‘Makes me feel uneasy’: Aussies not ready
As Tesla and Chinese brands push on with advanced features, new research reveals most Aussies aren’t keen on one specific advancement.
Motoring
The death of manual driving
Learning to drive a manual, used to be a rite of passage, now it’s becoming a lost skill, one that many new drivers will never experience.
$1m hypercar unleashed
This extraordinary supercar introduces hybrid technology to Australia, delivering both shock and awe.
Tesla rival’s ‘quiet statement’ shades Elon
This EV manufacturer has reimagined one of its most popular models in hopes to attract disenchanted Tesla owners.
Car giant’s space fight with Musk
One of the world’s biggest car makers has joined Elon Musk in the race to the stars.
Hollywood’s take on F1 a polished leap further than reality
F1’s global boom owes half its new fanbase to Netflix’s Drive to Survive. This flick is a polished leap further: more drama, more glamour, and no tyres graining mid-race to kill the mood.
Huge Aus move to attack China’s power base
Australia has been tapped to play a key role in a plan designed to wrestle away some of China’s global dominance.
The big hip-pocket problem with the little Hyundai Inster
There’s something irrepressibly joyful about this new model from the Korean carmaker. That is, until you found out how much they’re charging for it.
New Kia still has one thing others dumped
Kia’s updated Sportage range offers something for everyone, including a feature other car brands are dumping fast.
Dying company reveals ‘make or break’ plan
Nissan has endured internal leaks, massive job losses, failed mergers and CEO sackings. This is its last shot.
Insane features of ‘preposterous’ new SUV
This new SUV is an absolute monster and some of its wild features are straight out of an action movie.
Can’t decide what to drive?
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on Australian roads, but is it worth making the change?
‘Defective’ Teslas exposed in ‘safety test’ fail
Anti-Tesla activists have targeted Elon Musk again, with a series of tests they claim show his EVs have ‘critical safety defects’.
Inside China’s total domination of Australia
China is achieving something in Australia that Japan and Korea did in the 1980s and 2000s. But experts agree China’s moves are on another level.
Secret tips to saving big money on your car
This is what they don’t want you to know – how to save big on a new or used car and those all important running costs.
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‘I didn’t really belong on Top Gear or Grand Tour’
James May opens up on the odd chemistry of the shows that made him a star – and why the achievements of Captain Cook should never be forgotten.
Magic mushies, booze kill off ‘soft’ utes
A big night on the drink and a bit of psychedelic fun have finally put some much needed starch into today’s supposedly toughest cars.
Crisis sends Australian fuel prices soaring
Escalating violence between Israel and Iran over nuclear warhead fears is about to hit Aussies everywhere from the bowser to the supermarket.
Last ditch move to save car icons
One of the world’s biggest car makers has hatched a desperate plan to save two of its most iconic vehicles.
Too many cars, not enough buyers: China’s EV glut on way
Another reason not to buy an EV right now is that the prices of new watt wagons are about to go down as fast as Harold Holt on a swim.
Stage set for ute war to erupt on Aussie roads
The year is half over but things are just getting started in the automotive industry, with a huge war about to erupt on our roads.
This 5-star Bentley is a gentleman … and a beast
The super-luxe plug-in hybrid Flying Spur Speed weighs more than 2.6 tonnes but can hit 100km/h in 3.5 seconds. Rivals? I can’t think of any.
Huge change coming to Aussie car market
Australia’s car market is facing its biggest shake-up in decades, with some experts calling it the largest shift in automotive history.
Huge change to Aus’ favourite ute revealed
A massive change to the country’s most popular ute is about to send Aussies scrambling to get their hands on one. Here’s what we know.
Driving this BYD is about as fun as sitting on a bus
BYD’s Sealion 7 is neither exciting nor rubbish, it is just … another EV. Somewhere between ‘hmm’, ‘ho’ and ‘hum’ and herein lies the problem for modern carmakers.
Musk’s Tesla dream going up in smoke
One of Elon Musk’s most cherished dreams for his mega car company Tesla is in danger of being completely obliterated.
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