This Month
This is how far the Chinese car industry has come in 20 years
In 2005, the Asian giant’s car companies were making shameless copies of Daihatsu hatchbacks. Now, China is home to the largest motor industry the world has seen.
April
Is this Mini too big for its boots?
At 4.5 metres long, the new EV Countryman is a mini-monster. It made me smile every time I climbed in all the same.
The new Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II has a dark side
The “alter ego” of the chrome-accented SUV is a brooding riff on the original.
The most stunning reveal (among many) at the giant Auto Shanghai show
Financial Review motoring writer Tony Davis finds a myriad of new brands and developments as China aims to fill every niche in the automotive world.
This electric Benz is better than any petrol-powered off-roader
With four motors and a powerful battery, the G580 leaves its internal-combustion counterparts in the dust.
Lamborghini not worried by super-quick Chinese EVs – yet
The supercar manufacturer is preparing to enter a low-emissions future, bringing its singular flair (and sky-high price tags) to the plug-in market.
PHEV or faff: is the new BMW M5 hybrid worth its weight?
After four decades and seven generations, the BMW icon has acquired an electric motor, adding to its speed, handling and critically, its heft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.