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New star rating system revealed for major Australia roads
New star rating system revealed for major Australia roads
Motorists around the country can now assess the safety characteristics of Australia’s major highways and arterial roads, but critically, some big holes remain.
Sam Charlwood
23 Sept 2025
2026 Cupra Terramar VZe PHEV pricing locked in
2026 Cupra Terramar VZe PHEV pricing locked in
Pricing is in for Cupra’s new Terramar VZe plug-in hybrid SUV arriving in November, offering 200kW and 110km electric range.
Bridie Schmidt
23 Sept 2025
Meet Lepas: Another Chinese car brand is coming to Australia
Meet Lepas: Another Chinese car brand is coming to Australia
Chery confirms new youth-focused Lepas brand to land in 2026 aiming to shake up the ‘boring SUV’ market.
Alex Inwood
23 Sept 2025
Three major NSW highways and two tunnels get average speed safety cameras
Three major NSW highways and two tunnels get average speed safety cameras
NSW government announces average speed safety cameras for three major highways, targeting heavy vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt
22 Sept 2025
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
The world’s most expensive cars
The world’s most expensive cars
Buying a new car is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make – but dropping $50,000 on a RAV4 is small change compared to these crazy car sale prices.
Kris Ashton
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
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