Car advice for people whose age and IQ are both over 50.
HAD THE COALITION WON the recent election, the end of big tax breaks for electric cars was almost certain. The FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) concessions on plug-in hybrids came to an end last month (April).
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OMODA JAECOO WILL MAKE A GRAND DEBUT at the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition with its brand-new NEV (New Energy Vehicle) family, including the C7 SHS, C5 SHS, and J5 BEV. The cutting-edge SHS (Super
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ELECTRIC CAR MANUFACTURER BYD HAS recently announced that it is installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers with a maximum output of 1360 kW in China – over 4000 of them – allowing electric cars to be
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WE ALWAYS THOUGHT SOME OF the promises being made by car companies to go fully electric (in some cases as early as 2030) were ambitious, premature and, in some cases, potentially financially catastrophic. Well, it
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PLUMMETING EV VALUES AND WANING confidence in forecast residuals will increasingly force leasing companies to extend contracts and encourage the re-leasing of used EVs in a bid to mitigate losses. All players in the market, from
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PEOPLE BUYING EVS TO SAVE MONEY are learning, to their cost, that it is not always as it seems. A recent study carried out by comparison site, Compare the Market, has found that EVs are
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SOME YEARS AGO, seniordriveraus ASKED TOYOTA Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operation Sean Hanley why, as one of the leading exponents of electric vehicle initiatives, the company didn’t bring more pressure to bear on
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DANGERS POSED BY THE TYPE of batteries used in most electric cars, e-scooters and e-bikes will be a top priority for Australia’s safety watchdog this year as the number of fires caused by them rises
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THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) market is experiencing a surge in popularity, with new models arriving constantly. This can be exciting for potential EV buyers, but also overwhelming. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate
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MANY READERS WILL RECALL THE shocking scenes as the Felicity Ace car carrier burnt off the coast of Portugal in 2022. The fire is alleged to have been ignited by a malfunctioning electric vehicle, and
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