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Ford testing
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Ford enlists the help of robots ‘Shelby and Miles’ to test cars in extreme conditions

Blue Oval legends honoured with new testing robots to assist with vehicle development

Smartwatches
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For drivers, ‘smartwatches’ are a bigger danger than phones

Think a mobile phone is bad for distracted driving? Smartwatches are worse.

supercharged 500kW Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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GM parking over 1000 vehicles a day due to semi-conductor shortage – UPDATE

More than 10,000 vehicles are waiting for chips

Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
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Toyota teases 2022 Tundra TRD Pro’s off-roading upgrades – UPDATE

Toyota has continued to tease the new Tundra ahead of its official reveal

Cybertruck
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Tesla officially delays Cybertruck production to 2022

Initially planned to launch later this year, 2022 is the earliest production date for the controversial EV

Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3 recalled for brake issue

The notice also allegedly affects the Model Y, although no VINs for it are listed

Carla Hoorweg
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ANCAP to change star rating system

New proposals could shake up the crash test system Down Under

2022 BMW iX3
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2022 BMW iX3 price and features

Updated EV SUV to land in Australia later this year

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans recalled over risk of front brake failure

The issue could cause fluid to leak and lead to a loss of braking ability

Countach
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‘Cannonball Run’ Lamborghini Countach added to National Historic Vehicle Register

Iconic Countach inducted into elite club

2022 Sky Sphere
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Audi reveals Sky Sphere concept ahead of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

As Audi looks ahead towards a future where electric vehicles reign, its designers have been busy taking their inspiration from models of old

Money on wheels
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Luxury car tax to be abolished?

A new trading deal with the United Kingdom could finally see it dropped, but is it too soon to break out the party poppers?

Radford 62-2
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Radford reveals coachbuilt Lotus Type 62-2

It’s a stunning tribute to Lotus’s classic racer

Munich Motor 2021 preview
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2021 Munich motor show: What to expect

A complete run-down of what’s expected at this year’s show

Emira
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Lotus to show off Emira at Monterey Car Week

The last-ever petrol-powered Lotus will be joined by its electric hypercar counterpart

Holden to shed 30 dealers as shutdown looms
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Greater franchising reforms for car dealerships divide industry

Dealer representatives have praised the proposals while other industry bodies say the impact on customers has been forgotten

SAIC equinox patent
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New patents could reveal electric Chevrolet SUV

Is this GM’s newest addition to the growing segment?

EV charging
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Australia’s EV policies: What’s happening in each state and territory in 2021 – UPDATED

It’s every state and territory for itself as the Federal Government declines to take the lead on EV policy. Here’s the current state of play

2022 GV70
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2021 Genesis GV70 pricing and features for Australia – UPDATE

It’s the model Genesis Australia has been hanging out for: an entrant in the popular medium SUV segment

Lancer Evo TME
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Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition sells for almost $300,000

Eye-watering final price reached for Evo VI TME #001

Russian Ministry of Economic Development
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Russia wants to subsidise EVs to increase uptake

Its government wants to subsidise 25 per cent of the price of Russian EVs

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New Nissan Z confirmed for August reveal

The new 2022 Nissan Z will be revealed this month, despite the larger New York motor show’s cancellation

Landcruiser 300 Modellista
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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Modellista styling pack revealed for Japan

LC300 gets a modest makeover thanks to Toyota’s aftermarket styling arm

2022 Mazda RX coupe patent rendering
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Mazda patents sports coupe, hinting at future RX model

The filings look very similar to the RX-Vision concept – is it time to get our hopes up for the return of a two-door Mazda?