Motorists are buying electric vehicles in record numbers but uptake will need to speed up to meet climate targets and experts are calling for change.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Liontown Resources will not deliver any lithium to car giant Ford until at least 2029 — two years later than planned — amid concerns about a slowdown in demand for electric vehicles.
Danielle Le Messurier and Daniel Newell
Australia’s biggest car retailer is buying Canadian dealer CanadaOne for $1 billion and bringing Japan’s Mitsubishi on to its share register and into its used car business.
Sean Smith
Jaguar Land Rover, Britain’s biggest car maker, is a key customer of WA’s Schaffer Corporation but has been forced out of production by a cyber attack nearly four weeks ago.
Electric cars from the likes of Tesla and BYD are losing half their value in just two years, calling into question the resale value of EVs.
Stephen Johnson
Australia's most popular electric vehicles may not travel as far as promised, with on-road tests revealing five cars failed to match their lab results.
Several popular cars consume more petrol than their manufacturers promise, tests show, and hybrid vehicles are among some of the worst offenders.
Shares in Autobarn owner Bapcor have shed nearly 30 per cent after revealing its second-half trading performance was weaker than expected in May and June, as well as the sudden exit of three board directors.
Cheyanne Enciso
Almost half of new vehicles sold in Australia could be made in China within a decade, a study has found, as the nation moves to low-emission transport.
Elon Musk has announced the launch of Tesla's robotaxis in the Texas capital, with social media influencers posting videos of their driverless rides.
Norihiko Shirouzu and Abhirup Roy
Toyota has officially opened its $115 million parts and accessories centre — the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere and among the most valuable industrial properties ever built in WA.
Kim Macdonald
Tesla's first-quarter profits have fallen drastically and Elon Musk says he'll spend more time at the company, amid backlash over his US government activities.
Bernard Condon
On-road vehicle tests show some hybrid vehicles are not saving as much petrol as lab tests promise and a two use more than standard cars on highways.
Fancy buying a new car and getting your boss to pay for it, effectively tax-free? New electric vehicle owners have discovered the ultimate tax concession. Here’s how it works ...
Nick Bruining
US President Donald Trump has announced a new 25 per cent tariff on a key industry, saying his action will ‘continue to spur growth like you haven’t seen before’.
Max Corstorphan
President Donald Trump has announced plans for tariffs of up to 25 per cent on automotive imports into the US.
Staff Writers
It’s not just eco-warriors buying electric vehicles — for some, it’s a way to keep costs down
Richard Clune
It started with an interview on Fox News where he admitted he was stretched thin and events throughout the week look likely to make it worse for the highly visible billionaire on unique a cost-cutting mission
Laura Newell
US President Donald Trump has delivered a blunt warning to protesters at Tesla dealerships.
Jeff Mason and Abhirup Roy
Tesla sales in Australia have fallen off a cliff since 2024 in tandem with a broader automotive industry slump, more cash-conscious consumers and CEO Elon Musk’s growing involvement in US politics.
Simone Grogan
The car dealer reported a 25 per cent fall in annual profit to $223 million on record revenue of $11.2 billion, but investor focus was on its upbeat assessment of the company’s prospects.
Tesla says its annual sales have dipped as overall demand for electric vehicles in the United States and Europe slows.
