Category: Australia

Mercedes-Benz S Class recalled for fire risk

Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled its 2020-2022 S-Class due to an issue with the main fuse box connection bolts. “The engine compartment main fuse box connection bolts may not meet specifications and could loosen.

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Why EV owners are heading for a crash

There is a growing divide between the number of electric cars on Australian roads, and the number of chargers keeping them going. Australia has surged past 100,000 electric cars on the road, but

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Market Insight: Where our cars come from

UNLESS you have been living under a rock for the past 12 months, you may have noticed that Chinese-made cars are starting to become increasingly common on Australian roads.   The data confirms

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EVs pass a crucial adoption tipping point in 23 countries

So far, 90 percent of the world’s EV sales have come from the U.S., China and Europe. That means countries responsible for about a third of auto sales globally have yet to pass

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Subaru Impreza 2024: new small car to arrive in Australia this December

The sixth-generation car is set to feature a larger touchscreen and possibly a hybrid option, but the sedan body style has been dropped from the lineup Subaru Australia has announced it will open

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“Flying car” course launched by Australian university RMIT

The airborne automotive future envisioned in the movie Bladerunner and the cartoon series The Jetsons is the focus of a new Australian university course. View 4 images A new course on “flying cars” has

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A proper hydrogen trial? Ampol wants to show industry how hydrogen could work in Australia – Car News

Ampol has announced a partnership with US hydrogen company OneH2 in a move it says will allow it to offer industry in Australia a better opportunity to understand hydrogen technology and its applications

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Polestar Australia plots path to ‘breakout’ year with new SUVs

Polestar has targeted 2025 as its breakout year in Australia, aiming for more than 5000 sales. The electric car company will have two new SUV arrivals next year, taking its line-up to three

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Buying a used Mazda6 (2008-16)

The Mazda6 family sedan, hatch and wagon make for excellent buying second-hand, so let’s take a closer look at the second (GH) and early third (GJ) generation… Short history of the Mazda6 When

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Beware of hidden EV registration fees, and other costs

EV manufacturers have long claimed that while electric cars often cost more upfront, they’ll save you money in the long run thanks to the lower cost of maintenance and the fact that electricity

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