Australia recorded 98,328 new vehicle sales in August 2024 making it the second-best August result on record.
A recent analysis of over 4.3 million motor claims from 2014 to 2023 has uncovered important trends in driving and road safety across Australia. This report, published by an insurance provider, revealed the country’s most dangerous crash hotspots and changing driving behaviours.
Saving the planet is DEFINITELY a secondary consideration for these plug-in hybrids
The federal government is facing calls to respond to an effective ban on Chinese carmakers in the US with moves of its own. Auto industry experts say any moves would be complicated, and risk slowing the pace of Australia’s transition to electric vehicles.
With a slightly adjusted name ahead of its launch, the BYD Shark 6 will be the first plug-in hybrid ute to land in Australia, well ahead of the Ford Ranger PHEV due in mid-2025.
Electric vehicle fast charging network provider Evie Networks has explained why it had to change its payment protocols – including what turned out to be a temporary measure of requesting $30 pre-authorisations for every credit card transaction – saying many drivers had been “committing” fraud to avoid payments.
Victoria is gearing up for a major green upgrade in its public transport with a new plan to roll out 600 zero-emission electric buses by 2035. This move marks the state’s biggest push yet towards a cleaner, more sustainable transport network.
Nissan will first launch the Navara in diesel form, and will then follow with PHEV and EV powertrains
New dual-motor Kia EV6 patrol car joins WA Police’s fleet infinitely
Petrol prices are finally dropping across Australia after sharp spikes in the middle of the year.
Swedish-based car maker Polestar is one of a very few all-electric brands to enter the Australian market, and after selling more than 5,000 units of its well-received Polestar 2 electric fast-back, it is now launching its second EV into the market – a high premium electric SUV called the Polestar 3.
New South Wales wants to scrap ticketless parking fines, but one union leader believes it’ll be at the risk of ranger safety.
