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2016 HSV GTS: the fastest Aussie car ever
Gen-F2 GTS clocks fastest ever acceleration numbers

Toyota adds child dummies to crash testing
Toyota has added three child-sized dummies to its crash testing to improve the safety of its cars.

Mazda CX-9 5 star ANCAP rating gives Mazda its safest range ever
The Japanese giant now has the safest range of models available in its history after it aces ANCAP tests for its CX-9 SUV.

2017 Volkswagen Crafter van revealed in sketches
Volkswagen releases teaser sketches of its new commercial van range ahead of their September unveiling in Germany.

Mazda CX-9 awarded ANCAP 5 star safety rating
Mazda’s all-new seven-seater CX-9 SUV aces ANCAP crash tests to earn maximum points for safety.

Romain Dumas wins 2016 Pikes Peak
2016 Le Mans winner backs it up at Pikes Peak

NASCAR appeal lures McLaughlin to DJR Team Penske
The Swedish car makers shock exit from Australia’s premier motorsport ensured this season’s biggest driver change

Lewis Hamilton wins Austrian F1 GP after last-lap crash with Rosberg
Motorsport report: The Austrian Grand Prix came down to a last-lap clash between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton

What to do if your car is recalled
Volkswagen, Toyota and Mitsubishi have been involved in some pretty big recalls of late. If you’re not familiar with what the term means, Andy Enright explains what a recall is, and what it can mean for your car.

Renault’s Alaskan ute heading to Australia
Renault’s one-tonne Alaskan concept ute gets production nod; delivery Down Under expected in 2017

Tesla Autopilot crash death under US investigation
US Highway Safety officials launch investigation into Tesla’s autonomous driving platform after Florida man dies in horrific crash

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo sets ‘Ring record
New twin-turbo super limo blitzes the Green Hell

Mitsubishi recalls nearly 430,000 Australian cars
Mitsubishi initiates massive recall after problems with power steering, fuel tanks, electrical systems and brake boosters across a range of models identified.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seven-seater arrives
Mitsubishi adds a seven-seat option to its flagship off-road SUV without breaking buyers budgets for its Pajero Sport range.

Jay Leno in 2000kW drag car crash
Chucking a wheelie in a car is really awesome, until it turns it a double-tuck pike with twist…

Tesla driver using Autopilot autonomous mode killed in US
Autopilot to stay switched on in Australia despite links to the first recorded US fatality in a self-driving car

Renault Alaskan puts French into one-tonne ute segment
Renault unveils its new Navara-inspired workhorse; the Renault Alaskan one-tonne ute.

Win a hot lap in a V8 supercar!
WIN a lap in a v8 supercar, a MOMO shift knob and t-shirt valued at over $2,000!

Bentley ad pulled following complaint
Northern Territory v-max video found to breach standards

2017 Porsche Panamera breaks sedan Nürburgring record
Porsche lays claim to world’s fastest luxury car title after blitzing Nordschleif

Toyota Australia recalls 324,000 cars over faulty fuel system
Suspect fuel suction plates are behind a potentially damaging recall on Toyota Corolla, Prius, Prius V and Rukus models

2017 Maserati Levante SUV will be Maserati’s best-selling model
Maserati announces pricing and specs for the 2017 Levante, as the Italian carmaker eyes off a slice of the lucrative SUV-market pie.

Citroen C3 Cactus gets GoPro-inspired camera
Citroen’s C3 ConnectedCam technology makes it easier to share your driving experience – in more ways than one.

Autonomous cars: Programmed to kill?
Researchers set up a website that lets you be the self-driving car faced with a life and death decision
