Motoring

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is trying to reverse falling sales of the company's range of electric vehicles.

Musk says price drop on new models key for Tesla

Elon Musk has emphasised the affordability of two new versions of Tesla cars, amid rising competition and sales challenges for the electric vehicle company.

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When it comes to travelling in automated vehicles, trust fell with each step towards autonomy.

Almost half of Australians are opposed to self-driving cars in their local area – survey

And more than a quarter of respondents believe autonomous cars could actually increase the number of road accidents.

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BYD has yet to confirm when the Seagull and ATTO 2 models are coming to Australia.

The EVs about to go below Australia’s $30K price barrier

The price of Australia’s cheapest new EV is tipped to fall below $30,000 next year. This would occur as the Federal Government reviews a huge perk for electric car drivers.

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Secondhand buyers are worried about recharging EVs like Tesla.

Why EVs have really poor resale value in Australia

Electric cars from the likes of Tesla and BYD are losing half their value in just two years, calling into question the resale value of EVs.

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Private companies don’t have the some power to fine you as the government.

Not all parking fines are the same – what you need to know

It could be a case of ‘catch me if you can’ when it comes to some parking fines – if you’re willing to take the gamble.

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THE ECONOMIST: Ruthless discounting has left EV giants in a fight to survive.

Why China’s EVs are crushing the competition

THE ECONOMIST: Ruthless discounting has left EV giants in a fight to survive.

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Aston Martin Vanquish recalled over safety fears

More than a dozen examples of the latest Aston Martin Vanquish could be affected by a braking problem in Australia.

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Watch: This police tool can rip an axle off a fleeing car, so should Aussie cops have it?

A stolen car has been totalled after its driver tried to escape a police-deployed device that ensnared its rear tyre and axle, ripping them off in the process.

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This Tesla self-drove me 50km to Bunnings on its own (almost)

This Tesla self-drove me 50km to Bunnings on its own (almost)

Tesla's 'self-driving' technology has rolled out to customers in Australia and New Zealand. But is it any good?

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Teen learns BMW M3 Competition isn’t P-plate eligible – the hard way.

Teen learns BMW M3 Competition isn't P-plate eligible – the hard way

A P-plater who borrowed his dad's BMW M3 Competition has copped over $1000 in fines and is facing a licence suspension.

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Two months into Operation Snow Safe, the NSW Police Force has handed out 1110 fines for high country speeding offences.

NSW police issue more than 1500 traffic infringements to snow bunnies

Two months into Operation Snow Safe, the NSW Police Force has handed out 1110 fines for high country speeding offences.

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Electric car advocates have cautioned Jim Chalmers to ‘get the calibration right’ on any future changes to incentives for drivers to ensure it doesn’t dismantle Australia’s EV transition. 

Jim Chalmers warned over EV tax perks in firing line

Electric vehicle advocates say any future changes to incentives for drivers could dismantle Australia’s transition.

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Some fear adding an impost to electric cars at the adoption stage could force buyers to reconsider. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Charge ahead: EV road taxes are on the horizon

A road user charge targeting electric vehicle drivers is gaining widespread approval but how it will work and when it will arrive remains up for debate.

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Thee Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept.

Cadillac’s sleek EV coupe concept has a sandstorm mode

You probably don't know anybody who plays desert polo, but Cadillac's latest high-performance electric concept is inspired by the sport.

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Jaguar CEO says relaunch will happen despite falling profits

Jaguar CEO says relaunch will happen despite falling profits

JLR's new CEO is not for turning, insisting Jaguar's relaunch will occur despite criticism from the US President.

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