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MOTOR October 2021 magazine preview
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We drive the new Toyota GR 86 this month in MOTOR

This month we get behind the wheel of the anticipated Toyota GR 86, farewell V8-powered C63s, guide you around Winton Raceway and reveal unlikely driver’s cars

Tesla FSD
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Tesla set to use Samsung-built chips in next-gen hardware

Korean reports state Samsung is likely to win Tesla’s contract

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Tesla sues customer for $1.08 million in China in defamation lawsuit

After they won a legal battle against Tesla for fraud, the company is now suing a customer for “defamatory” comments

Counterfeit parts
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Surge in counterfeit parts worries Australian auto industry

Border Force is starting to crackdown on fake parts

E-Tron RS
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Audi E-Tron GT Australian launch delayed to 2022

Four-door electric flagship model won’t be here this year

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Video: Hear the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz C63 four-cylinder hybrid

AMG is ditching the C63’s renowned V8 engine for a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, and it comes with a familiar sound

2023 Hyundai Tiburon
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2023 Hyundai Tiburon: Mid-engined hydrogen sports car imagined

Hyundai may be exploring a hydrogen sports car based on a Kia Stinger chassis

Tailpipe emissions
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NSW to cut state’s emissions in half by 2030

State praised by industry for leading the way in setting emissions standards

Cupra Born
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Cupra begins series production of Born EV hatchback

First EV model set to launch next year

Melbourne traffic
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Calls for car registration refund in Victoria grow stronger

With many Victorians spending more than 65 per cent of the year in lockdowns so far, some are calling for financial concessions for car registration

Ford BlueOvalSK Battery Park
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Ford to invest US$11.4 billion in advanced factory and battery plants

As the company embraces its electric future, billions are being invested in new facilities

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2022 Citroen C4 to arrive in Australia from November

Fourth-generation C4 will arrive locally before the end of the year

Lexus ES 250
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2022 Lexus ES range pricing and features

Updated ES features new engine and equipment

IS250 wagon
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Do these renders make you want a Lexus IS Sportwagon?

Wouldn’t it be nice for the IS to get the same long-roof treatment as its German rivals?

2021 Passat
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Volkswagen recalls 2021 Passat

Potential for brake failure forces recall of under 100 units

Portofino
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Ferrari partners with former Apple iPhone designer’s firm

Partnership with LoveFrom could extend outside the automotive space

Bowser
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UK fuel shortage results in increased interest for EVs

Driver crisis has set off a large chain of events

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Our first proper look at the 2023 Corvette Z06

The highly anticipated Z06 has been unmasked, with the official reveal on October 26

Lamborghini Asterion concept
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Lamborghini may offer electric GT model by 2027

A fourth model from Lamborghini is rumoured to be a 2+2 coupe with an all-electric powertrain

Distinguished Gentlemen
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Inaugural Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive curtailed by lockdowns

Dressed in their finery, classic car enthusiasts across the globe have united for a worthy cause

Nissan Ghosn
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Carlos Ghosn calls Nissan a “boring and mediocre car company” in interview

Former Nissan CEO hits out at his previous employer

VW
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EU court in Austria advised Volkswagen vehicles using ‘illegal’ emissions software

Advisor says the technology can only be legal if helps prevent ‘dangerous sudden damage to the engine’

BMW iX3
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BMW won’t cap EV driving range after all despite previous 600km limit claim

Just days after a spokesperson said 600km was the aim, the firm has changed its tune

Volvo
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Volvo introduces new Iron Mark logo

Minimalist design adopted for EV future