Car News
- Home /
- Car News

From 350,000 to 0 in six months; the 2020 Indy 500 is fan-free
For the first time in 109 years, the Indy 500 will run without spectators despite Roger Penske’s best efforts

EV smart charger trial switched on
Government supports $2.9m trial to explore grid-preserving smart chargers

Supercharged Holden Statesman for sale in Germany
Rare Bitter Vero for sale with Walkinshaw supercharged V8

This hero is putting a 13B rotary engine into a Tesla Model S
Those crazy Kiwis are at it again. This time dropping a rotary engine into one of Elon Musk’s electric sedans

Jeep finds solid footing to ‘rebuild’ in Australia
One of the world’s most famous off-road vehicle brands finally has the solid ground it needed

The McLaren F1 had two secret downforce fans. Who knew?
Yes, the McLaren F1 really did have two fans designed to increase downforce

This Porsche Boxster is running on Toyota V8 power
Porsche engine swaps usually ruffle feathers, so what about a 1UZ-FE Boxster?

Photos show a completely deserted Melburnian road network during curfew
Melbourne traffic cameras show a deserted city amid the most serious travel restrictions ever imposed

Toyota RAV4 dethrones dual-cab utes as best-selling vehicle in Australia
Here’s how the Toyota RAV4 claimed victory as rival favourites ended up in a mangled heap

Secret documents reveal lost VE Commodore variants – including a Torana!
Newly surfaced documents reveal Holden was contemplating a VE Commodore Torana variant

Volkswagen vans and people movers score new looks and equipment
Volkswagen has given its range of load-luggers a refresh with new equipment, tech and styling

Melbourne mechanics will be ‘open for business’ in lockdown
Vehicle servicing and repair will carry on throughout Melbourne lockdown but dealerships set to close

New limited edition Subaru WRX Club Spec announced for Australia
Subaru Australia is bringing a 150-unit limited WRX to customers

Gordon Murray reveals radical 488kW McLaren F1 successor
Gordon Murrary’s T.50 to be the last great analogue supercar

Toyota Prado to get major engine upgrades and extra equipment
Toyota’s large SUV is set to benefit from improved performance, better safety and crucial connectivity. But the manual is gone!

GM’s treatment of Holden dealers ‘incredibly reckless’, inquiry told
Holden denies it knew of the decision to close the brand when encouraging dealers to undertake costly showroom upgrades

155,000 cars still need killer Takata airbags replaced
Significant progress in the ongoing Takata situation, but plenty of work remains

Holden wants your car for its final book
You can have your Holden featured in a new commemorative book set, but there’s a $349 catch

Someone has put new Nissan parts on a classic ‘68 Jaguar E-Type
It’s probably not what most of us would do with a well-loved British icon

Ford Australia appoints new CEO
Kay Hart departs after two years as Ranger marketing boss steps in

Is Nico Hulkenberg the unluckiest man in F1 history?
Whoever cursed Nico Hulkenberg has done a mighty fine job of it

Shelby American’s 597kW Mustang GT500 Signature to come to Australia
Mustang Motorsport to offer customers even more power with special edition GT500

Strong prices for hot Holden V8s
Sought after Holden V8 models generate high prices at auction

Cops seek dash-cam deputies to dob-in dangerous drivers
Private dash cam operators are being asked for footage to dob in dangerous drivers
