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.
The deaths of four police officers in Victoria were avoidable if not for serious safety breaches at a trucking firm, a court has heard.
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.
New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.
An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.
Electric vehicle chargers are becoming a more common sight at petrol stations as BP passes its 100-charging point milestone.
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.
Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.
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.
Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.
Uber has teamed with BYD in a push to put more electric vehicles into Australia's ride-sharing network and on to roads.
Tech giant Amazon has revealed a new electric truck milestone as Australia is changing laws to allow more low-emission heavy vehicles on our roads.
A software bug is behind the recall of three models of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that could leave drivers without power.
A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.
Transurban says 2.5 million motorists used its roads on average each day in the July to September period, up from 2.4 million in 2022/23.
Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world's top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.
The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully imposed electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.
The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully charged electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.
A futuristic electric sports car and SUV will be unveiled by Toyota next week in a move that could signal a change for the brand.
Recent changes to allow bigger and heavier trucks on Australian roads will see more electric truck trials but experts say permanent reforms are necessary.
More than 200 high-end electric sports cars from Porsche have been recalled due to insufficient sealing around their batteries that could lead to a fire.
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is deploying both hydrogen and electric trucks in its operations in a bid to cut vehicle emissions.
Plans to offer charging stations for a monthly fee and without installation costs is hoped to put thousands more electric vehicles on Australian roads.
Australia's most popular electric car brand has paid a record penalty for failing to meet button battery standards in some of its products.
Australians with disabilities are being urged to have their say on electric car chargers and what needs to change to ensure more drivers can use them.
Australians purchasing electric cars are being rewarded with higher-grade entertainment technology featuring as standard in their vehicles.
Damaged and faulty e-scooters and e-bikes are catching fire at an alarming rate in Australia, experts have warned, after a blaze in a Sydney hostel.
Australian motorists have set a record for car sales in September, with SUVs making the greatest impact, representing more than half of all new vehicles.
Global electric car sales rose by almost 50 per cent this year and while Australian sales are increasing they are still well below the world average.
More space for passengers but no rear window: this is how electrification will change the size, shape, and character of cars of the future.
Heavy trucks could be fuelled by renewable diesel in future after one of Australia's largest energy companies revealed a two-month trial of the fuel.
Claims that hybrid vehicles are as environmentally friendly as electric cars may be confusing Australian buyers, according to a report into 'greenwashing'.