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‘Complicated rebuild’ points to long closure of key Blue Mountains highway
A $50 million emergency injection into detour routes over the Blue Mountains also suggests the closure of the critical highway will be long-lasting.
- Matt O'Sullivan
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Rapid-charging EV batteries are on the way
Car makers are developing ultra-fast charging systems which can refill a battery in almost the same amount of time as it takes to top up with petrol.
- The Economist
A researcher asked 10 people to go car-free for 20 days. None wanted to continue
Despite saving hundreds of dollars and even making new friends, none of the people who agreed to ditch their car for this Brisbane experiment wanted to go car-free permanently. This is why.
- Felicity Caldwell
New $2 billion motorway to Sydney’s second international airport opening
The ribbon-cutting comes almost eight months before the first passenger flights are due to take off from Western Sydney Airport.
- Matt O'Sullivan
Why Gen Z are putting the brakes on this rite of passage
For the past few decades, youth licensing rates around the world have declined. Experts cite stricter regulations, better public transport and rising costs as reasons why.
- Lauren Ironmonger
Made-in-China electric vehicle crowned Drive Car of the Year
Game-changing technology – it comes with the option to add a full-self-driving driver assistance package – helped this model take the honours.
Chinese ban on Tesla-style door handles likely to flow through to Australia
Chinese authorities have announced a ban on new vehicles being sold with hidden, electronically reliant door handles, amid concerns that they trap occupants.
- Elias Visontay
On these Brisbane roads, riding a scooter would be faster than driving
When peak hour hits, these Brisbane roads grind to a crawl. See how your commute has changed since 2019.
- Felicity Caldwell