Performance Car Podcast
The future of Nissan rests on bold body-on-frame plan that will produce five new models
Nissan has a new model onslaught coming, and the results will be born from a mix of old and new technologies.
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class flagship gains new V8 variant and major tech update
Updated Maybach flagship brings revised styling, new-generation infotainment and driver assistance technology, while a new S 580 lowers the Australian entry price.
Nissan reveals Y63 Patrol pricing and specs as SUV gets new twin-turbo engine and big interior upgrades
First Australian deliveries of the revamped SUV will begin early next year, Nissan has revealed.
Hyundai unveils massive product renewal with Genesis and N part of 60-model spurt in the next four years
Hyundai will renew or update 100 vehicles including Genesis and N models, with a pickup truck in the mix.
BYD luxury sedan aces 30,000km enduro test in less than nine days with more than 350 Flash charges
The Yangwang U7 is the flagship high-performance sedan from BYD, and it just passed an enduro trial with flying colours.
Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro bound for Australia with serious off-road ability
Hyundai has announced a new variant of its Palisade large SUV called the XRT Pro, which adds a number of new features to help its off-road capability.
Aussies are making a big change to their driving habits to save on fuel, study finds – and Gen Z drivers are leading the way
The cost of fuel isn’t just pushing Aussies towards buying EVs, it’s also resulting in a slowdown on our roads.
Geely makes big leap in EV charging war with 1000-volt system that can beat BYD’s Flash
The war for ultra-rapid charging supremacy is about to heat up, with news that Geely has a five-minute fill battery system in development.
Ram 1500 TRX SRT: 580kW supercharged V8 truck is returning to Australia in 2027
Hundreds of Aussies have already tried to place orders for the even more powerful TRX SRT, Ram says.
Ferrari could have hinted at a future hypercar with its latest patent application
Ferrari is developing a canny bit of active aero, but the real story is the image it used to illustrate it.
The new BYD M9 plug-in hybrid people carrier is officially bound for Australia
The Kia Carnival will face more competition by the end of the year after BYD confirmed its new M9 plug-in hybrid MPV is coming to Aussie showrooms.
Volkswagen boss is booed and heckled by furious workers as he flags huge job cuts
Oliver Blume’s meeting with 10,000 staff did not go well for the Volkswagen CEO.
Toyota Corolla gets new special edition to celebrate its 60th birthday
The iconic Toyota small car gets some classy new touches to commemorate its huge role in the company’s success.
The Dreame is over: Chinese company that promised to build a rocket-boosted EV supercar pulls out of the auto business
Dreame boasted that its rocket-powered Nebula Next 01 would make 100 kilonewtons of thrust. Now we’ll never know if it was possible.
Cupra teams up with legendary German tuner to create limited-edition performance SUV
German tuner ABT Sportsline has been announced as the partner for a new limited edition of the Cupra Formentor VZ5, which is now available to order.
Mitsubishi confirms the long wait for the new Pajero is just days away from being over
The long wait for the fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero is almost over, with models expected in showrooms before the end of the year.
Toyota MR2: More details emerge about next-generation mid-engined sports car
Toyota’s GR performance sub-brand will launch into its own brand with the help of cars like a new Celica and a new-generation of MR2.
Chery launches SUV-focused iCaur brand in Australia with the V25 leading the way
Chery will take its portfolio down under to five brands, with new models expected to arrive in showrooms next year.
ANCAP warns Aussies that a second KGM vehicle has been sold with missing airbags
For the second time in less than a week, a KGM vehicle has fallen short of meeting the features listed as standard by the manufacturer.
China is making faster and more powerful cars than Lamborghini. Here’s why the Italian marque’s boss doesn’t care
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann is relaxed and comfortable about Chinese EVs and the threat they pose to his company.
Dreaded US-style dynamic pricing for toll roads is on the cards for Australia
Transurban’s Aussie toll roads contributed 90 per cent of the company’s $4 billion revenue last year. That could increase if a new system is introduced down under.
BYD is launching a new EV hatch to sit between the Atto and Dolphin
The BYD Great Seagull will be a competitor for the Geely EX2 when it arrives.
Mystery circles on Aussie roads aim to make dangerous corners safer
Unusual circular markings are being trialled on routes across four states, with researchers investigating whether subtle visual cues can reduce speeds and keep drivers and riders away from oncoming traffic.
XPeng moves to clean up TrueEV fallout for Australian owners
Factory-backed XPeng Australia has taken full control of the brand and is promising to review unpaid cashback, warranty and servicing commitments left behind by its former distributor – but customers will need documentation to support their claims.
