Shayne Bugden

News editor

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The first vehicle Shayne remembers travelling in was his dad's Yarra River-brown Rover P6 3500, but it was P.I. Thomas Magnum's Ferrari 308GTS - and a glimpse of a Lancia Stratos - that turned the key on his love of cars. He first got into automotive writing in 2002 on a former stablemate of Wheels, the Japanese turbo-focused Speed magazine.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Music is tied to 15 per cent spike in fatal car crashes, new study finds

The authors of the study used albums by music stars like Taylor Swift in the study as they sent a warning about modern cars and distracted drivers.

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Aussie says driving Tesla Model Y for 40,000km cost him just $713 in electricity

The Tesla went on regular highway trips and DC fast-charging sessions as it clocked up the amazing numbers over three years.

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Chinese EV maker Voyah stuns by driving new model on tunnel roof – but not everything went according to plan

Mercedes fooled people into thinking Michael Schumacher drove a car on the roof of a tunnel in 2010. Now Dongfeng's luxury arm Voyah has done it for real.

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Ferrari Luce sells for a staggering $56 million at auction after becoming the Prancing Horse's most controversial car

The stupendous price tag for the very special example of the first EV ever made by Ferrari could make it the most expensive new car in the world.

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Leak reveals first clean images of GWM’s Ora 5 Touring SUV with extended range

The GWM Ora 5 Touring is significantly bigger than the current Ora 5, with a longer range – and that should be reflected in the price.

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Lamborghini sets a new benchmark with 738kW V12 Revuelto SV

The famous SV initials have been used by Lamborghini since 1971, but none of those cars can compete with the Revuelto when it comes to outright power.

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All the new cars coming to Australia for the rest of 2026

Revealed: The best new models due to appear in Aussie showrooms and on our roads before 2027.

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Acura unveils stunning Nexera Vision concept car with a crazy "phantom" lighting feature

The more you look at the Nexera Vision Concept, the more you wish it was slated for production.

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Denza’s 850kW Z9GT grand tourer clears major hurdle to entering Aussie market as new specs are revealed

The BYD-backed Denza Z9GT should be making European luxury brands nervous ahead of its imminent Aussie launch.