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Drug and alcohol detectors coming to Australian cars

Australia is set to introduce passive drug and alcohol detection devices into new cars in a bid to reduce the road toll

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BMW’s electric 5 Series smashes the new M5

Built as a research vehicle, this developmental car proves that future electric BMW products are worthy of the coveted M badge

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Driver has McLaren 600LT impounded just 10 minutes after buying it

This has to be a record for time between a car leaving the dealership and ending up at the impound lot

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Driver training needs to improve to bring down road toll: Greg Murphy

Racing champ Greg Murphy slams NZ road safety plan, says driver training is the real key to reducing road toll

Nissan's EV e-NV200 Ice Cream Van
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Streets ahead: Nissan is saving the ice cream van

This e-NV200 concept is bringing Mr Whippy back, repurposing old Leaf batteries, using solar power and soft serving zero emissions

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Speed limit cuts mooted for regional Victorian roads

Proposed speed cuts to rural roads lashed as “cheap and lazy” policy, but minister refutes claims

Luxury Car Tax
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Victorian luxury stamp duty changes in numbers

Luxury car dealer outlines how much tax changes will cost buyers

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Ford confirms new Mustang Bullitt allocation is not for Australia

Despite Ford increasing the cap on its popular Bullitt, Australia won’t get any

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Volvo reveals armoured XC90, which weighs 4.5-tonnes

If you are expecting to encounter grenades, high-velocity bullets, and a TNT blast on your morning commute, Volvo has the car for you

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Arnold Schwarzenegger has ditched the Hummer for an electric car

Movie giant joins industry body to spruik EVs to American drivers

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Tested: Porsche 992 911 is seriously quick in the real world

Our independent testing reveals real-world Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 0-100km/h, quarter mile and 0-200km/h time

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This BMW will stop at red lights for you

BMW’s red light recognition system could dramatically reduce intersection crashes, not to mention red light fines

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2020 Audi Q7 facelift reveals new look, reworked interior

Audi’s luxurious big SUV receives more tech and updated mild-hybrid engines

Russian YouTuber Bentley Ultratank
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Russian YouTuber builds Bentley war machine called Ultratank

This custom tracked Bentley could be ‘peak Russia’

New Ford GT variant coming Goodwood 2019
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Ford teases mystery GT supercar announcement

Blue Oval could reveal a new version of its halo car at Goodwood

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Australian price and features confirmed

Mercedes-Benz announces local pricing for its volume-selling SUV – which is now more spacious than before and gains a three-row seat option for the first time.

Waymo Nissan Renault 2019
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Waymo self-driving car expands internationally with Renault and Nissan

A new partnership could see the former Google self-driving car project move outside the U.S for the very first time.

Lamborghini Women Innovation award 2019
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Calling all female innovators under 30: Lamborghini wants you

The Italian brand launches a new prize aimed at celebrating leading young women art, technology and sustainability

2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP Nurburgring lap
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2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP laps Nürburgring in less than 8 minutes

Upcoming hot hatch to be almost half a minute faster than predecessor

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Talking cars hit the streets in Melbourne

Rise of the machines? Vehicle-to-everything communication is expected to lower the road toll and reduce congestion

2019 Genesis G70 performance figures revealed
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2019 Genesis G70 3.3T performance figures revealed

We reveal the new Genesis twin-turbo sedan’s 0-100km/h and 0-400m times

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Swiss authorities to auction off a prince’s seized hypercars

Car collectors have a rare opportunity to snap up ultra-cool metal

Charge Automotive electric Mustang debut Goodwood
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Charge Automotive’s electric Mustang to debut at Goodwood

Classic-bodied volt-fed ‘Stangs to boast 350kW

Kia Seltos 2019 SUV
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Where does the Kia Seltos fit into the SUV mix?

Kia’s long awaited compact SUV has been unveiled overseas. Here’s how it relates to the rest of the local Kia SUV line-up