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Honda unveils bold deals on new cars that could save customers thousands
Honda customers can save a bundle on servicing and get some very lucrative gift cards from now until the end of January.

Ford boss says brand’s new EV technology is 30 per cent more efficient than BYD’s
Ford CEO Jim Farley has identified what he believes to be a ‘critical’ advantage the Blue Oval holds over one of its biggest rivals.

2027 Zeekr 7X arrives in Australia with more power, faster charging
Updated electric SUV gains stronger motors, revised styling and additional equipment, with up to 627km of range and 500kW.

BYD reveals plan to break 500km/h and set another world record – on a street instead of a banked oval or runway
There’ll be no racetracks or airport runways for BYD when its Yangwang U9 Xtreme attempts to break its own record.

Automotive eyesores: Are these the ugliest cars ever made?
Not many of these were seen in Australia but our friends at Auto Express have had a crack at naming the 10 ugliest cars ever produced, proving that standing out isn’t always desirable.

Major driver’s licence change now in effect in Australia
Drivers from 14 additional countries can now exchange their overseas licences without sitting Australian driving tests under revised recognition rules.

Revealed: Why radical new supercar maker has chosen to position the driver like a motorbike rider
The Sanrivatti supercar calls it the ‘apex position’, and it’ll be familiar to fans of Superbikes and MotoGP racing.

2026 BMW 3 Series international first drive: The sports sedan benchmark gets even better
Our colleagues at AutoExpress found BMW’s new-generation 3 Series combines sharper handling, six-cylinder performance and a futuristic cabin to challenge its German rivals.

Paul Gover: Driver assist systems in modern cars need a whole lot more work…
Not enough rigour is going into making sure ADAS is a help, not a hindrance.

The Wheels Interview: Danny Estrin, lawyer, rock star and car nut
Lawyer by day, rock star by night, Danny Estrin is also mad about motors, a passion he explores in a new docu-series on SBS about the world of cars and the people who own them.

Bugatti boss Mate Rimac’s Chiron gets stolen after he makes an embarrassing mistake – then he chases the thief in a Porsche
Mate Rimac has come clean about the theft, which saw him chase his stolen hypercar in a Porsche 911.

Lawyer rails against ‘insane’ road rule that unfairly targets young drivers
Lawyer Jahan Kalantar has warned that he sees many drivers lose their licences as a result of the regulation.

Volkswagen records $9.2 billion loss in just three months as workers threaten strike over immense cuts
The flailing fortunes of Volkswagen have taken another body blow with the announcement of its third-quarter results.

Mercedes-Benz’s new battery tech could boost range by up to 30 per cent
Mercedes-Benz is using a different chemical composition in its batteries and the results promise to be a big improvement.

Mazda’s revolutionary Skyactiv-X engine faces uncertain future as hybrid successor looms
Mazda is withdrawing its unusual compression-ignition petrol engine from the Mazda3 in Europe, ahead of a new hybrid powertrain.

BYD boss’s startling reveal proves brand is dwarfing Ford, Toyota, GM and Tesla combined
The CEO of BYD has lifted the lid on just how dramatically the rising tide of EVs has lifted the company into the automotive stratosphere.

Copperhead road: Maserati-based one-off supercar has a body unlike anything you’ve seen
The GFG Style Peralta D boasts a body made of copper, with mechanicals from a Maserati Gran Turismo.

GWM reveals pricing and specs for the all-new Haval H7 mid-size SUV in hybrid and PHEV form
The Haval H7 will sell in four versions, with the choice of two powertrains.

Car nut creates the world’s first BMW i3 ute – and it cost him less than $11,500
Fed up with the lack of cheap, small, cargo-carrying options on the market, Michael Pick got the tools out and created the BMW i3 ute.

Nissan hits back at AI furore over pics of 100 per cent real hi-po concept with manual transmission and Fast & Furious looks
The Nissan Sentra V-Spec Concept is chock-a-block with Nismo gear and runs a manual transmission.

Richard Hammond’s passionate anti-EV argument goes viral as he talks up internal combustion’s green credentials
A passionate defence of internal combustion from Richard Hammond has been viewed more than six million times.

Leapmotor adds new colour for C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition medium SUV
The 440kW electric SUV gains a Dawn Purple finish, with buyers also offered a complimentary home wall charger.

2026 MGU9 EV review: Why new electric ute could convince Aussies to ditch diesel
With 3500kg towing capacity, impressive performance and a lot of practicality, the electric MGU9 EV makes a strong case but it’s not without compromises.

BYD takes aim at Rolls-Royce as it reveals the name of its new Yangwang luxury sedan
Chinese car giant reveals its most luxurious sedan yet, with limousine proportions, rear-hinged doors and potentially groundbreaking battery technology.
