Workshop tips
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Queensland drivers caught running a red 30,000 times last year
Safety call made as list of top spots for going through a red light is revealed
Fuel firms ‘refusing to pass on savings’ in Queensland as prices drop nationwide
There’s finally been some relief for motorists at the bowser, but not everyone is feeling it…
Herbert Diess resigns as Volkswagen Group CEO
Porsche boss Oliver Blume to succeed him
AutoNexus chosen to prep and deliver Polestar cars in Australia
The fulfilment company also takes care of other car companies’ needs locally
Tesla facing lawsuit for allegedly painting over structural cracks
A Tesla Model 3 owner has taken the company to court in Germany, claiming it painted over underbody cracks
Aston Martin updates its logo
Emblem revamped as part of strategic repositioning to drive growth and appeal to new audiences
Kia Connect coming with all new models and facelifts, free for seven years
Kia’s new Kia Connect online system will roll out in Australia with every new model and facelift from here on out – including seven years of free connectivity
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross review: Exceed plug-in hybrid
Plug-in hybrid Eclipse Cross follows in the footsteps of the old Outlander PHEV by delivering good electric range in an otherwise underwhelming package
2023 Renault Arkana: New features announced, Australian timing unclear
New range-topping E-Tech engineered trim for Arkana SUV, as well as Clio and Captur
Queensland tops list for motor vehicle thefts in Australia
The state had the most vehicles stolen in 2021, but the theft rate per 1000 cars was higher elsewhere
Australia has 85 per cent more EV fast chargers than two years ago
New report looks at electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Australia: present and future
Europe mandates anti-speeding technology
An intelligent speed limiter must be fitted to all new vehicles introduced from this month in Europe
EVs that qualify for incentives in Australia 2022
Despite five states now offering a subsidy/rebate for electric vehicles, not many models actually qualify
Demand won’t grow EV supply – CO2 rules will
If Australians want more affordable EVs, they’d better push the Government for CO2 regulations – now
Oops: 2023 Honda Civic Type R revealed briefly on Honda website
Honda’s new-generation hot hatch has surfaced online briefly, appearing on the company’s own website
Australia’s best-selling cars, SUVs and utes in 2022
With six months down and another six to go, we take a look at which models are leading their respective sales races
Queensland jacks up fines for driving offences
The RACQ is warning motorists to expect a range of increases to penalties and transport costs from now on
How far can you drive with your fuel light on?
Is it okay to keep driving with the last drops of fuel? How big is your ‘reserve fuel tank’?
Kia’s GT models are about to get hotter
Kia will leave future GT models on the flame a little longer
2023 Kia Sportage hybrid: Australian launch likely for first half
A hybrid version of the Kia Sportage, revealed early in 2021, is drawing closer to an Australian launch – but what sort of availability we can expect is still unclear
2020-2022 Kia Picanto recalled
The city car has been recalled due to not meeting ADR regulations
Volkswagen finalises acquisition of Europcar, plans to introduce autonomous vehicles from 2025
Acquisition of mobility business essential for VW’s future EV plans
2023 Volvo XC40 pricing and features for Australia: Facelift due to arrive next month
Out with the old, in with the new: Fresh naming system for choice of electrified powertrains
2023 Haval H6 GT pricing and features revealed
Sporty styling for Haval’s SUV is paired with existing drivetrains
