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ANCAP set to broaden testing for large utes in Australia
ANCAP set to broaden testing for large utes in Australia
An expanded test program is on the horizon amid a new survey which finds mixed feedback on large utes from fellow road users.
Sam Charlwood
22 July 2026
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A truck approaches a rural intersection
NSW trials smart speed limits at Upper Hunter rural intersection
NSW trials smart speed limits at Upper Hunter rural intersection
NSW will trial radar-controlled speed limits at an Upper Hunter intersection, giving drivers more time to safely turn onto the Golden Highway.
Open Road
21 July 2026
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A mother and child watch as blurred hand plugs a car in
New report: Used EV sales surge as buyers turn electric
New report: Used EV sales surge as buyers turn electric
Used EV sales jumped 54.6 per cent despite a weaker second-hand market overall, while ex-novated lease vehicles are expected to bring added supply.
Bridie Schmidt
20 July 2026
The Mundi Mundi Festival at sunset
The Mundi Mundi Festival at sunset
What’s on at the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash?
What’s on at the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash?
A guide to what you can expect from one of Australia's pre-eminent music festivals in 2026.
Kris Ashton
15 July 2026
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Arm in red sleeve putting fuel in a car seen from rear of car
Fuel costs and supply in Australia: when will fuel prices drop? Your questions answered
Fuel costs and supply in Australia: when will fuel prices drop? Your questions answered
As conflict in the Middle East continues to drive volatility in fuel supply around the world, the NRMA is analysing fuel price news and data every day to give Australian motorists the latest advice on fuel supply and prices.
Sam Charlwood
15 July 2026
2026 Geely EX2
2026 Geely EX2
Geely EX2 pricing announced for Australia
Geely EX2 pricing announced for Australia
New BYD Atto 1 rival lobs in Australia promising strong value and affordability.
Sam Charlwood
14 July 2026
New BYD Seagull
New BYD Seagull
New and bigger BYD Atto 1 revealed
New and bigger BYD Atto 1 revealed
A larger new-generation BYD Seagull could preview Australia’s next Atto 1, bringing more space, revised styling, 95kW power and optional LiDAR.
Bridie Schmidt
13 July 2026
Alan Ventress
Alan Ventress
NRMA Local Hero: Alan Ventress restores bikes for community
NRMA Local Hero: Alan Ventress restores bikes for community
Alan Ventress has gifted more than 620 bikes to those in need, with many of them found at the local tip.
Sam Charlwood
11 July 2026
Murramarang beachfront villa
Murramarang beachfront villa
Why NSW travellers are heading back to holiday parks
Why NSW travellers are heading back to holiday parks
NSW visitors hit record spend while Indigenous tourism booms and caravan and camping trips still firmly popular holiday choice.
Bridie Schmidt
9 July 2026
A car rolls off a cargo ship at sunset
A car rolls off a cargo ship at sunset
Car sales June 2026: Tesla Model Y tops list again as EVs achieve major milestones
Car sales June 2026: Tesla Model Y tops list again as EVs achieve major milestones
June 2026 marks a significant shift in car sales in Australia as EVs top 30 per cent market share and BYD nabs three places in top ten models.
Bridie Schmidt
3 July 2026

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