In the latest episode of the ABC Kids series, seven-year-old Bluey gets to ride in the front without a booster seat. So, could her mum Chilli face a fine? The popularity of Aussie TV show Bluey shows no sign of slowing down, with the series’ latest episode – a 28-minute extravaganza called The Sign – … Read more
The final step in the decision-making process has been taken, with the legislation set to come into force in 2030. The Council of the European Union has officially approved the controversial Euro 7 emissions regulations, with the rules set for final sign-off in the coming weeks. The approval of the Council is the last step … Read more
Victorian authorities are urging motorists to stick to the basics of driving, with simple mistakes “contributing to more than half of road deaths each year.” Victoria Police have issued more than 24,000 infringement notices to drivers who were caught breaking “simple road rules”. The data – collected from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 … Read more
Susannah Guthrie has been a journalist for over a decade, covering everything from world news to fashion, entertainment, health and now cars. Having previously worked across titles like The New Daily, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, People Magazine and Cosmopolitan, Susannah now relishes testing family cars with the help of her husband and two-year-old son. Read more … Read more
The first Kia ute – a heavy-duty, dual-cab diesel workhorse – is due at the same time as strict emissions targets for new cars, but the company says it will offset it with growing sales of hybrid and electric cars. Kia has expressed no intention to pull the plug on its first dual-cab diesel ute … Read more
Australia’s alignment to US fuel-efficiency standards will enable big pick-ups to access an emissions credit loophole already used to address other community issues in North America. View 4 images Further details of the controversial plan to ease upcoming Australian emissions standards for US pick-ups have been announced, following last week’s confirmation of less stringent targets for … Read more
Emissions standards coming soon for new vehicles in Australia have been delayed and weakened for utes, vans and many 4WD SUVs. Here’s what you need to know. View 7 images Utes and large four-wheel-drives are the biggest winners of changes to Australia’s proposed new-vehicle emissions standards presented to parliament yesterday. The bill – announced Tuesday but … Read more
The Federal Government has watered down proposed emissions regulations for new cars, following pressure from the automotive industry in recent weeks. View 4 images Concessions will be made for heavy-duty four-wheel-drives under weakened plans for tailpipe emissions rules for new vehicles announced by the Australian Government today. The government has conceded to calls from Australia’s top … Read more
Australia’s top-selling Chinese car brand – which sells a range of hybrid and electric cars – has expressed its support for proposed new-vehicle emissions targets in Australia. View 3 images Chinese car maker MG has joined other top-selling manufacturers in supporting the Australian Government’s proposed emissions targets for new vehicles. The formerly British-owned brand is one … Read more
Plans to introduce the world’s strictest emissions standards in Europe have been walked back, as car makers say it would have distracted their investments away from the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars. View 5 images Protests from car makers and some European countries have succeeded in weakening upcoming emissions standards for new cars … Read more
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