Why cars judge your weight
High-tech cameras and sensors coming to new cars estimate the mass and height of drivers and passengers.
High-tech cameras and sensors coming to new cars estimate the mass and height of drivers and passengers.
A car maker hoping to undercut the cheapest electric cars on sale has been testing its next machine on Australian roads.
Autonomous driving, mood adaptor, biometrics and virtual reality – a glimpse into the future of all electric luxury performance.
Australia may be on the cusp of an aviation revolution with the arrival of electric flying vehicles and planes.
Plug-in electric cars represent the immediate future of zero-emission motoring, but many carmakers believe there are other options.
The world’s leading carmakers are investing heavily in exciting new technology designed to tackle congested city streets.
Extraordinary footage shows the moment a carjacker fails to enter a Tesla, proving the popular EV’s ‘clever handles have prevented crime’.
A former NRL star turned boxing champion is embroiled in what he calls an ‘unjustifiably oppressive’ battle with police over his controversial stance on a deadly issue.
More than 60 cars took to the track for a race against the clock, inclement weather, a tough track and world-class drivers.
A working class kid from Queensland is about to take on more than a dozen Formula 1 drivers in one of the world’s biggest races.
This eye-catching electric compact SUV is on its way to Australia, promising to speed up the transition to electric vehicles with a tempting price tag.
A leading car maker and EV pioneer is testing a budget hatchback in Australia, with a view to shaking up the new vehicle market.
Hybrid sales are booming and Toyota dominates the market, but its overwhelming success has bred a new generation of well-credentialed rivals.
Hybrid sales are booming and Toyota dominates the market, but its overwhelming success has bred a new generation of well-credentialed rivals.
The Model Y is Australia’s most popular electric vehicle by a handsome margin but a new SUV from an established car maker could challenge its dominance.
The Model Y is Australia’s most popular electric vehicle by a handsome margin but a new SUV from an established car maker could challenge its dominance.
One of the world’s biggest car makers is developing a uniquely Australian technology that will solve one of the biggest issues on our roads.
It has broken records around the globe and developed a huge following. The world’s most insane work vehicle redefines the term ‘smoko’.
New vehicle emissions caps, designed to force car makers to offer more low emissions models to Australia, could crimp the supply and affordability of utes and SUVs, the automotive industry has warned.
After years of slow progress, the mighty Japanese car industry is starting to flex its muscle as it prepares to go on the offensive.
The American electric car maker has been forced into an embarrassing backdown on a key selling point after intervention from government regulators.
Nearly every car maker on the planet is rolling out EVs, but none have been able to solve a huge issue with the vehicles. This could change soon.
It was once one of the most sought-after cars in the country, but a change in buying habits has forced Australia’s top car maker to change tack.
The world’s biggest carmaker has been slow to act on battery-powered electric vehicles but its latest vehicle could leapfrog the competition.
There are hints of the cult classic WRX hot hatch and the BRZ sports car in the lines of the coupe revealed at this year’s Japan Mobility Show.
The latest high-rider from Hyundai’s luxury brand is packed with hi-tech features that make it feel like a smartphone on wheels.
The American giants have talked a big game in the past few years, but a relatively unknown company has beat them in a critical race.
This sports car was dead and buried but a new owner plans to breathe life back into the concept, albeit with some thoroughly modern features.
A wave of new cars are set to enter production soon, which would dramatically reduce one of the biggest hurdles stopping the uptake of electric cars.
This popular brand has developed a revolutionary plan to tackle one of the biggest issues facing the world and we won’t have to wait long for the results.
Emerging technology will allow for cars to detect that a child is in distress, call an ambulance and unlock the doors.
Nearly every major car maker in the world is trying to close the electric car gap with Tesla. We find out how close Kia is.
An Australian company is set to give locals the chance to get their hands on some of the most exciting new cars in the world very soon.
A special fleet of connected vehicles is hitting Australian roads, debuting technology that could make driving in the city safer and less stressful.
The boss of the iconic American brand has hinted at some incredible features that could be available on future versions of its offroaders.
Car makers are experimenting with new ways to win customers as the motor industry undergoes a revolution in how Australians buy and use cars.
The Japanese giant is bringing a small number of its new type of car to Australia that could be the answer to one of the biggest electric car questions.
The luxury German brand has shown off its next-generation car that will form the base for almost all of its future machines.
Benz has pushed the throttle to the floor as it looks to expand its new range of cars, and its latest machine has set a new benchmark.
Within just a few years the Tesla Model 3 has become the best selling electric car in the world. We find out why it’s such a hit.
The German brand has revealed its most important model yet, which is packed with eye-popping hi-tech features.
While most car makers are developing battery-powered electric cars, Toyota is hard at work developing a fuel source for future HiLuxes and LandCruisers.
The electric vehicle maker’s new truck has been spotted flying around a test track after vision of it on the same track was captured by a spying drone videographer.
The company is known for its sleek electric cars, but the next vehicle expected to go into production is a little different.
Groundbreaking new technology using augmented reality will mean you are unlikely to ever get lost or miss a turn ever again.
James Bond’s traditional British car of choice is about to undergo some major, monumental changes to bring it into the modern era.
New technology will soon allow Aussies to use their electric car batteries to feed electricity into their homes, resulting in cheaper bills.
This behemoth SUV has undergone a massive makeover and has a wild new off-road feature called “crabwalk”. Watch the video.
Hyundai’s has spent billions of dollars on a new range of cars – and the first of its new tech-laden vehicles is on its way to Australia.
New research from the University of Macquarie pinpoints one of the biggest hurdles holding back autonomous cars and why you might be the problem.
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