
Toyota tops new study that reveals which brands' cars are the most likely to reach 400,000km
The research examined 395 million cars, with Toyota leading the way – and the news was good for other Japanese brands.

Volvo gives the XC40 SUV a redesign and upgrade – with a cheaper version on the way for Australia
The Volvo facelift also extends to the electric EX40 and EC 40 models.

Merc pulls out all the stops with the ultra-exclusive V8 AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung
Mercedes-AMG’s CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung turns the luxury coupe into a 475kW, rear-drive, track-focused V8 weapon.

Study reveals the Aussie state with the harshest driving fines – and they're far worse than anything in Europe or the USA
New research has looked at fines for four of the most common driving offences and ranked states accordingly.

Toyota will slam the brakes on its redesign process with models waiting almost a decade for a new look
Keen on an all-new version of big-selling Toyota models like the HiLux and RAV4? You'll need the patience of a saint...

Porsche offloads Bugatti and EV supercar stake for $1.6 billion amid financial strife
Porsche is no longer involved with Bugatti Rimac, with the sale of its stake coming shortly after the company announced plans to cut 5000 jobs.

Artificial intelligence stuff-ups throw fines into doubt for thousands of Aussie drivers
Some of the problems with fines based on AI cameras have been hitting motorists for almost a year.

Self-confessed "stupid" P plater cops $1100 fine after buttering a bagel behind the wheel
The bizarre fine was handed out near Toowoomba, Queensland earlier this week.

Ford Australia beefs up its new-car warranty to seven years – but there's a catch
The freshly extended Ford warranty now offers two more years of coverage compared to the plan it replaces.

Supercars legend Jamie Whincup helps Ford up-spec the Mustang with the new track-focused Dark Horse T8
The seven-time Supercars champion was very hands-on during the development process for the Mustang, which features hugely improved suspension and rubber.

Revealed: The new way for Aussie EV owners to save up to $1900 on charging costs
New modelling shows there are big charging savings on offer for drivers who top up their electric vehicles at home.

BMW teases new 3 Series range headlined by 326kW turbo-powered M350 performance hero
The upcoming line-up from BMW gets four and six-cylinder power combined with a mild hybrid system.

See the moment a VW Polo rear-ends an obscenely expensive Bugatti Tourbillon prototype
The Bugatti isn't even in production yet, so the bingle in Spain is almost certainly the upcoming hypercar's first collision.

Australia bogs down badly in race to roll out more public EV charging stations
The lack of EV charging facilities could put a handbrake on the record-breaking sales of electric vehicles down under.

Polestar Formula 2030 concept breaks cover for the first time as it previews radical new look of next-gen cars
Polestar will head in a bold new direction with the upcoming 2 and 7 models if its new concept is anything to go by.

$12 million worth of Aussie motorsport history unveiled on anniversary of Peter Brock’s death
Brock's 1978 championship-winning Torana is just one of the headline attractions at the Touring Car Icons exhibition.

Bizarre Holden created from a one-tonner ute wins design competition
Former metal sculptor Tony Bonner took a Holden HJ one-tonner and turned it into something completely unrecognisable.

BYD boss opens up about plans for a new 'workhorse' ute for Australia
It's been rumoured that the BYD Shark 6 will get a smaller companion for the Aussie market.

The legendary Jensen Interceptor is reborn as a 716kW V8 track weapon – and road cars are coming
The last Jensen Interceptor rolled off the line in 1976. Now it's back in the form of an uncompromising, hand-built circuit beast.

Driver gets billed $580 to charge his EV at a Hyundai dealership after making a crucial mistake
The charge cost the driver more than $13 per minute, and he got a shock when he checked to see if there'd been a mistake.

Ferrari's most controversial car, the Luce EV, gets a whopping Aussie price tag
The word "divisive" doesn't do the reaction to the Luce EV any justice. Now it's headed down under...

Revealed: The surprising winners and losers from the world's biggest EV battery life study
Austrian firm Aviloo conducted more than 50,0000 tests into battery life, with Tesla finishing towards the rear of the 20-car field.

VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China's domination of strong new-car market continues
Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.

New motor gives updated Tesla Model Y more grunt – and its range is up, too
Information gleaned from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows the effect of the new TL2 electric motor on the upcoming Tesla Model Y.

