Major electric car breakthrough on the way
One of the key drawbacks of electric car ownership could soon be a thing of the past thanks to exciting new technology from an unlikely source.
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Toyota planning huge reveal for 2021
The Japanese giant is leading the pack in this revolutionary new technology that will be a game changer for the car industry.
Aussies develop breakthrough tech
A group of local scientists has made a monumental breakthrough that could dramatically change the way we drive in congested cities.
Elon Musk’s bold $9bn move
Moving house can be a pain, but when it can save you billions more than most people will ever see it’s not that hard a decision.
Electric cars about to take giant leap
Car companies are pouring billions into zero-emissions vehicles, and one of the world’s biggest has just taken the wraps off its vision for the future.
Tesla ‘not really making something real’
The president of one of the world’s biggest automotive companies has taken a rare shot at Elon Musk’s electric vehicle brand.
Tesla ‘a month away’ from bankruptcy
Elon Musk has shared some insight into how close the most valuable carmaker came to going under as it fought for profits.
Thief’s big mistake left behind in Tesla
A bumbling alleged thief was caught by Aussie police after one item left behind inside the vehicle led authorities straight to him.
Tesla worker’s ‘malicious sabotage’
A Tesla worker has been accused of sabotaging the car maker’s factory and trying to blame it on another employee.
Tesla driver’s surprise moment on freeway
A California man says he had just picked up his brand new Tesla but only made it a few kilometres before it had to be returned.
Audi’s futuristic new electric SUV
The electric car revolution has begun, and Audi is the latest brand to bring its new hi-tech machine to Australia. But there is one big issue holding it back.
Musk’s plan to make Tesla cars cheaper
Elon Musk has announced an ambitious plan that he said will ultimately determine the success of the battery and electric vehicle maker.
Tesla rival’s stunning performance claims
A Californian start-up plans to release its first electric vehicle next year and it’s claiming staggering figures for performance and range.
Mercedes’ mind-blowing luxury flagship
The German brand’s top-shelf machine has some never before seen advanced features that are sure to leave your head spinning.
Tech firm’s genius idea for work utes
This cutting edge technology could revolutionise the worksite carpark and become the next must-have item for the modern tradie.
Hyundai announces shock move
Hyundai has just revealed its latest new car offensive, with grand plans that are sure to have a massive impact on your next new car.
Shock result for millionaire gamer
A 22-year-old gamer who won a $1 million competition last year has just shocked the world with his latest grand achievement.
Aussie company reinvents the wheel
A Melbourne-based company is attracting interest from some of the world’s leading car companies after developing a world-first wheel design.
‘Game changer’ for electric cars
Electric vehicles are on the rise but one thing has been holding them back. Now an Australian company claims that’s no longer the case.
Tesla planning faster version of Model S
New report says Elon Musk is working on improvements to the Model S, which hasn’t had a major update since its launch in 2012.
The truth about driving an electric car
There’s been a lot of debate about electrification, but the only way to get the real picture is to climb behind the wheel. Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly of owning an EV.
Word Elon Musk is not allowed to use
The tech billionaire’s electric car company Tesla has been promoting its self-driving cars for years. But now it’s hit a major snag.
Audi’s new Tesla rival lands in Oz
Audi’s new electric SUV twins have arrived in Australia with plenty of luxury features and some groundbreaking tech.
This car cost nearly a billion dollars
This car won’t ever be driven on the road, so why did one man pour almost a billion dollars into it?
Amazon’s new $79 car hack coming to Oz
A new device from Amazon is set to bring your old car into the 21st century, giving older vehicles the same capabilities as a brand new one.
The most exciting future cars revealed
The car industry is going through the biggest change since engines replaced horsepower. And these are the biggest game changers in the business.
New tool to revolutionise car ownership
How your car runs and operates is a mystery to most people, but a new affordable device can give novices and home mechanics an insight into the dark workings of their car.
iPhones set for genius new feature
The rise of the iPhone has changed the way we go about our lives and now a rumoured new feature will have a huge impact on you and your car.
Mercedes-Benz’s priceless new car
The German giant has shown off its electric future with a priceless electric car that has some features that need to be seen to be believed.
BMW reveals new smart technology
All around the world nations are cracking down on car pollution and some cities are enacting tough low emissions zones, but BMW has developed fresh tech for this new world order.
Stunning new Hyundai revealed
Hyundai has revealed its electric future with some out-there ideas and stylish designs that are set to take the fight to the zero-emissions leaders such as Tesla and Porsche.
Surprising result in ute tug of war
You wouldn’t think a tiny scale model would be able to tow away a two-tonne gas guzzling truck, but it sure is fun to watch it try.
Tesla tantrum caught on camera
A young vandal has let out his frustrations on a stranger’s Tesla. He probably didn’t realise the car was filming the whole thing.
Big ute revolution approaching
This type of vehicle seemed light years away only a little while ago, but now a revolution has started and more and more makers are joining the fray.
Mazda creates Holy Grail of engines
Many richer and bigger car brands have been attempting to make this type of engine, but now Mazda has succeeded where all others failed. And the results are astounding.
Surprising name on new car
Electric vehicles are the future of transport, but while carmakers struggle to transition, a surprising new name has entered the race.
Huge changes coming to your car
Car brands are making a massive impact at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcasing some major advancements that will be landing in your driveway soon.
Tesla rival makes a comeback with new SUV
Ashton Kutcher and Justin Bieber drove one. Leonardo DiCaprio even invested in the brand before it went under. Now it’s back with an affordable electric SUV.
Is it time to retire the Toyota Prius?
The Toyota Prius has been the champion of green motoring for two decades but newer hybrid models are putting pressure on the petrol-electric pioneer.
The item about to disappear from your car
It’s been a feature on cars for more than a hundred years but new technology could make it obsolete as makers chase improved efficiency and safety.
Big threat to success of Tesla revealed
General Motors and Ford are racing to produce an electric pick-up truck to rival Tesla’s Cybertruck, but a little known start-up may steal their thunder.
Must-have car app will blow your mind
A new app from German sports car maker brings unparalleled features that turn driving into a real life PlayStation experience.
Porsche slapped down by US authorities
The establishment’s first genuine attack on Tesla’s Model S has come up short, according to US authorities. But there’s more to the story than first thought.
Maccas reveals surprising new partner
McDonald’s has revealed a new way it will reduce its waste by producing a surprising new product. And it is coming from collaboration from an unusual new partnership.
Absurd feature on hi-tech car
This breakout American car maker is pushing the boundaries of interior design as it hopes to crack the mainstream, but it may have gone too far with its latest addition.
Plan to do away with windscreen wipers
Windscreen wipers have been a feature on new cars for as long as most of us can remember, and now Tesla is planning on removing them for good. But what will replace them?
Huge demand for Tesla’s new Cybertruck
Tesla and Elon Musk have revealed the world’s most controversial ute, with the futuristic pick-up truck unlike anything you’ve ever seen on the road.
Insane $7m supercar’s outrageous stat
Electric cars are often pictured as funless buzz boxes that can’t hold a candle to conventional petrol cars. But the latest example will change how you look at zero emissions vehicles forever.
Hyundai’s ground breaking tech revealed
The South Korean giant is working on new technology that is set to revolutionise your daily commute and make it a much more peaceful experience.
Massive change coming to Mercedes
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is one of the biggest, baddest cars on the planet known for its giant engine and tough off-road ability. But there is a huge change coming.
Hyundai’s game changing upgrade
Electric cars in Australia are held back by their lack of range, but Hyundai’s updated Ioniq has gone a long way to resolve those issues.
Ford Mustang’s massive change revealed
The Blue Oval’s performance hero is one of the world’s most well known sports cars and it is about to go through a wild transformation. But one strange feature sets it apart from all others.
Stunning ute’s secret weapon revealed
The SEMA show in Las Vegas is known for its wild concept cars and this head-turning retro-looking ute is no different, but what lies beneath will amaze you.
Shocking crash test results for big brands
New driver aids are designed to help protect drivers and others involved in a crash, but new crash test results show that some people are in big danger.
Is this the next big thing in cars?
All car makers are focusing on building plug-in electric cars, but there is another option that is easier to refill and has longer range.
Toyota abandons tradition at Tokyo show
As Japan’s largest manufacturer, Toyota was front and centre at the country’s motor show. But it took a very different approach that could point to the future.
New tech to change cars forever
Powerhouse car makers are developing a new technology that could change the way we drive and making the road a much safer place.
Electric car could be built in Australia
Australia’s major car manufacturing shut up shop several years ago, but one cutting-edge brand wants to change that.
Toyota’s ground-breaking new tech
The Japanese brand is taking the next step in personalised mobility — producing a vehicle that will build an emotional bond with the driver.
Porsche and Tesla rivalry goes next level
Porsche makes the world’s most desirable sports cars, but now the German brand is facing stiff competition from an American upstart.
Land Rover eyes remote-control offroad tech
Land Rover says it is exploring technology that would allow its rugged Defender to be operated remotely when covering treacherous terrain.
The clips Tesla doesn’t want you to see
It was supposed to be the next step in the march towards driverless cars, but these embarrassing posts suggest the EV pioneer may need to go back to the drawing board.
Toyota continues hybrid push with new model
With a six-month waiting list for the RAV4 hybrid, Australia’s number one car brand is looking to follow up with another petrol-electric model.
The car Australia isn’t ready for
Australia is at the back of the queue for this ground-breaking new SUV. And the company blames the government for the situation.
Peugeot addresses elephant in the room
Governments around the world are introducing incentives and penalties to wean drivers off fossil fuels, but one of Europe’s biggest brands has acknowledged a big problem.
Porsche plots sports-car revolution
The German sports car maker has always been at the forefront of performance and technology and now it’s committed billions to a new generation of vehicles.
Croatian brand helping develop Porsches
This boutique supercar maker is best known for developing the car that nearly killed former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond in a fiery crash. Now it’s on Porsche’s radar.
Car makers reveal shocking future plans
The world’s motor show was home to some enormous reveals as brands detailed what our next cars will be. Here are some of the hits and misses.
Mazda debuts groundbreaking new SUV
The Japanese maker is one of the most popular brands in Australia but there is one vital thing missing from its range, but that could be about to change.
New Porsche electric car’s amazing stat
Porsche’s first production electric car is set to change how we view the new technology, and one feature in particular will make it work in Australia.
BMW the world’s ‘blackest black’
More white cars are sold in Australia than any other colour, mainly because they are easier to see. But the new paint on this BMW makes it almost impossible to see.
The useless tech in your car
This technology is supposed to be the next big thing in motoring and car makers are spending billions developing it, but there is one huge problem.
Massive change coming to your car
Jaguar and Land Rover are developing new technology that looks like it is straight out of a sci-fi film, but the daring display might be here sooner than you think.
Strange thing we now do to cars
Once upon a time the only thing you had to worry about in a car was driving, but now there are a number of actions that feel just weird.
Chinese car’s wacky feature
New Chinese car brands have a reputation for pushing the limits and this latest example goes further than any other and looks strikingly similar to another electric SUV.
Game-changing tech coming to your car
Car makers have open a new battle front to win over customers with drivers to benefit from greater convenience and connectivity.
New tyres can produce electricity
A simple device will have a huge effect on how your car operates with the potential for even further game changing innovation down the track.
Reborn classic Porsche’s big secret
The original Porsche that spawned the vaunted 911 is back, but not all is as it appears with more than one big secret hiding underneath the classy exterior.
Audi reveals shock plan to beat rivals
German brand prepares to load up its future performance cars with game changing tech as it strive to trump BMW and Benz.
Huge hint about Apple’s secret project
An industry heavyweight has jumped ship and joined the Silicon Valley tech giant fuelling speculation that it is set to be a disruptive force in this new market.
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