Opposition leader Peter Dutton says Labor’s proposed fuel efficiency standard for new cars would push up the price of a Mazda CX30 “by about $19,000”. Given that right now the Mazda CX30 costs A$33,140, ...
... reality, this means plug-in hybrids are not being driven as electric cars – they’re largely driven as fossil-fuel burning vehicles.
What does this mean for Australian drivers?
Hybrids came under ...
... for new cars cost – or save – Australian drivers?
What’s next?
Outer suburban residents are buying electric vehicles for very good reasons: financial prudence, practicality and a cleaner ...
... is the most common factor in a crash.
Current measures to reduce speeding haven’t gone far enough. Despite two in three Australian drivers admitting to speeding every week, only one in ten got a speeding ...
... or serious disciplinary actions
Passing a character check and providing evidence of good character
Holding a current and valid Australian driver's license
Meeting the educational and experience requirements ...
... This approach might help provide a standard way to quickly identity Australian drivers who are most at risk.
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Should older people and those with dementia have their licences ...
... Limit
In all reality, the only way to truly know your BAC is under the legal limit is to not drink before driving. There just isn’t a good way to measure.
More than a quarter of Australian drivers ...
... would save drivers money
The change would leave drivers better off financially. It would probably increase the price of new vehicles slightly, but make them cheaper to run. The average Australian driver ...
... the charge this way:
Australian drivers pay fuel excise when they fill up their vehicle with petrol, diesel or liquefied petroleum gas. Zero and low emission vehicle owners currently pay little or no ...