A Toyota bZ4X driver in the US has made a costly mistake by forgetting to put their electric car in park, causing it roll into the ocean with a passenger still inside. NBC10 Boston reports the driver and passenger of the Toyota bZ4X were eating lunch at the Blossom Street Pier Ferry Terminal boat ramp … Read more
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hinted the Federal Government could introduce an electric vehicle (EV) tax in the coming years to recoup lost fuel excise revenue as people move away from petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles. At the National Press Club of Australia, Dr Chalmers spoke about the mooted tax, without giving specifics on how it … Read more
Australia’s electric car drivers will be offered the chance to fill up their vehicles for less than $5 as part of a trial by the nation’s biggest energy retailer. Origin Energy has revealed plans to launch its EV Power Up trial next month as part of a larger plan to manage demand on its network … Read more
Tesla Australia has notified customers deliveries of its updated ‘Highland’ Model 3 are set to resume next week. In a communication to customers, Tesla said the compliance issue that forced it to stop deliveries is close to being resolved. “We are pleased to advise that we are finalising this matter by ensuring access to the … Read more
Thousands of Tesla cars have been recalled. More than 4000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made between 2022 and 2023 have been impacted. The recall is due to a software issue which could make the steering wheel difficult to use when driving in cold temperatures, according to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, … Read more
A road trip between Australia’s largest cities has put a petrol and an electric car to the test. The trial run was conducted in partnership with CarExpert, testing a BMW 740i and its electric sibling, the i7 on the 900km journey between Melbourne and Sydney. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Electric and petrol cars go head-to-head … Read more
A new version of one of Australia’s best-selling electric cars could be recalled after the country’s vehicle safety agency refused to issue a rating for the vehicle. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) said Tesla’s updated Model 3 did not qualify for a five-star rating like its predecessor, and would remain “unrated” based on … Read more
Australian motorists are copping the cost of volatile world oil prices, but relief could be in sight. Drivers in Brisbane bore the brunt of record petrol prices this year with the Queensland capital the nation’s most expensive city to put fuel in the tank. Regular unleaded cost on average 193.4 cents per litre, an NRMA … Read more
A national recall has been issued after defects were found in a range of Ford model cars, sparking safety concerns. The issues affect Ford Mustangs made between 2019 and 2023, with an estimated 9000 cars to be recalled. The department regulator stated that due to a software issue, brake fluid warning lights may not illuminate … Read more
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hinted the Federal Government could introduce an electric vehicle (EV) tax in the coming years to recoup lost fuel excise revenue as people move away from petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles. At the National Press Club of Australia, Dr Chalmers spoke about the mooted tax, without giving specifics on how it … Read more
