Category: Australia

John Hughes, Founder & Managing Director of John Hughes Group

Those in the market for a used car prize one feature above all others: trust. If a seller is trustworthy, then any worries surrounding the quality or history of the vehicle are immediately

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Queensland announces Australia’s toughest anti-hoon laws

The Queensland Government is cracking down on illegal street racing, drifting and burnouts. Now spectators can be fined for watching or encouraging dangerous driving gatherings. View 4 images Dangerous drivers in Queensland now face

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Indian car giant Mahindra to launch two new electric vehicles in Australia

The electric-car market is about to get more crowded, following a pledge from Indian manufacturer Mahindra to introduce two new battery-powered vehicles in Australia by the end of 2025. View 10 images Two new

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2023 BYD Seagull budget electric city car unveiled, not coming to Australia

One of China’s cheapest new electric cars – with a footprint smaller than a Suzuki Swift, and a $AU17,000 price – is not planned for Australia. View 10 images View 10 images PreviousNext The 2023

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Tesla launches a new Trip Planner, now coming to the mobile app

Road trips with electric vehicles are fun, and now Tesla, Australia’s best-selling EV brand, is about to add a feature to make trip planning a whole lot easier. Tesla’s upcoming app update will

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Chinese electric-car start-up announces right-hand-drive model plans

Another Chinese electric-car company could be just around the corner, with a new entrant claiming it will take on right-hand-drive markets – including Australia. View 5 images A Chinese electric-car start-up has made bold

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Australia’s motor vehicle ‘problem’: Why the fight for cleaner cars is about to get dirty – 7NEWS

Australia has a motor vehicle problem. At the launch of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy this week, groups from all sides of politics and the car industry experienced rare consensus: all supported new

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Why is Australia’s road toll higher than ever, despite speed cameras and safer cars?

Australia’s road toll continues to climb despite the proliferation of ever-safer new cars, with pedestrian deaths in particular an area of concern. Government data shows the death toll on Australia’s roads during March

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EV complaints are growing in UK

EV COMPLAINTS in the UK are growing as sales increase with the ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector in the UK, The Motor Ombudsman, recording the highest quarterly volume of consumer complaints about

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Electric Vehicle Charging is Not as Cheap as You Think

Cheaper running costs are something you immediately associate with EV ownership, and while true on paper, I’ve found public charging is a lot more expensive than you might think. I love electric vehicles,

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