Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down
Australians have broken new car sales records again but experts are warning the 'extraordinary' trend may not continue as the cost of living bites.
road transport
Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger
One of Australia's cheapest electric vehicles is being recalled after authorities discovered a potentially fatal charging issue.
air pollution
auto trends
consumer goods
environmental issue
environmental pollution
road transport
transport
BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand
Electric car brand BYD has announced plans to expand its stores and service centres in Australia in a bid to claim a larger share of vehicle sales.
Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks
A lack of chargers, policies and financial help means Australian companies are being slower to trade in their diesel trucks for electric models.
Green Bridge rises above Brisbane as masthead installed
The 25-metre mast set to anchor a landmark $300 million Green Bridge is being installed after a tight squeeze up the Brisbane River.
Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests
Popular cars have been caught using significantly more petrol than their lab tests showed in the first real-world test results.
air pollution
consumers
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Electric cars cut emissions in half, analysis shows
An online calculator shows electric cars produce as much as 60 per cent less carbon than petrol vehicles and motorists can make deeper cuts using solar power.
Truckies rally and call for transport reform
Truck drivers and unionists have staged rallies across the nation, calling on the Senate to pass workplace reforms in full.
Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic
The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.
Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine
Polestar's bid to create the world's first completely climate neutral vehicle will get a boost from an Australian green battery company.
End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel
Seven in every 10 Australian motorists are driving less to avoid rising fuel prices, a new survey shows, amid widespread support for new standards.
Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows
A study challenging Australians to give up the use of one of their cars for a month unearthed surprising results, with many reporting less stress.
auto trends
consumer goods
energy
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs
Electric car drivers will be able to charge up in more places after the City of Sydney mounted more charging stations on power poles.
energy
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
renewable energy
road transport
transport
waste management and pollution control
Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge
The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.
Infrastructure funding changes ‘abandon’ rural Tasmania
Tasmania has lost just one project as part of federal cuts to infrastructure plans, but says an overall funding shake-up lets down rural areas.
US brand plans to drive electric car sales Down Under
General Motors is planning an electric return to the Australian market, revealing it will launch a battery-powered Cadillac and two retail stores.
‘Neighbourhood effect’ charges up EV sales
People are more likely to buy an electric vehicle based on the influence of their friends and neighbours, as Australia's growing number of EV owners shows.
auto trends
consumer goods
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
One of Australia’s cheapest EVs named Car of the Year
It's one of three electric vehicles to launch in Australia for less than $40,000 and Carsales has named the MG4 as the best new car of 2023.
Drivers to pay $123b over decades in ‘most-tolled city’
Motorists can expect to pay more than $120 billion on road tolls in NSW by 2060, as driving bodies call for a fairer pricing structure.
Trucking firm fined $2m following four police deaths
The trucking firm involved in the deaths of four Victorian police officers has been fined $2.3 million for safety breaches while its boss has a $22,500 fine.
Toyota picks Australia to test hydrogen van prototype
A van powered by three hydrogen tanks will be tested in Australia after Toyota chose the nation as the best place to trial the technology.
Australia’s centre of power to power more electric cars
The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.
auto trends
business (general)
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles
Almost one in three businesses have yet to add an electric car to their fleet and half say they will not make a full move until after 2030, a new study finds.
Trucking boss to avoid jail despite officers’ deaths
The deaths of four police officers in Victoria were avoidable if not for serious safety breaches at a trucking firm, a court has heard.
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Cash to help WA firms charge ahead with EVs
A WA government scheme to help businesses install electric vehicle chargers could allow more employees to power up during work hours and while the sun shines.
Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall
New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.
alternative energy
diesel fuel
energy (general)
environmental issue
petrol
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Report pokes holes in fuel company plans for net zero
An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.
Petrol giant powers more than 100 electric car chargers
Electric vehicle chargers are becoming a more common sight at petrol stations as BP passes its 100-charging point milestone.
consumer goods
consumer issue - macro economics
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Most Aussies intend to buy EVs but worry about charging
Almost one in three motorists intend to swap their petrol car for an electric model in the next five years but many are concerned about too few charging points.
Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines
Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.
air pollution
consumer issue - lifestyle and leisure
diesel fuel
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs
A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.