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A car rolls off a cargo ship at sunset
A car rolls off a cargo ship at sunset
Car sales June 2026: Tesla Model Y tops list again as EVs achieve major milestones
Car sales June 2026: Tesla Model Y tops list again as EVs achieve major milestones
June 2026 marks a significant shift in car sales in Australia as EVs top 30 per cent market share and BYD nabs three places in top ten models.
Bridie Schmidt
3 July 2026
A finger pointing at Aviloo EV battery health app
A finger pointing at Aviloo EV battery health app
50 EV battery health checks in: what The NRMA and EV owners are learning
50 EV battery health checks in: what The NRMA and EV owners are learning
Early EV battery health results offer reassurance for many owners while providing valuable evidence for resale and warranty discussions.
Bridie Schmidt
3 July 2026
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An average speed safety camera above a country road
NSW extends average speed camera trial for light vehicles
NSW extends average speed camera trial for light vehicles
The NSW Government continues trial following "positive results" that saw a drop in speeding offences.
Bridie Schmidt
2 July 2026
Police officer performing a traffic stop on a busy city street
Police officer performing a traffic stop on a busy city street
Every new Australian road rule and fine taking effect from July 1 2026
Every new Australian road rule and fine taking effect from July 1 2026
Australia’s various states and territories are implementing a suite of new road rules and increased fines as part of the new financial year.
Sam Charlwood
24 June 2026
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A car driving towards a motorway tunnel
Car rego price drop announced in NSW state budget
Car rego price drop announced in NSW state budget
NSW motorists to pay $80-$100 less for vehicle registration and Sydney tolls capped as 2026-2027 budget introduces measures aimed at easing the cost of living.
Kris Ashton
23 June 2026
Arm in red sleeve putting fuel in a car seen from rear of car
Arm in red sleeve putting fuel in a car seen from rear of car
When does the Australian fuel excise cut end?
When does the Australian fuel excise cut end?
Prime minister Anthony Albanese has revealed an extension of relief measures, but only at half the current rate.
Sam Charlwood
22 June 2026
Computer generated image of a 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior on a mountain
Computer generated image of a 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior on a mountain
Nissan Australia bids farewell to the V8-powered Patrol
Nissan Australia bids farewell to the V8-powered Patrol
Nissan calls last drinks on the evergreen Y62 Patrol to make way for new V6-powered replacement.
Sam Charlwood
18 June 2026
Silver ute in the rain
Silver ute in the rain
2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600: ‘ultimate driver’s ute’ revealed
2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600: ‘ultimate driver’s ute’ revealed
New suspension, unique styling and same outputs: the 2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600 is the closest thing to Australia’s newest homegrown car, even if it’s no Ford Ranger Raptor rival.
Dylan Campbell
5 June 2026
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Drug Driving RBT 640
NRMA opposes new NSW cannabis driving laws
NRMA opposes new NSW cannabis driving laws
Reforms that introduce a maximum threshold for cannabis users are a step in the wrong direction, the NRMA says.
Dylan Campbell
4 June 2026
A group of Tesla Model Y vehicles parked
A group of Tesla Model Y vehicles parked
Car sales May 2026: an EV has topped Australia's sales charts for the first time
Car sales May 2026: an EV has topped Australia's sales charts for the first time
Overall sales decline but electrified vehicles continue to soar with the Tesla Model Y taking the top spot overall
Scott Newman
3 June 2026

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