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Tesla has told a Senate inquiry that any national road user charge should hit every new car, not just EVs, and that fuel excise should stay. We worked out what petrol, hybrid and electric drivers pay now, and what a per-kilometre charge could add.
Kia's K4 Hybrid is coming to Europe, but Kia Australia has not confirmed it. We compare official fuel figures for the small hybrids you can order now, with a simple yearly fuel example.
You may not need a wall charger at all. Learn when a power point will do, what limits charging speed, how to compare installation quotes and strata approvals, and how to value a charger bundled with an EV.
The all-new GWM Haval H7 lands as a boxy all-wheel drive hybrid SUV in four variants. During the launch offer the Lux PHEV costs the same as the Vanta hybrid, so the real choice is plug versus features. Here is how the price steps work and what to confirm before you sign.
Porsche has recalled 77 high-performance 911 and 718 models from 2024 because their centre lock wheel nuts may fracture and let a wheel come off. Porsche wants owners to stop driving until the check is done, and used buyers need to check two separate VIN lists.
The deduction from each pay can hide what you are paying for the car itself. Here's how to separate the vehicle price in a novated lease quote, check the extras and residual, and benchmark it against written dealer quotes.
658 Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups from 2017 and 2018 have been recalled over a brake control unit fault that can stop ABS and stability control working properly. There is no fix yet, so owners have to wait and used buyers need to check the VIN first.
Toyota is offering a $4,000 deposit bonus on new and demo HiLux 4x4 SR5 utes, but only with Toyota Finance. Here is who qualifies, the deadlines, and how to tell if the loan attached to it is worth taking.
A cheaper quote from an interstate dealer is only a saving once registration, duty, inspections and transport are added back. Here is what Victoria, NSW and Queensland require and how to compare quotes on a landed-cost basis.
MG brand context | U9 EV not pictured
The MG U9 EV carries a 3500kg braked towing rating, but MG has not published a range figure while towing. We worked through what its 430km WLTP claim could mean with a trailer on the back, and the questions to ask before you sign.
Ford Australia has recalled 1,085 Ranger utes and Everest SUVs because the 10.1-inch centre screen may go blank and drop the reversing camera image. The fix is free, and anyone buying a late-model Ranger or Everest should check the VIN first.
Your rights on a used car depend on who sells it and which state you buy in. This guide compares the statutory warranty and cooling-off rules in every state and territory, checked against official sources in October 2026.