Chinese SUV brings Benz on a budget
This affordable seven-seater combines sharp pricing with a flair for design that rivals six-figure luxury machines.
New Cars
The car that dobs on your kids
This hi-tech family machine takes accountability to new heights, proving a nightmare for sneaky teens looking to bend the rules.
The car that has big brands worried
Manufacturers ranging from Tesla to Toyota will be watching this ‘super hybrid’ that aims to steal customers from established carmakers.
New hybrid promises savings
This high-tech sedan should have Toyota looking over its shoulder, proving competitive in the fuel-sipping sedan stakes.
Why Merc’s gangster went green
Though it may look old on the outside, this modern classic is arguably the most advanced electric car on sale today.
Aussies queuing for ’a bit fancy’ cars
A cost-of-living crisis has not but the brakes on demand for premium versions of Australia’s favourite off-road vehicles.
This car breaks all the rules
This prestige car swaps leather for recycled rubbish while delivering Porsche-fighting power for a surprising price.
This wild machine demands respect
This Ferrari-powered machine represents one of the last truly wild sports sedans available on Australian roads today.
Update for iconic affordable roadster
This classic, lightweight sports car has been putting smiles on dials for more than three decades and the latest version has lost none of its appeal.
Lawyer ‘swamped’ with alleged car claims
Three of Australia’s most popular four wheel drives, including two top selling tradie utes, could soon be subjects of a massive lawsuit over an alleged design flaw.
New ute to take on HiLux and Ranger
This workhorse was one of the most popular vehicles in the country last year and a midlife update is designed to keep it on tradies’ shopping lists.
New models debut clever fuel-saving tech
This hybrid technology has largely been shunned by buyers, but two upcoming wagons with impressive credentials could change that trend.
Fuel-sipping SUV takes aim at Toyota
This new softroader from a leading brand adopts an innovative method of boosting efficiency that delivers a unique driving experience.
Brand makes huge call on popular model
In a sign of the times, this major car maker has taken a big gamble with its best selling SUV. It remains to be seen whether current owners will jump on board.
New Tesla brings ballistic performance
The American electric car pioneer is under siege from a wave of rival performance EVs but its latest model could set them back on their heels.
The four-wheel-drive to beat fuel bills
Rising fuel costs are biting folks who drive big cars. This full-sized family wagon brings a classic solution to the problem.
Why you should buy this car while you can
Soft-tops, cabriolets, roadsters and spyders all brighten up even the cloudiest of days but are now at risk of extinction. We drive one of the latest to see what they offer in a world of SUVs.
Popular EVs put to the test
The world’s best-selling car has a huge target on its back. It dominates EV sales in Australia, but is facing a growing threat from the establishment.
Thousands slashed from impressive SUV
In a world of increasingly expensive cars, this discounted model stakes a claim to being a smart choice for Aussie motorists.
Brand’s big call on popular family SUV
This strong-selling seven-seat wagon has relied on a traditional formula since its launch, but the latest model heads in a different direction.
Car brand slashes price of small SUV
A well known brand has wound the clock back on the price of its standout small SUV making it more affordable for everyday Aussies to get into a new ride.
Bold new SUV pushes the boundaries
This top-of-the-range seven-seater has created a new niche in the car market with cutting edge technology and a roomy cabin. But buyers might be put off by the price.
Popular carmaker to launch off-road brand
SUVs are typically more about style than genuine rough-road capability but this new range of vehicles is aimed at changing that.
Cut-price Toyota Prado rival arrives
An emerging new car maker has launched its rugged new off-roader and it has something the biggest names in the game don’t.
Albo makes huge call on utes and SUVs
After copping fierce criticism from some vehicle manufacturers, the Albanese government has made a huge call on new cars.
Toyota’s eye-catching new hybrid SUV
Australia’s favourite car brand has just launched a stylish new compact SUV that brings fuel saving technology and plenty of luxury kit.
The reality of driving a monster ute
Everyone has an opinion on the wave of new American-style utes hitting Aussie roads in increasing numbers. This is the cold hard truth about them.
Reason for urgent recall of 2k luxury cars
Transportation safety officers have issued an urgent warning for this legendary luxury brand, warning of a manufacturing defect.
Chaos as car crashes inside Westfield
Two people are in hospital after an electric vehicle crashed into a Myer store at a major city shopping centre.
‘Comically awkward’ US ute arrives
This massive American pick-up truck kicks sand into the face of other motorists, the environment and conventional dual-cab utes.
SUV that should have Toyota worried
A popular Japanese maker has set its sights on some of the best selling vehicles in its class with a fuel-sipping new model that has style and charm in spades.
Why Aussies love this family SUV
This mid-size SUV has stood the test of time and is one of the most popular in the nation. We find out why Aussies can’t get enough of it.
Why this new EV is the safe choice
One of the most trusted and reliable car brands in Australia has finally launched its first electric car and it could be the one lots of Aussies have been waiting for.
Bold plan to save motorists up to $1800 a year
Motorists could make savings on fewer trips to the fuel bowser if a new plan to slash vehicle emissions is introduced, the Albanese government claims.
Rugged 4WD stands the test of time
This Japanese brand has refreshed its stoic four-wheel drive to help keep it relevant against newer and more favoured rivals.
Toyota’s first electric car has arrived
After a long delay the world’s biggest car maker finally has an electric car on sale in Australia. This is everything you need to know about it.
Formula 1 tech delivers thrills on road
This exotic supercar has a lot in common with the latest Grand Prix machines, returning an unforgettable driving experience.
Australia’s ‘dirtiest’ car brands named
As the dispute over proposed fuel efficiency standards shifts up a gear, 2023’s highest polluting car brands have been revealed in new analysis.
Driving the car that watches you
A trusted Japanese car maker has just launched its rugged new dual-cab but it has new safety technology that some won’t like.
This is the best cheap performance car
Time is running out for cheap petrol powered performance cars, but this is the most thrilling value packed machine on sale right now.
Why this family car is unlike any other
New car shoppers will struggle to find the mix of talents in this family-focused machine for the same price anywhere else on the market.
Head turning new EV hits the road
The electric car market is getting very crowded with more and more new arrivals every month, but this one manages to stand out from the crowd.
Massive twist on legendary muscle car
This is one of the world’s most well known nameplates, but it’s gone through a thoroughly modern makeover that’s sure to annoy some.
Potent new SUV hits the mark
This new sporty family car brings attitude and personality that others can’t match and it borrows its engine from one of the best in the business.
Utes, SUVs risk price hikes, industry warns
New vehicle emissions caps, designed to force car makers to offer more low emissions models to Australia, could crimp the supply and affordability of utes and SUVs, the automotive industry has warned.
Faulty car recalled over safety concerns
A popular car is being recalled because of a manufacturing fault that affects the steering and could put drivers on the road at risk.
Luxury cars recalled over deadly risk concerns
Two major car manufacturers have issued a call for hundreds of luxury vehicles over safety defects they say could increase the risk of injury or death.
Urgent recall for thousands of Tesla cars
Thousands of luxury Tesla vehicles have been recalled due to a software issue that could affect how the cars steer.
Rugged ute delivers bang for bucks
This bare-bones model proves you don’t need luxury features to have fun in a surprisingly capable four-wheel-drive.
Family car promises best of both worlds
This new European anti-SUV sounds like it can do it all, but when we put it to the test in the real world not everything is as it appears.
Why this SUV is top of its class
The medium SUV segment is one of the most competitive in the nation but this high-rider shows the others how it should be done.
This car proves you don’t need an SUV
Australians are buying big SUVs in massive numbers but this family hauler shows you don’t need to have a high-riding car.
How this car redefines motoring
Some cars promise to be the ultimate driving machine, but this vehicle approaches prestige transport with an entirely different approach.
Popular brand’s radical take on family transport
This maker has built a formidable following for its value-for-money small cars and SUVs. But its latest effort is a big departure from that formula.
Why this family wagon is a winner
An efficient engine, spacious cabin and impressive driving manners help this car take the fight to established favourites.
The car Aussies should be buying
For many buyers with a sense of adventure, this attractive family-sized off-roader makes much more sense than uncomfortable and unwieldy dual-cab utes.
New Chinese Tesla-killer unveiled
This automotive start-up has taken the covers off a sleek new electric vehicle that plans to challenge the dominance of Tesla.
Affordable electric hatchback impresses
Earlier EVs were out of the reach of the average buyer, but a new breed of cheaper machines is making it easier to the flick the switch.
Labor ends 2023 with a broken promise
The Albanese government has ended the year with a broken promise after long-anticipated new rules to help drive the uptake of electric vehicles have been delayed.
Family SUV gives buyers more options
There’s a growing debate as to whether hybrids or full electric vehicles are the key to reducing emissions as quickly as possible. One maker is leaving the choice up to buyers.
Opinions remain divided on bestseller
It’s been America’s favourite vehicle for decades but many people don’t want it on Australian roads. The target market doesn’t give a damn, though.
New model takes ute luxury to new heights
No longer the humble workhorse with hose-out interior, the modern ute has become high-end family transport. This latest offering ups the ante further.
Big changes for affordable small car
This popular hatchback has been given a new look, a more modern cabin and more safety technology, but the changes come at a price.
Newcomer doesn’t fit regular SUV mould
This softroader from a relatively unknown European brand feels more like a hatchback to drive, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
This car proves you don’t need an SUV
High riding SUVs make up about half of all new car sales, but this vehicle is proof that you don’t actually need one to boost space and practicality.
VW preparing cut-price small electric SUV
The German brand is developing an entire range of more affordable electric vehicles to make them more accessible.
Cheap new alternative to Toyota RAV4
Buyers priced out of mainstream brands now have another family SUV to choose from. This is what you need to know before adding it to your shopping list.
Cute hatchback is the best of both worlds
There aren’t many cars that wear this legendary badge, but the ones that do always deliver the goods with a balance of fun and style.
This car is the surprise hit of 2023
The Australian car buying public’s love affair with SUVs continued this year, but it wasn’t the usual suspects who captured hearts and wallets.
Tesla killer lands on Australian roads
While the car industry establishment struggles to keep pace with Tesla, a value-for-money newcomer has emerged with impressive credentials.
Cut-price 4WD is the first of its kind
Some of the world’s most renowned off-roaders haven’t been able to achieve what this new four-wheel drive has, but there is one big issue with it.
Aussies can claim $3000 for owning a car
You only have until the end of the year to take up this opportunity.
Why this is one of the best small SUVs
There are few compact SUVs on the road that can match this one’s style and substance but a recent move has made it less compelling.
Efficient new hybrid SUV has arrived
This car’s big brother was named the 2023 News Corp Car of the Year. Check out what we thought of this small and efficient hybrid SUV.
New 4WD to rival Toyota LandCruiser
The rough and rugged four-wheel drive has been built to replicate old school, no-nonsense machines and it will challenge some of the best in the business.
Affordable mini 4WD looks the part
This lightweight four-wheel drive is tougher than it looks and will go just as far into the bush as machines that cost twice as much.
New car brand’s cheap family SUV arrives
Australian families on the hunt for an affordable new ride now have another feature packed option to consider.
‘Holy crap’: Musk’s latest product stuns
Elon Musk has launched Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck in trademark fashion, but is also facing criticism about its price and range.
The best new cars of this year revealed
It has been a big 12 months for new cars arriving in Australia, we’ve sifted through the pile to find the best new metal with something to suit everyone.
Cult hatch’s thoroughly modern update
This pint-sized city car oozes character and charm, but long-time fans might be put off by the latest generation model, which strays from its roots.
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