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Jeep trims 2025 Gladiator range, rules out plug-in hybrid – for now
Jeep trims 2025 Gladiator range, rules out plug-in hybrid – for now
The updated Gladiator arrives in Australia with sharper pricing, added safety tech and a simplified line-up, but electrification remains off the table.
Alex Inwood
18 Sept 2025
NSW Government introduces new roadworks speed limit law
NSW Government introduces new roadworks speed limit law
In a “common sense” move, the Labor government proposes new speed limits outside of construction hours.
Sam Charlwood
17 Sept 2025
Why flush car door handles could soon be banished
Why flush car door handles could soon be banished
Volkswagen’s global boss adds to the growing disdain for flush car door handles following new comments abroad, as China threatens widespread ban.
Sam Charlwood
17 Sept 2025
Inside a Chinese megafactory
Inside a Chinese megafactory
Once seen as budget alternatives, Chinese brands are now cracking the top ten best-sellers. We visit BYD's newest megafactory to understand why.
Liam Murphy
17 Sept 2025
New South Wales’ most common driving offences caught on camera
New South Wales’ most common driving offences caught on camera
Speeding remains NSW’s top road offence in 2025, but seatbelt fines have surged and mobile phone use persists.
Bridie Schmidt
16 Sept 2025
Fake news sparks fears of night driving ban for over-60s
Fake news sparks fears of night driving ban for over-60s
Viral online articles falsely claim older motorists would face curfews between 10pm and 5am. Transport authorities have confirmed the stories are untrue.
Bridie Schmidt
10 Sept 2025
NRMA adds iPhone roadside help via satellite
NRMA adds iPhone roadside help via satellite
Stranded but no signal? Soon Australians with iPhone 14 or newer can connect to NRMA roadside help via satellite and get help outside mobile areas.
Bridie Schmidt
10 Sept 2025
Destination stickers in Australia: From car windows to collector items
Destination stickers in Australia: From car windows to collector items
Discover the history of Australian destination stickers, why they were once iconic road trip souvenirs, and what’s happened to them today.
Open Road
7 Sept 2025
Car sales August 2025: Chinese brands achieve national first
Car sales August 2025: Chinese brands achieve national first
Chinese carmakers now claim 20% of Australia’s market rivaling Japanese car giant Toyota.
Bridie Schmidt
3 Sept 2025
Tesla makes huge announcement on self-driving tech in Australia
Tesla makes huge announcement on self-driving tech in Australia
Tesla has green-lit Level 2 autonomous technology which will allow “hands-off driving” – with a catch.
Sam Charlwood
23 Aug 2025
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