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Video: Maniac makes a ‘Hondaventador’ from 8th-gen Civic sedan

Want a Lamborghini but can’t quite justify the cost? Just convert your Honda Civic into an Aventador!

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Wheels catch-up: Mazda CX-70 revealed, Polestar 4 vs Model Y, Tundra price leak

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

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Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar

New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace

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2024 BMW 4 Series and M4 updates revealed, priced for Australia

Updated BMW 4 Series and M4 models revealed with exterior, interior and technological changes – plus more power for the M4 Competition

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2024.5 Ford Tourneo people mover: Price and features for new eight-seater

Ford joins the people-mover fight in Australia, confirming the Tourneo (Tourneo Custom in Europe) will reach Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Toyota stops production of LandCruiser 300, 70 Series amid engine misconduct

Toyota has paused production of popular diesel-powered models in Japan amid investigations into an engine scandal

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Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes for Ferrari: Everything you need to know

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has left Mercedes for redder pastures, but what does that mean for the grid?

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2024 Honda Accord hybrid: Toyota Camry rival confirmed for Australia

After being told we’re not getting the new hybrid-only Accord several times, Honda’s flipped and the midsize sedan is coming to Australia after all

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British-built Lotus Type 135 electric sports car will replace Emira in 2027

Completing the Chinese-owned British marque’s reinvention, the last vehicle with previous-incarnation Lotus parts will be replaced by an all-new EV

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Mazda CX-60 & CX-90: No immediate fix for suspension, transmission concerns

Future product updates are likely to resolve firm ride quality and low-speed transmission concerns for the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 SUVs

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Mazda admits “some overlap” in selling four premium SUVs

Mazda Australia will soon have four premium SUVs – the CX-60, 70, 80 and 90 – in local showrooms and admits there will be “some overlap”

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Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 recalled for steering fault in Australia

Mazda will contact owners in writing when the parts to rectify the issue become available

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F1 rejects Andretti/Cadillac’s bid to become 11th team

New F1 team is denied over concerns it wouldn’t be competitive, although the door is still open for 2028…

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2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries resume in Australia, recall issued for child-seat compliance issue

Deliveries of the latest Tesla Model 3 electric sedan have resumed and a recall has been issued to enable access to the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules

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2024 Mazda CX-70 five-seat SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia

No, it’s not a CX-60 or a CX-90. This is the new Mazda CX-70 expected in Australia at the end of this year

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2024 Audi Q7 & SQ7 update revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Late-stage second update for Audi Q7 introduces a revised look, new lighting technology, and a more advanced infotainment system

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Electric vehicles “underperformed the market significantly” in 2023 second hand values

Great news if you’re looking to nab a high-spec EV for cheap, not so good if you’re looking to trade up to the latest and greatest

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Used car sales results for 2023 show falling prices, strong demand and more options

You might’ve taken a bath if you’d bought a used car just a couple of years ago, but improved supply in the new-car market is seeing prices and availability getting better in the used market

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Half million dollar ‘Stang? Mustang Dark Horse 001 fetches A$560K at auction

Would you splash half a million Aussie dollars on a Mustang? A buyer in the USA has just scooped the first example for US$375,000

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New luxury electric cars coming to Australia in 2024

Your guide to fully electric luxury cars and SUVs heading to Australian showrooms in 2024

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Would congestion pricing work in Australia?

New road-user charges are being considered to ease the traffic nightmare holding up our busiest roads, but would it really help?

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2025 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 facelift teased

Following the reveal of the Mk 8.5 Golf, the refreshed Golf R has been teased at Ice Race in Zell am See

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SOLD! ‘NSW 1’ fetches millions, rewrites record books

It’s official: NSW 1 is Australia’s most expensive number plate. But how far past $10 million did the bidding go?

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2024 Toyota GR Yaris adds WRC editions, brings ‘Donut mode’

Developed by Toyota’s WRC drivers, the new models feature different driving modes and unique styling tweaks