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Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 luxury sedan gets 810km range and steer-by-wire in major overhaul
Mercedes’ electric flagship gains an 800-volt electrical system, faster charging and new drivetrain technology, while steer-by-wire tech will be offered as an option.
Study reveals the Aussie state with the harshest driving fines – and they’re far worse than anything in Europe or the USA
New research has looked at fines for four of the most common driving offences and ranked states accordingly.
Toyota will slam the brakes on its redesign process with models waiting almost a decade for a new look
Keen on an all-new version of big-selling Toyota models like the HiLux and RAV4? You’ll need the patience of a saint…
Porsche offloads Bugatti and EV supercar stake for $1.6 billion amid financial strife
Porsche is no longer involved with Bugatti Rimac, with the sale of its stake coming shortly after the company announced plans to cut 5000 jobs.
Aussie state with a car break-in every 43 minutes adds up to a $244 million problem
A car is stolen or broken into every 43 minutes in this state, with new insurance data showing it recorded more motor theft claims than the rest of Australia combined.
Artificial intelligence stuff-ups throw fines into doubt for thousands of Aussie drivers
Some of the problems with fines based on AI cameras have been hitting motorists for almost a year.
Self-confessed “stupid” P plater cops $1100 fine after buttering a bagel behind the wheel
The bizarre fine was handed out near Toowoomba, Queensland earlier this week.
BMW M350xDrive prototype review: New 3 Series performance hero’s grunt and versatility make great first impression
Our mates at Auto Express have driven the new BMW M3-lite and they’ve come away seriously impressed.
Ford Australia beefs up its new-car warranty to seven years – but there’s a catch
The freshly extended Ford warranty now offers two more years of coverage compared to the plan it replaces.
Aussie Polestar fans get a $4600 win with new pricing revealed for 4 coupe
Just days after revealing a new SUV wagon variant, Polestar has revealed a $4600 price cut for its 4 coupe variant, making the two bodystyles equally priced.
Supercars legend Jamie Whincup helps Ford up-spec the Mustang with the new track-focused Dark Horse T8
The seven-time Supercars champion was very hands-on during the development process for the Mustang, which features hugely improved suspension and rubber.
New ‘waterproof’ hybrid engine can survive more than a metre underwater
Horse Powertrain’s new 2.0-litre turbo engine has been engineered for serious off-roading, with IPX8 waterproofing and the ability to operate at depths of 1.1 metres.
Revealed: The new way for Aussie EV owners to save up to $1900 on charging costs
New modelling shows there are big charging savings on offer for drivers who top up their electric vehicles at home.
Ford plots Australian growth spurt with new hybrid Bronco and electric Transit
Blue Oval plans to double its market coverage as two electrified newcomers, a tougher Mustang and seven-year warranty spearhead its Australian expansion.
BMW teases new 3 Series range headlined by 326kW turbo-powered M350 performance hero
The upcoming line-up from BMW gets four and six-cylinder power combined with a mild hybrid system.
Volkswagen factory to switch from making cars to Israeli air-defence systems
A 125-year-old German automotive site will get an unlikely second life producing military equipment after Volkswagen ends vehicle manufacturing there next year.
Bright orange Ford Falcon seized for alleged hooning outside Red CentreNATS
Burnouts were a major attraction at the Alice Springs motoring festival, but police say one Falcon driver chose the wrong place to light up the tyres.
See the moment a VW Polo rear-ends an obscenely expensive Bugatti Tourbillon prototype
The Bugatti isn’t even in production yet, so the bingle in Spain is almost certainly the upcoming hypercar’s first collision.
Hyundai Australia denies ‘missing the PHEV boat’ despite having no plug-ins for sale down under
Hyundai Australia remains noncommittal on PHEVs despite not having a single plug-in hybrid in its Australian line-up
Warning for Aussie drivers who are using dirty trick in an attempt to dodge $35 million in parking fines
A lawyer has sent a warning to Brisbane drivers who are avoiding fines from new automatic parking cameras.
Another car giant slashes thousands of jobs as industry squeeze deepens
Jaguar Land Rover will axe 4000 positions as it cuts costs, joining Volkswagen and other legacy manufacturers shrinking their workforces amid mounting industry pressures.
Australia bogs down badly in race to roll out more public EV charging stations
The lack of EV charging facilities could put a handbrake on the record-breaking sales of electric vehicles down under.
Polestar Formula 2030 concept breaks cover for the first time as it previews radical new look of next-gen cars
Polestar will head in a bold new direction with the upcoming 2 and 7 models if its new concept is anything to go by.
$12 million worth of Aussie motorsport history unveiled on anniversary of Peter Brock’s death
Brock’s 1978 championship-winning Torana is just one of the headline attractions at the Touring Car Icons exhibition.
