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What Tesla didn’t mention at its spectacular Roadster launch…

Almost a decade after its original unveiling, Tesla’s electric supercar has resurfaced with extraordinary performance claims – but prospective buyers should read the fine print…

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What’s the future for Maserati after it missed a major motor show?

Stellantis has promised a major product revival for its struggling Italian luxury brand, with new models and a long-term strategy to be revealed in December.

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100 million times the computing power of Apollo 11: Mercedes-Benz doubles down on NVIDIA

Mercedes-Benz is extending its partnership with NVIDIA to develop its next generation of autonomous driving systems, with the German manufacturer revealing the astonishing power of its current vehicle architecture.

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Tesla Roadster flies upside down and barrel rolls in the wildest car debut in memory

Elon Musk said it’s “better than any James Bond car” and the mind-altering launch of the Tesla Roadster actually proved him right.

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Experts warn in-car tech can ‘blind’ drivers for 33 metres in just two seconds. Here’s how to find out how distracting your vehicle’s screens are

New research from the Australian Automobile Association has revealed just how distracting modern infotainment screens can be.

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Tom Cruise shocks NASCAR boss by asking to race for real as he films Days of Thunder sequel

Tom Cruise is returning as racetrack wild man Cole Trickle in the Days of Thunder sequel, and his famous dedication to getting roles right is on display again.

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Porsche Mission S previews new supercar to sit above 911

New mid-engined concept signals Porsche’s desire to birth a new generation of supercars, combining classic design influences with driver-focused technology.

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Fresh spy photos reveal big hints about design of new sixth-generation Kia Sportage

Kia has a lot riding on the sixth-generation Sportage as the model remains one of the brand’s biggest sellers.

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Talk about taking the tabletop ute to extremes: General Motors unveils bizarre-looking pickup truck with a very serious job

If you think the General Motors UGV concept has more than a bit of Chevy Silverado to it, you’re right.

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Revealed: The keys to Leapmotor’s big Aussie expansion plans

Leapmotor is a relative newcomer down under, but it is thinking big.

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Revealed: The Australian city where drivers spend the most time stuck in traffic

New research has revealed Australia’s most congested cities. Surprisingly, Sydney and Melbourne aren’t the worst places when it comes to infuriating traffic.

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Honda’s SUV range could expand as luxury arm Acura confirms three new models, including rugged off-roader

Honda’s luxury division Acura has announced plans for three new SUVs. Could similar vehicles eventually make their way to Australia?

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All-electric Lexus LFA comes down under: How Aussies can get up close and personal with futuristic supercar

The successor to Lexus’s legendary V10-powered LFA supercar is heading to Australia and is set to make its local debut in Melbourne later this month.

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New report spells horror for European carmakers in EV battle with China as Volkswagen suffers another hammer blow: “Act before it’s too late”

The study from a global consulting firm has identified a massive problem that can’t be solved with tariffs as European giants keep losing ground to China.

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Lepas L6: New medium electric SUV’s pricing for Australia revealed

Chery’s latest electric vehicle brand confirms pricing for its first Australian model, with showroom arrivals scheduled for November.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 e price and specs: Australia gets six-cylinder plug-in hybrid power for the first time

Mercedes-Benz has added six-cylinder plug-in hybrid power to its GLE range with up to 91km of electric driving range and 320kW/680Nm outputs.

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Next-gen BYD Atto 1 launch revealed to be just days away as Australia’s cheapest car gets more than a facelift

The Atto 1 is getting bigger dimensions and more mumbo in a big refresh.

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Aussie state’s pothole crisis gets even worse as promise to fix 500,000 craters is broken

The pothole setback comes after a motorcyclist’s death last month drove renewed scrutiny of the state of the road network.

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GWM’s new Haval H7 attracts record interest from Aussies before it’s even launched

More than 1500 Australians have registered their interest in GWM’s new H7 electrified medium SUV, with first deliveries expected within weeks.

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How Aussie driver proved an AI traffic camera wrong and had $342 fine withdrawn

An Adelaide driver has overturned a $342 parking fine issued by an AI-powered camera in an example other Aussies can follow.

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Nostalgia alert: The Moke is back with two very big differences from the car Aussies loved

Once a common sight on Aussie roads, the ultra-simplistic and tiny Moke utility has returned with two major differences.

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Dodgy parking act clarified by state’s transport department – and yep, it could land you a $94 fine

Transport for NSW has warned that doing this infuriating act in a parking area could result in a penalty.

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A Honda ute is on the way, report says – and we’ve mocked up what it could look like 

Japan’s biggest newspaper has reported that Honda will produce its own version of the Mitsubishi Triton for Southeast Asian markets to boost its sales.

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New stats reveal the surprising number of Holdens that are still on Aussie roads almost nine years since production ceased

Manufacturing has long faded from the rear-view mirror, but new government data reveals Holden cars remain an Aussie staple.