Surprising benefit of $5000 bike
Mercedes has upped the electric bike game with a luxury version that’s twice the cost of regular models.
Innovation
‘Nightmare scenario’: China’s grip tightens
China is thinking the unthinkable – that it can take on the US military over its bid for Taiwan, and win. But is it even possible?
Insane work perks at start-up companies
Start-ups that have sacked huge numbers of staff are rubbing salt in their wounds by retaining lavish work perks for those who still have jobs.
Why Aussie start-up sacked 50 staff
An Australian social media start-up has sacked nearly one in five staff, with the founder sending a “heartbreaking” group email.
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Audi puts emotions before emissions
Banner year ahead for Audi Sport luxury brand that prioritised the joy of wealthy owners ahead of air quality for the wider public.
Big myth about 5G technology busted
The next generation of mobile network has already started to roll out across Australia but there are still a lot of myths about how 5G actually works.
Australia’s favourite cars revealed
Bushfires and drought are weighing heavily on Australia’s new car market, but there are a few bright spots and a few shock falls from grace.
Holden’s new supercar passes big milestone
The most expensive car to be sold by Holden has taken a giant step towards hitting local roads to challenge Ferrari and Lamborghini.
Shock luxury car gets axed
Launched just over two years ago, the Mercedes ute has been canned globally because sales didn’t meet expectations — even though this type of vehicle is hugely popular in Australia.
Companies slammed for selling dodgy cars
At least one person has died in Australia because of this faulty car part, but that hasn’t stopped some companies on selling vehicles still equipped with the potentially deadly item.
Australia’s best tough ute revealed
Dual-cab utes are the most popular vehicles in the country and makers have turned the dial right up on these three tough trucks. But which is the king on and off the road?
‘Nowhere near enough’: Aussie cities failing
Australian cities are about to be shaken up in a way that will transform your way of life. Is your home town ready for big change?
Wildest makeshift coronavirus masks
Resourceful Chinese citizens are fashioning coronavirus masks out of water bottles, fruit, sanitary pads and even bras as supplies dry up.
Mean, green: Electric Hummer confirmed
American brand synonymous with excess, machismo and the military is set to build the most unlikely zero-emission cars to take on brands such as Tesla.
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