Brand’s make or break SUV hits the road
This kind of car can set-up a brand for success and this European maker is in need of a win, but is this SUV good enough to compete with the best?
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Australia’s most popular cars revealed
Aussies have jumped back into the new-car market with a vengeance after COVID and some surprising models are on the top of shopping lists.
Benz debuts stylish new luxury car
Mercedes has upped the style stakes for its upgraded coupe, with head-turning looks sure to attract a lot of attention.
‘Absolute stupidity’: Top cop’s fury
A Queensland cop has slammed the “senseless waste” and thousands of speeding drivers after a horror weekend on the state’s roads.
Big change to the way Aussies buy cars
New-car buyers are potentially leaving thousands of dollars in savings on the table because they don’t try this old-school trick.
New red-hot SUV has landed in Australia
Sales of the British brand halved in the past two years, but a range of new, powerful engines in its most popular SUV should halt the slide.
Wild new monster SUV revealed
The next-generation of vehicles are set to be the most interesting yet with hi-tech features, outrageous performance and go-anywhere ability.
More grunt for new Toyota 86
Slinky coupe gets new looks, more power and improved tech in line with Toyota’s ‘Gazoo Racing’ performance car ambitions.
Woman caught reading book while driving
Shocking footage shows a woman reading a book while driving at high-speed on a major road with children in the car on Good Friday morning.
Most popular new and used cars Aussie revheads want
Thousands of Australians are lining up on grids and skidpans to get a taste of high-octane heaven. See the most popular used and new cars taken for a ride.
Adelaide gets new car-share option – in nick of time
As the state’s only car-share network readies to pull out of Adelaide, a new provider has arrived with plans to expand. Here is where you can now find a car.
Call for crackdown on dangerous cars
One van scored so poorly it was given the first ever zero star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program.
‘Impatient’ driver’s almost fatal mistake
A driver in a rush to overtake a truck is lucky to be alive after he lost control of his car and swerved into oncoming traffic.
Europe’s latest family SUV has arrived
The new version of one of the country’s most popular SUVs has arrived in local showrooms bringing increased equipment and style.
New standout luxury car has arrived
This new premium mid-sizer brings the best of both worlds blending a sporty drive with ultra fuel efficiency.
Merc’s ground-breaking new SUV revealed
The German brand has revealed its most important model yet, which is packed with eye-popping hi-tech features.
Tested: Mercedes’ new muscle car
Benz is known for making big, in your face performance cars but its latest effort is a more mature offering and could be one of its best yet.
Car that could make plug-in EVs obsolete
Some of the world’s leading brands are racing to produce battery-powered electric vehicles, but others are taking a punt on different tech.
Lexus reveals futuristic performance car
Toyota and its luxury offshoot are behind the competition on electric cars, but its future sports car looks to be worth the wait.
Iconic brand’s April fool’s stunt backfires
It’s one of the world’s best-known brands, although not always for a good reason, and its latest stunt looks to have backfired.
Mazda shows off bold new SUV
The Japanese maker is rapidly expanding its line-up of SUVs and the latest version has a striking new feature, but will it take off?
Chevy Corvette Aussie prices revealed
The legendary American nameplate is about to hit Aussie roads, bringing supercar-rivalling performance at a fraction of the cost.
New Chevy mega ute on its way to Australia
A new pick-up truck has been confirmed for Australia, and is being prepared by the company responsible for high-performance Commodores.
Confusion over ‘common sense’ road rule
A simple question about merging onto a motorway has sparked a debate about what’s more important — the road rule or being courteous?
Road quiz stumps the internet
A seemingly simple road rules quiz from the Department of Transport has lead to some opinionated online debate.
The cars that Aussies don’t want
Australians are turning their backs on these new cars despite car brands spending billions of dollars to develop and build them.
Best affordable sporty hatch revealed
Finding a small car that is affordable and an exciting drive can be hard. We look at four of the best to see which is the king of the road.
Rideshare failure puts passengers at risk
Nearly 3000 rideshare drivers in Victoria may have been allowed to operate despite having a criminal record because of a system failure.
14 road rules nobody told you about
From driving barefoot to giving cyclists the correct amount of space, here are the essential, but lesser-known road rules in Australia.
New cut-price SUV arrives in Australia
Sales of this Chinese brand are booming, and the arrival of a new hi-tech and affordable hybrid SUV is only going to make it more popular.
Ute wars: Latest challenger unveiled
This work ute has struggled to challenge the market leaders in recent years, but a new look and several tech upgrades could turn the tide.
Hyundai’s sporty new small car
The South Korean brand is developing quite a reputation for building quality sporty small cars, and its latest addition is no different.
Head-turning luxury car hits the road
The German luxury brands have been put on notice with the arrival of Lexus’ sweet-talking and value-packed sporty sedan.
New SUV’s game-changing tech revealed
This behemoth SUV has undergone a massive makeover and has a wild new off-road feature called “crabwalk”. Watch the video.
Shock as new brand shades favourites
This new car maker hasn’t been in Australia for long but already it’s outselling some of the best known brands in the country.
Australia’s cheapest electric car
Electric cars are the future, but the sky-high price tags are hard to swallow. This new machine goes a long way to closing the price gap.
Where to find Sydney’s cheapest petrol
NRMA experts have revealed where to buy the cheapest petrol in Sydney as prices begin to soar with the economy picking up.
Audi’s new monster SUV hits the road
Audi’s new SUV blends the best of both worlds in its new super-SUV, bringing good looks and heart-stopping performance.
First car to get zero-star safety score
A household brand has been slapped with the first zero-star review by Australian crash testing organisation, suggesting a “high risk of injury” in a crash.
Chinese company’s shock new product
Sanctions and bans have hurt this Chinese tech company’s core products, and now it looks to shift in a surprising new direction.
New tough Mercedes on the way
This top-shelf Mercedes-Benz blends the best of both worlds, bringing high-end luxury and rugged ability in one tough looking package.
Hyundai’s performance car gamble
The South Korean brand is going all-in on its new sporty family car, but one move might turn off more than a few buyers.
Mitsubishi’s new value-packed SUV
Mitsubishi might not have the flashiest or tech-laden range of cars, but the Japanese brand has one feature that no one can beat.
Why this is the Rolex of cars
As car makers add ever more technology into their cars, this Japanese brand has taken a more old school approach to luxury … and it’s magnificent.
New car shows why we should ditch SUVs
This type of car was once the go to choice for big families, and there is a very good reason to choose it over an SUV.
The EV that puts Tesla in the shade
For years Tesla had the high-performance EV market to itself as the car industry struggled to catch up. Porsche’s first EV changes all that.
Cut price luxury SUVs compared
If you look past the badge, these two giant SUVs have the looks and the quality to match it with the best German machines.
Chinese company’s plan to build utes in Oz
This Chinese company might be the biggest car maker you’ve never heard of, and it has ambitious plans to build cars here.
Porsche takes on Tesla with Taycan
Porsche’s first electric vehicle combines stunning looks with breathtaking performance.
Ferrari to build radical new racer
After a down couple of years one of the largest names in motorsport is returning to the world’s biggest stage with an impressive new machine.
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