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Mercedes-Benz introduces G400d G-Wagen to local line-up
New diesel six-cylinder G-Wagen broadens Benz’s iconic SUV range beyond the AMG G63

Peugeot wants Sport Engineered hybrid flagship for every model
Peugeot sounds the charge on a new performance car range

BYD developing electric ute that could be built in Australia
The Chinese carmaker’s Australian distributor hopes to build the ute in NSW once its ready for the local market

Toyota advert complaint thrown out
Ad Standards rules in Toyota’s favour following GR Yaris TV advert complaint

Ferrari will go Hypercar endurance racing at Le Mans from 2023
Ferrari is returning to Le Mans racing, for the first time since 1973

Video: Peugeot reveals new logo, a tribute to the old
Peugeot’s brand renaissance begins with a new roaring lion

Driveway mechanic fits Koenigsegg freevalve tech to Mazda MX-5
Camshaft delete is about to be the hottest mod of 2021

New look Mini five-door unveiled
Facelifted five-door Mini variants will arrive in Australia at the same time as new three-door range

Nissan expects better than 500km-range for Ariya EV
Nissan has run the numbers and reckons its Ariya crossover will go further on a single charge than first thought

2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line pricing and features
Hyundai is bringing some spunk back to the unfashionable medium sedan market

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class pricing and features
The next-generation Benz flagship has arrived in Australia brimming with fresh tech

Ford revitalises Australian design studio with $12 million investment
Ford is expanding its Australian engineering operations by investing $12 million on its Melbourne design studio

Michelin commits to making its tyres 100% sustainable by 2050
It’s a long way off, but France’s iconic tyre manufacturer is planning a green future for its black stuff

Melbourne firm gives new life to EV batteries
Power solutions firm Relectrify has received a grant to roll out second-life lithium-ion batteries for power storage

Takata: Stragglers urged to get airbags fixed to avoid rego cancellation
State and territory governments threaten rego cancellations to complete the last dregs of the extensive Takata airbag recall

Audi Q5, A6, A7 PHEVs get bigger batteries, more range – Australian potential unclear
Audi has upgraded the battery packs to a range of its plug-in hybrid models, but still Australia likely goes without

Karma has filed patents for a sexy SUV, here’s what they look like
Leaked patent filings reveal aggressive new electric SUV

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class unveiled ahead of Australian debut
Merc’s new C-Class has big boots to fill, and it’s bringing all the technology and style it needs for the job

Nissan X-Trail scores Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for 2021
Nissan has added features to its MY21 X-Trail range to see it through to the all-new 2022 model

New Cupra Formentor VZ5 flexes its 287kW muscles
Cupra’s third birthday present: a Formentor crossover with an RS3 transplant

Lexus reintroduces Crafted Edition UX, NX and RX SUVs
The special editions bring a host of extra features plus Lexus’ Encore Platinum membership perks as standard

V8-powered Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance breaks cover
Our guesses last week weren’t far off the mark – Lexus is putting a V8 engine into a new IS500 F Sport Performance variant

Airbag fault prompts Volvo XC90 recall
The SRS control unit of 57 Volvo XC90s may not be properly attached, which could lead to airbags not deploying

Alpine GTA concept is mental
Arseny Kostromin GTA design study blends Alpine appeal with thoroughbred F1 technology
