Chinese brand's solar sunroof first can add 80km of range to an EV every day – and it could come to Australia
The solar breakthrough from Hongqi can make a claimed 400kWh of energy a year. It's hard to think of a country better suited to it than Australia.
Top Gear is officially making a comeback four years after shocking crash – with big names in line to host
Top Gear was taken off air four years ago when one of its hosts was permanently scarred in a horror crash. Now it's being revived...
BYD luxury sedan aces 30,000km enduro test in less than nine days with more than 350 Flash charges
The Yangwang U7 is the flagship high-performance sedan from BYD, and it just passed an enduro trial with flying colours.
Volkswagen boss is booed and heckled by furious workers as he flags huge job cuts
Oliver Blume's meeting with 10,000 staff did not go well for the Volkswagen CEO.
The Dreame is over: Chinese company that promised to build a rocket-boosted EV supercar pulls out of the auto business
Dreame boasted that its rocket-powered Nebula Next 01 would make 100 kilonewtons of thrust. Now we'll never know if it was possible.
Chery launches SUV-focused iCaur brand in Australia with the V25 leading the way
Chery will take its portfolio down under to five brands, with new models expected to arrive in showrooms next year.
China is making faster and more powerful cars than Lamborghini. Here’s why the Italian marque’s boss doesn’t care
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann is relaxed and comfortable about Chinese EVs and the threat they pose to his company.
Dreaded US-style dynamic pricing for toll roads is on the cards for Australia
Transurban's Aussie toll roads contributed 90 per cent of the company's $4 billion revenue last year. That could increase if a new system is introduced down under.
BYD is launching a new EV hatch to sit between the Atto and Dolphin
The BYD Great Seagull will be a competitor for the Geely EX2 when it arrives.
Aussie EV owners warned they could void warranties by connecting their cars to the grid
Most of Australia's EV range isn't ready for bidirectional charging, which can harm batteries if not done correctly.
Inside the ultimate BYD flagship: Da Han sedan gets 1000km of range, wood trim and incredible charging times
There's a touch of Rolls-Royce to the BYD Da Han, which combines incredible range with high levels of luxury.
MG 07 gets more than 10,000 orders in two minutes at official launch – and when you see the price, you’ll understand why
If the signs from the Chengdu Auto Show are anything to go by, the MG 07 looks like a winner straight out of the gate.
Australia's top 10 cheapest new cars
Not exactly in the market for a Rolls or McLaren? We've got you covered with our guide to the cheapest new cars for Aussies on a tight budget.
California is now telling drivers which tyres they can fit to their cars. Could it happen in Australia?
The green move to mandate more efficient tyres begins in 2029. Drivers who like high-performance rubber will not be happy.
Geely takes big leap forward with move to the holy grail of EV batteries
Solid-state batteries will be game-changers when they go into production, and Geely is one of the companies leading the charge.
Genesis unveils world-first design with its ultra-luxurious flagship GV90 SUV
The Genesis GV90 is full of tech the Hyundai group has never put into production before, including a roof airbag. Even the start button has been replaced.
Telltale signs show Chinese giant Changan is launching luxury cars down under
Zeekr and Denza are in the crosshairs as Changan starts developing a new sales and servicing network in Australia.
Aggressive Geely announcement flags big increase in cars bound for Australia
Detail in results briefing shows how Geely is responding to weakening demand in China – and it's great news for fans of the marque down under.
Mercedes GLB review: Overseas drive finds unique SUV is a huge upgrade on its predecessor
The second-generation Mercedes SUV replaces the current GLB and the EQB, bringing more technology, improved practicality and rapid charging.
The 2027 Hyundai Tucson is unveiled with dramatic styling and new tech
Hyundai has moved away from the curvy current-model Tucson in dramatic fashion, while also making the new model larger.
Denza Z9GT review: Early international verdict hails startling power and tech – but luxury grand tourer falls short on polish
Our friends at Auto Express love the Denza Z9GT's performance and EV stats as it fires a shot across the bows of competitors like Porsche and Audi.
Toyota to launch next-generation battery to slash the cost of cars and boost their performance
Toyota is aiming to change production lines to fit the new tech to 600,000 vehicles, with customers the big winners.
Solar car built for BMW is claimed to make more power than it uses – thanks partly to its pug-ugly looks
Sixteen American university students have delivered the Deep Orange 17 solar car after a challenge from BMW.
CUPRA lifts the lid on exclusive additions to its Terramar SUV range
The CUPRA Terramar VZ Tribe Edition comes in Black and Green versions with just a handful of each to go on sale in Australia.
