The death of manual driving
Learning to drive a manual, used to be a rite of passage, now it’s becoming a lost skill, one that many new drivers will never experience.
On The Road
Tesla rival’s ‘quiet statement’ shades Elon
This EV manufacturer has reimagined one of its most popular models in hopes to attract disenchanted Tesla owners.
$1m hypercar unleashed
This extraordinary supercar introduces hybrid technology to Australia, delivering both shock and awe.
Tragedy after dad tests daughter’s e-scooter
A beloved father was trying out a new tyre he had put on his daughter’s e-scooter when disaster struck.
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11 trapped inside minibus after pub crash
A minibus has crashed into a historic pub on a major Melbourne highway, leaving 11 people trapped inside.
The big problem with F1: The Movie
Hollywood applied a tried-and-true recipe to Formula 1 that might not translate well for fans of the sport.
New tax to hit Australian EV drivers
The government wants EV drivers to pay their fair share of costs, like road upgrades — but it could be in for a challenge.
‘Paranoid’: Driver not guilty of fatal crash
The woman at the centre of a crash that killed a young woman and injured three others was suffering from paranoid delusions at the time, a judge has ruled.
New Kia still has one thing others dumped
Kia’s updated Sportage range offers something for everyone, including a feature other car brands are dumping fast.
Man killed in Sydney freeway crash
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash on a Sydney freeway, with warnings to avoid the area as traffic comes to a standstill.
Dying company reveals ‘make or break’ plan
Nissan has endured internal leaks, massive job losses, failed mergers and CEO sackings. This is its last shot.
Major delays after teens crash ‘stolen’ car
Six teens are in hospital under police guard after they crashed an allegedly stolen car near a major highway, causing delays for commuters.
Insane features of ‘preposterous’ new SUV
This new SUV is an absolute monster and some of its wild features are straight out of an action movie.
Magic mushies, booze kill off ‘soft’ utes
A big night on the drink and a bit of psychedelic fun have finally put some much needed starch into today’s supposedly toughest cars.
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