Inside Melbourne Cup’s birdcage
Lexus Australia showcased the future of luxury and innovation at the Melbourne Cup Carnival with a futuristic concept car.
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Adult star tests Cybertruck bulletproof claim
A gun-toting adult film star has taken it upon himself to prove whether or not Elon Musk’s Tesla Cybertruck really is bulletproof.
‘Dark hole’: Big issue in rise of smart cars
The threat of foreign EVs being remotely controlled on Australian roads is unlikely, but the computers on wheels are still listening and watching everything we do.
Why cars judge your weight
High-tech cameras and sensors coming to new cars estimate the mass and height of drivers and passengers.
The secret mission to beat Chinese EVs
A car maker hoping to undercut the cheapest electric cars on sale has been testing its next machine on Australian roads.
Why this car should scare the establishment
Autonomous driving, mood adaptor, biometrics and virtual reality – a glimpse into the future of all electric luxury performance.
How flying will change forever
Australia may be on the cusp of an aviation revolution with the arrival of electric flying vehicles and planes.
The car that could overtake battery EVs
Plug-in electric cars represent the immediate future of zero-emission motoring, but many carmakers believe there are other options.
Big brands invest in taxi of the future
The world’s leading carmakers are investing heavily in exciting new technology designed to tackle congested city streets.
‘Peak dumb’: Carjacker foiled by Tesla car
Extraordinary footage shows the moment a carjacker fails to enter a Tesla, proving the popular EV’s ‘clever handles have prevented crime’.
Huge result in ‘hardest’ race ever
More than 60 cars took to the track for a race against the clock, inclement weather, a tough track and world-class drivers.
Rags to riches: Aussie reaches pinnacle
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.
Cut-price EV could revolutionise market
A leading car maker and EV pioneer is testing a budget hatchback in Australia, with a view to shaking up the new vehicle market.
Fuel-sipping SUV takes on dominant RAV4
Hybrid sales are booming and Toyota dominates the market, but its overwhelming success has bred a new generation of well-credentialed rivals.
This could be the car that topples Tesla
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.
Genius new car feature revealed
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.
Express delivery: Crazy tradie transport
It has broken records around the globe and developed a huge following. The world’s most insane work vehicle redefines the term ‘smoko’.
Utes, SUVs risk price hikes, industry warns
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.
World reacts to futuristic Honda EV
After years of slow progress, the mighty Japanese car industry is starting to flex its muscle as it prepares to go on the offensive.
Tesla forced to make big changes in US
The American electric car maker has been forced into an embarrassing backdown on a key selling point after intervention from government regulators.
Huge development could change cars forever
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.
Toyota’s dramatic call on popular model
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.
Toyota’s radical rival to battery EVs
The world’s biggest carmaker has been slow to act on battery-powered electric vehicles but its latest vehicle could leapfrog the competition.
Wild sports car unveiled in Tokyo
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.
Cult performance car given radical remake
One of the most beloved hot hatches of the past 45 years has been given a thoroughly modern makeover – and there’s a big twist under the shiny sheet metal.
‘Shouting’ e-scooters to hit the streets
E-scooters that will literally “shout” at riders breaking the law are coming to one Aussie city in a major tech revamp.
Potent new electric car confirmed
A sleek new electric car from a booming brand is set to launch next year and it brings similar performance and driving prowess of the best BMW M cars.
The most exciting electric cars due soon
Car makers new and old are investing heavily in electric cars and some fast and furious versions are heading out way very soon.
Hyundai reveals brutal new electric car
Exciting and energetic new electric car from auto giant Hyundai is unlike any other EV on the market and will change the game forever.
New SUV’s amazing superpower
This standout new electric SUV is the first of its kind and has a hidden ability that will be able to save owners big on their power bills.
Affordable electric hot hatch for Oz
This brand has been making fun-to-drive hot hatches for decades but its latest offering takes a revolutionary approach to performance.
Aussie’s desperate act after e-bike explodes
A man has been forced to jump from a balcony to escape a house fire caused by an exploding e-bike that destroyed a garage and its contents.
Energy giant to provide free EV charging
An Australian energy giant is giving customers the chance to charge their cars for no cost, but there is a big catch you need to be aware of.
Little-known fine over EV charging stations
New parking laws for some Australians could not cost you thousands – and you’ve probably never heard of it.
Tesla outlines plans for cheaper models
Groundbreaking electric vehicle maker tells investors it will slash the cost of production when it debuts its next generation of vehicles.
Hyundai’s game-changing new car revealed
This new electric car has all the right ingredients to be the best zero-emission vehicle in the country, and it’s due to arrive soon.
Forgotten electric vehicle worth a look
While other EVs are grabbing the headlines – and buyers’ attention – this understated model has more standard features for the price.
The future of electric cars revealed
A futuristic new prototype from Hyundai shows the amazing potential of electric cars and we’ll see the benefits very soon.
Stealth fighter tech coming to cars
The development team responsible for the world’s top fighter jets has turned its attention to road-going machines, promising to change the automotive world.
New hybrid SUV to challenge Toyota
Australians who can’t afford electric cars but want to halve their fuel bills and lower their emissions now have another car to consider.
Big news for Aussie EV buyers
Drivers keen to get behind the wheel of one of the country’s most in demand electric cars are in for some luck as stock shortages ease. Find out which car is affected.
Another reason you should buy an EV
Drivers will be able to save some extra cash on electric cars after one big tax change.
‘Nanny state’ cops enforce little-known law
A picture of an e-bike rider being fined by four police officers has sparked debate over whether Australia has become a nanny state.
New car reinvents the steering wheel
The latest new car from a usually very conservative luxury car brand has revolutionised the way we drive cars.
Ford loses billions on tech gamble
This advanced feature promised to change the way we use cars forever, but it won’t be a reality any time soon.
Brand’s first SUV earmarked for Australia
This start-up has attracted a lot of interest with its first model, but this all-new design should turn even more heads with its striking design.
Tesla confirms game-changing new vehicle
The booming electric car maker has confirmed it has started production of one of its most anticipated new products. And it could change a whole industry.
The new car you can’t ignore
The latest sleek new car from Hyundai promises game changing performance and makes a huge leap over the competition.
Hyundai looks at cheap electric SUV
The current crop of EVs come with price tags that are out of the reach of many buyers. But this cute softroader could change all of that.
Car maker’s surprise admission about Tesla
One of the world’s most respected automotive brands has made some interesting observations about Elon Musk’s revolutionary approach to manufacturing.
Electric ute moves closer to reality
Buoyed by the runaway success of its electric F150 truck, Ford is running its eye over a number of projects that could affect Australian buyers.
Crazy Kiwi machine ‘faster than F1 car’
An Australian tech entrepreneur has taken the covers off a new hypercar that he claims would outpace everything on the Formula One grid.
Famed car brand looks to reinvent itself
This renowned American brand has arguably lost its way in recent years but a futuristic looking SUV could put it back on the map.
Car maker’s shock request to lawmakers
It’s been an essential item in vehicles for more than a hundred years, but a maker is petitioning its government to remove it from one model.
‘Welcome to hell’: BMW outrage
Car making giant BMW is set to revolutionise the way we buy cars and use their features. But some people are likening it to ‘the apocalypse’.
Ford’s challenger to top-selling Toyota
The Blue Oval’s sales are dominated by the popular Ranger ute but it’s hoping a new SUV will attract new buyers to the brand.
Wild vision for future cars exposed
The luxury brand has some interesting ideas on how to transform its cars and appeal to buyers still a decade away from affording them.
Urgent warning for Aussie drivers
Aussie motorists already struggling with high petrol prices have been given a grim warning about the country’s fuel supplies.
The one car Aussies can’t get enough of
New sales figures show just how wildly popular an American vehicle giant has become in Australia.
Inside Putin’s $1.7m hi-tech armoured car
Russian President Vladimir Putin travels around the country in a $1.7million James Bond style car built to resist chemical attacks.
PM makes announcement on electric vehicles
The Prime Minister will make an announcement related to electric vehicle manufacturing in Australia and becoming less reliant on China.
Aussie-led team showcases world-first tech
An engineering team led by an Australian woman has developed game-changing technology that could change the way we look at cars forever.
Stunning concept car rewrites the rules
Mercedes-Benz has wowed the consumer electronics show in Las Vegas with a visionary concept that could revolutionise vehicle design.
New electric car’s head-spinning claim
A new zero-emissions vehicle from an emerging maker has made some very bold claims that could change the cars we drive forever.
Why Teslas are about to get cheaper
A breakthrough moment for Elon Musk’s electric car brand will put huge numbers of cars on the road – and eventually in private hands.
New SUV wows with wild tech features
The latest high-rider from Hyundai’s luxury brand is packed with hi-tech features that make it feel like a smartphone on wheels.
Game-changing ute hits the road
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.
Sports car reborn, with an epic twist
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.
The cheap electric cars on the way
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.
Bold prediction about the future of 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.
Driven: Kia’s answer to Tesla
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.
All-new electric ute is coming to Oz
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.
Game-changing new Aussie car trial starts
A special fleet of connected vehicles is hitting Australian roads, debuting technology that could make driving in the city safer and less stressful.
Jeep hints at wild electric off-roader
The boss of the iconic American brand has hinted at some incredible features that could be available on future versions of its offroaders.
Toyota’s game-changing new car tested
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.
Audi reveals exciting new car
The luxury German brand has shown off its next-generation car that will form the base for almost all of its future machines.
Mercedes reveals amazing new car
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.
Why the Tesla Model 3 is so popular
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.
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.
Toyota takes big step towards electric ute
While most car makers are developing battery-powered electric cars, Toyota is hard at work developing a fuel source for future HiLuxes and LandCruisers.
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