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Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
Aussie roads claim 1333 lives
Road toll up in five of eight states and territories as motoring clubs call for a national road strategy to cut the carnage.
Kris Ashton
21 May 2026
NRMA to phase out CHAdeMO EV plugs
NRMA to phase out CHAdeMO EV plugs
The NRMA will phase out legacy CHAdeMO plugs at selected EV charging sites to reduce congestion and improve service for CCS2-equipped electric vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt
18 May 2026
What the 2026 Federal Budget means for motorists
What the 2026 Federal Budget means for motorists
From fuel relief to major infrastructure shifts and reduced EV tax concessions, here’s what motorists need to know
Alex Inwood
13 May 2026
Major BYD Atto 3 update due this year
Major BYD Atto 3 update due this year
More power, more driving range and bigger batteries headline a new ‘Evo’ model that will also switch to rear-wheel drive.
Alex Inwood
12 May 2026
EV tax breaks to shrink from 2027 after Treasury reveals $2b cost blowout
EV tax breaks to shrink from 2027 after Treasury reveals $2b cost blowout
EV buyers using novated leases will lose thousands in tax savings from 2027. Here’s everything you need to know about changes to the Fringe Benefits Tax scheme.
Bridie Schmidt
11 May 2026
EV sales hit record highs as petrol and diesel nosedive
EV sales hit record highs as petrol and diesel nosedive
Battery EV and plug-in hybrid sales have hit record quarterly highs while petrol and diesel models lose ground
Bridie Schmidt
8 May 2026
Tasmania is getting a giant immersive chocolate attraction
Tasmania is getting a giant immersive chocolate attraction
Chocolate lovers rejoice – Hobart has approved a $150 million chocolate factory to rival Willy Wonka
Alex Inwood
8 May 2026
Pricing for 2026 Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid confirmed
Pricing for 2026 Toyota LandCruiser Hybrid confirmed
New hybrid model is the most expensive and most powerful LandCruiser ever.
Alex Inwood
7 May 2026
Electrified Ford Bronco tipped for Australia with 1000km range
Electrified Ford Bronco tipped for Australia with 1000km range
Rumours swirl that Ford could add the Bronco to local showrooms, only it’ll be made in China.
Alex Inwood
7 May 2026
New fuel security package a 'step in the right direction', says NRMA
New fuel security package a 'step in the right direction', says NRMA
The Federal Government’s new Fuel Security and Resilience Package “just a start” in addressing longstanding fuel security issues, industry says.
Sam Charlwood
6 May 2026
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