May
Peter Stevens Motorcycles goes under, leaving 400 jobs in limbo
After 55 years of operation, the iconic motorcycle retailer has appointed KordaMentha as voluntary administrators.
Hamish Douglass revs up his portfolio with MotorCycle Holdings
Don’t expect to see the Magellan Financial Group co-founder cruising on a chopper any time soon, but he is convinced that this two-wheel business has plenty of value.
September 2024
Luxury cars among Plutus Payroll tax fraud spoils up for grabs
A Porsche Cayenne GTS, a Porsche 911 GT3 and two Wolf GB08 Tornado racing cars are among 30 vehicles confiscated from instigators of the fraud that will be auctioned off.
August 2024
Father’s Day is looming, so here’s how to get his motor running
From dream cars to affordable adventure motorbikes, and a cool place for tools. This list screams: Gentlemen, start your engines.
May 2023
This meditation teacher enjoys mindfulness on two wheels
Co-founder of meditation app Insight Timer Nicho Plowman loves cruising on his Ducati and finds “the sound and the speed” immensely liberating.
Life at full throttle ‘provides me with a constant thrill’, says this CEO
The boss of L’Oréal Australia and New Zealand challenges himself outside the office on his all-black beast – a Yamaha R1 motorcycle.
April 2023
An electric motorcycle for kids? Torrot delivers
Kids have the best playthings these days – aka the Motocross One and Motocross Two. But their parents need ever deeper pockets.
February 2023
Why your new car is stuck at the port
There is a big increase in the number of vehicles arriving in Australia contaminated by seeds and other potential biosecurity risks, caused by where they were stored during the pandemic.
August 2022
Sydney’s Forcite helmet resonates with motorcyclists worldwide
The company’s smart design incorporates technology to prevent accidents in the first place, as well as offering protection.
February 2022
Six bits of pricey new tech gear you can call an investment in fun
Classic car simulators, fat tyre mini-trucks and new ways with old hi-fi ... it’s the stuff of dreams for enthusiasts.
Your car as a workspace and other big transportation trends
Industry insiders reveal what’s coming to a tarmac, marina or garage near you.
December 2021
Our best car of 2021 (and nine other motoring standouts)
In a year of extreme power, crazy speeds, elegant smarts, ’70s nostalgia and an irate flood of emails from electric acolytes and petrol heads, one car takes the cake.
Tesla just launched a ‘Cyberquad’ vehicle for kids
The $2700 four-wheel all-terrain bike, inspired by the design of Cybertruck, features LED light bars and is suitable for children aged eight and up.
April 2021
Harley unleashes the silent e-hogs
With Harley focusing on its base, electric is one of the company’s few remaining efforts to lure first-time riders and beat scrappy start-ups.
March 2021
If you don’t crash, you’re not trying, says tech boss and biker
Barco managing director Claudio Cardile owned six motorbikes last year; now he’s down to two. He says riding up to 800 kilometres a week is his meditation.
June 2020
Four of the best motorbikes for dodging coronavirus congestion
Motorcycle sales bounced back in April after a stumble at the start of the pandemic. Here are four excellent choices for your next socially distanced ride.
February 2020
Is this the end of motorcycles as we know them?
There are spectacular changes happening in the market for vehicles with two wheels.
November 2019
The Australian start-up riding the global e-scooter craze
China's electric scooter market is booming while customers in Europe look for transport alternatives. Vmoto, an ASX-listed company, is chasing a slice of the action.
Aston Martin reveals $173,000 motorcycle, but there's a catch
In its latest ploy to drum up excitement, the British car company has gone for a two-wheeled toy made in conjunction with Brough Superior.
September 2019
Harley in a 'street fight' to turn its fortunes around
The American icon is in its fifth year of declining sales and it has become a football in Donald Trump’s trade war, but it is fighting to stay relevant in a changing market.