The secret mission to beat Chinese EVs
A car maker hoping to undercut the cheapest electric cars on sale has been testing its next machine on Australian roads.
Motoring
Why this car should scare the establishment
Autonomous driving, mood adaptor, biometrics and virtual reality – a glimpse into the future of all electric luxury performance.
Reborn brand aims to tackle luxury giants
General Motors is bringing Cadillac to Australia. Danielle Collis reports on how it plans to take on prestige car titans.
The EV to challenge China’s dominance
Hyundai’s Inster electric car could shake up a competitive class, according to Iain Curry.
Devastation as star journo killed in collision
A respected sports reporter is being remembered by the AFL community after he died following a traffic collision.
Disturbing chat from Uber driver revealed
The ‘inappropriate’ things female Uber passengers were forced to endure from a driver have been revealed.
New shots fired in EV price war
A cute and compact electric hatchback aims to spice up an increasingly competitive sector – and it does not come from China.
Simple petrol trick to save hundreds
Motorists in some parts of the country could be lucky to save more than $700 in petrol if they’re mindful of one thing when heading to the bowser.
VW prepares response to Tesla EVs
Volkswagen showrooms are about to change forever, with a host of new models including a high-performance electric Kombi.
Man charged after horror bus crash kills 3
Charges have been laid after a ‘tragic’ bus crash along a major highway that killed three passengers.
Why this is one of motoring’s best-kept secrets
Close ties to Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley make the Audi SQ7 a smart choice, says David McCowen.
This is one of motoring’s best secrets
Hardware shared with $500,000 super-SUVs makes this prestige machine a twin-turbocharged bargain.
How competition is crashing EV prices
A flood of fresh metal from brands you haven’t heard of is set to change the Australian automotive landscape forever.
‘Absolutely insane’ car takes on Tesla
Fresh alternative to the electric car set shapes up as a feature-packed model for an attractive price.
Fed-up landscaper fills pothole-riddled roads with flowers
The makeovers are being dubbed ‘pretty potholes’.
Chinese automaker beats Tesla
A Chinese electric carmaker has taken a significant step forward in the race to integrate robotics into automotive manufacturing, deploying humanoid robots in its factories for the first time.
Police car hits and kills firefighter
A volunteer firefighter has died after he was struck be a police car driven by an on-duty officer, it’s been revealed.
Lambo goes wild with last of its kind
This epic supercar is everything a Lamborghini should be – an unashamedly ostentatious tribute to high-visibility performance.
Design highlights: Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato
A closer look at Lamborghini’s off-road supercar.
The car for people that can’t reverse park
Struggle to go backwards in a vehicle? The GWM Cannon Alpha will do it for you, as David McCowen discovers.
This ute is a game-changer
This high-tech ute shakes up the dual-cab pecking order with features found in no other model in this class.
Genius move reinvents the ute
A clever approach to practicality works in the GWM Cannon’s favour, as David McCowen discovers.
Failed car maker leaves Australia
A European brand with more than 100 years of history has surrendered its local sales operation.
Danielle Collis on the Zeekr X launch
Australia’s newest car brand – Zeekr launches in Sydney, Australia. Reporter Danielle Collis explores their first model, the Zeekr X.
Mum hilariously struggles to attach car gadget
When the universe just won’t give mum a break.
Aussie billionaire unleashes hypercar
An extremely rare supercar, designed by the Mercedes Formula One team, has landed in Australia, thanks to a renowned businessman.
Exclusive preview for billionaire’s supercar
A handful of lucky car lovers had a rare chance to see the Fox Collection’s Mercedes-AMG One in person, including motoring reporter Danielle…
Macca’s hack to ‘end civilisation’
Drivers are divided by new cars with web browser that allow you to access the internet from your vehicle, with some suggesting it represents…
Aussie family’s battle over ‘stolen’ car spot
A furious mother has detailed the lengths she went to in order to reclaim her car spot after it was taken by another driver in her apartment block.
New direction for much-loved brand
Fans of turbocharged power and early adopters for the electric age will be pleased by Mini’s approach to the new Cooper hatch.
Four people injured after car flips onto pedestrians
Four people narrowly escaped serious injuries after a car crashed and flipped onto two people.
$5 million supercar hits Australia
This F1-powered Mercedes-AMG One is a hypercar like no other, as Danielle Collis discovers.
Single mum fights for life after horror crash
A 27-year old single mum who was involved in a terrifying car crash is fighting for life in hospital.
Kindhearted bikers spread out on motorway to protect dog
A group of kindhearted bikers spread out on a motorway to prevent an on-the-loose pooch from being run over.
Aussie family’s battle over ‘stolen’ car spot
A mother has fought to regain her family’s car spot after it was taken over by another driver in her apartment block.
Cheap hatch’s simple formula for success
Small cars have become more expensive as manufacturers fit the very latest in crash avoidance technology. But this new model sticks to the basics.
The EV revolution coming to Australia
We have seen the future, and it is a long distance from the way things look on Australian waterways today.
How Porsche saved the best for last
The screaming Porsche 718 Spyder RS is a fitting farewell for the petrol-powered Boxster, as Iain Curry discovers.
Mini’s cheeky answer for modern drivers
The new Mini Cooper SE maintains the fun character and charm the brand is renowned for, as David McCowen discovers.
‘Screams’: Responder on horror NSW crash
A first responder who arrived at a crash which claimed the lives of three young people, has recalled the harrowing screams which have not left her since.
‘Die’: Biker’s classy response to road rager
A female motorcyclist who was told to “f***ing die” during a terrifying road rage incident has been praised for her classy response to the driver.
Worrying safety trend could cost lives
This technology is supposed to help drivers avoid accidents but it is becoming more of a nuisance than a help, prompting some to take drastic action.
Gold for Aussie families on the move
Nissan’s Pathfinder brings clever solutions for big families, as David McCowen discovers.
Cops’ plea after man left for dead on road
Detectives are appealing for more information after a passer-by located the dead body of a man who is believed to be in his 60s.
Horror sign Aussies are losing cost crisis
Australians’ changing driving habits have revealed the shocking reality behind the nation’s cost of living crisis.
Huge EV first for Australian roads
A hot cool new type of EV car has reached Australia, promising to change the world of driving forever.
Killer airbags return with new recall
A fresh recall of more than 60,000 cars requires owners to carefully check their vehicles to make sure they are safe.
New warning over killer airbags
The world’s largest safety recalls have returned, with BMW concerned by accessory steering wheels in late-model cars. David McCowen reports.
Driving instructor coaches student through road rage encounter
This driving instructor was giving a lesson to a student when he had to help them through an unsafe encounter with another driver, in a clip…
‘Scary’ glitch reveals massive car fail
A piece of technology that was supposed to make driving safer has instead caused a massive problem on our roads, Caleb Bond writes.
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