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Molly Taylor standing in blue and yellow jacket in front of ocean
Molly Taylor standing in blue and yellow jacket in front of ocean
What drives Australian rally champion, Molly Taylor? 
What drives Australian rally champion, Molly Taylor? 
Australian Rally Champion and Dakar competitor Molly Taylor details life growing up, and what inspires her to take on the world’s best.
Alex Inwood
23 Aug 2025
The Crocodile Hunter Troopcarrier
The Crocodile Hunter Troopcarrier
Make it snappy! Steve Irwin’s Troopie goes under the hammer
Make it snappy! Steve Irwin’s Troopie goes under the hammer
Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo Troopie dubbed “Croc Hunter” goes up for auction.
Open Road
22 Aug 2025
Silver LHD Model Y L front row
Silver LHD Model Y L front row
Six-seater Tesla Model Y specs revealed but still in air for Australia
Six-seater Tesla Model Y specs revealed but still in air for Australia
Tesla China reveals new six-seater Tesla Model Y for China, with no confirmation as yet for local market.
Bridie Schmidt
19 Aug 2025
Side view of an electric vehicle charging cable plugged into a car.
Side view of an electric vehicle charging cable plugged into a car.
New record for electric cars as ICE age declines
New record for electric cars as ICE age declines
Electric cars reached a new quarterly sales record in Q2 2025, accounting for 22 per cent of popular vehicle segment amid declining combustion engine car sales.
Bridie Schmidt
14 Aug 2025
Police take Breath Tests for alcohol and other drugs for drivers
Police take Breath Tests for alcohol and other drugs for drivers
NRMA research reveals effectiveness of in-person police enforcement
NRMA research reveals effectiveness of in-person police enforcement
A new study has highlighted the need for in-person police enforcement on Australian roads, versus automated cameras.
Sam Charlwood
13 Aug 2025
a Zeekr 7X
a Zeekr 7X
Zeekr announces pricing for 7X all-electric mid-size SUV
Zeekr announces pricing for 7X all-electric mid-size SUV
Zeekr’s premium 7X electric SUV offers 10-minute charge times, luxe interiors and cutting-edge tech. Could it steal European hearts?
Bridie Schmidt
12 Aug 2025
Woman charging an EV in front of a garage
Woman charging an EV in front of a garage
Electric car road user charges nearing for Australian drivers
Electric car road user charges nearing for Australian drivers
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers fast-tracks plans for new EV road-user charge in place of fuel excise, reports say.
Sam Charlwood
12 Aug 2025
A blue Tesla Model 3
A blue Tesla Model 3
Electric cars under spotlight in real world range tests
Electric cars under spotlight in real world range tests
Real-world testing shows EVs fall short of official range claims, while hybrids and utes burn more fuel and emit more pollutants than lab tests suggest.
Bridie Schmidt
7 Aug 2025
White Foton Tunland V7 and blue V9 parked in bushland
White Foton Tunland V7 and blue V9 parked in bushland
2026 Foton Tunland hybrid ute lands under $40,000
2026 Foton Tunland hybrid ute lands under $40,000
Australia’s highly saturated ute market fragments again with another new Chinese player.
Sam Charlwood
6 Aug 2025
Side view of a light blue 2023 BYD Seal, parked on a dark blue platform.
Side view of a light blue 2023 BYD Seal, parked on a dark blue platform.
Carmakers at crossroads amid Chinese EV boom
Carmakers at crossroads amid Chinese EV boom
Swelling popularity for Chinese-made cars is putting legacy brands in a tricky position. Kia Australia says there are three ways to respond.
Sam Charlwood
6 Aug 2025

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