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Danielle CollisJournalist and Reporter

Danielle’s background spans print, radio and television, she has contributed to outlets such as The Age, ABC, Channel Nine and many more. For more than four years, Danielle has worked as Liz Hayes’ producer and investigative journalist on her show ‘Under Investigation’, covering everything from corporate scandals to Australia’s most baffling crime cases. Danielle’s covered a range of topics from breaking news, politics, lifestyle and now motoring.

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TikTok trend costing drivers thousands

A viral trend involving car decorations could cost drivers big this holiday season.

Motoring News

BATHURST, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Maxime Martin drives the #46 WRT BMW during the 2024 Bathurst 12 Hour Race at Mount Panorama on February 18, 2024 in Bathurst, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Last-minute Christmas gifts for car lovers

With Christmas fast approaching, here’s your ultimate gift guide for motoring enthusiasts, a mix of high-tech gadgets to thrilling driving experiences that will rev up their holiday season.

Motoring

People visit the booth of Mercedes during the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on November 28, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

’Fatal’ China dilemma for Mercedes

Mercedes chief council urges the German automaker to rethink its strategy in China as sales dwindle, competition rises and internal pressures increase.

Motoring

On Saturday night, Melbourne’s art and fashion elite gathered at the city's most glamorous event, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Gala.Dubbed Australia’s Met Gala, the event marked the grand opening of the Yayoi Kusama exhibition, the largest showcase of the iconic Japanese artist’s work ever seen in Australia. As guests arrived in a sea of colour, couture and creativity, they were greeted by a masterpiece: the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe. With a staggering price tag of approximately $370,000 (MRLP) plus on-road-costs (ORCs).

Strange debut for $400,000 Mercedes

This exotic coupe arrived at one of Australia’s most iconic events, making a bold statement alongside art, fashion and celebrities.

Motoring

2024 Suzuki Swift ANCAP crash test. Picture: Supplied

Safety ‘concern’ after test failure

A favourite car for young and old drivers has received a terrible safety rating following tests in Australia.

Motoring

Student experimenting with the virtual reality headsets

The strange answer to driver trauma

An innovative new virtual reality program is helping drivers overcome psychological trauma after car accidents.

Motoring

The 2025 Mercedes-AMG G 63. The Mercedes AMG G 63 isn’t just a car, it’s an icon.Born in 1979 as a rugged military vehicle, it has now evolved into the most popular luxury SUV in the world.Everyone from Hollywood stars to technology entrepreneurs drive this car.Its design has kept true to its roots, with its unmistakable boxy silhouette, roaring V8 engine and off-road capability.

This is the ultimate status symbol

This modern four-wheel-drive icon is a millionaire’s must-have for a multitude of reasons.

Motoring

World stunned as UAE buys iconic $2B brand

An iconic automotive brand has been bought by the United Arab Emirates less than a year after being acquired as the play thing of another Middle East empire.

Motoring News

Nissan Motors President and CEO Makoto Uchida (2R) speaks during a joint press briefing on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture on January 30, 2020. - Leaders of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, (L-R) Mitsubishi Motors Chairman and CEO Osamu Masuko, Renault interim CEO Clotilde Delbos, Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard, Nissan Motors President and CEO Makoto Uchida, and the alliance General Secretary Hadi Zablit, attended their joint press briefing at the Nissan headquarters in Yokohama. (Photo by STR / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Nissan makes huge move to halt collapse

Besieged global carmaker Nissan just made a huge call in its bid to survive beyond the next 12 months.

Motoring

Steve Pizzati and Charlie Cox take Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore head-to-head in The Ultimate Drive in Davenport, Tasmania, 02/09/2008, in an episode of TV show 'Top Gear Australia'. Pic Sabine Albers/BBC Worldwide.

Stubborn Aussies refuse to give up these cars

Whether it’s cost of living pressures or a sense of loyalty to these cars, Aussie drivers remain attached to these favourites.

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