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VicRoads doesn’t know when its normal services will be restored.

VicRoads chaos stretches on as IT bungle leaves drivers unable to register cars, book tests

Motorists continue to be frustrated almost a week after a system upgrade crashed the organisation’s online portal.

  • Max Stevens and Angus Delaney

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EV sales up.

EVs reach major milestone – meaning climate goals might not be a bridge too far

The government’s 2035 climate target was deemed unachievable by many commentators. The Iran war is driving motorists towards it at speed.

  • Mike Foley and Shane Wright
An artists’ impression aerial view of the Burswood Racetrack precinct known as Perth Park.

Residents ‘unsurprised but deeply disappointed’ as Burswood racetrack clears planning hurdle

The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved a development application for a portion of the Perth Park project, including a portion of the Burswood racetrack.

  • Indigo Lemay-Conway
Malcolm Harris with his patrol car.

100 years of RAC: See the evolution of the roadside assist in WA

RAC has serviced Western Australians for 100 years. See how the evolution of the roadside assist has changed over the years.

  • Indigo Lemay-Conway
EVs charging up ... and winning interest from motorists fearful of more petrol pump pain.

One in seven car buyers went electric last month. But a fuel-guzzling variety held steady

EV sales jumped 50 per cent in March as pain at the petrol pump and speculation over the federal budget changed motoring habits.

  • Shane Wright and Mike Foley
Operators say the facility has helped attract steady crowds to the precinct.

Inside the battle to save Sydney’s rooftop go-karting track

A clash between entertainment and Sydney’s obsession with parking has left 156 jobs in the balance at the Entertainment Quarter.

  • David Barwell
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The Tesla Model Y has been crowned the 21st winner of the Drive Car of the Year award.

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.

Mask sunglasses add a dash of F1 appeal on the catwalk at the Ferrari show for Milan Fashion Week 2024.

Ferrari is opening a new showroom. There won’t be a single car in it

Luxury car companies are hitting the high-end fashion road to drive a lucrative merchandising side-hustle.

  • Andrew Chesterton
Australia’s reliance on Chinese electric vehicles is in the spotlight.

Climate chief hails cheap Chinese EVs as Labor cops flak over anti-dumping rhetoric

Australia’s top climate adviser says cheap Chinese cars can drive Australia to a lower emissions transport sector to meet the nation’s emissions target.

  • Mike Foley
Connor Zilisch breaks his collarbone after falling off his car.

Race winner falls from roof of car and breaks collarbone

It was a painful victory celebration for NASCAR race winner Connor Zilisch.