Hybrid and electric vehicles rev up second-hand market
Australians are buying more used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, although sales across all states and territories are slowing down.
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Want a safe car? Crash tests say you should go electric
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Death toll soars after high-speed train crash in Spain
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US seizes two oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The US has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back operations.
Do not fully charge: Volvo electric vehicle warning
A serious fault has been identified in more than 2800 electric vehicles and, with no immediate fix, drivers are being warned not to fully charge the cars.
Australia Post rival shuts operations without warning
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Novel car brands tipped to accelerate Aussie market
From Forthing to Farizon, consumers can expect plenty of fresh brand names in the local automotive market, with growth expected to almost double in a decade.
Hybrids, SUVs and utes race away with 2025 car sales
Australian motorists are increasingly choosing fuel-efficient vehicles but that does not mean a move away from SUVs or utes.
Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026
Twists and turns are coming to Australia's electric car market, from a potential road-user charge and tax reform to the price of models launching on our shores.
Holiday warning after hoard of stolen e-bikes uncovered
Bicycle and scooter riders have been reminded to secure their vehicles after multiple stolen e-bikes were found in the home of an alleged thief.
Modified e-bikes cop another rail ban over safety risks
Converted e-bikes will no longer be allowed on a major rail network, with one state government blaming "after-market add-ons" for causing fires.
Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home
Spending hours on public transport or driving to work is falling out of favour as more employees seek local and hybrid working options.
Electric shock: hybrids, not EVs, pose pedestrian risk
They may be quieter and heavier than petrol cars but electric vehicles are not more likely to crash into a pedestrian or to cause serious injury.
Aussies’ latest car choices are driving down pollution
The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's transport emissions but big, old cars are slowing progress.
E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds
Cyclists are being urged to wear helmets and stay off the footpath after an e-bike rider was hit and killed by a garbage truck.
Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.
Road tests show electric vehicles keep pulling up short
Battery-powered cars have been found using more energy than promised in independent tests, just like their petrol and diesel peers.
No raining on city’s parade as $15b train line opens
Crowds have flocked to five new underground stations to catch trains through Melbourne's Metro Tunnel for the first time.
Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too
Hybrid vehicles are not just popular with new car buyers, as figures reveal the low-emission models are making up more second-hand sales.
Worker shortages dampen surge in green energy, housing
As governments ramp up their housing and energy transition projects, the nation's infrastructure pipeline is coming up against a shortfall in workers.
New entry about to make electric cars a lot cheaper
Australian motorists can expect to see more price competition in electric vehicles after one auto maker announced the cheapest model to date.
Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime
Police will be deployed across more of a major state train network and shopping centres in a bid to reduce the likelihood of violent crime.
The vast and the curious: electric car expo shows range
Battery-powered sports cars, vans, SUVs and motorbikes will go on show in Melbourne but organisers say some attendees may need test drives to win them over.
Major US air traffic staffing shortages snarl flights
The record US government shutdown is causing chaos for flyers amid an air traffic control staffing crisis that's causing flights to be cancelled or delayed.
New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years
Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.
Petrol low as car buyers flock to hybrid and electric
More buyers of new vehicles are opting to save money on petrol with electric cars and hybrid models proving popular in the latest auto industry snapshot.
No sound, no fury: a startup is backing electric trucks
A record-breaking electric truck journey has been staged to prove Australian businesses can and should swap diesel for battery-powered transport.
Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers
Popular vehicles including petrol-powered SUVs and hybrids are exceeding their advertised fuel consumption by up to 21 per cent, tests have found.
Construction code delays risk pulling the plug on EVs
New homes will not need to be ready to charge electric vehicles after a freeze on the construction code, which some say will stall progress.
Rex Airlines snapped up by US company
The administrators of Regional Express Airlines have confirmed a sale and implementation deed has been entered with a US-based air services company.
Rex sale lands but there’s no cheap flight guarantees
There's hope regional airline Rex can expand its manifest under the wing of an international buyer, but questions remain about key parts of the deal.