Why this car could be a game changer
This car making giant is about to unleash a wave of new electric cars on Australian roads in the next few years and this one could be one of the best.
Motoring
Mazda CX-30 makes your destination an adventure
When you find yourself, sandboard in hand, at the base of the magnificent Lancelin sand dunes near Perth, driving isn’t a chore — it’s fun. You need a Mazda CX-30 to take you there.
Separating the positive from the negative in electric cars
In the interests of balance and impartiality it’s time to worship all that is good about electric vehicles. Or maybe not …
A Porsche for under $6000?
This Porsche Cayenne V8 will set you back just $5800. It’s a lot of car for a very small amount of money. What’s the catch?
Riding this Ducati, I came to hate myself
During a week with this ‘naked’ motorcycle, I was scared to ride it properly. There’s a good reason that Ferrari, Porsche et al don’t offer naked cars, and that’s because it is ugly. And stupid.
Audi joins the greatest show on wheels
Audi’s announcement that it will enter Formula One, for the first time ever in 2026, is quite the surprise.
From the year 1889 comes the future – just maybe
A highly compact electric-motor technology known as axial flux, first patented by Nikola Tesla in the 19th century, could be about to change motoring forever.
Federer, Mercedes want to take the tedium out of EV charging
Music was Roger Federer’s competition prelude, and he’s collaborating with an audio entrepreneur on soundtracks to relax electric-vehicle drivers while they wait.
Mazdas still behaving badly but nothing to see here
Mazda’s new cars keep causing grief – but just don’t expect the carmaker, dealer, or anyone remotely connected with selling it to actually take responsibility.
Teaching your kids to drive? Leave it to the pros
I’m sending my son out to drive in Australia, a country where ‘keep left unless overtaking’ seldom applies, and where L-platers are mobile chicanes on highways.
Benz EV will be different in looks and performance
Mercedes-Benz is releasing an EV design which will stand out in a ‘sea of sameness’ and go more than 750km on a single charge.
Europe flicks the switch to take on Tesla
Germany is fighting back against Elon Musk’s electric car dominance with a bewildering array of green machines.
VW Golf GTI goes electric
The ID GTI concept is tipped to be one of the 11 electric models to be rolled out by VW by 2027. The goal is to offer combustion and electric VW legacy models alongside each other.
New luxury machine locked in for Australia
An attractive and efficient new SUV promises to make luxury motoring more affordable for Aussie drivers when it arrives next year.
Mercedes to bring iconic 4WD within reach
An exclusive model preferred by celebrities and millionaires will get a new lease on life with a more affordable version pitched at a broader audience.
$18bn bonanza: Motor vehicles pull out of slow lane
Motor vehicle dealerships and wholesalers have taken prime positions among Australia’s top 500 non-listed companies as the sector recovers from the pandemic. SEE THE LIST
New look for long-time luxury favourite
This popular range of affordable prestige cars is about to undergo a dramatic transformation as the world’s leading carmakers shift gears on vehicle development.
Load of bull too much to bear on Nebraska roads
It seems the constabulary couldn’t accept the ingenuity when they spotted trundling down a highway a 1000kg+ bovine passenger poking through the roof enjoying the wind in his fur.
The ultimate Father’s Day gift
It’s what he really wants for Father’s Day: a high-performance scooter that can hit 80kmh-plus. What could possibly go wrong?
This Jaguar convertible is bulletproof
Look at what I’ve just bought: a second-hand Jaguar F-Type. It’s a supercharged V6 convertible – and you won’t believe the price.
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