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David McCowen is a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering the automotive industry. A passionate car enthusiast, you can spot him behind the wheel of the latest models.

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2026 Denza B5. Picture: Supplied

‘In weeks’: China giant plans Aus assault

A popular Chinese carmaker has launched an extraordinary assault on Australia’s established car brands.

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Tesla Model Y Performance. Picture: Tesla

Owners slam Tesla over ‘catastrophic’ move

Tesla has made a massive change to its cars in Australia, that has been hailed as ‘game changing’ by some but it has left plenty of owners furious.

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A driver suffered burns after his Tesla crashed on the Pacific Highway in NSW. Picture: Facebook

Aussie driver critical after Tesla fire hell

A Tesla driver is fighting for life after a crash triggered a dangerous battery fire that took Aussie firefighters hours to extinguish.

2025 GAC Emzoom. Picture: Supplied

‘Can’t wait’: New rival enters Aussie EV fight

China’s latest move to upset the motoring establishment enters a saturated electric vehicle market. But that doesn’t mean it can’t make a splash.

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Russian ‘terror attack’ to cost car giant $4bn

A crippling electronic attack that has forced one of the world’s biggest car makers to halt production has been linked to state-sponsored cyber terrorism.

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Split art for Motoring supercars op-ed

Bathurst thriller proves Toyota is right

As Chinese rivals aim to take down Australia’s favourite carmaker Toyota, this year’s thrilling Bathurst 1000 showed why racing could be the Japanse giant’s saving grace.

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Steven Johnson and David McCowen. Picture: Supplied

‘Naked’ driving leaves nowhere to hide

Bathurst 1000 legends armed with forensic data represent the ultimate track experience for keen drivers.

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Molly Taylor (AUS)/Johan Kristoffersson (SWE), Rosberg X Racing

When speed is not enough

This inspirational story of an Australian racing champion is one of triumph over adversity.

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Ferrari shares crash as EV falls flat

An upcoming electric car from Ferrari has failed to inspire shareholders and analysts.

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Photo of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Epiq

Car giant’s huge move against Chinese threat

Global car maker Hyundai has been forced to make a drastic move in order to counter China’s growing dominance of the Aussie car market.

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