Huge cost of car company’s big move
Car companies are all getting on the electric car bandwagon, but the cost of this new direction is truly staggering.
Car companies are all getting on the electric car bandwagon, but the cost of this new direction is truly staggering.
The pandemic caused used car prices to soar as new vehicle production plunged around the world. How long can this go on?
Only a small number of people knew this car even existed, but now that one is up for auction Aussies have pushed the price up dramatically.
Japanese giant takes new steps with an electric car that promises to shake up the automotive establishment with a new approach.
Toyota has been a leader in low-emission vehicles for decades, but the diesel-powered HiLux is the black sheep of the family. That will change.
Turbocharged high-riding hatch set to be the first of a new breed of affordable and fashionable performance cars.
Toyota is experimenting with a battery-powered LandCruiser that could give new life to the classic four-wheel-drive ute.
Two of the world’s biggest companies are set to join forces to bring a long-rumoured product to market, according to a new report.
Mullet-wearing bush mechanic stuns the motorcycle world with a gruelling ride against the odds in legendary desert race.
A massive number of Aussie road users are feeling the heat this summer as new research shows a damning trend from local drivers.
More than 650,000 cars have been recalled overseas, with owners told to park outside to avoid the threat of damage to their homes.
The German luxury brand has previewed its new ground breaking new in-car tech that needs to be seen to be believed.
It was the year that Holden died and new-car sales plummeted but some brands defied the odds. These are the winners and losers, with some surprises.
This car spearheaded the American brand’s success for many years, but it was always lacking something all its rivals had. Now they’ve fixed that.
The new car sales market struggled in 2020, and one depressing figure shows just how far behind Australia is compared to other countries.
Subaru has ditched the Liberty in favour of a more popular alternative, capitalising on the trend for high-riding SUVs.
High-riding SUVs and tough-looking utes have dominated the new car market, with a crowd favourite crowned for the fifth year in a row.
Incredibly rare version of Australia’s most potent muscle car goes up for sale, approaching the $1m mark at an online auction.
Last year was a quiet one for new model arrivals in the car industry, as launches were delayed due to COVID. But this year should be an exciting one.
Wake up, the future is already here, writes Simon Bevilacqua.
Petrol prices are falling in some major states as the new year chimes in – and should continue to drop.
NSW and Victoria have had significantly fewer road deaths in 2020, but Queensland road fatalities have increased dramatically.
Petrol prices have been dropping in several major Australian cities – and filling up in the right place at the right time could cut $33 off a tank of fuel.
Need suggestions to find the perfect present for car lovers? Check out our guide to some of the best gifts available in 2020.
These popular new vehicles have only just gone on sale in Australia, but already owners will have to head back to the dealership.
Deadly Takata airbags remain in more than 90,000 cars on Australian roads, putting drivers and passengers in danger. Here are the NSW postcodes most at risk.
Deadly Takata airbags remain in more than 90,000 cars on Australian roads, putting drivers and passengers in danger. Here are the Queensland postcodes most at risk.
Victoria has the highest number of deadly Takata airbags on the nation’s roads, with over 26,000 cars in need of urgent attention. Here are the postcodes most at risk.
Test drives do not get any more extreme — or nerve racking — than the one Porsche pulled off for its new 911 Turbo S on an empty airport runway.
Bugatti has shown off its wild new supercar, which has some crazy features that will most likely make it illegal to drive on the road.
The iconic Harley-Davidson is as popular with dentists as it is outlaw bikies, but the brand’s latest design is missing one key thing from the past.
As Australian continues to climb out of COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions a devastating road statistic has been brought to light.
A 1973 pink Torana dubbed ‘Sexy Lexy’ that was stolen nearly 30 years ago has been returned to its owner in what’s been described as a ‘miracle’.
Most of Australia is enjoying their increasing freedom as coronavirus restrictions ease across the nation. But it isn’t all good news.
Car companies have made some massive changes to how they sell cars since the outbreak of COVID-19 and they’ll change the way we buy cars forever.
It was once considered a four-wheeled environmental vandal but GM’s muscular ex-military four-wheel-drive has turned over a new leaf.
An urgent warning has been issued for anyone who attended the Bathurst 1000 after coronavirus traces were found in the city’s wastewater.
A police blitz has nabbed hundreds of drivers doing more than 25km/h over the speed limit with two motorists given $1000 fines. WATCH THE VIDEO
Car maker Hyundai has revealed another performance weapon will join its award-winning i30 N hot hatch in Australia soon.
Police will allege a 27-year-old Lamborghini driver was going 170km/h in an 80 zone and doing one thing when cops tried to stop him.
The world’s fastest car has been knocked off by an upstart in the Las Vegas desert. And the new benchmark time may stand for years.
A lifesaving safety feature may become mandatory across all new cars in Australia as part of a new move that will change the way you drive.
Famous Aussie tuner Walkinshaw teams up with Volkswagen to build a new tough ute aimed directly at the Ford Ranger Raptor.
This new off-roader is one of the coolest and most versatile on the market, but it’s hefty price tag doesn’t guarantee top-notch occupant protection.
The Ford Mustang is the most popular sports car in the country and the latest version headed to our shores brings even more heat.
Thousands of Australian motorists will be asked to bring their cars in to replace potentially deadly airbags not related to the Takata scandal.
There are huge changes coming for one of the world’s most desirable performance vehicles, and it foreshadows the big changes coming to all cars.
New smartphone app promises to get you and your car home safe after a big night out, launching in time for the summer party season.
Benz is taking the fight to Tesla with an ambitious new-car model onslaught. Past experience suggests they won’t find buyers, though.
Ducati has revealed its next-generation bike will come equipped with new radars — an industry game changer that will help save lives on the road.
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