The car that can read minds
Nissan says it has developed technology enabling vehicles to interpret signals from a driver’s brain.
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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.
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