EV Campaigner Slams 'Dangerous' Giant Utes
Pro-EV influencer Sarah Aubrey criticises the ballooning size of modern utes, calling them 'vanity wagons' that endanger pedestrians and cyclists. Her viral video sparks a fierce debate.
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UK EV sales surge 24% as new car market grows 3.5%
UK new car registrations grew 3.5% in 2025, surpassing 2 million vehicles. Pure electric car sales jumped nearly 24%, capturing a 23.4% market share. Read the full industry analysis.
Hybrid vehicles three times more deadly than petrol cars
New DfT analysis shows hybrid vehicles have a death rate three times higher than petrol cars, with pedestrians most at risk. Experts cite weight, quiet engines, and urban use.
States Sue Trump Over $2bn EV Charging Fund Withholding
A coalition of 16 US states and Washington DC is suing the Trump administration for unlawfully withholding over $2 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding. Read the latest on this major legal clash over climate policy.
Badenoch pledges to scrap 2030 petrol car ban after Brands Hatch visit
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch calls for an end to the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, promising to save taxpayers billions and protect the UK car industry.
Electric car market growth weakest in nearly two years
UK electric vehicle registrations saw their smallest year-on-year rise since December 2023 in November, as the overall new car market fell by 1.6%. Industry warns new EV tax could threaten green transition.
Australian Housing Crisis: Bouris Warns Dream Slipping Away
Finance expert Mark Bouris warns the Great Australian Dream is vanishing for the young as house prices soar to a $860,529 median. Discover the data and potential solutions.
Great Australian Dream Fades for Younger Generations
Finance expert Mark Bouris warns the Great Australian Dream is vanishing for the young as house prices hit $860k. Discover the data and potential solutions. Read more.
Santa Fe links minimum wage to rental affordability
Santa Fe becomes the first US city to directly tie minimum wage increases to rental costs, aiming to ensure workers can afford to live where they work. Discover how this groundbreaking policy works.
Sydney rental vacancies hit record low of 1.1%
Sydney's rental crisis intensifies as vacancy rates plummet to 1.1%, pushing families into homelessness. Discover the government's emergency response plan and what it means for tenants.
PM avoids question on house price direction in crisis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refused to state if his government wants house prices to rise or fall as Australia's housing affordability crisis deepens. Discover the data behind the struggle.
Senate panel questions costly car safety improvements
Major automakers face Senate grilling over whether safety and environmental regulations are making vehicles unaffordable. Hearing scheduled for January 14.
Aussie mum buys $8M home for student daughter abroad
An Australian mother's purchase of an $8 million home for her daughter studying overseas ignites a fierce housing affordability debate. Discover the full story and public reaction.
Australian Housing Crisis: Prices Up 47.3% vs Income
New report reveals 'dire' housing affordability crisis in Australia with property prices surging 47.3% since 2020 while incomes grew only 15%. Discover the widening wealth gap.
Democrats Win Back Young Male Voters in US Elections
Democrats' focus on affordability reversed the rightward shift among young men in recent US elections. Discover how economic messaging overcame cultural warfare.
Australian Home Prices Jump 50%, Mortgage Costs Double
Australian property values have surged 50% since 2020, forcing households to spend 45% of income on mortgages. Essential reading for property market insights.
Americans Feel Pain of Affordability Crisis Under Trump
Millions of Americans face unbearable costs for groceries, housing and childcare as Trump's policies fail to address the deepening affordability crisis. Discover why families are struggling.
Trump and Mamdani's Oval Office Meeting Truce
Donald Trump hosted New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in a surprisingly cordial Oval Office meeting. Discover how former adversaries found common ground on affordability and cooperation.
Koch's 'No Inheritance' Advice Sparks Generational Fury
Compare the Market's David Koch faces backlash after claiming baby boomers don't owe their children inheritance. Housing experts call comments 'out of touch' with property reality.
Trump's 'Hot Mess' Affordability Campaign Exposed
An in-depth analysis of the Trump administration's chaotic post-election affordability drive, revealing a web of contradictions and economic missteps. Discover the real impact on prices.
Soaring Sydney property prices force exodus
A young professional reveals how Sydney's soaring property market forced her to leave. Discover the nationwide struggle as prices head towards a $2m median.
Trump asks CEOs for affordability crisis tips
Donald Trump sought advice from top US CEOs on the affordability crisis while predicting 6% economic growth, a claim met with scepticism. Read the full report.
Seattle elects first democratic socialist mayor
Katie Wilson becomes Seattle's first democratic socialist mayor, echoing a left-wing trend. Her victory focuses on affordability and homelessness, despite personal wealth criticism.
Trump's 50-year mortgage plan could worsen housing crisis
Donald Trump's proposal for 50-year mortgages could double interest payments and deepen inequality in America's unaffordable housing market. Analysis reveals why this short-term fix misses the root causes.
Republican affordability crisis deepens amid policy failures
US Republicans struggle to address cost of living concerns as their policies and president undermine affordability promises. Analysis reveals widening gap between rhetoric and reality.
MAGA Chief Warns Trump Looks 'Weak and Rudderless'
The Federalist's Sean Davis warns Donald Trump appears 'weak and rudderless' on economic issues, criticising the GOP's lack of vision ahead of key elections.
London property prices surge 3.9% as UK market struggles
Exclusive analysis reveals London's property market is bucking national trends with significant price increases, while Halifax reports UK-wide affordability crisis hitting hardest outside the capital.
First UK pedestrian killed by self-driving car
A British factory worker has tragically become the first pedestrian in the UK to be killed by a self-driving vehicle in a shocking incident that raises serious questions about autonomous vehicle safety.
Republican election losses spark party crisis over affordability
GOP confronts devastating election losses as economic anxieties and Trump's divisive rhetoric alienate moderate voters. Analysis reveals affordability concerns are reshaping American politics.
Home Buyer Scheme Fails as Property Prices Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals Albanese government's flagship housing initiative faces mounting criticism as property prices defy assistance measures, leaving aspiring homeowners in limbo.
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