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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New figures bust a big myth about EVs in Australia

Conventional wisdom has it that EVs have a major shortcoming down under. That's being flipped on its head...

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Tesla fights back against Australia’s "unfair tax" plan to grow EV charging network

Tesla has joined with several of the nation's biggest electricity companies to blast a scheme that would install chargers on power poles.

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Get your best look yet at the electric BMW M3 as it breaks cover in official images

The first all-electric BMW M3 has been revealed to celebrate the production of the millionth vehicle from the M stable.

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Nissan cuts the price of its Ariya EV by an incredible $20,000

The move from Nissan reduces the hip-pocket hit for the Ariya to as little as $42,990 driveaway.

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VFACTS September 2026: Ford Ranger's stunning turnaround takes it back to No.1 as the EV tide shows no signs of slowing

VFACTS September figures show Australia's new-car market had 108,778 sales in September, up 0.9 per cent from the same month last year.

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XPeng X9 review: New people mover is five-star accommodation on four wheels – and luxury rivals should be worried

The XPENG X9 will be offered in two variants in Australia, starting from $89,990 before on-roads. Our mates at AutoExpress put it through its paces...

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Revealed: The 10 most stressful Aussie cities to drive in – and one of them makes the world top 10

The results of the study won't come as any surprise to locals in one famous Australian spot, but the most stressful place worldwide will come as a shock.

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Two trademark filings show McLaren could be striking out in a new direction with its upcoming cars

The news comes just after McLaren revealed a new logo... and plans for its first SUV.

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Chery confirms performance, towing and off-road specs for the Stockman ute

The Stockman will boast a mountain-moving 800Nm of torque when it makes it into showrooms.

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Aston Martin prioritises luxury over performance with the new DBX GT – but it still packs 534kW of twin-turbo V8 power

Aston's DBX GT might be a palace on wheels, but it's still good for a 0-100km/h time of 3.3 seconds.

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Hyundai unveils specs and local timing for the next-gen Tucson SUV – but Aussies will miss out on the most rugged off-road variant and plenty more

The all-new Tucson SUV is coming down under in hybrid form only.

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Chery brings another brand down under with the luxury – and huge – Freelander 8 SUV

Freelander, the joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, will be in local showrooms next year.

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Jeremy Clarkson teases “unbelievably ambitious” new TV show as Clarkson’s Farm faces uncertain future

Clarkson has spoken about developing a new program after the incredible success of Top Gear, The Grand Tour and his current project.

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Dire warning for Aussie EV owners who want to take their cars on summer road trips

The Christmas break will be upon us before we know it – and EV owners have been reminded about the paramount importance of charging.

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Hyundai recalls more than 14,000 of its Kona SUVs and warns owners not to use the centre seat

Examples made from 2025-2026 have been swept up in the Kona recall.

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BYD Shark 6 ute breaks new ground as it goes on sale in massive market for the first time

Originally an export-only model, the Shark 6 is now heading into showrooms in its homeland.

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Hyundai to plug big gaps in its EV line-up with new Ioniq SUV models

Hyundai is targeting the small and medium SUV market with the upcoming models, which should wear Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 badges.

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Huge changes for Australia's cheapest car as the second-generation BYD Atto 1 gets far more than just a new look

The BYD Atto 1 has grown up in more ways than one with a stretched wheelbase and major new features.

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BMW wins a prestigious award for its EV battery tech

BMW has been honoured at the New World Energy Vehicle Congress.

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How a very common car accessory can get you hit with a $420 fine and three demerit points

Aussies who park outside would be crazy not to use the solar screen accessory this summer – but it could also attract a shocking fine.

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Aussie who clocked up 965,000km in his Tesla reveals why it still "drives like new" after saving him almost $100,000 in fuel costs

The Tesla owner reached almost a million kays in eight years of driving and said his pride and joy still "drives like new".

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The Mazda CX-6e gets advanced self-driving tech

Mazda has upgraded the CX-6e's autonomous abilities with tech that can handle a range of complex driving conditions.

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Aussies will get another super-cheap EV to choose from as the Leapmotor B03 gets the green light down under

Leapmotor will target the BYD Atto 1 and Geely EX2 with the EV hatch.

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BYD boasts that the Atto 3 EVO matches Aussie muscle cars for performance as SUV gets a big upgrade

The BYD Atto 3 Evo switches to rear-wheel drive with a 0-100km/h time of 5.5 seconds as it gets a significant freshen-up.