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What’s wrong with Elon Musk?
A BIZARRE outburst from Elon Musk this week has Wall Street anxious and investors worrying about the famous CEO.
Plug it in, Eddie
Canberra looks at backing brands with mainstream battery power.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid: No compromise
The petrol-electric version of a perennial favourite has none of the usual green-car quirks.
Car 24/7, where are you?
Imagine a self-driving car picking up your laundry while you’re at work, having parcels delivered to its boot, then picking you up to go home.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Generally electric
A large investment now for a saving later.
It’s as fast as it is brutal
Joshua Dowling squeezes into the driver’s seat of the Mercedes GT3 race car to get the full race
Common sensors: Safety technology takes the wheel
A raft of software protects you on the road. John Carey explains the names.
Original thinkers
Car brands buy in nuts, bollts — and very clever tech. John Carey rates an outstanding German supplier.
Emirates go electric
When it hosts the World Expo in three years, Dubai aims to be an eco-leader.
Thirsty, dirty work
Australia’s appetite for SUVs has put the brakes on reducing submissions.
Hy-power road show
The debate on the merits of EV versus hydrogen powered cars continues
EVs affordable in 3 years: Kia
Korean maker says it’s not interested in selling hybrids because they are an “interim measure”.
The Hyundai Ioniq is your ticket to the future
Paul Glover goes over the next big offering to the hybrid market.
Tesla Model X: Earning its X factor
Flick the switch and feel the power as Tesla’s winged luxury all-wheel-drive propels the driver into another world.
Hi-tech cameras to catch drivers
NEW hi-tech cameras that detect drivers using their mobile phones without them even knowing and automatically issues fines could soon change everything.
Car that can ‘see’ around corners
WORLD-FIRST technology is coming to the new Ford Focus hatchback, with semi-autonomous driving aids that were once exclusive to luxury cars.
Tesla limos clock up 1 million km
THE idea of an electric hire car may sound crazy but so far 40,000 passengers have taken a ride without the battery going flat.
The car that recognises faces
Subaru has unveiled new technology that reads facial features and identifies who’s behind the wheel.
Big tech’s U-turn on car revolution
IT WAS supposed to be the technological innovation set to change the way we live but some of the major players have run into roadblocks.
The heavy duty 4WD you plug in
Range Rover’s aren’t known for their environmental credentials but this offroader is different.
The heavy duty 4WD you plug in
Range Rover’s aren’t known for their environmental credentials but this offroader is different.
Ten brands to launch EVs here
Until now, electric vehicles have been a novelty on Australian roads. But that’s about to change.
Hyundai’s rival to the Toyota Prius
Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid is making its Australian debut — 21 years after Toyota’s Prius and two years after its global launch — and is having a slow start, initially selling only to fleets.
Big Brother comes to cars
DASH-CAM sales are booming in Australia, now a clever car company has added one to their list of factory-fitted options.
Why Tesla is running out of time
ELON Musk caught the car industry napping with his Tesla Model S but the giants have woken from their slumber.
World’s cutest electric car is go
THE cute-as-a-button pure electric Honda will be in European showrooms in 2019, but there could be a longer wait for Australia.
Volkswagen cleans up its act
WORLD’S largest car maker commits $54 billion to developing self-driving, emissions-free electric vehicles.
Jaguar’s Tesla rival unveiled
BRITISH brand Jaguar has amped up the electric-car competition with its new i-Pace.
The ute that can avoid a crash
UTES are getting more car-like safety features, but there is still not one model that has it all.
Hyundai’s hydrogen powered car
Hyundai’s Nexo SUV is a standout performer. It runs on hydrogen, emits only water, runs as quietly as any battery powered vehicle — and drives just like a regular car.
Hyundai gambles on EVs for Oz
Korean maker aims to kick-start ab EV revolution in Australia by launching a range of zero-emission cars.
BMW’s updated electric hatch goes a little further, a lot faster
A revolutionary electric vehicle that’s handicapped by its price, BMW’s updated i3 gets broader town and country horizons — and tech that matches trips to available battery charge.
Fully autonomous cars are still a long drive
Autonomous cars are coming but fully self-driving vehicles won’t be on public roads in the foreseeable future
The tweets that make Tesla better
IT may not be cheap but there’s a lot to like about Tesla’s top end SUV — and if there’s something you don’t, you can always send a tweet to Elon Musk.
Road test: Peugeot 5008
FRENCH car maker Peugeot is late to the seven-seat SUV class, but it has made up for lost time with some clever ideas.
Infiniti reinvents engine’s internals
As the motoring world prepares to switch to electricity, Infiniti — Nissan’s prestige arm — has fitted a re-imagined engine to its new QX50 premium mid-size SUV.
CSIRO autonomous car breakthrough
AN Australian bionic eye invention could hold the key to making autonomous cars navigate city driving scenarios.
Middle East green revolution takes on an electric blue hue
The Electric Vehicle Road Trip Middle East, over nine days and 2000km, attracted Teslas, Chevrolet Bolts and a lone BMW i3 — 18 charging stations were officially opened along the way.
Uber CEO’s $1 billion gamble backfires
A BATTLE between two tech titans over trade secrets and corporate espionage has revealed how “the long-term defeat of Google” was Uber’s ultimate mission.
Say G’day to your latest Mercedes — and it will do what you tell it
Benz’s coming A-Class with artificial intelligence tech will carry out your instructions — and will adapt to your routines and preferences
German Commodore crash tested
THE new, imported Holden Commodore has safety technology the locally-made model lacked, but it’s let down in one key area.
Robot trailer cuts traffic snarls
THIS clever invention could end traffic chaos caused by car breakdowns.
Musk’s ‘delusional’ $55b gamble
TESLA boss Elon Musk is known for his showmanship and bold predictions but his latest deal has his critics calling him “delusional”.
Car guru questions Tesla’s future
TESLA was once the darling of the automotive industry, but it’s starting to lose its lustre with those in the know.
Hyundai’s coming Ioniq makes a power point
Hyundai’s Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid will arrive here midyear, along with regular Hybrid and pure Electric versions. Think of it as Hyundai’s better looking, lower priced answer to Toyota’s Prius.
Concept car that shocked the experts
AN UNKNOWN Chinese brand took the covers off one of the biggest surprises of the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. It is a massive warning shot to the rest of the car industry.
End of the car as we know it
Tech companies are muscling in on the automotive business, reshaping the cars we will drive in the future.
Hydrogen car heads Down Under
Fuel-cell vehicle can be topped up like a petrol car and has a driving range of 800km.
Autonomous car breakthrough
IS this what we’ve been waiting for? Breakthrough autonomous technology can recognise — and fix — a vehicle’s driving mistakes.
Self-driving cars in three years
Global giants Volkswagen and Hyundai have teamed up with leading technology minds to produce a driverless car by 2021.
Retro EV goes back to the future
This quirky three-wheeler is normally powered by a Harley Davidson engine but things are about to change radically.
How BMW plans to beat Tesla
BMW is radically changing the way it designs and engineers cars — and it has Elon Musk in its sights.
Audi’s RS5 has 30-plus tech features that can save your life
Audi’s performance division has grafted the efficiency, precision, pace and flair of a top surgeon into the development of the second-generation RS5 coupe.
Race to turn your car into a cinema
AUSTRALIANS spend plenty of time in our cars but in the very near future, that’s going to be a much more exciting and enjoyable prospect.
Mercedes A-Class shows a dash of flair
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class interior turns the design dial up to 11. Its opulent interior will rival larger stablemates costing twice as much
Drive the new Holden Equinox safely — or get a kick in the pants
Newest Holden’s cheeky seat will give you a haptic kick in the pants to warn of hazards — it takes the place of annoying bells, chimes and beeps.
Imported Camry V6 costs $10K more
DISCOUNTS are over for the Toyota Camry as a new Japanese-built model replaces the local model.
‘Blow your mind clear out of your skull’
TESLA boss Elon Musk is about to unveil the company’s next major product – and he is promising really big things.
Porsche SUV faster than a sportscar
YOU can no longer mock Porsche SUVs, they’re now as quick as a sportscar. Here are five things you may not know about the Macan Turbo.
Forget Tesla: we drive the affordable EV
The hype over electric vehicles is firmly fixed on Elon Musk’s vision, but this humble hatchback is the popular choice.
Hydrogen fuel-cell car for Australia
Automotive giant Toyota plans to introduce groundbreaking technology to the local market but there’s one problem.
Electric car prices will fall — Nissan
Electric cars are predicted to reach price parity with conventional petrol power by about 2025
Tokyo motor show’s craziest concept cars
Japanese car makers are a conservative bunch but every two years they let their hair down and things get weird.
‘Intelligent’ cars read drivers’ emotions
CAR makers are using artificial intelligence to monitor driver behaviour.
Autonomous car claim ‘full of crap’
ONE of the world’s biggest car makers has fired a broadside at tech start-up Tesla for releasing technology before it’s ready.
Electric vehicles coming, ready or not
Car companies are sold on electric vehicles, even if their customers aren’t. Here’s why.
Breakthrough to prolong use of petrol
Mazda’s revolutionary engine will ensure that petrol-powered cars will survive for decades.
Five things we learned about the BMW X3
BMW’s mid-size SUV will soon be updated but the current model remains popular.
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