Australia’s ‘dirtiest’ car brands have been named and shamed in new analysis, as the battle over mooted pollution caps for new vehicles picks up speed. Last month, the Albanese government unveiled proposed fuel efficiency standards that would impose fleetwide pollution caps on automotive manufacturers, bringing Australia into line with otherContinue Reading
It would “not be in the public interest” to release modelling showing how much car prices would increase under proposed new carbon emissions standards, the Albanese government has told parliament. Carmakers, industry experts and the federal opposition have warned that motorists can expect to pay up to $13,000 more forContinue Reading
Australia’s war on gas guzzling utes in the name of reducing emissions may be putting another species on the endangered list — the grey nomad. The great Australian tradition of caravanning, whether taking in the Great Australian Bight along the Nullarbor Plain or through the red centre to Uluru, willContinue Reading
New wing tips are being added to 23 Qantas aircraft, said to be a small change with a big impact. Travellers may start to notice the airline’s Boeing 737-800s look a bit different after getting the tips installed, as they will have an extra blade below the wing. The pointContinue Reading
Families and tradies could soon face price hikes and fewer choices for popular SUVs and utes, the automotive industry has warned, after new vehicle pollution caps were unveiled. On Sunday, the Albanese government released three potential options for a proposed fuel efficiency standard, slated to take effect next year, whichContinue Reading
Mega plans for a luxury 260ft superyacht have finally been revealed. The Superleggera 80 has been dubbed a ‘sports car on the high seas’ for its sleek design and fantastic range of hi-tech features from a skylight bar to a stateroom and a gym, reports the Sun. The creators –Continue Reading
A promise by the Albanese government to unveil mandatory pollution caps for new vehicles sold in Australia by the end of 2023 has been broken, sparking fears its landmark EV policy will be put on ice. In April, Labor committed to introducing a new fuel efficiency standard, with a favouredContinue Reading
Suzuki is set to replace the Swift hatchback with a new model. A “concept car” presented to the public at the 2023 Tokyo motor show paves the road ahead for Suzuki’s affordable small car. While some concept cars are outlandish machines that look a long way removed from the realContinue Reading
Qantas expects to get one new aircraft on average every three weeks for the next three years, as the airline faces questions over an ageing fleet. A senior staffer at Qantas has accused Alan Joyce of “leaving a financial mess” for the next chief executive of the airline. But news.com.auContinue Reading
The Nissan X-Trail was one of the pioneers of the “softroader” craze and has been a popular choice for Australian families for more than 20 years. The new model is bigger and better than its predecessor, with more tech and better driving manners. VALUE The new X-Trail starts at aContinue Reading