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.
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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.
The car with tech not allowed in Australia
The A8 can take over the driving in traffic and park itself when you’re not in it. But the authorities are yet to approve the technology.
Tested: ‘dodgem car’ for the road
HOLDEN has two hi-tech electric vehicles in Australia for testing that could change the way we drive.
How to start your car with your phone
You can also send an SOS after a crash — or check your oil and tyres — with OnStar safety tech, due on Holdens within two years
Huge problem with Musk’s plan
SPACE X founder Elon Musk wants to take you from Sydney to London in less than an hour. Only things might not be as simple as the billionaire suggests.
Leaked photo reveals Musk’s next move
A LEAKED photo posted online appears to show Tesla’s newest game-changing product.
Aston Martin builds a luxury submarine
James Bond would be impressed — British luxury car maker Aston Martin has built a submarine.
Shocking! An electric Jaguar E-Type
JAGUAR is now going back in time to create electric cars of the future.
Police will ride ‘Star Wars’ hoverbikes
THE Dubai police department is making sci-fi a reality with the introduction of hoverbikes for its officers.
Does Australia need this law change?
AS WE enter a new era of driving, the National Transport Commission is pushing for one law change that would have huge repercussions for drivers.
Tested: the best hi-tech city cars
Small city hatchbacks now come loaded with technology once reserved for luxury limousines
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