Performance Car Podcast
New Volkswagen T-Roc range to be entirely hybridised; launching in Australia in 2027
Every model in the second-generation Volkswagen T-Roc range in Australia will be hybridised as standard when it launches locally in the first half of 2027.
Mercedes-AMG unveils electric GT 4-door coupé with 860 kW of peak power
New performance EV new uses axial flux motors combined with a high-performance, Formula 1-inspired battery system.
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi becomes quickest SUV around the Nürburgring
Chinese automaker Xiaomi has taken another Nürburgring record, this time with its YU7 GT SUV.
Volkswagen: Electrified future will be driven by customer demand, not mandates
Volkswagen plans more electrified products for Australia but what type of vehicles will be driven by customer preference rather than government incentives, says the brand.
Latest Android Auto update to add in-car video streaming
Reflecting the increasing time spent in cars, not driving, the latest update to Android Auto will make it easier to stream video to your car’s infotainment screen.
Car parking rules for apartments are wasting space and billions of dollars – new report
Grattan Institute think tank claims mandatory apartment parking rules are wasting billions, inflating home prices and worsening Australia’s housing crisis.
Is Elon Musk’s latest prediction about driverless cars realistic?
Tesla’s CEO repeats earlier claims that driverless cars are on their way – but the past reveals plenty of missed deadlines for the claim.
Australians’ intention to buy a new car drops to five-year low
Latest data from Roy Morgan reveals cost-of-living pressures have driven down new car purchasing intentions.
BYD’s new three-row Ti7 brings off-road looks to the large family SUV segment
The BYD Ti7 offers the chunky styling you’d expect of a Defender or Prado, but in a more road-friendly package with plug-in hybrid power.
Toyota RAV4: Best-selling SUV’s journey from ’90s cult to mainstream
Little did we know back in 1994 that the cute and cool Toyota RAV4 would go on to become the biggest-selling SUV in Australian history.
GWM updates Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV with Australia-specific suspension tuning
Large plug-in hybrid off-roader gains revised steering, suspension updates and added power outlet for 2026.
CUPRA Leon Ve: Pricing and specs revealed for plug-in hybrid hatch with over 120km range
New plug-in hybrid hatch adds larger battery, faster charging and lower fuel use to refreshed Leon line-up.
BYD promotes shipment of 5000 vehicles headed for Australia amid EV surge
First shipment aboard BYD-owned cargo vessel includes EVs, plug-in hybrids and DENZA models destined for Australian buyers.
Australia’s most common collisions revealed in latest NRMA data
New insurance claims figures reveal rising wildlife crashes and concerns over drivers disabling safety technology.
Geely Starray EM-i gains bigger battery and longer EV range for soon-to-arrive model
Updated plug-in hybrid SUV adds larger 29.8kWh battery, faster charging and nearly 1000km claimed driving range.
Nissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
Upgraded for 2026, the Nissan X-Trail is primed to take the fight to one of the segment favourites, the Mazda CX-5, which is nearing the end of its life as a new model looms on the horizon
Ford plans fightback with Fiesta return and new SUVs
Five new models due by 2029 as Ford rebuilds its shrinking European line-up with electric and hybrid vehicles.
Electric BMW 1 Series will target next generation of buyers
BMW wants to appeal to a younger demographic, with both internal combustion and electric power available for the fourth generation of the popular 1 Series.
Jaguar tests Type 01 prototype on Monaco Formula E circuit
Electric four-door GT draws on Formula E technology as Jaguar prepares to unveil its first model in a new era later this year.
Aussie state closes mobile phone fine loophole after thousands challenge penalties
New laws now explicitly ban drivers from resting phones on their bodies, ending legal uncertainty around camera-issued fines.
AI integration is coming to cars and could change the way you do everything
The stilted voice commands for car control could be replaced by fluid conversations, adaptable interactions, and smarter problem-solving to help you get around.
Boot sizes of Australia’s favourite SUVs
Not all SUV models are created equal when it comes to the cargo department, so how big is the boot on each of our best-selling SUV models in each category?
GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T vs Denza B5: Spec Battle
Large SUVs with off-road capability are moving quickly into the era of electrification. Two of the plug-in hybrid frontrunners are the Tank 300 PHEV and Denza B5 – so which wins on spec?
BMW revives Alpina as luxury performance brand with dramatic V8 concept
New Vision BMW Alpina previews a more exclusive future positioned between BMW and Rolls-Royce.
