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Motoring News

Read the latest updates, insights, and trends in Australian motoring. From new car releases and innovative technologies to industry news, we cover everything you need to stay informed.

Speed cameras

NSW motorists to heed average speed cameras

A new trial will assess using average speed cameras in NSW to catch speeding motorists and prevent road fatalities.
Cars on a motorway in Northern Sydney

More than a million NSW drivers still eligible for demerit point reduction scheme

As New South Wales gears up for the summer holiday festive season, the government is incentivising all drivers to recommit to safe driving practices.
Vehicle being tested as part of Real-world testing program

First results from the Real-World Testing Program revealed

The Real-World Testing Program releases the first results measuring the real-world fuel consumption and emissions of vehicles under Australian driving conditions.
brunette woman wearing a pink shirt with blue jeans holding an electric vehicle charging cable

National Electric Vehicle Strategy emphasises NRMA's crucial role in powering Australia's EV transition

NRMA has already begun rolling out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the state, building on its long history of working to make roads and vehicles safer and better for Australians.
NSW carbon offset for motorists

NSW drivers given option to purchase carbon offsets during vehicle registration

The Australia-first initiative allows environmentally-conscious motorists who have not yet switched to electric vehicles (EVs) the option to offset their vehicle’s CO2 emissions.
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid

Electric vehicles coming to Australia in 2022

9 December 2021: Australian EV buyers have more choice than ever, with new electric vehicles coming to Australia in 2022.
Ford E-Transit electric van

Ford E-Transit all-electric commercial van due next year

5 October 2021: The veil has been pulled back on Ford’s E-Transit, the brand's first all-electric model for Australia, offering grunt, practicality and durability.
Ford logo sign

Ford commits to ‘at least’ five electric vehicles for Australia by end of 2024

5 October 2021: The blue oval will offer Australians five electrified models by the end of 2024.
Mobile speed camera warning sign

NSW reintroduces mobile speed camera warning signs

4 August 2021: Around 1000 mobile speed camera warning signs will be reinstated in parts of NSW just nine months after the government’s decision to remove them.
Open Road - Volume 6 - June 1927

Open Road magazine celebrates 100th birthday

2 August 2021: Australia's oldest automotive publication has been around since the dawn of motoring, producing its first issue in 1921.
2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric car

Electric vehicle sales June 2021: EVs going strong at half-year mark

23 July 2021: Purchases of battery electric vehicles tripled in June, bolstering an already strong six months for electric vehicles in Australia.
Toyota HiLux Rogue Vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak Mob

Australian new-car sales June 2021: Financial year ends in the green

Australia’s new-car industry has closed out the financial year with its eight consecutive month of growth, however supply shortages may have throttled what was expected to be a huge June
2021 Isuzu D-MAX ute

Australian new-car sales May 2021: Growth continues as financial year rounds out

New-car sales in Australia continue to grow as the industry sees its second-largest May on record.
2016 Kia Sportage Platinum

2016 Kia Sportage and 2017 Stinger recalled

17 May 2021: Kia Australia has issued a recall for 57,851 examples of its Sportage medium SUV and Stinger sports sedan due to an electrical fault which may result in fire
Electric car vehicle EV charging

Electric vehicle sales April 2021

10 May 2021: Electric vehicles comprised more than one in every 11 new passenger, SUV and light commercial cars sold during a record-breaking April.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Australian new-car sales April 2021: Market hits all-time high

5 May 2021: Australia’s new-car market has seen its biggest April in recorded history, with speculation the increased growth could see out the financial year.
2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric car

2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric price and specs confirmed

5 May 2021: The 2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric enters Australian showrooms in August, becoming the Japanese brand’s first all-electric model offering.
2021 Nissan Leaf e electric car

2021 Nissan Leaf e+ price and specs

29 April 2021: The 2021 Nissan Leaf range gets a new flagship trim, boasting a higher capacity battery pack, more power and bi-directional charging.
2021 Porsche Taycan electric car

Electric vehicle sales surge as Australia recovers

14 April 2021: Australian new-car sales figures for March 2021 show a return to normalcy for the industry, however the biggest shock might be the huge uptake of electric cars.
Car dealership

Australian new-car sales March 2021: market bounces back despite stock shortages

8 April 2021: New-car sales in Australia increased in March 2021, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth and recovery for the industry following a COVID-induced sales slump.
2021 Mazda MX-30 electric car

2021 Mazda MX-30 Australian price and specs

31 March 2021: Mazda Australia has confirmed local pricing and specs for its 2021 MX-30 M Hybrid range before going on sale next month, with an all-electric variant due to join showrooms later this year.
2022 BMW iX electric car

2022 BMW iX: Australian details revealed for large electric SUV

Light has been shed on the 2022 BMW iX large electric SUV before the model’s Australian debut towards the end of the year.
2021 Audi e-tron S blue

Electric cars coming to Australia in 2021

10 March 2021: Despite the challenges 2020 presented, Australia's adoption of electric vehicles grew healthily over the year. We take a look at what new electric cars will be available in Australia in 2021.
2021 Genesis GV70 red

Genesis GV70 specifications confirmed

9 March 2021: The Australian arm of the luxury Korean carmaker has confirmed specification for the 2021 GV70, its first medium SUV offering, before the model arrives in the coming months.
Relectrify Revolve battery

Australian Government provides $1.49 million to Aussie startup to repurpose electric vehicle batteries

2 March 2021: Melbourne-based startup Relectrify will give second-hand electric vehicle (EV) batteries a new lease on life with its ‘ReVolve’ battery energy storage system (BESS), supported by a $1.49m injection from the Australian Government.
brunette woman wearing a pink shirt with blue jeans holding an electric vehicle charging cable

National Electric Vehicle Strategy emphasises NRMA's crucial role in powering Australia's EV transition

NRMA has already begun rolling out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the state, building on its long history of working to make roads and vehicles safer and better for Australians.
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid

Electric vehicles coming to Australia in 2022

9 December 2021: Australian EV buyers have more choice than ever, with new electric vehicles coming to Australia in 2022.
Ford E-Transit electric van

Ford E-Transit all-electric commercial van due next year

5 October 2021: The veil has been pulled back on Ford’s E-Transit, the brand's first all-electric model for Australia, offering grunt, practicality and durability.
Ford logo sign

Ford commits to ‘at least’ five electric vehicles for Australia by end of 2024

5 October 2021: The blue oval will offer Australians five electrified models by the end of 2024.
Open Road - Volume 6 - June 1927

Open Road magazine celebrates 100th birthday

2 August 2021: Australia's oldest automotive publication has been around since the dawn of motoring, producing its first issue in 1921.
2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric car

Electric vehicle sales June 2021: EVs going strong at half-year mark

23 July 2021: Purchases of battery electric vehicles tripled in June, bolstering an already strong six months for electric vehicles in Australia.
Electric car vehicle EV charging

Electric vehicle sales April 2021

10 May 2021: Electric vehicles comprised more than one in every 11 new passenger, SUV and light commercial cars sold during a record-breaking April.
Toyota Hilux EV conversion

Orange-based business to convert 2000 Toyota utes into EVs

A local company in Orange NSW, has signed a supply deal to convert 2,000 Toyota Hilux’s and Land Cruisers into electric vehicles over the next four years, for use in mining activities.

2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric car

2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric price and specs confirmed

5 May 2021: The 2021 Mazda MX-30 Electric enters Australian showrooms in August, becoming the Japanese brand’s first all-electric model offering.
2021 Nissan Leaf e electric car

2021 Nissan Leaf e+ price and specs

29 April 2021: The 2021 Nissan Leaf range gets a new flagship trim, boasting a higher capacity battery pack, more power and bi-directional charging.
2021 Porsche Taycan electric car

Electric vehicle sales surge as Australia recovers

14 April 2021: Australian new-car sales figures for March 2021 show a return to normalcy for the industry, however the biggest shock might be the huge uptake of electric cars.
2021 Mazda MX-30 electric car

2021 Mazda MX-30 Australian price and specs

31 March 2021: Mazda Australia has confirmed local pricing and specs for its 2021 MX-30 M Hybrid range before going on sale next month, with an all-electric variant due to join showrooms later this year.
2022 BMW iX electric car

2022 BMW iX: Australian details revealed for large electric SUV

Light has been shed on the 2022 BMW iX large electric SUV before the model’s Australian debut towards the end of the year.
2021 Audi e-tron S blue

Electric cars coming to Australia in 2021

10 March 2021: Despite the challenges 2020 presented, Australia's adoption of electric vehicles grew healthily over the year. We take a look at what new electric cars will be available in Australia in 2021.
Relectrify Revolve battery

Australian Government provides $1.49 million to Aussie startup to repurpose electric vehicle batteries

2 March 2021: Melbourne-based startup Relectrify will give second-hand electric vehicle (EV) batteries a new lease on life with its ‘ReVolve’ battery energy storage system (BESS), supported by a $1.49m injection from the Australian Government.

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