‘Seen people killed from less’
THE driver of a Nissan Navara incredibly walked away from a horror single car crash on a Victorian highway.
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Toyota’s cult classic reborn
THE SUPRA — a Gran Turismo favourite and star of the Fast and the Furious — has been revived after 15 years in the wilderness, thanks to a joint venture with BMW.
Ford recall: Takata airbag list
OWNERS of older model Ford Ranger, Courier utes and Econovans are being asked to bring in their cars to have potentially deadly airbags replaced.
AMG launches blazingly fast four-door coupe
With Porsche’s Panamera and Ferrari’s Portofino as potential targets, the AMG GT 63 S takes 3.2 seconds to reach highway pace … but it’s 12 months from Australian release.
Bullitt Mustang confirmed for Australia
FANS of the Ford Mustang in Australia won’t miss out on the limited edition green machine.
Holden’s record low sales result
THE loss of the locally-made Commodore has put a dent on Holden sales as Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger top the charts again.
Holden recalls 333,000 cars
HOLDEN has released the list of cars affected by the Takata airbag recall, and it affects more than three times as many as others equipped with German airbags.
Recall cars we weren’t told about
THE list of cars affected by the compulsory airbag recall is growing, but one major Australian brand is yet to give out more details.
Horrible 17-year secret behind car recall
THERE’S an awful truth behind the car recall that shook Australia this week – a deadly cover-up which may have cost innocent lives.
Four million Aussie cars recalled
DEADLY airbags which can spray shrapnel when deployed in a crash are the reason behind the first compulsory recall in Australian automotive history. See the full list of affected cars here.
Airbag recall could hit 4 million
ANOTHER one million cars — this time sourced from Europe — are expected to be added to the recall for potentially deadly Takata airbags locally.
What to do if you’re on the list
WITH four million cars affected by the largest recall in Australia’s history, there’s a good chance you are part of it.
Airbag death: ‘Thought she’d been shot’
ASHLEY Parham’s injuries were so bad police initially thought she’d been murdered. She was actually the first victim of the deadly airbag.
All the cars being recalled
NEARLY four million cars are to be compulsorily recalled. Here are the exact years and models of the cars impacted.
Australia becomes global test bed
The world’s carmakers are increasingly putting their utes to the test in our uncompromising outback.
Texting, social media biggest phone offences
POLICE are concerned about the sharp rise in drivers being busted texting or viewing social media behind the wheel.
Petrol stations put on notice
Traditional fuel suppliers could see their profits go up in smoke unless they plan for a zero-emission future.
Ford exec sacked for misconduct
High-ranking executive apologises for behaviour “inconsistent” with company’s code of conduct.
ALICE SPRINGS IS NEW MOTORING MECCA
Alice Springs becomes new test destination for foreign carmakers
BMW ups the voltage on Govt electric vehicle policy
BMW’s attack on the Federal Government’s lack of electric vehicle policy has ramped up. Local boss Marc Werner wants stamp duty abolished and GST cut to bolster sales.
Nissan touts health benefits of electric vehicles
Global automotive consultant predicts internal combustion engines will be as well-regarded as smokers in the near future
Busted: dodgy brake parts seized
TWO big shipments of fake car parts destined for Australia have been seized.
HSV Colorado SportsCat Pricing
UTES have become the biggest selling ‘cars’ in Australia, now Holden and Ford are set to tempt buyers with even tougher trucks.
Ford Mustang’s massive price hike
FORD fans are driving up the price of the new Ford Mustang because too many people want one.
Behind the wheel of a blitzing bad-boy Bathurst GT3
Our writer, no slouch on race laps, gets strapped into a bad-boy Mercedes-AMG GT3 and hurtles around Mount Panorama. The 12-Hour racers
Tested: VW Golf GTI Original
THE world’s favourite hot hatch may be about to win some new fans with its sharp price.
ACCC puts Hyundai on the hoist
HYUNDAI is the second car maker to agree to better protection for buyers under Australian Consumer Law.
RAPTOR READY TO ROAR
Ford has revealed the much-hyped Ranger Raptor dual-cab ute with twin-turbo power, 10-speed auto, tough all-wheel drive — and a price tag tipped to be in the $80K range.
German Holden Commodore has landed
IT’S the first Holden Commodore in 40 years without a V8, but Holden still reckons it will appeal to the heartland.
Carmaker’s ‘absurd and disgusting’ tests
GERMAN car manufacturers including VW and BMW are in hot water after it was revealed the companies performed experiments on monkeys and humans.
Jeep steers for Aussie comeback
Combating a sales slump and poor service ratings, Jeep plans a comeback — the Compass urban SUV arrives this week, then an updated Cherokee, new Wrangler and Grand Cherokee off-roader.
Mystery of robotic car park solved
EIGHT cars were frozen in time after being locked in a car park in 2003, now the mysterious circumstances surrounding have finally been revealed.
The end of the car dealership?
Electric vehicles promise an exciting new future for car buyers — the news isn’t so good for dealers.
Hyundai’s fastest ever car
THE fastest hot hatch ever built by Hyundai was developed by the former head of BMW’s M division.
Concept wows Detroit motor show
Futuristic SUV previews radical styling, innovative seating and fingerprint recognition.
Lexus reveals new flagship SUV
Japanese maker hints at swoopy, coupe-shaped SUV to take on BMW’s X6 and Mercedes’ GLE coupe.
Kia unveils sharper Cerato
Korean brand launches new version of its top-selling sedan and hatch — but will it be able to keep the price down?
Hyundai’s hybrid sports car
HYUNDAI is putting the finishing touches on a hybrid rival to Toyota’s 86 and Nissan’s 370Z.
Mazda’s new 7-seat diesel SUV
A SHORTER, more stylish alternative to the petrol-powered CX-9 will arrive in Mazda dealerships later this year.
No-one’s buying cars anymore
AUSTRALIANS have bought more new vehicles than ever before, but they weren’t interested in cars. They wanted something else.
The car that can read minds
Nissan says it has developed technology enabling vehicles to interpret signals from a driver’s brain.
Hyundai teases sports car
The car maker has released a teaser video of its star attraction at this year’s Detroit motor show.
Hyundai’s in-car rival to Siri
Predictive in-car voice recognition to rival Android and Google will showcase Hyundai’s infotainment future at CES.
The truly last Aussie-made car
HOLDEN production ended in October but performance-car partner HSV powered on until the final whistle in 2017.
The best cars of 2017
HUNDREDS of new car models were released this year, but not all of them raised the bar. Here’s our pick of the crop.
Crash ratings don’t make sense
Australia’s criteria for judging the safety of new cars has become misleading, as safer cars are marked down for technical reasons.
Toyota saves Le Mans 24-hour race
Toyota has announced plans to run a hybrid sports car at France’s classic endurance race.
Ford Ranger recall for fire risk
IF you own a Ford Ranger or Mazda BT-50 ute built since July 2016, avoid driving in long grass or risk your car catching fire.
Holden Commodore sells for $269,000
JUST 300 examples of the HSV GTS-R W1 will be built, but some people are making a quick profit from their $170,000 purchase.
Kia Stinger crash test shock
THE Kia Stinger performs well in a crash, but loses marks for the lack of tech that can avoid a collision in the first place.
The $300,000 Holden Commodore
JUST 300 examples of the HSV GTS-R W1 will be built, but some people lucky enough to buy one are trying to profit from their $170,000 purchase.
Biggest car rule changes in 30 years
SWEEPING changes to car regulations will give Australian motorists more choice and protection – and put exotic vehicles on our roads.
Compass misses key safety tech
Jeep has released pricing for its new mid-sized SUV and it’s a mixed bag.
High price for mid-size Commodore
Holden backs its new hi-tech imported Commodore to compete with the best in the mid-size passenger car category.
McLaren’s Senna-sational supercar
British carmaker pays tribute to Ayrton Senna with its most track-focused hypercar yet.
Man charged $18,000 for Uber ride
IF YOU are the type of person who weighs up the cost of catching public transport versus an Uber, spare a thought for this poor guy, who copped a whopping fare.
Five things you should know about the Hyundai Accent Sport
The Accent, the light car segment leader, has been around for about six years. Instead of a replacement, Hyundai makes a value pitch with the Sport grade, at $16K the manual.
HSV Chevrolets look right at home
Chevrolet’s major push into Australia begins with the heavyweight Silverado pick-up, then the muscular Camaro V8 — and HSV will do the conversions to right-hand drive.
Our surprising car of the year
THIS car brand used to be the butt of many cruel jokes about its reliability, but suddenly its rivals aren’t laughing anymore.
Lambo unveils world’s fastest SUV
The supercar maker has branched out into family transport, although the performance will make your eyes water.
Mitsubishi enters new SUV terrain with Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi has escaped the SUV time-warp, as evidenced by the turbo engine, sharp wedge design and upmarket interior of the new Eclipse Cross, on sale in Australia this month.
LA motor show: highlights
CAR brands made a splash at this year’s motor show. BMW unveiled a drop-top version of its hybrid supercar and Benz showed the new generation CLS.
Mazda unveils turbo sedan
A power struggle is brewing in the mid-size sedan market, as the main players turn up the heat.
That’s not a 4WD, this is a 4WD
While buyers are going crazy for SUVs that look rugged but could barely climb a kerb, Jeep is headed the other way.
How to get a $40,000 car for free
Yep, a $40,000 car without paying a cent. According to the author of a book called The Zero Dollar Car, it is more than a fantasy.
What’s the best seven-seater SUV for us?
You’re spoiled for choice in a large field of seven-seater SUV contenders.
Car of the Year finalists revealed
THEY were once dismissed as bargain cars, but these South Korean twin brands are giving the big guns a run for their money.
The surprise field for Car of the Year
The balance of power is shifting in the car industry as the traditional pacesetters are challenged.
Nissan casting plant powers on
Rising electricity and gas costs threaten Nissan Australia’s bid to set up its Melbourne plant as a hub for electric vehicle component manufacture.
Most powerful Corvette ever
Chevrolet has unveiled the most powerful Corvette yet in a tantalising taste of the future for Aussie muscle-car fans.
Busted: counterfeit car parts racket
BOGUS car parts have flooded the Australian market and picking the genuine article from the fake is almost impossible.
What’s hot and what’s not in car showrooms
Australia’s taste in cars has changed dramatically in the past decade. The winners and losers will surprise you.
New-age Holden set to land
With the local factory closed, stand by for the next wave of new-age Holdens.
Hilarious ad to sell 1996 Honda Accord
A COUPLE has gone viral after creating a fantastic commercial to sell their largely underwhelming 1996 Honda Accord online.
Nissan eyes Australia for Titan pick-up truck
The Titan, the big brother of the Navara ute, has been built to date only in left-hand drive. Nissan boss says Australia is a potential market for the huge pick-up.
Shane Jacobson: ‘I’m a Holden tragic’
Actor and comedian Shane Jacobson has plenty of acting credits but his one true love is collecting classic Holdens. Top of the list is his 1964 EH
Big bang hypothesis
WRX means hard-edged — but is Subaru’s hot-shot STi a match for newer, cheaper rivals? This update will maintain interest until the more refined gen-five arrives
The tech that could save young lives
Driveway tragedies could be avoided by clever new technology but there’s just one catch.
Electric car prices will fall — Nissan
Electric cars are predicted to reach price parity with conventional petrol power by about 2025
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