Category: Australia

Your questions answered: Should my son buy a Subaru Brumby or a Holden ute?

Subaru-loving dad isn’t sure about his tradie son moving into a Brumby ute, while other readers are asking about new Prado versus GX, EV driving range, spare parts for Chinese cars and more…

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The Toyota HiLux goes electric – news.com.au

Toyota has built an electric version of the best selling HiLux ute. The catch is it’s a concept car and the brand has not committed to full-scale production. READ OUR REVIEW OF THE

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Mitsubishi teases hybrid Delica concept, and it could come to Australia

A concept for a hybrid off-road people-mover has been teased by Mitsubishi, ahead of the vehicle’s unveiling later this month. View 5 images Mitsubishi is poised to debut a concept that could preview the

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Kia EVs to feature mushroom roots

Korean car-maker ramps up bio-materials and recycling for next-generation electric cars Kia has developed a replacement for plastic that is grown rather than manufactured as part of a sustainability push for its future

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Tesla fined more than $155,000 for failing to meet Australia’s ‘button battery’ standards

US electric-car giant Tesla was found to have sold more than 950 products which did not comply with Australia’s ‘button battery’ safety requirements. View 3 images Tesla has paid more than $155,000 in fines

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Indigenous reconciliation at stake as Australia votes on the Voice

SYDNEY – Phone lines at 13Yarn, a national Indigenous helpline in Australia, are ringing off the hook. National Programme Manager Marjorie Anderson’s team is receiving three times more calls each week from distressed

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Toyota HiLux EV vs Ford Ranger PHEV: Which is the right electric car tech for Australia’s most popular utes? – Car News

With the automotive industry well down the path to the all-electric future, workhorses like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger are sure to follow, but what is the best powertrain technology for utes?

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2024 Kia EV5 electric SUV confirmed for Australia, built in China

The Kia EV5 – an electric SUV similarly sized to the current Kia Sportage – will be the South Korean car giant’s first model built in China for Australia. South Korean car-maker Kia

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Kia EV5 detailed ahead of 2024 arrival

All-new mid-size electric SUV aims at Tesla Model Y; confirmed for Australia next year The new Kia EV5 electric SUV has been detailed ahead of its arrival in Australia in 2024. To be

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Police traffic infringement data reveals worrying road-safety trends

New cars are getting safer, but national police traffic infringement data shows driving behaviour across Australia is getting worse. View 3 images The number of drivers detected by police officers to have been using

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