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
Trump to sign order granting some auto tariff relief, White House says
Officials confirmed a report that companies paying motor vehicle levies would no longer be charged other taxes, such as on aluminum and steel.
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.
Jeff Bezos-backed start-up launches $30,000, US-made electric pickup
Slate Auto plans to debut its small, bare bones, two-seater truck for less than $US20,000 ($31,310) with federal subsidies.
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 Arctic lake where luxury EVs are put through their paces
We join Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller on a series of heart-racing test drives in the frozen wilds of Swedish Lapland.
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.
Some hybrid cars thirstier than their petrol peers
Tests on Australian roads show some hybrid models use more fuel than standard vehicles.
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.
Has Elon Musk crashed Tesla out of the EV race?
This week on The Fin podcast, Jessica Sier and Tony Davis on Tesla’s challenges, the rise of BYD and whether a five-minute battery charge could be a game changer.
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.
Piastri pipped to Aussie GP pole by teammate Norris
Australia’s Oscar Piastri is aiming to become the first Australian driver to stand on the podium in Melbourne, let alone win the race on Sunday.
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.
What it costs to get a company’s name on an F1 driver’s helmet
What are candlestick chart trading patterns doing on the headgear of F1 driver Lance Stroll? It’s just part of the big money sponsors are rushing to spend.
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.