Australian ute drivers are paying hundreds of dollars more for fuel than their American and European counterparts, according to a new fuel-efficiency study.
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.
A powerful electric Porsche has been tapped to take part in this year's Supercars season, including the Bathurst 500, as the safety vehicle.
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.
Apartment managers will be encouraged to restrict the use of e-scooter "cheap imports" in by-laws and educate residents about using technology safely.
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.
Road safety upgrades in Queensland will get a half a billion dollar boost under funding to improve urban, regional and remote streets, footpaths and cycleways.
An outback electric vehicle charger that went viral has yet to use its diesel generator backup to recharge one car, the Senate has heard.
Toll road operator Transurban says it had growth in all the markets it operates during the six months to December 31.
SUVs and utes dominated new car sales in January, according to a new report, dwarfing passenger and electric vehicle sales.
Like taxis before them, Uber has revealed plans to launch a phone hotline as part of a new service designed to get more seniors on board.
Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.
A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.
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.
A leading urban planner says more Australian cities should adopt "trackless tram" technology to reduce suburban traffic and transport pollution.
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.
The number of people killed or injured in e-scooter accidents in Australia remains unclear due to inconsistent reporting between states, a group has warned.
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.
An environmental group is calling on Australia's consumer watchdog to investigate Toyota over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.
Connect executive Cris Large will serve a minimum of one year in jail for systematic safety failures that ended in the deaths of four Victorian police officers.
Another 900 electric car-charging locations are tipped to appear in Australia during 2024 to encourage motorists to adopt low-emission transport.
The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.
Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.
From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.
Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.
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.
Australians bought a record number of new cars in 2023 as the COVID comeback continued but cost-of-living pressures have auto makers preparing for a slowdown.
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