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2000–2008 Volvo V70 and XC70 recalled
Global airbag recall affects two more local models

No ICE reduction target included in Australia’s net zero 2050 plan
Prime Minister unveils climate plan, but auto industry goals are still missing

Tesla software issues force rollback of Full Self-Driving beta
The $10,000 system has been put in the spotlight after teething issues

2024 Mazda NE MX-5: Mild-hybrid engine rumours surface
To keep the next-gen MX-5 lightweight, Mazda is eyeing a mild-hybrid engine borrowed from the roadster’s stablemates

Skoda Kamiq turned into a Dakar fighter by students
When’s the last time you got to design a car on work experience?

Bugatti Chiron nears end of production
Get in quick for a chance to own a 1100kW hypercar before time runs out

The next generation Mustang could be a hybrid
A LinkedIn posting hints at hybrid versions of the V8 and four cylinder S650 Mustang

2022 BMW i4 EV enters production, main plant to go ICE-less from 2024
Electric sedan has started to roll off the production line

Australia’s slow EV uptake ‘could cost our health system $850bn by 2050’
Rising carbon emissions compared to other countries will have an impact on overall health

2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid spied
Ahead of its arrival in the coming months, a prototype of the new hybrid Civic has been caught in Japan

2023 BMW XM: Details of flagship SUV emerge
The BMW range is set to be crowned with a new flagship SUV, to be named either the X8 or XM – and details are beginning to emerge ahead of its unveiling

Reborn Lamborghini Countach slammed by original designer
It’s safe to say Gandini doesn’t approve of the reborn classic

2018–2020 Mercedes-Benz SOS system recall impacts almost 40,000 vehicles
A majority of Merc models are affected

VinFast begins task of selling former Holden proving ground amid environmental concerns
After less than a year of ownership, Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has Lang Lang back on the market, but endangered species could influence its future

Ford Mustang Mach-E production begins in China
There are still no plans to bring the electric pony car to Australia

Studies find electric vehicles can be cheaper to run, unless you’re in Australia
Government policies can make a big difference to the running costs of cars

Porsche 962C crashes at Spa-Francorchamps, owner tries to sue videographer
What started with a simple collision has resulted in the driver attempting to take legal action against those who captured it

2014–2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalled
Only hybrid variants are affected

Mercedes Project One hypercar production delayed until 2022
The 275 lucky buyers will have to wait a bit longer for the new speed machine

2021 Land Rover Discovery recalled
Sensors may not recognise a passenger in the front seat

Porsche celebrates 1.21 gigawatt milestone with Back to the Future tribute
There are now 1042 charging stations in the US and Europe, with no plutonium in sight

Tesla posts highest-ever quarterly profits of US$1.6bn
EV manufacturer has delivered 73 per cent more vehicles than 12 months ago

Volkswagen production at Wolfsburg plant at lowest point since 1958
The global semiconductor shortage has played a part in the 63-year low

Corvette C8 Z06 convertible teased in new video
The incoming Z06 range is set to get spicier with a drop-top version
