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2018 National Road Toll: fewer road deaths, but worrying trends continue
82 fewer people died on Australian roads in 2018, however bad driver behaviour continues to be the biggest killer

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI set to pack 224kW: report
The eighth-gen GTI will have more power than the current Golf R according to German media

2019 Lamborghini Huracán Evo revealed in full
Huracán Performante power in a more subtle package

Ford Fiesta ST Australian launch delayed
New baby hot hatch is coming, eventually

Brabham BT62 can be made road legal
Brabham Automotive announces compliance modifications for the road

2019 Honda CR-V gains a cut-priced seven seat variant
The new Honda CR-V VTi-E sacrifices a few creature comforts for a family-friendly sub-$35K price tag

GSX-R-powered Honda N600 becomes tiny Hoonitruck
If Ken Block was more of a kei car guy, this might have starred in Gymkhana Ten

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport confirmed for Australia
Track-going atmo six Porsche can be had in Oz

Holden’s horrible 2018
More than a year to forget, Holden’s 2018 saw sales slip by a third. But there are green shoots of hope…

This Hyundai Excel race car has the heart of a Ford V8 Supercar
What started life as a Datsun 1600, has transformed into something much more extreme, and very, very fast

Hands off! Mobile phone detection camera trial begins in Sydney
NSW wants to send a strong message to distracted drivers – get your hand off it

Updated Lamborghini Huracán teased for customers
The Huracán ‘Evo’ has been partially revealed to Lamborghini customers via invite-only app

Poorly-worn seatbelts endangering children during holiday road trips: report
Seatbelts have saved countless lives, however children are often at risk by not wearing them properly, particularly when falling asleep on long road trips

New Cars for 2019 | Best affordable and sporty new cars
2019 is shaping as a good year for people who want fast and fun, and frugal in their new car!

In Gear: Our pick of awesome gadgets from December
Our picks of the most awesome automotive-related gear we found in December

Best cars for your wallet in 2019
If your budget is more beer than Bollinger, here are ten new cars coming in 2019 that won’t break the bank to buy, or own.

New Cars for 2019 | Best new cars for the busy lifestyle
Here are 24 versatile and multi-talented new cars headed for Australia in 2019.

VFACTS December 2018: We reveal Australia’s favourite brands in 2018
Toyota dominated Australia’s new car sales charts for the 16th year running in 2018, while other once-loved brands fell sharply.

Toyota introduces 60-day money-back guarantee and five-year warranty
Australia’s most popular car brand finally introduces a five-year warranty, along with a money-back guarantee

VFACTS December 2018: Australia’s top models revealed
Utes, hatchbacks take out the title as Australia’s favourite models, while SUVs join forces to dominate overall

VFACTS 2018 New Car Sales Wrap: market declines as Toyota remains Australia’s favourite brand in 2018
Annual new car sales decline for the first time in four years as Toyota finishes on top again, and some surprising names are among the biggest losers.

Tesla Model X moves RAM 1500 ute out of charging bay
US truck owners beware! Tesla owner fights back against charger blocking antics

New Cars for 2019 | Cheapest new cars coming in 2019
Who said cheap can’t be cheerful? Here’s our rundown of the cheapest ways to get that new car smell and new car warranty in 2019

New Cars for 2019 | Happy new novated lease
Need a car for work? How about a happy new company car to welcome in the happy new year! Here’s our look at the best cars coming in 2019 to refresh your novated lease