10 high-performance versions of cars with humble beginnings
You may think of most of the cars on this list as mundane appliances, but that didn’t stop some extreme versions from being spun from their humble underpinnings.
Cars that defined Australian suburbia in the 1990s
Tarago, Laser, Commodore? In the 1990s you couldn't turn around without seeing one, but these days they’re becoming a lot harder to spot on Australian roads.
Forgotten Aussie flagships – top 10 range-toppers from our motoring heyday
Whether they were overlooked in their heyday or have simply faded from memory over time, here are 10 range-topping cars that you probably haven’t thought about in a while.
Weirdest cars you could buy in Australia - top 10
With the reliance on volume and market dominance of some new car brands, it's easy to forget that, at one stage, car brands were prepared to get a little bit weird.
Six-cylinder heroes: The top 10 Aussie 'big sixes'
From turbocharged Falcons to supercharged Toyotas, these overlooked Australian six-cylinder heroes proved V8s were not the only local performance legends ever built for enthusiasts.
AI integration is coming to cars and could change the way you do everything
The stilted voice commands for car control could be replaced by fluid conversations, adaptable interactions, and smarter problem-solving to help you get around.
Cars that won't make it to 2027
Some heavy-hitters among driving enthusiasts will be pulled from the market during this year.
Top 10 cheapest medium SUVs you can buy in Australia right now
If you're in the market for a new SUV to serve the family, but want to keep a lid on expenses, here are the 10 cheapest medium SUVs you can buy in Australia.
Mercedes-Benz adds black-pack special editions to E-Class range
The E300 Night Edition and AMG E53 Dark Carbon Edition bring popular ‘black edition’ styling touches for a limited time.
European luxury cars leapfrogged in sales by Chinese upstart
A landslide in sales sees a brand that’s not even one year old outsell luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series.
Hyundai’s newest high-performance N model is a professional-grade racing simulator
Not content with engaging hot hatches and blisteringly quick EVs, Hyundai’s N division has added a racing simulator to its line-up.
BMW commits to wagons as new 3 Series Touring teased
BMW teases the first look at a new station wagon with ‘Neue Klasse’ styling, but has kept powertrain details quiet for now.
Mazda CX-3: Brand's second-best seller to be replaced in 2027
Mazda has confirmed a key product change is coming in 2027, with its second most popular model in Australia set to be replaced.
China's domestic car sales drop again but exports continue to grow
A seven-month sales slide in China has been offset by growing export sales as Chinese brands look to capitalise on higher-margin international opportunities.
Jaguar’s big reveal: The name of of its first new-era product leans heavily on the brand’s history
After a calamitous rebranding effort, Jaguar has tapped into its rich history for the name of its first reborn product.
New car waiting lists to grow if Hormuz closure continues
In a repeat of Covid-era automotive component delays, new car supplies could dwindle as the ongoing closure of the Straight of Hormuz holds up essential materials.
Chinese-owned engine company calls for hybrid engines to be standardised
A Geely and Renault co-owned powertrain manufacturer has called for an end to individually-developed hybrid engines and suggested that a standardised approach could be a more cost-effective solution.
2026 Nissan Ariya update launched in UK, pointing to Australian potential
After just nine months on sale in Australia, an updated version of the Nissan Ariya EV is rolling out around the world, but Australia may have to wait.
Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia right now
Over the uncertainty around petrol prices and supply? If you're considering making the jump to an electric vehicle, here are the 10 cheapest EV models on the market...
New trademark hints that the long-overdue Tesla Roadster could be coming soon
Trademarks for the Tesla Roadster, and the marketing and merchandise around it could be a tip-off that the new Tesla hero car is finally about to break cover.
Ford files patent for parked cars that can dodge moving objects
Ford’s vision for autonomous vehicles goes beyond the highway, with tech that can move your parked car out of harm’s way.
Expanding Australia's public EV charger network could come at a cost... even if you don't own an EV
A proposed federal government initiative to expand access to public EV chargers could impact households without an EV, but despite pushback, the cost could be minimal.
AMG promises more V8s coming, PHEVs to be scaled back
Mercedes-AMG looks set to right its wrongs, abandoning four-cylinder hybrids in favour of a return to V8 engines in its core range.
The 207kW electric Barina hot-hatch Australia will never see
Opel has revealed its latest-generation Corsa GSE, a compact electric hot hatch that could have been a Holden… if things were different.
