•Road user charges: NSW confirms plans to introduce a distance-based road user charge •EV range claims: Independent testing shows significant gaps between advertised and real-world EV ranges •Zeekr 7X launch: Chinese brand Zeekr announces its 7X SUV for Australia, promising fast charging and plush interiors •Ercole Spada tribute: Celebrated designer Ercole Spada is remembered for shaping iconic cars •Hitchhiking: Once common but now rare, hitchhiking is examined as both cultural curiosity and a possible model for future ride-sharing.•Renault Dauphine EV: A quirky Canadian conversion of a Renault Dauphine in 2002 •Toyota Camry road test: The latest Camry hybrid proves refined, efficient, and more executive-like than its “dad car” reputation