ola will end its operations in Australia after six years, warning customers of the closure in an email.
Parking beside an electric car charger but failing to use it will risk penalties in another state after two new fines were introduced.
Sports utility vehicles dominated new car sales in Australia during March, according to new figures, but sales of low-emission cars are accelerating.
The price of the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia has dropped again, in a move experts say shows the fuel-efficiency standard is already working.
Bus driver Brett Button is expected to enter pleas in May to almost 90 charges over a crash which killed 10 people in NSW's Hunter Valley.
Australian-made car technology that will play sounds kangaroos don't like will be tested in motion after receiving university approval.
Charge early and plan ahead: experts are advising electric vehicle drivers to be mindful of others to avoid queues during a record-breaking Easter holiday.
Rules to lower vehicle emissions in Australia will involve compromises for utes and some large four-wheel-drive vehicles following industry negotiations.
An inquiry is exploring if new rules are needed to safely operate electric and hybrid cars but it's two-wheeled vehicles that are getting the most attention.