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12 Oct 2021 13:22

What’s the average cost of petrol in Australia?

Written by James McCay

Our Bill Shock Tracker survey found the average cost of petrol in Australia is $1,404 a year. Read more to see the data for your home state and age group.

12 Oct 2021 08:06

Will electric vehicles ever be more cost effective than their petrol counterparts?

Written by Hannah Norton

We take a look at electric vehicles and their petrol counterparts to see how long it takes for the financial benefit to make itself clear.

8 Oct 2021 09:29

Into the future: Will car insurance cover flying cars?

Written by James McCay

In a time when flying cars are becoming more science and less fiction, we ask, "will car insurance cover a flying car?" Read on to hear what the experts say.

5 Oct 2021 10:56

Hole-in-one champagne? Five weird insurance perks for your next holiday

Written by Eliza Buglar

Insurance policies can contain some odd inclusions you might not have noticed before. Find out more with Compare the Market.

a car salesman shows a new car to a couple in a showroom

30 Sep 2021 15:58

Shake up of the car industry: fixed car prices and guaranteed value plans

Written by James McCay

Car brands have introduced fixed prices for new sales. We discuss what impact this could have on insurance, plus other ways car brands are shaking things up.

21 Sep 2021 10:21

What’s the future of hydrogen cars in Australia?

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Hyundai has announced it plans to popularise hydrogen as a source of energy by 2040. Given the hurdles electric cars continue to face, will hydrogen cars bomb?

17 Sep 2021 11:00

Will driverless vehicles make us more dangerous on the road?

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Will Autonomous Vehicles make other drivers more aggressive on the road? We chat to the experts to learn what a transition to a driverless future could look like.

Charging electric car

17 Sep 2021 10:01

The cheapest electric cars in Australia

Written by Compare the Market

Here are the cheapest electric cars available in Australia right now.

9 Sep 2021 09:18

How you park your car can impact your insurance premiums

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Where you park your car can have an impact of the cost of car insurance. This not only involves garages and driveways but which suburb you're in. Join us as we take a look at the data.

26 Aug 2021 09:36

How the other half drive: Sydney’s top motor brands revealed

Written by Sarah Orr

Sales data from Compare the Market that’s lifted the hood on the city’s favourite cars, revealing one brand's dominance on the roads.