Before the recall: our verdict on Tesla’s Cybertruck
Tesla has issued a recall on every Cybertruck it has made – but not before we put this gloriously villainous and at times, genius, machine through its paces. FULL REVIEW
Motoring
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.
Shanghai F1’s on track for a dodgy local victory
If hometown hero Zhou Guanyu podiums in Shanghai well let’s just say there will be raised eyebrows around the F1 world.
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.
The best cars to slash your fuel bills
Sales of petrol-electric vehicles have more than doubled this year, as a host of new models are launched and buyers look to offset rising petrol prices.
I was genuinely baffled by the split personality of this ‘Vette
Muscle cars, like this visually violent Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, seek attention and eyeballs in the same way. They’re big and loud, both the visual and aural sense. Or at least so I’d always thought.
Forgotten name primed for a comeback
This family sedan was once a popular choice for Australian families but lost favour as buyers flocked to SUVs. The brand hopes a new model will turn the tide.
SUV’s novel approach to fuel saving
This new softroader from a leading brand adopts an innovative method of boosting efficiency that delivers a unique driving experience.
Car company’s embarrassing name gaffe
Local politicians have fired up at the name of a new car, forcing the maker into an expensive, last-minute backdown, complete with a “bitchy” press statement.
Max masterclass in the art of poetry in motion
Max Verstappen is so good he can make onions cry, he can win a staring contest with a statue and he can make a cat bark.
This is a bit unhinged, as sports cars should be
Anyone with even a tiny bit of testosterone in their underpants would want to drive this jacked-up, armour-plated Porsche 911 across the Sahara. So what’s stopping you?
Popular electric cars put to the test
The Tesla Model Y is Australia’s best-selling electric car. We put it to the test against the latest rivals from mainstream manufacturers.
When quick just doesn’t cut it anymore
You’ll need to spend millions to find a car faster than this, a machine that sets new benchmarks for high-performance motoring.
Bad news for buyers as used car prices rise
A new report shows that after several months of decline, the value of second-hand cars is rising again. But some brands are likely to be more affected than others.
Boom times fade: The inside tale of Tesla’s spectacular fall to Earth
Sales are dropping. It’s cutting prices. And its latest big bets have yet to pan out. Can the world’s most valuable carmaker get its mojo back?
That buzz you get from EVs isn’t from excitement
Welcome to our summary of electric dreams-turned-nightmares and sudden unintended acceleration.
It’s a Lambo for under three grand!
It’s your chance to own a Lamborghini for under $3000. But there’s one tiny catch…
Fuel for our first podcast: Modern cars to push old men’s buttons
These hybrids by Mazda and Honda are practical, inoffensive and blessed with all the things that matter these days. But I just can’t make sense of them.
Apple isn’t making an EV, but Chinese phone makers are showing they can
It looks like a Porsche and is cheaper than a Tesla Model 3. As Apple puts its decades-long pursuit of an EV into reverse, Chinese smartphone rivals are stepping on the accelerator.
Popular cars Aussies are going crazy for
Australian car buyers seem unperturbed by cost of living pressures, buying an all-time record number of vehicles. See the top models being bought.
The perfect supercar for Australia
This dream machine challenges the way we think about mega-dollar machines, making them more usable than ever.
Sainz preserve us, Max’s chances go up in smoke
Carlos Sainz went to a lot of trouble to claim victory at the Australian F1 Grand Prix, but he got a helping hand from a smoking Red Bull.
The problem with French cars
I’ve always had a soft spot for the French car mainly because they are always so idiotic. But if you’re thinking of buying Citroen’s DS 9, don’t. It’s nowhere near idiotic enough.
Don’t ask this car to overtake
Modern Australians are too impatient, distracted or incompetent to change gears themselves – and that’s a shame for the once mighty Subaru Impreza.
BYD’s rise challenges Tesla – and its valuation
The companies are increasingly close peers while being valued completely differently.
Italian brand’s new fast electric SUV impresses
This premium car maker is thinking big with its second electric car and it has one of Germany’s finest in the crosshairs.
Affordable new luxury SUV has arrived
A new premium SUV from one of Australia’s favourite top-end car brands undercuts the German establishment by thousands.
Bowen ditches doomed EV sales target
Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has walked away from Labor’s target to have 89 per cent of new car sales electric by 2030, casting doubt on the government’s green agenda.
Porsche Mission X EV tugs at the purse-strings of billionaires
A select few were allowed to touch it. Despite a possible price tag of more than $1 million, Porsche’s powerful EV hypercar cast a spell on those who saw it and enthralled motor enthusiasts.
Jaw dropping new luxury SUV revealed
A premium car maker has previewed its new SUV with an opulent high-riding concept that takes aim at the ultimate luxury brand.
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