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Aston Martin’s Benz-sourced V8 won’t be identical to AMG powerhouse
Aston Martin chief says the firm’s version of AMG’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 will be distinctly different in character to its German cousin.
MG to wheel out new-gen tech in cars
Chinese-owned MG is aiming to position itself as a tech leader in the local automotive market
500kW Ford Mustang killed by ADRs
Factory fast Mustang plans put on ice
Ford’s Territory replacement has lost its Edge
Ford gives up bid to use ‘Edge’ name for Territory replacement
New AC gas promises lower global warming impact
While air conditioning has been a standard car feature for several decades, the refrigerant gases used to power these systems have traditionally been environmentally problematic, taking years to break down and causing damage to the ozone layer in the process.
2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid revealed
New aero, chassis and engine for Porsche’s LMP1 challenger
Mazda 767B hits 9000rpm on dyno
This is one of the most glorious sounds in motorsport
Hyundai Kona: Korea’s next small SUV gains a name
Hyundai has teased an image of its small SUV, announcing its Hawaiian-inspired name, Kona.
Top five best car April fool stunts
Auto makers let their hair down for this year’s round of far-fetched April fools.
Ricky Muir puts VT Calais up for sale
You can’t spell ‘votes’ without VT. The former project car of Australia’s most unlikely senator is up for sale, and at a bargain-basement price
Jeep says ‘Happy Easter Safari’ with six new off-roader concepts
Jeep fans are guaranteed to be happy bunnies again this April, with the US 4WD brand revealing six new concept vehicles for its latest Annual Easter Safari.
Formula One to bring back the noise, ditch hybrids
New engine plan will bring back the volume to grands prix around the world
Bentley unleashes Bentayga Mulliner Falconry edition
Bentley broadens the Mulliner line-up with a second Bentayga special edition for falconry enthusiasts
2018 Jeep Wrangler allegedly breaks cover in leaked pics
Is the lid lifted on the next-generation Wrangler? Internet pundits definitely think so, though we’ll forgive you if you have trouble telling this car apart from its predecessor
2018 Renault Megane RS gets teased in video
A cloaked image of the Renault’s next generation flagship hot hatch has unexpectedly appeared at the end of a short Renault Sport vid
Tesla easter egg transforms cars into art studios
Elon Musk reveals hidden Easter egg in new Tesla update, and it’s one for the artists.
2018 Holden Commodore AWD shows off power oversteer
Lighter and more powerful imported Holden shows off Focus RS handling
Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk to debut at New York Auto Show
FCA will flex extra muscle in the Big Apple with the beastly blown 6.2-litre SUV to share the stage with its fellow Hellcat-powered Dodge Challenger Demon.
2018 Kia Stinger GT claims 4.9sec 0-100km/h
Commodore V8-matching performance for new rear-drive Kia liftback
Long road ahead for self-drive cars, says Ford Australia
Ford plans to have a driverless car on sale in 2021. We could be waiting a long time to see it sold here, though
Melbourne’s new pedestrian crossings
Footpaths in Melbourne’s CBD have been lit up this week, in a bid to keep pedestrians safe during Melbourne Comedy Festival.
Mid-’80s Beatrice Haas F1 cars for sale
Your chance to own Alan Jones’ last F1 mount
Hot Mazda CX-5 MPS in pipeline
No confirmation as yet, but Australia’s bestselling SUV is set for a sports makeover come facelift time – if Mazda Oz has its way
2019 Aston Martin DBX will be a true Aston, won’t use Mercedes SUV underpinnings
Aston head pours cold water on rumours that the brand’s first SUV – and its Lagonda-badged twins – will be a reskinned Benz.
