Aussies test-fire missile launcher from Holden ute
Inspired by the Ukraine war, a private Australian rocket company has test-fired its first artillery-style missile from the back of a Holden Colorado ute. Watch video.
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India prepares for conflict with China
After two years of a jittery peace, India has deployed 50,000 troops, convinced that a conflict with China is all but inevitable.
Ominous photo reveals impending terror
An extremely unusual photo has been released and it’s a clear warning to China and Russia – and a scary sign of what could be to come.
China furious over ‘unpopular’ Aus move
Australia has teamed up with the US to make a move that has been slammed by Beijing. But experts say Australia still needs to up the ante.
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Graph’s worrying virus prediction
Coronavirus infections in Australia are predicted to jump from about 1500 to 10,000 cases in just 10 days, according to new modelling.
Honda Australia’s ‘devastating’ changes
Popular car maker Honda will shut dozens of dealerships across Australia, cut staff and reduce the number of cars offered as auto sales decline.
Just 15 minutes to get virus test result
A Melbourne lab is developing a coronavirus test that cuts result times to half an hour, while 15-minute testing kits have just been approved for use in Australia.
Why you don’t need an SUV
Australians love SUVs, buying more of them than any other vehicle, but not everyone needs a big bulky family-hauler. Check out this anti-SUV and see why it’s a superior car.
Tested: Australia’s most underrated 4WD
Most people think about the legendary Toyota LandCruiser or Nissan Patrol if they want to head off road. But there is another contender that will get you almost anywhere and for a lot less money.
Aussie motorsport to continue with a twist
Australian sport has been almost completely locked down because of the COVID-19 outbreak. But the local Supercars series has worked out a novel way to keep entertaining its suffering fans.
Tested: Toyota Tarago replacement
Toyota stopped selling the much loved Toyota Tarago last year and has replaced it with a new family-hauler and there are some huge differences.
Dealers slash prices of new cars
Holden dealers are trying to clear the last of their stock before the company shuts down, but they aren’t the only brand offering hot deals. See which cars are bargains this month.
Insane new supercar hits the road
Aston Martin is about to unleash one of the most insane performance cars ever built on public roads as the F1-inspired machine prepares to launch.
What it’s like to own a time machine
The DeLorean would have to be one of the most recognisable and famous movie cars of all time, but what is like to own and drive the legendary time machine from Back to the Future.
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