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Aus ute crisis as second brand issues recall
Catastrophic engine failures in a popular ute brand have led to a recall of 720,000 vehicles around the globe. It comes one day after Ford was forced to do the same thing.
Ferrari launches ‘most extreme’ car yet
Ferrari’s latest and greatest supercar promises to take performance to the next level but you’ll have to jump through serious hoops to get one.
Kia has replaced the Cerato with this. Is it any good?
The Kia Cerato sold a remarkable 200,000+ units in Australia but the carmaker has benched it for a new and novel petrol-powered sedan, the K4.
‘The most childish and irresponsible Mustang ever’
I always thought the electric Ford Mustang was an idiotic idea, which is why this proper Mustang – big V8, rear-wheel drive – is such a joy to drive.
13k utes, 4WDs recalled over engine failure
Australia’s best-selling ute is at the centre of a major recall for engine failure. See if you’re affected.
Musk and Bezos go to war
Billionaire Jeff Bezos is positioning himself to go head-to-head with fellow rich-lister Elon Musk, as the Amazon founder rolls out a shock new offering.
Pic proves Tesla’s future is on the line
The fight for global electric vehicle domination has turned a new corner, with Tesla’s future on the line against a new weapon from China.
Tesla facing biggest threat yet in Australia
It’s no secret Elon Musk’s Tesla has been in free fall for several months but can it bounce back in Australia?
The cheap hack to make your car safer
Cutting-edge safety technology once reserved for high-end vehicles is now available to everyday drivers thanks to a bold new release.
Aussie fav’s ‘muscular’ makeover revealed
Australian adventurers will take note of this upgraded icon that plans to blitz the local SUV market when it is released.
‘Coolant-gate’: Zoom-zoom goes boom-boom
Driving a Mazda should be a blast, unless of course it goes boom. Disgruntled US owners have hit the Japanese carmaker with a lawsuit over an engine fault that causes its motor to detonate.
Meet the $100k hotel room you can drive
Why get locked into staying at a hotel when you can simply take the hotel with you? This iconic global carmaker lets you do just that.
Musk, Tesla smashed by China ‘military’ ban
China’s latest move in the deepening tariff war with the US has taken another casualty in Elon Musk and Tesla shareholders.
Dutton move that will kill Aussie EV industry
A Peter Dutton backflip could cost Aussie families up to $20,000 and torpedo a growing industry, experts have warned.
BYD plans to conquer world with cheap EVs in affront to Trump
Having overhauled Elon Musk’s Tesla as the biggest-selling maker of EVs, China’s BYD has revealed new charging technology that is capable of providing more than 400km of range in five minutes.
Brutal scenes at world’s biggest car show
The biggest motor show in the world is currently underway but the biggest headlines are being grabbed by which brands didn’t show up and why.
Magnificent McLaren stakes its claim as the Best Supercar Ever
This McLaren 750S Spider is a machine of pure speed, equal parts challenging and thrilling; and makes the idea you are driving something built by an F1 team feel riotously real.
Rust scandal engulfs China ute importer
Australia’s consumer watchdog has taken a leading Chinese ute importer to court over claims the vehicles go rusty when driven as advertised.
‘Musk knows’: Betting against Tesla is stupid
It’s easy to get swept up in dealership bombings and plummeting share prices. But you’d be stupid to bet against Elon Musk or Tesla. This is why.
Why this car is the last of its kind
Drivers looking for an extra dose of sunshine have fewer options than ever – here’s one worth a look.
Musk’s bombshell announcement, Tesla sinks
The global Tesla bloodbath has continued after Elon Musk’s company reported a staggering drop in profits.
Why this EV made in China is different
This EV might be made in China but it doesn’t exactly come from China and that sets it apart in a crowded electric SUV segment.
China hammers another nail in Tesla’s coffin
A Chinese tech giant just unveiled its latest EV upgrade and it is set to change the industry and blow rivals out of the water.
Eye-popping price for brand’s first ‘Aussie’ ute
They pulled out all the stops to promote their first ute but this brand has stunned experts with the mammoth price tag.
‘Pure evil’: New Tesla scandal erupts in US
Tesla is facing mounting legal action in the US and Australia as disgruntled owners and staff declare they’ve had enough.
Massive car companies stop all US imports
Major automakers are continuing to suspend exports to the US in response to Donald Trump’s vehicle tariffs and there could be flow-on effects for Australia.
Toyota, Nissan icons under threat
A tough new version of a popular SUV will take aim at the Nissan Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser in Australia.
Surprise reason iconic bike will never change
Harley-Davidson bikes don’t change much from model to model. The brand claims they don’t need to despite an ageing fanbase.
Audi offering gets revenge on little brother
Tired of being beaten up by its smaller sibling, Audi’s affordable performance car is back with a huge swag of extras.
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