Australians are driving bigger, heavier, dirtier cars and it’s alarming both climate and road safety experts.
A decade ago, sedans and hatchbacks were the most popular cars in Australia. Today, Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and American-style utes dominate new car sales and advertising.
They can pull a caravan on the highway. As soon as you try to drive over something even slightly uneven your wheels will slip and you’ll be stuck.