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Ken Block teases Pikes Peak tyre-shredding video
The master of destroying tyres teases new video at the world’s most famous hillclimb

Tesla confirms fully autonomous hardware for all new cars
Full self-driving functionality being built into all new Teslas from today, although software and regulations mean it’s still years from working fully.

Victoria leading state in vehicle theft
More cars were stolen in Victoria than any other state as vehicle theft continues to rise. The Holden Commodore was the most susceptible to theft according to recent data.

Jamie Whincup slams Supercars for ‘playing dirty’
Six-time V8 Supercar champion says category was interfering in appeal process

2017 Audi R8: lightweight GT special planned, but no V6
A V6 base model is unlikely for Audi’s R8 supercar, but a track-spec R8 GT is high on the agenda.

Why you shouldn’t buy knock-off wheels
Testing reveals the danger of putting counterfeit alloys on your car.

Kevin Eriksson’s wild Rallycross drift overtake
Rounding up four cars in a single corner = epic

Audi R8 to continue with V10 power beyond 2020
Audi’s glorious naturally-aspirated V10 is not, as some may believe, on the chopping block

Volkswagen EV coupe outed in patent application – or has it?
Is a sleek all-electric Volkswagen two-door being prepped for VW showrooms? Digging a little deeper reveals VW’s future product plans may be more sober than some might have hoped…

Tim Slade’s mind boggling World Time Attack lap record video
Nissan S13 Silvia devastates tin-top record at Sydney Motorsport Park

2017 Lexus RX range gains more F Sport variants, price increases
Lexus bumps up the number of models – and the pricetags – of its large SUV family.

Inductive charging to come with new Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Owning a plug-in hybrid will soon become much easier.

Renault Australia improves new car warranty, servicing costs
Renault’s efforts to improve after-sales support is helping the French brand’s resurgence in Australia.

2017 MINI Countryman gets plug-in hybrid power
MINI says it’s joining the hybrid club to show how much fun electric vehicles can be.

Ford Taurus twin-turbo V6 in Melbourne
Spied large sedan designed in Australia, but denied for Australia

Allan Moffat, Colin Bond, Formula Thunder 5000 to star at Muscle Car Masters
Mega line-up to feature at retro weekend.

Mercedes says passengers more important than pedestrians
Driverless Mercedes-Benz vehicles will prioritise occupants rather than pedestrians if faced with one or the other in an accident.

Last Ford Falcon you can own sells for $81,500
New owner says the last road-legal Falcon built will go straight into storage.

Formula One dream comes true for young Australian engineer
Another Aussie will soon be living the Formula One dream, after winning a young engineer competition

Ford Escape to return as rebadged 2017 Kuga
Ford is bringing back an old nameplate to toughen up the image of its mid-sized SUV.

2017 Ford Escape ousts Kuga in Australia
Ford Australia will axe the Kuga name in favour of Escape, as it lowers the cost of entry to its mid-sized SUV

Final Australian Fords snare $353K
Four final Falcons and a Territory auctioned for charity

Renault Megane sedan and wagon coming in 2017
Renault will expand its small car family in early 2017 with new sedan and wagon variants.

Sebastien Ogier takes win in Spain, and another WRC title
The Frenchman is supreme on gravel, ice, snow and asphalt.
