‘Panic mode’ as Nissan, Honda merge
Struggling to stay profitable in a competitive market, Nissan is set to link with Honda to create a joint company.
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Elderly man does the unthinkable to Tesla
Footage showed the moment an elderly man does the unthinkable to a parked Tesla in an affluent Sydney suburb.
Best end-of-year deals on new cars
Want to start the new year with a fresh ride? Here’s how to save thousands on new models.
‘Everyman’ Lambo is the world’s coolest car
If there was ever any doubt that Lamborghini is the world’s coolest car maker, it has now been put to bed.
TikTok trend costing drivers thousands
A viral trend involving car decorations could cost drivers big this holiday season.
Young drivers’ huge road risk over holiday season
Young drivers are at high risk of dying on our roads during the holiday season, horror new research has revealed.
Last-minute Christmas gifts for car lovers
With Christmas fast approaching, here’s your ultimate gift guide for motoring enthusiasts, a mix of high-tech gadgets to thrilling driving experiences that will rev up their holiday season.
Nissan’s insane merger call to save company
The global Nissan crisis has taken another ugly turn after talk of a merger with a hated rival.
Car giants confirm mega merger talks
Two of the world’s largest vehicle makers, with dealerships across Australia, have confirmed they could merge as China’s EV boom bites.
Kombis don’t look like this anymore
Volkswagen finally has an electric car in Australia and it is a fresh take on an old classic.
’Fatal’ China dilemma for Mercedes
Mercedes chief council urges the German automaker to rethink its strategy in China as sales dwindle, competition rises and internal pressures increase.
Wild EV call for 2025 despite huge falls
The Aussie EV explosion came to a grinding halt in 2024 and a new report has outlined what’s to come.
Strange debut for $400,000 Mercedes
This exotic coupe arrived at one of Australia’s most iconic events, making a bold statement alongside art, fashion and celebrities.
Why you’re wrong about Chinese cars
Our 2024 Car of the Year shows cars from emerging Chinese brands are no longer cheap knock-offs lacking quality. If you disagree, you’re wrong.
‘Game changer’: China’s shock car of year win
Our shock 2024 Car of The Year winner isn’t just historic, it’s a wake-up call to a motoring industry that has grown complacent.
Safety ‘concern’ after test failure
A favourite car for young and old drivers has received a terrible safety rating following tests in Australia.
Stubborn Aussies refuse to give up these cars
Whether it’s cost of living pressures or a sense of loyalty to these cars, Aussie drivers remain attached to these favourites.
Ultra-rare supercar on sale for insane figure
An ultra-rare sports car coveted by collectors across the world, and owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, will be sold at auction for a mad sum.
The strange answer to driver trauma
An innovative new virtual reality program is helping drivers overcome psychological trauma after car accidents.
World stunned as UAE buys iconic $2B brand
An iconic automotive brand has been bought by the United Arab Emirates less than a year after being acquired as the play thing of another Middle East empire.
Nissan makes huge move to halt collapse
Besieged global carmaker Nissan just made a huge call in its bid to survive beyond the next 12 months.
‘Celebrity’ throwback could be Aus’ best car
A drive in this crowd favourite is said to be akin to a ‘celebrity encounter’ and it might just be Australia’s best car.
End of an era for V8 icon
Aussie petrolheads with a thirst for V8 power have fewer and fewer options each year.
Another nail in Nissan’s coffin exposed
Besieged automotive giant Nissan has suffered yet another blow, as it reels from financial crisis to financial crisis.
Auto robot coming for Aussie jobs
This bold project aims to take ‘dull, dirty, difficult or dangerous’ jobs from Aussie drivers.
Special ute hits back for auto giant
Tired of being beaten in the sales race, this industry titan has delivered an adventurous new model.
Major EV brands fail human rights
A new report exposes concerns about sourcing materials for electric vehicles, revealing troubling links to human rights abuses and environmental issues.
How The Wiggles sold out
A deal to promote one of the world’s largest car companies will put in-your-face branding in front of babies around the world.
Car giant burns billions in China failure
This automotive titan faces a massive financial setback as it fails to fire in the world’s largest car market.
Porsche risks it all with stunning change
Porsche is making a bold shift with its best-selling vehicle, promising a change they say will impress anyone who drives it.
Inside forbidden ute Aussies can’t touch
This Ford Ranger Raptor is only available in Europe. That’s right, a ute we can’t drive because of the Australian government.
Grim car warning you need to hear
The automotive industry is facing unprecedented times as some of its biggest names face turmoil.
’Getting keyed’: Driver’s move infuriates
A lack SUV’s swift move has left Australians divided in a dramatic scene all captured on camera.
Jaguar shocks with ‘X-rated car’
Major car brand Jaguar has revealed its latest vehicle, which has people raising eyebrows because of a feature that is ‘X-rated’.
Global carmaker crisis deepens as heads roll
The man at the centre of an iconic carmaker’s money troubles has become the first victim of the industry’s coming ‘bloodbath’.
Auto ‘bloodbath’: CEO quits global car giant
First Nissan, now this. Another global automotive giant has suffered a loss that could signal the beginning of the end.
Insane footage of runaway Aussie Tesla
This Tesla smashed into multiple cars before driving off the edge of a rooftop car park in crazy scenes all captured on camera.
Why this car will shake up Aussie market
This hybrid SUV doesn’t mess around and it’s a sign emerging carmakers can challenge brands with a long history in Australia.
‘Bullies’: Call for tough new road rules
A new report reveals learner drivers and instructors want tougher penalties for road bullies after facing aggressive behaviour.
End of the road for sports car icon
This modern classic has a cult following of motoring fans around the world who received bad news this week.
Real reason car giant on brink of collapse
Nissan having a year to survive isn’t because its biggest investor just bailed out. The real reason can be found here in Australia.
Hyundai’s $150k car raises debate
Hyundai’s most expensive car has finally landed and with so much competition in the market, is it worth the price tag?
Major car brand on brink of collapse
A global car giant is desperately trying to save itself from collapse after a major investor bailed out.
Why huge EV gamble is ’not a risk’
Porsche has pulled the plug on its best-selling model, going all-in on a luxury alternative to the likes of Tesla.
Kochie’s dire warning on Chinese EVs
Financial guru David Koch has issued a warning to Aussies jumping on cheap EV deals from Chinese brands.
’Attack mode’ in world’s quickest car
This staggeringly powerful performance car accelerates into a new dimension.
$93k EV ute back after dud first reveal
EV utes are in hot demand in Australia but questions whether this brand can successfully relaunch itself after a dud launch is on everyone’s minds.
‘Shame’: Aussie EV push backfires big time
Car industry warns that a policy intended to drive motorists toward electric cars could have the opposite effect.
Chilling car warning you need to hear
Cars used to represent ultimate freedom. But a new study proves that today, the opposite is true – and that instead, you can be “controlled”.
Would you pay $150k for a Hyundai?
This massive electric family SUV is set to pose a difficult question for one of Australia’s favourite manufacturers.
Red alert: Car buys Aussies must avoid
It’s a good time to be buying a car if you know what you’re doing, if you don’t it could cost you plenty.
‘Woke, outdated’: Jaguar ad brutally roasted
A bizarre new ad for car brand Jaguar has been widely mocked as “woke” and “outdated” by social media users.
Sorry over 50s, you need driving tests
A proposal suggesting drivers take on mandatory driving lessons triggered a nerve with Aussie motorists. But it’s true.
Chinese EV giant launches ute war
One of the world’s largest car companies has doubled down on its plans for Australia, throwing the doors open for a fierce battle over one of our most beloved cars.
Huge price for auto giant’s biggest car
Everything about this enormous American pick-up is super-sized, including its asking price.
New Aussie ute to tackle American giants
A ‘Super Duty’ version of the Ranger is set to take on the likes of RAM, the Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra.
Tesla slammed in safety report
While Elon Musk’s car company makes some of the safest cars on the road, the actions of its customers are anything but safe.
Car giant cops $2 billion electric vehicle blow
Car rental giant Hertz has posted a $2 billion loss for the third quarter, which the company largely blamed on its failed electric vehicle strategy.
‘Idiot tradies, P-platers’ savaged over road rule
A majority of Aussies have slammed a controversial report suggesting road users aged 50+ could be subjected to mandatory driving lessons.
Car giant steps in to stop rip-offs
Thousands of Aussies have put down cash for this hotly-anticipated model, prompting a shift in the way this brand works.
‘Torture’: Aussies bitterly split over new EV
Depending on which side you fall, this car could be the most perfect EV ever or nothing more than a tortured toy.
Musk empire to boom after Trump appointment
Billionaire Elon Musk’s White House appointment is set tosend Tesla and his other ventures soaring but investors have been issued a stark warning.
Huge price hike for Mazda’s wild revamp
Target drivers of this brand are usually Aussie millennials, now Mazda has completely revamped itself in a way most of us didn’t see coming – and the price tag is eye watering.
Chinese EV has more power than a Porsche
Dubbed the “Cyber Tarago”, this new Chinese vehicle is making headlines for more reasons than the fact that it has more power than a Porsche – and it’s here in Australia.
New EV battery changes everything
An upstart car maker has beaten some of the biggest names in the game, including Tesla, Toyota and BYD to dramatically change the way we look at and use EVs.
Why EV-haters will be forced to eat their words
A clever campaign could soon see electric car owners saving the very people who have spent years hating on them.
‘Boomers’: Tesla keying caught on camera
EV owners ask ‘is it always Boomers’ as another battery-powered car is keyed in public.
The ‘game changer’ coming to EVs
Tech that could end blackouts for Australian families is on the way for folks who own the right hardware.
Up 500%: Tesla smashes past $1.5 trillion
Elon Musk’s Tesla has smashed through the $1 trillion ceiling following Donald Trump’s election victory, but economists question how long the high will last.
Elon Musk’s $22b win after Trump gamble
Elon Musk bet big on Donald Trump during the US election – and that gamble is already paying off handsomely.
Trump’s comeback may be the end of EVs
Donald Trump’s return to the Presidency is likely to reshape the US automotive industry, from trade protections and slowdowns to regulatory rollbacks.
Why car giant is looking past EVs
The unveiling of a new car took an unexpected turn when one auto giant said they had an eco alternative, claiming EVs were “not enough.”
Gaming legend brought to life
Turbocharged nostalgia arrives in the form of a rally-inspired coupe classic that could hit showrooms in the future.
The anti-woke ute has landed
With no driver aids, minimal safety tech, and thirsty traditional engines, this rough-and-ready pickup is ready to work.
Inside Melbourne Cup’s birdcage
Lexus Australia showcased the future of luxury and innovation at the Melbourne Cup Carnival with a futuristic concept car.
Clip shows common job will soon vanish
Riding in a self-driving Waymo autonomous taxi shows that time is ticking for traditional taxi and ride-sharing drivers.
What your parents never taught you
Many people learn to drive through family members in older cars, missing out on skills and knowledge available today.
Is Trump about to kill the EV industry?
An election win for Donald Trump could set off a bomb within the global EV industry. This is what it means.
Aussie state with worst drivers exposed
Damning statistics which uncover the state with Australia’s worst drivers prove its not how you learn but where that matters.
This could be the car to end EVs
This green machine is pitched toward people who don’t believe in battery-electric power for cars.
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