Today
This time it’s different. How tariffs are slamming Asia’s carmakers
The greatest threat is not the tariffs themselves – it is the uncertainty they inject into a capital-intensive, globally dependent industry.
Yesterday
My day inside the world’s most hated car
Journalist Saahil Desai drove around Washington, DC, in a Tesla Cybertruck. In the town that Elon Musk is tearing apart, he didn’t go unnoticed.
March
BYD overtakes Tesla to secure pole position in EV race
The Chinese electric carmaker’s latest full-year financial results reveal the extent of this power shift, with it surpassing the $US100 billion revenue mark.
Wang Chuanfu, the ‘humble’ BYD founder with a battery obsession
Chinese electric vehicle maker’s new five-minute charging system puts the disrupter one step closer to conquering global markets.
Lamborghini boss: Roar is at our core, and even EVs won’t sound fake
The Italian carmaker has an 18-month waiting list as sales and profits hit a record, with its engine roar here to stay as luxury Chinese EV rivals step up.
BYD shares soar to record high after breakthrough, as Tesla falters
The Chinese company’s new ultra-fast charging technology sent its stock price soaring, as investors bet on the electric vehicle maker’s growth.
Oscar Piastri on the secret of his $41m-a year success
The Australian Formula 1 driver says his race day routine involves the same lunch, no matter where he is.
‘We’re not embarrassed’: Tesla owners shrug off Musk stigma
There’s no need for a sticker saying ‘I Bought This Before Elon Went Crazy’ on a Tesla for these owners, who think the car is wonderful.
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.
I’m an energy expert. But buying an electric car baffled me
It was a lot of work, even for someone who’s spent a career advocating for lower emissions. A less passionate citizen would not have stayed the course.
Want to join Australia’s first $24,000-a-year private car racing club?
Think ski village, but for people driving cars. Want to buy a villa, stay in a hotel or drop in for a coffee? You’ll be able to here.
Tradies, ‘weekend warriors’ send BYD’s hybrid ute to No.6 in Australia
The $57,900 Chinese-made Shark 6 only began selling here in January and has already leapfrogged one of the diesel-powered mainstays in the market, the Isuzu D-Max ute.
February
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.
Trump says auto tariffs set for April 2, approves LNG exports
The president continues to press his effort to remake global trade to address what he says is a system that is tilted against the US.
EVs can’t shake sceptical motorists despite steep price falls
Electric vehicles are at their lowest proportion of new cars sales in more than two years as buyers show growing concerns about resale values and repairs.
Why you can have a pet – but no car – in build to rent
Good public transport access is key to Australian build-to-rent housing and car parks aren’t crucial. But that will change as the sector broadens.
January
IFM Investors acquires 49pc stake in $200m rideshare financier Splend
The deal, negotiated over the Christmas holidays, would see the $222 billion investment manager buy out the start-up’s early backers.
New York City follows London with congestion charge to tackle traffic
Drivers entering parts of Manhattan will be charged $US9 during peak hours in a program following similar initiatives around the world.
December 2024
Tesla investors are still bullish. Can Musk deliver?
Wall Street doesn’t seem to be worried that Tesla’s sales have stalled. The company’s share price has risen nearly 80 per cent since early November.
Why the Nissan-Honda merger is a ‘terrible thought bubble’
The tie-up would create the world’s third-largest car maker by sales. But the deal appears driven more by desperation than strategic thinking.