Category: Brisbane

‘What the hell?’ QR apology as commuters crammed ‘shoulder to shoulder’

No, it’s not your imagination – there is a good chance your local train service is more crammed than usual. This is why. The rail network provider has confirmed there have been more

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Australian flying car start-up sets sights on Dubai

Almost 12,000 kilometres away, Australian start-up Pegasus International Group has taken notice, setting its sights firmly on the Gulf as a potential future export market for its flying cars. The Melbourne-based start-up has

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Maatouk Leads Pro qualifying at 2023 Brisbane Jamboree

George Rehayem was the only competitor to join Maatouk in the six-second zone. Image: Grant Stephens/Cackling Pipes Anthony Maatouk in his iconic VLGOD Holden Calais knocked out a 6.62s to qualify in the

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Qld fine dodger erupts as luxury car seized

Queenslanders coughed up a whopping $400 million in traffic fines last year, with officers preparing to expand the debt collection blitz to new suburbs. WATCH THE CAR SEIZURES. Footage taken from body worn

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Top-selling cars: How American-style trucks and SUVs are making … – Brisbane Times

Analysis by this masthead of Australia’s top 20 selling cars over the past decade shows average weighted aggressivity has increased from 3.79 deaths or serious injuries per 100 crashes in 2012 to 4.05

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Dodgy Facebook car salesman put fines in customers names

A Facebook Marketplace and Grays auctions car seller has been jailed over a sneaky fraud. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries Director Peter Griffin says change remains constant in the car sales industry, highlighting

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Queensland government’s ‘game-changing’ device to stop car thefts

Video: Queensland government’s ‘game-changing’ device to stop car thefts Queensland government’s ‘game-changing’ device to stop car thefts We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.

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Elite school student’s brazen Facebook Marketplace scam

A private school student used fake bank transfers in an elaborate scam to steal cars for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The 17-year-old offender used a fake name and presented a fake drivers licence

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The car quarantine gridlock continues at Australia’s ports

Thousands of cars are still delayed at Australian ports as a national quarantine crisis reaches its first anniversary. New car buyers are still facing long delays on popular models, compounding the effect of

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How to get the cheapest rate for a car rental

Consider local car-hire companies rather than the big brand names. You won’t get flashy offices and might have to queue, but prices are often better. The caveat? Check over the small print to

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