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Tony Davis

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Porsche’s new hybrid 911 is a car in a league of its own

On paper, the new electrified riff on the carmaker’s signature model could make purists wince, but the new GTS might just be the best 911 yet.

Trump’s tariffs deny American buyers a chance to enjoy the latest technology – and small, efficient cars.

Our car market proves why Trump’s tariffs won’t help America

America’s biggest car makers have long since lost interest in building vehicles that the rest of the world needs or wants.

March

Mercedes-Benz’s new coupe is a big improvement on its predecessor

With more seats, more boot space and more power than previous models, the AMG GT 63 is worthy of its new flagship status.

After more than a decade, BMW has perfected the art of EV variants

Savvy, ambidextrous design tactics mean you can enjoy the look and feel of a several BMW models retooled to be electric, including the iX2 xDrive30.

Will BMW’s Neue Klasse range be the game-changing EVs they promise?

The German manufacturer has made multiple claims of wide-ranging improvements on its currently available electric models, but they won’t roll out on Australian streets until at least 2026.

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Polestar’s new SUV is a tech marvel – but is it worth the price tag?

This Swedish-designed, China-built EV is an impressive drive, but you’ll need deep pockets to experience it at its upgraded best.

Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, McLaren chief designer Rob Marshall, and George Russell on the podium after a stunning Australian Grand Prix.

Accursed rain sends Piastri slip-sliding away

The home GP remains an unhappy hunting ground.

New Zealander Liam Lawson at practice on Friday - he has the trickiest seat on the grid, lining up at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, who has won the past four driver’s championships.

Grand Prix hits new highs in survival countdown

Fans are flocking to Melbourne’s Albert Park for F1 practice sessions and the final qualifying round that will determine where each driver starts on Sunday.

Juliana Blasi, head of exterior design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

Meet the woman who designs Rolls-Royces

Juliane Blasi is the head of exterior design at Rolls-Royce, and in a fiercely male-dominated sector, is almost certainly the first woman to hold such a role.

 Ex-F1 racing driver Jacky Ickx, in Chopard’s “basement,” which also serves as a display area for the mens watches.

He walked to his car as others sprinted. Then he won Le Mans

On the eve of the Australian F1 grand prix, we talk to Jacky Ickx, who struck a blow for safety in motorsport’s most dangerous era – and won several big races.

Aston Martin’s handsome new SUV is the best of both worlds

The DBX 707 is designed for the performance car aficionado who needs the space of an SUV.

Lewis Hamilton in Monaco at the F1 Grand Prix in May last year.

Behind the business deals bringing new fans to Formula 1

Partnerships between high-speed motorsport and high-end fashion are bringing glamour – and a new wave of style-savvy fans – to the grand prix.

Tesla’s Cybertruck at Sydney’s Everything’s Electric Expo at the weekend.

Tesla’s new strategy as sales fall: Openness (but don’t mention Musk)

The Cybertruck is being shown off at a Sydney expo and executives are free to speak for the first time in years as Tesla takes a new tack amid falling sales.

Jess Bala, chief executive of General Motors Australia.

How Jess Bala, 41, became the top woman in Australia’s car industry

The managing director of GM Australia and New Zealand is about to introduce Cadillacs to the local markets, but her ambitions are as big as a Chevrolet Silverado.

Ristorante Per L’Ora, which is housed in a former Downtown bank.

Hunting for the best pizza and other culinary delights in Los Angeles

A food tour of the City of Angels serves up a cultural mix, from short-order bites to fine-dining feasts.

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Lewis Hamilton makes his debut with Ferrari.

Your essential guide to the 2025 Formula 1 season

Everything you need to know about the top contenders, the wildcard outsiders and the young guns battling it out in motorsports’ biggest league.

Why the fastest-selling EV is a plug-in hybrid

Sales of electric vehicles are stagnating. Could the “plug-in hybrid” provide the perfect bridge between old and new?

February

Janette Sadik-Khan was instrumental in closing New York’s Times Square to traffic.

City planners have a radical strategy to solve traffic problems

Tired of traffic? Relief is at hand, as city planners everywhere explore a bold way to solve the problem.

Australian Grand Prix CEO Travis Auld at Albert Park. He says the Melbourne track is a blank canvas that keeps evolving.

The biggest worry for the Australian Grand Prix CEO

As the cost of hosting global events skyrockets, Travis Auld’s chief concern has become the challenge of keeping the race on the road.

McLaren bucks the trend with a droptop built for speed

Sophisticated materials alongside old-school engineering make the Spider 750S a supercar with a pure approach.

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