Infiniti reveals electric car future
Struggling Japanese brand sees the advent of the electric car era as a godsend and its new green machine could propel it to the top.
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Audi’s delightful new in-car feature
Audi is adding some life to its latest autonomous electric car concept, but the moving garden has more than one purpose.
New VW sure to keep vegans happy
Restaurants aren’t likely to take animal products off the menu any time soon but car makers are treading a different path and a new material goes further than before.
Tesla’s latest price shock
American brand is beefing up the standard gear on its vehicles, but it comes with added costs and the brand’s cheapest car is now harder to buy.
Tesla hacker’s disturbing find
A tech expert has warned that some cars are keeping a wealth of personal information about their owners. And it’s not easy to erase.
Living with an electric car
Zero emissions motoring is the future but after three months driving an electric car there are a number of crucial issues that need to be addressed.
Hyundai’s game-changing electric car
Hyundai adds an electric SUV to its Australian electric but there is one thing that will test potential buyers.
Genius plan to take menace off our roads
Drink drivers are one of the biggest dangers on the road today, but this new tech from Volvo could make them obsolete.
Why you need to stop using your smartphone
Smartphones have become a huge part of life for the majority of people but the addiction can have life threatening consequences.
New Tesla fighting SUV
Tesla just revealed its new Model Y SUV but its already has potential rival as an American upstart looks to pick a fight.
The future tech drivers don’t want
Car companies believe this technology is an essential part of improving road safety but the general public doesn’t want it for this big reason.
The $50k battery on wheels
Nissan wants to change your thinking when you buy an electric car because it can do much more than just get you from A to B.
How Mars inspired driverless cars
Future autonomous vehicles promise a lot, says Nissan’s ex-NASA man Maarten Serhuis, but still will need a driver.
Mercedes commences electric onslaught
Australian customers are the first in the world to get a taste of Mercedes-Benz’s new EQ C electric car at the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Hidden danger of modern cars
Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 has turned the spotlight on automation in the aviation industry. A NASA expert has warned of the same pitfalls with self-driving cars.
Honda’s funky EV eyed for Oz
The chic city runabout has won hearts the world over. Could it be the catalyst to drive electric vehicles into the mainstream?
Tesla’s massive price cut backflip
Only two weeks ago the electric car maker announced store closures and big price drops but now it has done a U-turn.
Radical change for Porsche icon
The Porsche 911 Turbo is one of the fastest and most desired sports cars on the planet but the next version is set for a major shake-up.
The $10k Tesla feature that doesn’t work yet
You can option your Tesla electric car with an expensive “Full Self Driving Capability” function but there is no date on when it will work.
Amazing tech to make flying cars reality
Sci-fi fans know flying cars should be here by now but the latest tech brings the reality closer.
New supercar with an Aussie twist
The latest head-turning supercar to break cover has a stylish Italian design, a Chinese electric heart and a distinct Aussie flavour.
Tesla reveals cheapest Model 3
American maker comes good on long promised cheaper electric car, but there is bad news for local fans.
World’s coolest electric car revealed
Honda’s new urban-focused electric hatch is cute as a button but there is one feature inside that is sure to turn heads.
The car tech you don’t need
It’s time to be blunt about cutting-edge tech in cars. Often, a senior exec says, “you’re looking for the off switch”.
‘Turn off your computers’: Toyota cyber attack
Australia’s top-selling car brand is the latest victim of a spate of cyber attacks that have included the major political parties.
Car that will drive other motorists mad
New technology promises to take the anxiety out of this common road gripe but it could come at the expense of other road users.
Traffic jams: the real cause revealed
If congestion busting technology is to become a reality, an expert says, we need to remove all human involvement in the transport network.
Reborn classic Mini’s shocking changes
The original Mini is one of the most well known cars in the world and now it is back but what lies underneath will surprise you.
Why Tesla should worry about this ute
Tesla has new competition popping up everywhere and now the company founded by the world’s richest man is joining the fight.
Tested: Jaguar’s new Tesla fighter
New electric SUV brings blistering performance and hi-tech features but there is one big thing holding it back.
Tesla reveals alarming new feature
Elon Musk has lifted the lid on the electric maker’s next quirky technology updates that will protect your vehicle and pets but it isn’t for everyone.
New Toyota RAV4’s unprecedented feature
Australia’s favourite brand ups the pressure on rivals with a longer warranty in a move that is sure to win over families.
Charges laid over Apple car secrets
As the US turns up the heat on China over stealing intellectual property, charges have been laid relating to Apple’s highly secretive self-driving car program.
Huge problem with driverless cars
Autonomous vehicles promise to bust congestion and save lives but there is one big roadblock holding them back.
GM introduce ‘transparent’ caravan tech
If you plan a caravanning road trip, this new must-have tech could get you out of some sticky situations.
Hyundai prepares new life saving tech
This situation occurs in up to one-in-three accidents on the road but we are left potentially unprotected in life-threatening car crashes.
Is this the worst car interior ever?
The inside of this electric car is sure to turn heads but it could also be the most impractical and even dangerous cabin ever designed.
New tech will transform your commute
Getting fed, caffeinated and to work on time can be a real struggle in the morning. Now, a new technology could make it a whole lot easier.
Massive changes coming to your car
Car makers have crashed the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with head-turning technology that will transform your daily commute.
Hyundai unveils car with legs
Whacky new concept looks like a joke but it has a deadly serious application that could save lives in the future.
Harley-Davidson’s surprising new bike
American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson is known for its loud, obnoxious machines but its newest addition has done a complete 180.
Hyundai’s game-changing tech
New feature borrowed from smartphones means that you may be never caught out by this costly mistake ever again.
Porsche’s ground-breaking new tech
THE vaunted 911 is usually known for its handling and express pace but it now comes with a set of ears that allow it hear the road.
Land Rover’s Star Trek-style tech revealed
NEW technology from the British maker is bringing a big change to cars allowing drivers to complete this essential task hands free.
Robot’s skin can ‘feel’ humans
Porsche has developed a new assembly process where man and machine can work together safely.
Supercar with the heart of an F1 racer
NEW ‘hypercar’ promises extreme performance — and an exhaust note that harks back to old-school F1.
Outrageous cost of electric cars
The future is definitely in green cars — and auto makers are spending eye-watering sums of money to make the transition happen.
Tested: Australia’s cheapest electric car
Electric cars? Too expensive. Range anxiety. No charging infrastructure. They look daft. With the launch of Hyundai’s purely electric Ioniq, such arguments are wearing thin.
Tesla cars have some cool new tricks
Elon Musk has rolled out some new software updates for Tesla’s fleet of vehicles, and you’ll certainly be jealous your car can’t do this.
Electric cars fit for a future king
YOU can now get closer to having your own Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wedding moment thanks to this car maker.
Tested: Jaguar’s new Tesla fighter
NEW all-electric SUV is the first in a long line of challengers to Tesla’s crown due to arrive in the few years.
How driverless cars ‘see’ you
NEW tech gives the latest autonomous cars 3D vision that spots pedestrians from huge distances.
New electric ute to shock Tesla
THERE is a new electric kid on the block with big plans to trump Tesla and mainstream players.
What Aussies really think about driverless cars
CAR companies are telling us that we need autonomous vehicles but do we really want them on our roads? The results are telling.
Benz reveals game-changing tech
A WORLD-FIRST zero-emissions vehicle combines two green technologies but there is one big reason keeping it off Australian roads.
Apple founder slams Tesla, Musk ‘lies’
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak bought a Tesla because he was excited about the potential of self-driving cars. But now he doesn’t believe anything Elon Musk says.
Racy way we’ll use driverless cars
A NEW study has revealed what we’ll really use driverless car for, and it’ll surprise you.
Hoverbikes join Dubai’s police force
MOVE over Robocop. Dubai police have added some seriously cool hoverbikes to their arsenal of crime-fighting tech toys – but the officers had better hope they don’t get caught up in any lengthy pursuits.
Driverless cars have surprising problem
THERE’S a big problem holding us back from using autonomous car technology. And it’s probably not what you expected.
VW’s radical plan to tackle Uber
THE German car maker joins forces with tech giant to shake-up ride-hailing industry.
New way to avoid petrol stations
HOW new tech will save you money and the environment.
Musk confirms Australian Model 3 date
ELON Musk has revealed just how long Australian customers will have to wait for a Model 3.
Driven: Australia’s cheapest EV
RENAULT’S Zoe is the first of a wave of more affordable electric vehicles. But “affordable” is a relative term.
Desert test for Audi’s new EV
AUDI has taken its Tesla rival to the middle of Namibia to prove its electric vehicle tech is ready for customers.
New tech could avoid red lights
A NEW trial uses a futuristic method to ease traffic congestion.
Porsche’s bold plan to trump Tesla
THE sports car maker has revealed how it will overcome the electric car’s biggest hurdle.
Holden reveals future Bathurst racer
NEW hi-tech racing concept would set Mount Panorama alight except for one key detail.
Mazda brings back rotary tech
THE Japanese brand is set to apply its famous engine in a totally unexpected new way.
Best-selling electric car arrives
WORLD’S single best-selling electric car has more driving range but will it be enough?
Cars: is the love affair over?
SELF-DRIVING electric cars threaten to take the fun out of owning a car, but car designers are fighting back.
Wave of affordable EVs coming
Kia is the latest manufacturer to commit to selling an electric vehicle in Australia.
Renault’s fancy concept car
French car maker debuts its luxurious vision of the future.
F1 tech transfers to road car
Collaboration between a luxury car maker and a Formula One team has created a monster performance coupe.
Unlikely electric car revolution
It’s one of the world’s biggest oil producers but this country’s top selling car doesn’t use a drop of petrol.
Trump’s incredible new $2m armoured limo
PRESIDENT Trump has a new limousine. The heavily armoured ‘beast’ weighs 10 tonnes. It costs $2 million. And it comes with a fridge packed full of his blood.
Porsche’s new game-changing tech
SPORTS car maker has new technology borrowed from Gran Turismo.
World first calorie burning car
TIME to dust off the Lycra as now you have no more excuses not to exercise.
Google’s car play trumps Apple
THE tech giant has seized the upper hand in the world of in-car infotainment.
New Audi takes fight to Tesla
CAR making giant debuts its first mass production electric vehicle.
BMW’s living room on wheels
GERMAN brand shows off radical plan for its electric car due in 2021.
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