Huge changes coming to Aus’ favourite car
Some massive changes have been mooted to Australia’s favourite family SUV which, the manufacturer hopes, could make even more Aussies than ever want one.
Motoring
China drives EV growth as Europe stalls, US downgraded
EV sales exceeded 17 million globally in 2024 but the outlook varies widely between a boom in China, tepid growth in Europe and price anxiety in the US sees Tesla lose ground.
Car giant’s $7 billion loss, 20k staff sacked
Nissan’s future is on the line after the announcement of profit losses, job cuts and factory closures signal an oncoming bloodbath.
187pc rise: Deadly habit killing our kids
More of our kids are dying from this simple act every year and Aussie parents are to blame.
‘Temporary’: Experts pan Tesla, Musk surge
Tesla’s stock is on the rebound thanks to some big announcements by Elon Musk but experts have urged investors not to get too excited.
Trump tariffs’ biggest loser reveals $2bn hit
One of the world’s biggest carmakers has revealed the devastating two-month toll Donald Trump’s tariffs have taken on their bottom line.
The Yank tank cutting Australia in two
This massive SUV that’s just hit Australia could be the greatest car you will ever ride in, but if you’re on the outside it could be one of the worst.
This may not be a supercar … but it’s a damn good one
The way this beefy BMW leapt into action, barking and crackling between gear shifts, sniffing the road and attacking apexes, genuinely took me by surprise.
Who’s hot and who’s not – on and off the track
It’s been a weird week in Formula One, with Aussie driver Jack Doohan unceremoniously dumped by French team Alpine, while Oscar Piastri got to spray the champagne in Miami.
Electric car fans can rest easy … for now
Lucrative tax breaks to buy EVs remain in place but don’t be surprised if an electric vehicle road usage charge is coming around the bend. Here’s what you need to know.
Huge blow for Musk as Tesla dream hits wall
One of Tesla’s most-hyped products has suffered a huge setback prior to launch, giving CEO Elon Musk a massive headache.
Huge blow for p-platers as popular car banned
Aussie p-platers who flocked to this popular car will be forced to look elsewhere after a huge change to keep them off the roads.
iPhone car coming to Australia
Aussies are set to be the guinea pigs for a groundbreaking new electric vehicle from the makers of the iPhone.
‘Extreme risk’: Temu’s latest move slammed
Chinese mega-platform Temu is pushing into new industries with its cheap goods and Australian experts say lives are at risk.
Bizarre flying Star Wars bike becomes reality
What was once simply Star Wars science fiction has now become reality, a flying bike that is promising to change how we travel.
Motoring giant’s huge U-turn on Trump
One of the world’s biggest car companies has bent to Donald Trump’s will on tariffs, opening up a whole new stage of the trade war.
Is Corvette’s E-Ray the cheaper Ferrari of your dreams?
The new electrified all-wheel-drive V8 supercar can outsprint the US brand’s halo model, the Z06, yet will cost you less, both at the dealer and bowser.
China’s new ‘V8’ weapon revealed
The eight-cylinder engine has found an unlikely saviour from a popular Chinese carmaker. But does it pass the test?
How to blow $2000 and still smell like a toilet
Mother’s Day is almost upon us so what better time to ponder what not to buy the most important woman in your life?
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.
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