Motoring

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger
Companies
CNBC

Major car makers to begin merger talks to rival giants

Two major Japanese automaker brands are reportedly planing to enter negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing global automotive industry.

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Motoring
Jordan Mulach

Ford Australia to put features behind a paywall from 2025

Most Ford models sold in Australia since mid-2020 will soon require their owners to pay for certain functions which are currently free.

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The Huracan was stopped on Queensborough Avenue after police officers noticed it didn’t have a rear licence plate.
Motoring
Jordan Mulach

Lamborghini driver first to be fined after not obtaining ‘supercar licence’

New 'supercar licence' laws in one Australian State have already caught one high-powered car owner out, just hours after they came into effect.

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Motoring
Dev Singh

How much duct tape do you need to destroy a Lambo?

Ever wondered how much duct tape it would take to destroy a Lamborghini Gallardo? No? Well, MrBeast has the answer for you anyway.

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Motoring
Jordan Mulach

Four dead after being trapped inside burning Tesla

Tesla's electronic door releases are once again under the microscope following the tragedy.

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Toyota is recalling over 36,000 examples of its Kluger SUV due to a defect with its seats.
Motoring
William Stopford

Almost 40,000 Toyota cars urgently recalled

Toyota has issued a recall notice for more than 36,000 vehicles for a defect involving the car seats.

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Elon Musk showed off Tesla's Cybercab and Robovan at an invitation-only, "We, Robot" event Thursday night.
Motoring
CNBC

No steering wheel, no pedals. Musk finally unveils Cybercab

Elon Musk has hyped a $30,000 self-driving Cybercab and larger Robovan at his ‘We, Robot’ robotaxi event.

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A review of almost 300,000 Australian car insurance quotes has the most expensive brands to insure. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Motoring
Jordan Mulach

REVEALED: The most expensive cars to insure in Australia

A review of almost 300,000 Australian car insurance quotes has revealed the most expensive brands to insure.

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Thousands of Kia vehicles have been urgently recalled.
Motoring
William Stopford

More than 100,000 cars urgently recalled in Australia over dangerous defect

Affected drivers are being told not to park their cars in the garage over the dangerous issue.

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Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has praised “cheap Chinese vehicles” and called for stronger electric vehicle mandates.
Politics
Latika M Bourke

Uber boss praises cheap Chinese EVs despite security issues

The boss of Uber claims politics is determining people’s feelings on EVs and dampening enthusiasm for their take-up.

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Motoring
William Stopford

Nissan warns more car brands will leave Australia

As a wave of car brands is set to crash onto Australian shores, Nissan's local boss has warned some will fail and leave customers out in the cold.

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2022 Citroen C5 X. (Photo Narrative Post/Matthias Engesser)
Motoring
Jordan Mulach

Carmaker leaving Australia after more than 100 years

The brand is being shuttered in Australia, ending an unbroken 102-year run.

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Mini Cooper SE electric cars sold in Australia between 2020 and 2023 are being recalled.
Australia
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Urgent recall for cars with major fire risk

More than 1400 vehicles have been urgently recalled due to a serious fire hazard.

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General view of traffic in Sydney. File image.
Motoring
Hayley Taylor

The little-known driving rule that could cost you $2200

Some say it’s just ‘the Aussie way’, but a common act is an offence that could hit your wallet hard.

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Almost 150,000 Isuzu cars have been recalled.
Motoring
Summer Woolley

Almost 150,000 vehicles recalled over engine stalling fears

The fault could increase the risk of an accident.

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