Motoring

Thousands of Kia vehicles have been urgently recalled.

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.

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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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)

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.

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.

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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Porsche has recalled its electric Taycan vehicles over a braking issue.

More than 1600 cars recalled nationwide over safety concerns

The brand revealed a serious braking issue with one of its most popular models.

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David Butler’s Volvo XC40 was only a week old when it burst into flames with his granddaughter trapped in the rear seat. Unknown

Horror as 19-month-old trapped in hybrid vehicle explosion

David Butler first noticed smoke before realising his Volvo hybrid vehicle had exploded into flames. He ran to open the door where his granddaughter was sitting, but the rear door would not open.

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Mercedes-Benz has recalled more than 1400 electric cars due to a battery fault.  (HANDOUT/MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA)

Hundreds of luxury EVs recalled over dangerous safety issue

More than 1400 luxury electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia over a fault that the regulator warns could cause serious accidents.

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Ford Australia has issued another recall for the recently launched F-150 pickup

Ford issues yet another recall for troubled vehicle

It’s already been recalled three times since its Australian launch, now Ford is asking owners to once again head to the dealership to get yet another problem fixed.

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Tesla has won top marks in a InfluenceMap report on electric car advocacy. (Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson/AAP PHOTOS)

Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies

Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.

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Find out if a driver can get in trouble for passengers consuming booze.

Is it legal for passengers to drink alcohol inside a car?

Find out if a driver can get in trouble for passengers consuming booze.

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Samantha Brick says the “frankly daft” myth that men make better drivers refuses to fade into history.

Why I’m a better driver than most of the men reading this

SAMANTHA BRICK: Face it chaps — we women are better drivers than you could ever hope to be. 

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