New fines announced for ICEing and squatting at EV charging sites
Another government has introduced fines for ICEing and squatting at EV charging sites, with the biggest fines going to EVs parked at chargers while not charging.
Tesla celebrates delivery of 100,000 EVs in Australia
Tesla has announced that it has delivered 100,000 EVs in Australia, with no sign of things slowing down.
Diesel vs electric across the Nullarbor: Which is the lowest cost in fuel?
The fuel costs for comparable SUVs crossing the Nullarbor clearly favour the electric SUV over the diesel one.
Australia must wean itself from monster utes – and weakening of vehicle emissions rules won’t help one bit
The amended rules reflect domestic and international trends that, taken together, increase the risk Australia, and the world, will fail to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Mini to launch two new variants of Cooper electric, with lower prices
A new model of the iconic Mini Cooper hatchback is announced, set to arrive locally later in 2024.
Used Tesla Model 3 stock nearly at an all-time high
Used Tesla Model 3 stock across Australia rises as more buyers make the switch to the upgraded Model 3.
RIP Volvo diesel cars: Last XC90 diesel rolls off production line
The last diesel-fuelled Volvo has rolled off the production line. Diesel cars accounted for most of Volvo's Europe sales in 2019, but it vows to produce EVs only by 2030.
Genesis unveils electric SUV concept with swivel seats and no B-pillars
Luxury vehicle brand owned by Hyundai unveils two new concept vehicles, a first full-size electric SUV and a high-performance Genesis GV60 Magma.
Boys and their Tonka trucks: How fossil car companies sell highly polluting vehicles
Toxic marketing has caused Australia to become obsessed with overseas 4WDs, SUVs and overpowered utes? Is it time for a ban on such advertising?
Will we make it? Canberra to the coast and back in a very short range Nissan Leaf EV
A new fast charger in Braidwood makes it possible to go from Canberra to the coast and back in a Nissan Leaf, despite having a maximum range of just 110 km.