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Tailgaters, lane hogs and indicator dodgers: Australia’s most annoying drivers exposed
Tailgaters, lane hogs and indicator dodgers: Australia’s most annoying drivers exposed
New NRMA research has revealed the driving habits that frustrate the most, with a shocking number of members witnessing road rage.
Open Road
2 Nov 2026
Australia’s current path to electrification the right one, says Kia
Australia’s current path to electrification the right one, says Kia
High fuel prices have driven an increased take-up of EVs, but Kia says it will remain devoted to all powertrains.
Sam Charlwood
30 Oct 2026
NRMA is filling gaps in Australia’s EV charging network. Here’s where new sites are opening
NRMA is filling gaps in Australia’s EV charging network. Here’s where new sites are opening
NRMA commissions three EV charging sites in October and reopens Border Village, with many more regional chargers slated to go live before Christmas.
Bridie Schmidt
30 Oct 2026
New road laws proposed in NSW: the offences that could land drivers in jail
New road laws proposed in NSW: the offences that could land drivers in jail
Legislation targets street racing and sharing images of crash victims as NSW Government seeks to broaden dangerous driving offences.
Open Road
30 Oct 2026
Subaru is retiring its iconic ‘boxer’ engine in some markets. Here’s why
Subaru is retiring its iconic ‘boxer’ engine in some markets. Here’s why
Subaru’s horizontally-opposed engine design has been loved for generations, so why is the Japanese marque calling time on it?
Sam Charlwood
28 Oct 2026
Inside NSW’s new road safety plan
Inside NSW’s new road safety plan
A fresh five-year strategy aims to halve fatalities with more roadside enforcement, regional road upgrades, and a new approach to child restraint fines.
Open Road
28 Oct 2026
Is now a good time to buy a used car?
Is now a good time to buy a used car?
Second-hand prices have fallen in 2026, meaning car buyers could save thousands compared to this time last year – but they need to choose carefully and act quickly.
Open Road
28 Oct 2026
Massaging seats for under $50,000? Six EVs bringing luxury for less
Massaging seats for under $50,000? Six EVs bringing luxury for less
Ventilated seats, panoramic roofs, massage functions and connected apps are no longer exclusive to luxury cars, with six EVs bringing premium-style features to Australian buyers.
Bridie Schmidt
23 Oct 2026
Polestar 3 orders delayed as brand readies for “performance” Polestar 2
Polestar 3 orders delayed as brand readies for “performance” Polestar 2
Polestar says 48 Australian orders for the Polestar 3 delayed after factory changeover, and responds to scrutiny over connected-car privacy.
Bridie Schmidt
21 Oct 2026
Citroen 2CV returns! The 5 coolest cars revealed at the 2026 Paris Motor Show
Citroen 2CV returns! The 5 coolest cars revealed at the 2026 Paris Motor Show
A gorgeous Alfa Romeo concept, a reborn Citroen 2CV, and a host of striking EVs headline the 2026 Paris show.
Alex Inwood
13 Oct 2026
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