Why this will be the first electric ute
Most of the talk about electric cars — and utes — revolves around Tesla, but this little known car company is poised to beat everyone.
Most of the talk about electric cars — and utes — revolves around Tesla, but this little known car company is poised to beat everyone.
Compact battery-powered hatchback arrives locally mid-year, giving customers an alternative to the likes of Tesla.
Usually this type of driving is considered the scourge of society, but some world-class drivers are putting a different spin on hooning.
A Sydney man who won a high-performance Mercedes-AMG muscle car faces serious driving charges after an attempted burnout went horribly wrong.
This car brand is known around the globe for its big and ultra-luxury machines, but something very different is in the works.
One of the world’s largest car companies is betting big on a relatively unknown name as it prepares for a challenging future in the automotive industry.
Car companies are all getting on the electric car bandwagon, but the cost of this new direction is truly staggering.
The pandemic caused used car prices to soar as new vehicle production plunged around the world. How long can this go on?
Only a small number of people knew this car even existed, but now that one is up for auction Aussies have pushed the price up dramatically.
Japanese giant takes new steps with an electric car that promises to shake up the automotive establishment with a new approach.
Toyota has been a leader in low-emission vehicles for decades, but the diesel-powered HiLux is the black sheep of the family. That will change.
Turbocharged high-riding hatch set to be the first of a new breed of affordable and fashionable performance cars.
Toyota is experimenting with a battery-powered LandCruiser that could give new life to the classic four-wheel-drive ute.
Two of the world’s biggest companies are set to join forces to bring a long-rumoured product to market, according to a new report.
Mullet-wearing bush mechanic stuns the motorcycle world with a gruelling ride against the odds in legendary desert race.
A massive number of Aussie road users are feeling the heat this summer as new research shows a damning trend from local drivers.
More than 650,000 cars have been recalled overseas, with owners told to park outside to avoid the threat of damage to their homes.
The German luxury brand has previewed its new ground breaking new in-car tech that needs to be seen to be believed.
It was the year that Holden died and new-car sales plummeted but some brands defied the odds. These are the winners and losers, with some surprises.
This car spearheaded the American brand’s success for many years, but it was always lacking something all its rivals had. Now they’ve fixed that.
The new car sales market struggled in 2020, and one depressing figure shows just how far behind Australia is compared to other countries.
Subaru has ditched the Liberty in favour of a more popular alternative, capitalising on the trend for high-riding SUVs.
High-riding SUVs and tough-looking utes have dominated the new car market, with a crowd favourite crowned for the fifth year in a row.
Incredibly rare version of Australia’s most potent muscle car goes up for sale, approaching the $1m mark at an online auction.
Last year was a quiet one for new model arrivals in the car industry, as launches were delayed due to COVID. But this year should be an exciting one.
Australians love their utes and now Nissan has now given its rival to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Range a range of important upgrades.
New commercials show a number of collisions and hair-raising near misses in an attempt to convince motorists to buy cars with the latest safety technology.
Motorists are unintentionally breaking the law at Queensland border checkpoints and risking a $1000 fine and the loss of four demerit points.
High-riding dual-cab utes and rugged four-wheel-drives are booming as people put off international travel to holiday at home.
The German carmaker has a well-earned reputation for building benchmark performance cars and the latest one looks to be no exception. There is a catch, though.
Deadly Takata airbags remain in more than 90,000 cars on Australian roads, putting drivers and passengers in danger.
Deadly Takata airbags remain in more than 90,000 cars on Australian roads, putting drivers and passengers in danger. Here are the NSW postcodes most at risk.
Deadly Takata airbags remain in more than 90,000 cars on Australian roads, putting drivers and passengers in danger. Here are the Queensland postcodes most at risk.
Victoria has the highest number of deadly Takata airbags on the nation’s roads, with over 26,000 cars in need of urgent attention. Here are the postcodes most at risk.
Test drives do not get any more extreme — or nerve racking — than the one Porsche pulled off for its new 911 Turbo S on an empty airport runway.
Bugatti has shown off its wild new supercar, which has some crazy features that will most likely make it illegal to drive on the road.
The iconic Harley-Davidson is as popular with dentists as it is outlaw bikies, but the brand’s latest design is missing one key thing from the past.
As Australian continues to climb out of COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions a devastating road statistic has been brought to light.
A 1973 pink Torana dubbed ‘Sexy Lexy’ that was stolen nearly 30 years ago has been returned to its owner in what’s been described as a ‘miracle’.
Most of Australia is enjoying their increasing freedom as coronavirus restrictions ease across the nation. But it isn’t all good news.
Car companies have made some massive changes to how they sell cars since the outbreak of COVID-19 and they’ll change the way we buy cars forever.
It was once considered a four-wheeled environmental vandal but GM’s muscular ex-military four-wheel-drive has turned over a new leaf.
An urgent warning has been issued for anyone who attended the Bathurst 1000 after coronavirus traces were found in the city’s wastewater.
A police blitz has nabbed hundreds of drivers doing more than 25km/h over the speed limit with two motorists given $1000 fines. WATCH THE VIDEO
Car maker Hyundai has revealed another performance weapon will join its award-winning i30 N hot hatch in Australia soon.
Police will allege a 27-year-old Lamborghini driver was going 170km/h in an 80 zone and doing one thing when cops tried to stop him.
The world’s fastest car has been knocked off by an upstart in the Las Vegas desert. And the new benchmark time may stand for years.
A lifesaving safety feature may become mandatory across all new cars in Australia as part of a new move that will change the way you drive.
Famous Aussie tuner Walkinshaw teams up with Volkswagen to build a new tough ute aimed directly at the Ford Ranger Raptor.
This new off-roader is one of the coolest and most versatile on the market, but it’s hefty price tag doesn’t guarantee top-notch occupant protection.
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